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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump adminis…
Stopping deadly oil train fires: New rules planned
WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to a series of fiery train crashes, the government proposed rules Wednesday that would phase out tens of thousands of older tank cars that carry increasing quantities of crude oil and …
Woman has long road ahead after rock attack
DANVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Doctors had a simple goal when they first saw how a football-size rock thrown from an interstate overpass in Pennsylvania had shattered Sharon Budd’s skull — to keep her alive.
Last landslide victim found deadly landslide
SEATTLE (AP) — Searchers on Tuesday pulled what they believe was the last missing body from debris left by a landslide in Washington state that researchers said was likely triggered by heavy rainfall.
Dueling rulings: Courts split on health-law clash
Massive fire burns for hours at Williston plant
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A massive fire at an oil supply company was burning itself out Tuesday afternoon, 12 hours after it began in an industrial part of the …
Appeals court panel delivers blow to Obamacare
Arizona execution delayed
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court on Saturday granted an Arizona death row inmate’s request to postpone his pending execution, putting it on hold until prison officials reveal details on the two-drug combinati…
New minivan makes it easier to yell at kids
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota wants to help you scream at your unruly kids.
Top Colorado court halts Denver gay marriages
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Denver County clerk to stop issuing marriage licenses to gay couples while the state’s ban against the unions remains in place.
Slain hostage's family seeks police records
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — An attorney representing the family of a bank robbery hostage who was slain during a gun battle with police said Friday that he is seeking documents, dispatch logs, video and other evidence…
World calls for cease-fire in Ukraine after plane crash
ROZSYPNE, Ukraine — World leaders called for an immediate cease-fire in eastern Ukraine on Friday and demanded speedy access for international investigators to…
Israel pushes into Gaza, expands ground offensive
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops pushed deeper into Gaza on Friday in a ground offensive that officials said could last up to two weeks as the prime minister ordered the military to prepare for a “signif…
Funnel of fire destroys Washington homes
PATEROS, Wash. (AP) — A fire racing through rural north-central Washington destroyed about 100 homes, leaving behind smoldering rubble, solitary brick chimney…
Fast-growing Washington wildfire burns homes