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Killer on the loose: Maine mass shooter was alive for most of massive search, autopsy suggests

Killer on the loose: Maine mass shooter was alive for most of massive search, autopsy suggests

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Army reservist who fatally shot 18 people at two locations in Lewiston before disappearing into the night was alive and possibly on the run during a good portion of the huge search that led to community-wide shelter-in-plac
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Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules

Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
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Man killed, 1-year-old boy suffers fatal injuries in Montana shooting, suspects identified

Man killed, 1-year-old boy suffers fatal injuries in Montana shooting, suspects identified

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man was shot to death and a 1-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries after gunfire was sprayed into a residence in Montana's largest city.
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Iran puts the death toll from a fire at a drug rehabilitation center at 32

Iran puts the death toll from a fire at a drug rehabilitation center at 32

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A fire at a private drug rehabilitation center in northern Iran killed 32 people on Friday, according to Iranian state media, five more than reported earlier.
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Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasn't until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory — grandfathered in for veterans, of course. A handful of players still don't wear them.
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House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approach

House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approach

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for Israel, a muscular U.S.
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Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death

Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 15-year sentence, becoming the first of five officers charged in the case to admit guilt.
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No evidence of mechanical failure in plane crash that killed North Dakota lawmaker, report says

No evidence of mechanical failure in plane crash that killed North Dakota lawmaker, report says

BISMARCK, N.D.
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After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave

After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli ground troops have advanced to “the gates of Gaza City” in heavy fighting with militants, the military said Wednesday, as hundreds of foreign nationals and dozens of seriously injured Palestinians were allowed to leav
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Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate circumvented a hold by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Thursday and confirmed Adm.
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