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September 20, 2018

The Latest: Thermal spring erupts at Yellowstone

The Latest on new thermal activity in Yellowstone National Park (all times local): 1:35 p.m. A Yellowstone National Park ...

September 20, 2018

Police: Gunman in workplace shooting had no criminal history

A Wisconsin software worker who opened fire on his fellow employees in their office had worked for the company for almost 18 ...

September 20, 2018

The Latest: Sheriff: Shooting suspect in critical condition

The Latest on the shooting in Maryland (all times local): 12:05 p.m. Law enforcement officials say the lone suspect in a ...

September 20, 2018

Correction: Murder Conviction Overturned-Arkansas story

In a story Sept. 19 about an Arkansas inmate being released from prison, The Associated Press misidentified the murder victim ...

September 20, 2018

Relatives: Texas victims more than the troubles they endured

Janelle Ortiz dreamed of becoming famous. Melissa Ramirez imagined a day when the street wasn't home and drugs not her ...

September 20, 2018

Woman who helped kidnap Elizabeth Smart released from prison

A woman who helped kidnap Elizabeth Smart and stood by as the Utah girl was sexually assaulted was released from prison ...

September 20, 2018

Man opens fire at his Wisconsin office, 3 seriously hurt

A heavily armed man opened fire on his co-workers at a Wisconsin software company Wednesday, seriously wounding three people ...

September 20, 2018

The Latest: Company officials 'heartbroken' after shooting

The Latest on a shooting at a software company in Wisconsin (all times local): 8:50 p.m. Officials at a Wisconsin software ...

September 20, 2018

The Latest: Smart won't live in fear after kidnapper release

The Latest on the release of a woman who helped kidnap Elizabeth Smart in Utah (all times local): 5:50 p.m. Elizabeth Smart ...

September 20, 2018

Jehovah's Witnesses accused of mishandling abuse in Montana

Two women who say they were sexually abused as children have alleged that the Jehovah's Witnesses failed to report their ...

September 20, 2018

Prosecutor: Suspect tied rope around neck of slain woman

A North Dakota man accused of helping to kill a pregnant woman tightened a rope around her neck after his girlfriend sliced ...

September 19, 2018

Fishmonger offers lobsters some herb before the butter

These lobsters are going to pot in more ways than one. A Maine lobster pound is banking on using marijuana to try to make ...

September 19, 2018

Doctor: Can't determine order of Laquan McDonald's wounds

A doctor testifying in the trial of a white Chicago police officer charged with murder in the death of Laquan McDonald said ...

September 19, 2018

US housing construction up 9.2 percent in August

U.S. home construction rebounded in August at the fastest pace in seven months, a hopeful sign for a housing industry that ...

September 19, 2018

Delaware DMV selfie zones aim to discourage license photos

Delaware's Division of Motor Vehicles has installed "Safe Selfie Zones" at its four locations, to allow newly licensed ...

September 19, 2018

Police in New Jersey search for alligator on the loose

Police in New Jersey are warning residents about an alligator that's on the loose. Authorities say the 3- to 4-foot gator was ...

September 19, 2018

Relatives have vigil for 4 allegedly killed by border agent

Dozens of family members and friends of four slain women who investigators say were the victims of a U.S. Border Patrol ...

September 19, 2018

Chicago cops reluctantly testify against 1 of their own

The Chicago police officers clearly do not want to be in court testifying against a colleague accused of murder, with one of ...

September 19, 2018

California jury: Career criminal guilty of killing 2 teens

A Northern California jury on Tuesday found guilty a career criminal thought to be the "Gypsy Hill Killer" of raping and ...