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After Nixing Diversity Symbols, School District Fires Leader
A school board in Oregon that recently tried to ban teachers from displaying gay pride and Black Lives Matter symbols has abruptly fired the school superintendent, deeply upsetting board members who opposed the move.
Inmate Who Sued For Gender Surgery Seeks $2.8M In Legal Fees
A former Idaho inmate who became the first person to receive courtordered gender confirmation surgery after suing the state Department of Correction is asking a judge to order the state to pay more than $2.8 million in attorney fees and other costs associ...
2 More Guilty Pleas From Man Who Admitted Killing 4 Nevadans
A Salvadoran immigrant who admitted fatally shooting four people during a crime spree in northern Nevada in January 2019 pleaded guilty Tuesday to the last two killings in rural Douglas County as part of an overall deal with prosecutors that will spare hi...
Greek PM Defends Migration Policy In Heated Exchange With Journalist
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis angrily defended his government's migration policy on Tuesday in a heated exchange with a journalist who accused him of "narcissistic abuse" during a news conference with the Dutch prime minister in Athens.
FBI: Suspected Serial Killer's Tattoo Played Role In Capture
Security camera footage, shell casings and a small but distinctive tattoo played pivotal roles in the arrest of a man suspected in at least six killings over the past two months in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas.
Police: Street Performer Attacked, Robbed In North Carolina
Three people threw a street performer to the ground and stole his tip jar in downtown Asheville, a popular tourist destination in western North Carolina, police said.
Emails Show Officials Sniping Amid 2nd Michigan Lead Crisis
After a Michigan official emailed the head of Benton Harbors drinking water system in June 2019 about the impoverished city's failure to hit targets for treating corroded lead pipes, the local leader snapped back: I have no time for this.
Police: 1 Person Killed In Alaska Grocery Store Shooting
A 41yearold man was shot and killed as he walked out of a grocery store in Alaska, and a suspect is in custody, police said Monday.
Ciattarelli Campaign Denies Fraud But Says Recount Possible
New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarellis campaign denied Monday that there was fraud in this year's governor's election but his campaign's attorney said the margin could shrink enough to warrant a recount.
Richard Madden, Salma Hayek Supports 'Eternals' Love Scene
Marvels new film Eternals broke the mold in an area the studio has conspicuously avoided for years: Sex between superheroes.
At Least 18 Killed In Artisanal Gold Mine Collapse In Niger
At least 18 people were killed on Sunday in an artisanal gold mine collapse in southern Niger, the local mayor said on Monday.
Prosecutors Step Up Charges For Those Dealing In Fentanyl
Some Southern California prosecutors are stepping up charges against those who sell deadly, fentanyllaced illegal drugs.
Fire Set by Rider on Japanese Bullet Train Quickly Put Out
The suspect allegedly wanted to imitate an attack on Tokyo commuter train a week ago that caused several injuries.
German Coalition Parties To Table Coronavirus Draft Law On Monday
The three German parties working to agree on a coalition government by early December will present proposals to combat a raging fourth wave of the COVID19 pandemic in the country on Monday, daily newspaper Die Welt said.
Former USC Official Pleads Guilty In College Bribery Scheme
A former athletics official at the University of Southern California pleaded guilty Friday to her role in the college admissions bribery scandal, legal filings show.
Prosecutor: 20 Shots Fired In Gunman Rampage At Vegas Store
A 22yearold man dressed in battle gear fired at least 20 shots outside and inside a Las Vegas convenience store, killing a man sitting in a parked car but missing customers in store aisles, a prosecutor said Friday.