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5 things to know about Ramadan

Ramadan falls on the ninth lunar month in the Islamic calendar and is believed to be the month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

US warns about fake, dangerous pills being sold in Mexico

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning about dangerous counterfeit pills being sold at pharmacies in Mexico that often contain fentanyl.

National security at center of bill that would allow ban on TikTok

TikTok is under fire as the Biden Administration pushes to ban the app nationwide. The app’s parent company Bytedance is Chinese-owned, and lawmakers fear the company could turn over users' data to the Chinese government.

Murdaugh’s fall from grace ends in life sentence for murder

A judge has sentenced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh to life in prison a day after he was convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son.

Jury quickly finds Murdaugh guilty of murder of wife, son

South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son.

Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies at Senate oversight hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday entitled “Oversight of the Department of Justice,” featuring testimony from Attorney General Merrick Garland.

5 dead, including patient, in medical flight crash in Nevada

An air ambulance company says all five people aboard one of its flights have been killed in a crash in Nevada.

What’s the latest with U.S. job market? Recent stats might surprise you

Here are recently released statistics in four categories.

White House criticizes Florida gun proposals in wake of deadly Central Florida shooting spree

In the wake of a deadly shooting spree that left a woman, a 9-year-old and a television reporter dead in Central Florida, the Biden administration is criticizing Florida lawmakers for working to relax state gun laws.

Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, enters hospice care at home

Former President Jimmy Carter will receive hospice care at home instead of treatment at the hospital, according to a social media message from The Carter Center.

1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall

Police in El Paso, Texas, say a one person has been killed and three others have been wounded in a shooting at a shopping mall.

Former adjutant general of Florida, NORAD pilot weighs in after US jets down 4 objects in 8 days

Concerns are mounting over the four objects that were shot down over North America in eight days.

Powerball jackpot grows to $747 million after no winner

The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $747 million after no one beat the odds and won the top prize in Saturday night’s drawing.

7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death

Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.

California shooting: 3 dead, 4 hurt in ritzy LA neighborhood

Authorities say three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting at a multi-million dollar short-term rental home in Los Angeles early Saturday.

Jacksonville’s Chinese community shocked after mass shooting during California Lunar New Year festival

Members of the Chinese community in Jacksonville are shocked following a mass shooting that occurred during Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park, California on Saturday.

Shocking video shows toddler carrying loaded gun outside Indiana apartment

The boy’s father was arrested Saturday after the video aired on a TV show called On Patrol Live.

University: Student stabbed on bus because she is Asian

A 56-year-old woman has been charged after an 18-year-old Indiana University student repeatedly was stabbed in the head on a public bus in an attack the school says was because the victim is Asian.

Police: 19-year-old killed in shooting at Mall of America

Police say a 19-year-old man was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America that sent frightened customers at the nation’s largest shopping center racing into a lockdown just before the holiday weekend.

FBI Jacksonville shares how parents can protect their children from ‘sextortion’

There’s a safety alert for parents: The FBI is wanting about a growing trend of online extortion cases targeting teens.

Alabama women face trial for feeding, trapping stray cats

Two Alabama women are preparing to stand trial in a city court where they're accused of committing misdemeanor violations by feeding and trapping stray cats.

Kansas man charged in 1980 cold case killing of nursing student

Authorities have arrested a Kansas man in the 1980 shooting death of a 23-year-old neighbor after investigators who reexamined her death turned up new evidence.

18-year-old college student elected mayor of Arkansas city

An 18-year-old college student has been elected to serve as mayor of a small east Arkansas city, becoming one of the youngest people to serve as a city’s top leader in the U.S.

Lawmakers face serious hurdles to pass sweeping defense bill, keep government funded

It's that time of year again, when Congress tends to rush to fund the government. This year, two major spending bills are hitting snags with the clock ticking.

North Carolina blackouts caused by shootings could last days

Tens of thousands of people are bracing for days without electricity in a North Carolina county where authorities say two power substations were shot up by one or more people with apparent criminal intent.

Suspect in Massachusetts couple’s murder arrested in Florida

A 27-year-old man who authorities suspect was involved in the killings of a Massachusetts couple has been arrested in Florida.

Body of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested

A 7-year-old Texas girl has been found dead two days after being reported missing, and a FedEx driver who made a delivery to her home shortly before she disappeared was arrested in her death.

Mississippi college student found shot to death on campus

A suspect is in custody after the shooting death of a Jackson State University student in Mississippi, the university's president said Friday.

10-year-old Wisconsin boy kills mom because she would not buy him a VR headset, prosecutors say

A 10-year-old Milwaukee boy intentionally aimed a gun at his mother, then shot and killed her, because she would not buy him a virtual reality headset, prosecutors said.

