Domestic violence kills hundreds every year. At least 3 were killed as a result of a domestic mass shooting in Virginia, authorities said Wednesday.
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Colombian drug lord ‘Don Mario’ pleads guilty to leading violent cartel that trafficked 81 tons of cocaine
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‘Something that will always live with me’: Derek Chauvin jurors share how the trial has impacted their lives
7 jurors that convicted former Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd spoke publicly for the time and shared how the trial impacted their lives
Ex-California school safety officer who shot 18-year-old mother charged with murder
Murder charges were filed against a former school safety officer who shot Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez, an 18-year-old mother, in California last month.
‘Don’t think I’ll ever step foot in that mall again’: Boise, Idaho, shooting leaves 2 dead; suspect arrested
2 people are dead and 5 others are injured, including a police officer, after a shopping mall shooting in Boise, Idaho, authorities announced Monday
Moderna says its vaccine is safe, effective for kids 6-11; US reentry will be harder for unvaccinated Americans: Today’s COVID-19 updates
Moderna says its vaccine for kids ages 6-11 shows a “robust” immune response in a study of more than 4,500 youths. Latest COVID-19 news.
‘Damaging and disheartening:’ California teacher on leave after being filmed chanting in faux Native American headdress
A California teacher was placed on leave after a video showed her chanting and dancing around her classroom in a faux Native American headdress.
4 dead in Tacoma, Washington, shooting; suspect remains at large, authorities say
At least four people are dead and a suspect is after a shooting in Tacoma, Washington authorities announced late Thursday.