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Questions emerge about how a deputy's stepson became the accused gunman in deadly FSU shooting
Read full article: Questions emerge about how a deputy's stepson became the accused gunman in deadly FSU shootingAfter a deadly shooting at Florida State University, questions are emerging about how the stepson of a beloved sheriff’s deputy tasked with school safety at a middle school became the accused gunman.

Judge to allow 'bushy eyebrows' testimony in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trial
Read full article: Judge to allow 'bushy eyebrows' testimony in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trialA judge says a former roommate of four University of Idaho students who were killed in 2022 can testify about seeing an intruder with “bushy eyebrows” around the time of the crime.

Trump official urges criminal probe of New York attorney general, who calls request 'retaliation'
Read full article: Trump official urges criminal probe of New York attorney general, who calls request 'retaliation'A top housing official in the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James over a real estate transaction.

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students
Read full article: Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international studentsA class action lawsuit filed Friday asks a federal court to reinstate the legal status of international students caught up in a Trump administration crackdown that has left more than a thousand fearful of deportation.

For some, the Florida State University shooting is a grim repeat of the Parkland massacre
Read full article: For some, the Florida State University shooting is a grim repeat of the Parkland massacreA few of the people who were at Florida State University for a deadly shooting were also traumatized by the Parkland massacre seven years ago.

Deliberations to resume Monday at bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of ex-US Sen. Bob Menendez
Read full article: Deliberations to resume Monday at bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of ex-US Sen. Bob MenendezA jury will resume deliberations on Monday in the bribery case brought against Nadine Menendez after a prosecutor told a jury that she was a “critical participant” in a five-year fraud with her husband, former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez.

Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer
Read full article: Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healerA video shows a Texas doctor, who has been treating children in a measles outbreak, with a measles rash on his face in a clinic while caring for patients a week before he met with Health Secretary Robert F.

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man
Read full article: US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one manMaryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported, told him he has been moved from the notorious Salvadoran prison known as CECOT to a detention center with better conditions.

ACLU claims administration is restarting deportations under 18th century wartime law
Read full article: ACLU claims administration is restarting deportations under 18th century wartime lawThe American Civil Liberties Union on Friday unsuccessfully asked two federal judges to bar deportation of Venezuelans held in northern Texas under President Donald Trump's invocation of an 18th century wartime law.

FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operative
Read full article: FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operativeTwo people were killed and six others were injured when a gunman opened fire at Florida State University.

Military officials identify 2 Marines killed in crash during border deployment
Read full article: Military officials identify 2 Marines killed in crash during border deploymentMilitary officials have identified the two Marines from California who were killed when their vehicle crashed as a convoy was traveling along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Judges warn Congress that more money is needed for security at a time of escalating threats
Read full article: Judges warn Congress that more money is needed for security at a time of escalating threatsThe federal judiciary is warning that Congress is not providing enough money for judges’ security, at a time of escalating threats and chilling efforts at intimidation.

Judge won’t take further steps to enforce his order in AP case against Trump administration
Read full article: Judge won’t take further steps to enforce his order in AP case against Trump administrationA federal judge who ordered the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from presidential events has refused to take immediate steps to get White House officials to comply.

Fishers celebrate Trump's seafood order while conservation groups fear overfishing
Read full article: Fishers celebrate Trump's seafood order while conservation groups fear overfishingPresident Donald Trump’s executive order to boost the U.S. commercial fishing industry drew praise from commercial fishing groups and condemnation from environmental organizations.

Harvey Weinstein can stay in hospital during #MeToo retrial, judge rules
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein can stay in hospital during #MeToo retrial, judge rulesHarvey Weinstein has been moved to a New York City hospital after a judge approved the ailing ex-studio boss’s request to stay there rather than in jail when he’s not in court for his #MeToo retrial.

A US citizen was held for pickup by ICE even after proving he was born in the country
Read full article: A US citizen was held for pickup by ICE even after proving he was born in the countryA U.S. citizen was arrested in Florida for allegedly being in the country illegally and held for pickup by immigration authorities even after his mother showed a judge her son’s birth certificate and the judge dismissed charges.

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination are released, on Trump's order
Read full article: 10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination are released, on Trump's orderAbout 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F.

Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says
Read full article: Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court saysThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state’s uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.

Oklahoma City to mark 30 years since the bombing that killed 168 people and shook America
Read full article: Oklahoma City to mark 30 years since the bombing that killed 168 people and shook AmericaA bomb with a force powerful enough to instantly destroy much of a nine-story building shattered a quiet Oklahoma City morning and sent a shock wave through America.

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique
Read full article: Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystiqueJames Gunn's upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.

Shooting rampage at Florida State that left 2 dead lasted less than 5 minutes, police say
Read full article: Shooting rampage at Florida State that left 2 dead lasted less than 5 minutes, police sayPolice say the shooting at Florida State University that left two dead and wounded six others lasted less than five minutes.

US seeks to turn deportations into an efficient business ‘like Amazon’
Read full article: US seeks to turn deportations into an efficient business ‘like Amazon’The world's largest immigration detention system is on the cusp of explosive growth as President Donald Trump pursues his signature campaign promise of mass deportations.

Lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments and ban pride flags in Alabama schools
Read full article: Lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments and ban pride flags in Alabama schoolsAlabama lawmakers approved a slew of bills that would expand the use of Christian texts in public schools and limit protections for LGBTQ+ students.

UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione indicted as prosecutors push for death penalty
Read full article: UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione indicted as prosecutors push for death penaltyLuigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December, has been indicted in a New York court on four charges including a count eligible for the death penalty.

