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'We've Got to Run': Idaho Mall Shooting Leaves 2 Dead; Victims Recount Horror
Two people were killed and four injured — including an officer — at the Boise Towne Square shopping mall, authorities said.
US to Weigh Authorising Pfizer Covid Vaccine for Children Aged 5-11 Years
If, as is widely expected, the independent experts convened by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vote in favor, an emergency authorization could follow within weeks.
Judge To Sentence Neo-Nazi Group Members Under Terrorism Law
Two neoNazi group members intended to engage in terrorist activity before FBI agents arrested them ahead of a progun rally in Virginia, a federal judge concluded Monday.
Officials Say 18 Villagers Shot Dead At Mosque In Nigeria
At least 18 worshippers were killed by gunmen who attacked a mosque in northern Nigeria during early morning prayers Monday, local authorities and police told The Associated Press.
Raging Gunbattles In Northern Mexico City Kill 4, Wound 2
Residents of the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros were recovering Saturday from a night of terror in which raging gunbattles left civilians diving for cover.
As Scientists Monitor Growth Rate of AY 4.2, the Covid Subvariant is Taking Hold of UK, Spreading in Russia
In a recent report, U.K. officials said this variant, Delta Plus makes up 6% of all analyzed COVID-19 cases in the country.
Oklahoma Health Commissioner Lance Frye Abruptly Resigns
Oklahoma Health Commissioner Dr. Lance Frye unexpectedly resigned from the post on Friday, effective immediately, the state health department said.
Canada Scraps COVID-19 Travel Advisory; Ontario To End Mask, Vaccine Rules By March
Canada has scrapped an official advisory urging its citizens to shun nonessential foreign travel, given its successful campaign to inoculate people against COVID19, the country's top medical officer said on Friday.
White House: Biden To Outline Filibuster Changes In 'Weeks'
The White House said Friday that President Joe Biden would speak in the coming weeks about moving to fundamentally alter" the filibuster or even eliminate the legislative roadblock that empowers the Senate minority as he aims to pass sweeping voting laws...
Giuliani Associate Convicted Of Campaign Finance Crimes
A New York jury convicted a former associate of Rudy Giuliani on Friday of charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to influence U.S. politicians and advance his business interests.
Las Vegas Man Charged With Voting Twice In November 2020
A Las Vegas businessman is facing criminal charges of voting twice in the November 2020 election, including with his dead wifes ballot, Nevada state Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Thursday.
12 Pounds Of Fentanyl Seized In San Francisco Drug Bust
A drug bust by federal agents and San Francisco police netted 12.5 pounds (5.7 kilograms) of the deadly narcotic fentanyl and charges against 18 people suspected of supplying drug dealing operations in the city's troubled Tenderloin neighborhood, authorit...
12 Pounds Of Fentanyl Seized In San Francisco Drug Bust
A drug bust by federal agents and San Francisco police netted 12.5 pounds (5.7 kilograms) of the deadly narcotic fentanyl and charges against 18 people suspected of supplying drug dealing operations in the city's troubled Tenderloin neighborhood, authorit...
Woman Charged In Submarine Spy Case To Remain Locked Up
A Maryland woman charged along with her husband in a plot to sell submarine secrets to a foreign country must remain behind bars after a judge on Thursday determined she was a flight risk and a danger to national security.
Why No Tusks? Poaching Tips Scales Of Elephant Evolution
A hefty set of tusks is usually an advantage for elephants, allowing them to dig for water, strip bark for food and joust with other elephants. But during episodes of intense ivory poaching, those big incisors become a liability.
NATO To Agree Master Plan To Deter Growing Russian Threat, Diplomats Say
NATO defence ministers are set to agree a new master plan on Thursday to defend against any potential Russian attack on multiple fronts, reasserting a bid to deter Moscow despite the alliance's new focus on China, diplomats and officials said.