Millions more veterans will have access to life insurance soon

Enrollment will open Jan. 1, 2023, and veterans will be able to complete their application online and receive instant decisions.

Potential railroad strike causing concern around the nation

Concerns are mounting as a potential railroad strike could be here as soon a Dec. 9. Multiple railroad unions so far have rejected contract offers over issues like paid sick time and work schedules.

Police: Gunman kills 5 at gay club, is subdued by patrons

Police say a 22-year-old gunman opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and leaving 25 injured before he was subdued by “heroic” patrons.

Gabby Petito family settles $3M suit in killing by fiance

The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a $3 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed after authorities concluded he strangled her during a cross-country trip in August 2021.

Report: 90% of US counties hit with disaster in last decade

90% of counties in the United States suffered a weather-related disaster between 2011-2021, according to a report published on Wednesday.

Suspect caught in fatal shooting of 3 UVA football players

Authorities said a University of Virginia student and former member of the school’s football team fatally shot three current players as they returned from a field trip.

2 historic aircraft collide at Veterans Day air show in Dallas

Two historic aircraft have collided at an air show in Dallas.

Man convicted of forcing women into prostitution sentenced

A Rhode Island man who according to authorities forced multiple women with drug dependencies into prostitution and used violence and starvation to control them has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Correction: Maryland-Five Dead story

In a story published November 5, 2022, about a shooting that left five people dead, The Associated Press, relying on information from the sheriff's office, erroneously reported the spelling of a victim’s first name.

1 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma

Residents in northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma began assessing damage and working to recover Saturday after tornadoes tore through the region.

Houston police seek witnesses to rapper Takeoff's killing

Police say they have few leads in the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff dead outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley.

8 found dead after Tulsa suburb house fire; homicide feared

Police say they've found eight people dead in a burning house in Oklahoma in what they are investigating as a homicide case.

Father of the year: Photo of soot-covered coal miner sitting with son at Kentucky basketball game goes viral

“My amazing husband started his day at 4:45 a.m. that morning and worked all day. Then drove straight to the arena to meet us and enjoy the game with our son! We are truly blessed with such an amazing man, and beyond thankful! We love our coal miner.”

Public records shed light on migrant flights from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard

Public records released by the Office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shed new light on the chartered flights that departed from Kelly Field in San Antonio on Sept. 14, as reported by News4JAX’s news partner KSAT in Texas.

Worker was dead in Belk department store bathroom for 4 days

Authorities say a 63-year-old worker died in the public bathroom of a South Carolina department store, but her body was not discovered for four days.

Blind dog rescued from hole at California construction site

Firefighters have rescued a 13-year-old blind dog that fell into a hole at a California construction site.

DeSantis stands ground on migrant flights as Texas sheriff opens investigation

A Texas sheriff is now investigating last week’s migrant flights, which Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered to move immigrants from the southern border to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Potential railroad strike could make supply chain issues worse

A massive railroad strike could come as early as Friday.

Man charged with killing Memphis jogger held without bond

A Tennessee judge has revoked bond for a man charged with killing a Memphis woman who was abducted during a pre-dawn run near a university campus.

Official: Suspect in Canada stab rampage died after arrest

Canadian police say the final suspect in the stabbing rampage in and around Canadian reserve has died after being arrested.

Congress could offer lifeline to veterans in need of financial help

Veterans groups are hopeful Congress passes a bill that sends full disability pay to thousands of combat veterans

Ryan Zimmerman Weekend to feature former Nats, ‘Mr. National’ bobblehead

Ian Desmond, Gio Gonzalez and Jayson Werth are among the ex-Nationals scheduled to reunite for Zimmerman's number retirement ceremony next week.

washingtonpost.com

Briton denies spying at embassy for Russia

David Smith is accused of spying for Russia whilst working at the British Embassy in Berlin.

bbc.co.uk

Honduran Congress splits, threatens new president's plans

Honduran President-elect Xiomara Castro is facing a growing crisis: Dueling sessions of the newly elected Congress on Sunday elected different sets of leaders

washingtonpost.com

Singapore delays appeal hearing on disabled man's execution

Singapore’s top court has postponed the appeal hearing for a Malaysian man on death row believed to be mentally disabled, after he was diagnosed with COVID-19

washingtonpost.com

Supreme Court unanimously backs limits on immigrants with temporary protected status seeking green cards

The ruling concerns hundreds of thousands of immigrants with TPS who originally entered the U.S. unlawfully.

washingtonpost.com
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