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Three children, one teacher dead in Oregon elementary school shooting, suspect killed by civilian
The victims have been described as three children and one adult. The suspected shooter, identified as a 16-year-old Bend resident, was also killed. The suspect's name has not been released.
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Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz accused of sex trafficking in new federal lawsuit
Gaetz said the accusations are false. He points out the "lawsuit relies almost exclusively on a Congressional Committee report that didn’t allow me to confront my accusers."
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OpenAI engineer arrested by FBI for bugging conference had one-way flight to Saudi Arabia planned
OpenAI personnel discovered an audio recording device inserted into a USB port on the back of a television in an executive conference room inside one of their buildings in San Francisco.
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White gays and Jews not welcome? Fired diversity official sues college for 'de-centering whiteness'
Tabia Lee irritated BLM cofounder by letting students ask questions, endured "struggle session" with racial affinity groups for challenging their segregation and racial stereotypes, she says.
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California Democrats move to strengthen sentencing for trafficking minors
Progressive Democrats opposed the bill on grounds that it would increase incarceration, which they believe does little to deter crime.
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New Jersey takes steps to mandate sales of ‘smart’ guns
New Jersey already has some of the nation's toughest gun control laws, and Democrats who control the state Legislature have been pushing for even tighter restrictions.
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New trans, non-binary parent caucus formed at Wisconsin Capitol
The new Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus is separate from Wisconsin’s Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus.
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Actors poised to join writers in strike
If the actors decide to strike, it will be the first time in more than six decades that both actors and writers are picketing the producers.
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooter who killed 11 people is eligible for death penalty, jury says
Jurors are now expected to hear from survivors and victims of the attack.
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Missouri Supreme Court hears plea for clarity after pandemic ruling on regulations
Neal Perryman, representing the counties, emphasized and described turmoil surrounding the state’s actions more than legal status.
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California Democrats shut down stronger sentencing for trafficking minors
Though the bill did not make it through Assembly committee, it is still eligible for reconsideration, which means the bill still has another chance to become law.
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Georgia senator introduces bill targeting fentanyl trafficking
Of the 2,390 drug overdose deaths in Georgia in 2021, nearly three-quarters (71%) were attributed to opioids, and more than half (57%) were attributed to fentanyl.
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Wisconsin Republicans reintroduce Save Women’s Sports Act
Even if it does make it through the legislature, the plan would face an almost certain veto from Gov. Tony Evers.