AP and the Trump administration argue over presidential access before appeals judges
Read full article: AP and the Trump administration argue over presidential access before appeals judgesThe Associated Press and Trump administration were back in a Washington court as part of a high-stakes battle over who can control which journalists can question the president.

Pennsylvania intruder faced little resistance as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept
Read full article: Pennsylvania intruder faced little resistance as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family sleptThe arsonist who broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept upstairs faced little resistance as he smashed windows, ignited Molotov cocktails and crawled inside.

Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cut as Trump's government downsizing continues
Read full article: Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cut as Trump's government downsizing continuesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being downsized by President Donald Trump.

White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts
Read full article: White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cutsThe Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to federal health funding.

Colorado man convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking her
Read full article: Colorado man convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking herA Colorado man has been convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking her.

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says
Read full article: Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court saysA federal appeals court says it is “shocking” that The Trump administration claims it can’t do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. A three-judge panel from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously refused to suspend a judge’s decision to order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her instruction to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return.

What to know about the shooting at Florida State University
Read full article: What to know about the shooting at Florida State UniversityStudents and staff have returned to buildings on the Florida State University campus to retrieve their belongings a day after a gunman opened fire, killing two people and wounding at least six others.

Student who shot 4 at Dallas high school was targeting specific student, school police chief says
Read full article: Student who shot 4 at Dallas high school was targeting specific student, school police chief saysThe chief of police for the Dallas Independent School District says the student who shot four students when he opened fire at a Dallas high school this week was in and out of the building in less than two minutes and is believed to have been targeting a specific student.

The Latest: 2 people killed and at least 6 wounded in Florida State shooting
Read full article: The Latest: 2 people killed and at least 6 wounded in Florida State shootingPolice say a man believed to be a Florida State University student opened fire on campus, killing two people and wounding at least six others before he was shot and wounded by responding officers.

2 people were killed and at least 5 wounded in Florida State shooting
Read full article: 2 people were killed and at least 5 wounded in Florida State shootingInvestigators say the 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two men and wounding at least six others.

Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status
Read full article: Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt statusPresident Donald Trump's administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard, threatening to block the university from enrolling international students, who make up 27% of the campus.

China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs
Read full article: China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costsPresident Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China means hopeful solar buyers may have a much harder time getting systems installed in the U.S. in coming months.

Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight district
Read full article: Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight districtDemocrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House.

Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
Read full article: Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackoutCrews are working to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island affected the main airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers.

Tennessee’s GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documents
Read full article: Tennessee’s GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documentsA growing number of conservative leaders are pushing states to upend the long-standing U.S. constitutional right to free public education for children, regardless of immigration status.

San Francisco's new mayor is starting to unite the fractured city
Read full article: San Francisco's new mayor is starting to unite the fractured cityDemocrats nationally may be in turmoil, but liberals in San Francisco are hopeful over a new mayor's collaborative style in a city known for its infighting and chaotic streets.

DOGE targets a community service program in its latest cost-cutting effort
Read full article: DOGE targets a community service program in its latest cost-cutting effortA 30-year-old community service program for young adults that operates across the U.S. has become the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending.

Trump administration issues order to stop construction on New York offshore wind project
Read full article: Trump administration issues order to stop construction on New York offshore wind projectThe Trump administration has issued an order to stop construction on a major offshore wind project to power more than 500,000 New York homes, the latest in a series of moves targeting the industry.

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists
Read full article: Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalistsThe Trump administration plans to rewrite part of the Endangered Species Act that prohibits harming the habitats of endangered and threatened species.

Lawyers file wrongful death notice against Idaho city for family of boy shot by police
Read full article: Lawyers file wrongful death notice against Idaho city for family of boy shot by policeA California law firm notified the city of Pocatello, Idaho, of its intention to file a federal wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities who was shot multiple times by four police officers.

Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend
Read full article: Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekendA power blackout has hit all of Puerto Rico as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepares to celebrate the Easter weekend.

How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities
Read full article: How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universitiesThe showdown between the Trump administration and Harvard University is spotlighting bare-knuckled politics and big dollar figures.

Ex-NYPD officer sentenced to 18 months after conviction for helping China stalk an expat
Read full article: Ex-NYPD officer sentenced to 18 months after conviction for helping China stalk an expatA former New York police sergeant has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in a U.S. case about China’s pursuit of critics abroad.

Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation
Read full article: Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantationIn this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants, or xenotransplants, over the last few years.

Family says ICE agents smashed car window in seizing Guatemalan man who's seeking asylum
Read full article: Family says ICE agents smashed car window in seizing Guatemalan man who's seeking asylumA Massachusetts family is demanding answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, complaining its agents smashed a car window and detained a man who was in the process of applying for asylum.

Student accused in Dallas school shooting walked toward group in hall and opened fire, injuring 4
Read full article: Student accused in Dallas school shooting walked toward group in hall and opened fire, injuring 4The student accused of injuring four in a shooting at a Dallas high school was let into the building through an unsecured door and then walked down a hallway toward a group of students, opening fire on them before appearing to take a point-blank shot at one.

NY prison guards beat an inmate to death then tried to cover it up, prosecutors say
Read full article: NY prison guards beat an inmate to death then tried to cover it up, prosecutors sayTen New York prison guards have been charged in connection with the fatal beating of a 22-year-old prison inmate, including two charged with murder.

ACLU sues Defense Department school system over banning race- and gender-related books
Read full article: ACLU sues Defense Department school system over banning race- and gender-related booksThe American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Department of Defense’s school system over banned race- and gender-related educational materials.