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September 24, 2018

Hundreds arrested in Ethiopia after violence around capital

An Ethiopian security official has confirmed the arrests of hundreds of youths in the capital, Addis Ababa, following ...

September 24, 2018

Former co-worker: Wisconsin shooting suspect never smiled

A gunman who opened fire at a Wisconsin software company never talked and never smiled, a former co-worker said. WTS Paradigm ...

September 22, 2018

Sheriff: Motive unclear for Maryland shooter who killed 3

Law enforcement officials said Friday they might never know the motive for a female shooter's violent rampage that killed ...

September 22, 2018

Cubs' Russell placed on leave after domestic violence claims

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic ...

September 22, 2018

Wisconsin workplace shooting suspect had revoked gun permit

The gunman in a Wisconsin workplace shooting was taken to a mental health hospital and barred from buying firearms 14 years ...

September 21, 2018

Race central to Chicago case, even if jury doesn't hear it

In front of jurors in the trial of a white Chicago police officer charged with murder in the shooting of a black teenager, ...

September 21, 2018

Black Eyed Peas tackle gun violence, immigration in videos

The Black Eyed Peas tackle gun violence at schools and immigration in two new music videos for their song, "Big Love." The ...

September 21, 2018

Hargitay hails impact of 'SVU' as it marks 20 seasons

Mariska Hargitay thinks "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" has played a huge role in educating people on sexual violence, ...

September 21, 2018

4 dead, including suspect, after Maryland warehouse shooting

Workers say they endured horrifying moments of wild gunfire and terror as a woman working a temporary job at a drugstore ...

September 20, 2018

3 hurt in court shooting leave hospital; gunman identified

The wife of a gunman killed after he opened fire at a Pennsylvania municipal building Wednesday said in a social media post ...

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

Suit: 'Street Outlaws: Memphis' producers encouraged fight

A Tennessee man has filed a lawsuit saying producers of a reality television show about drag racing encouraged violence ...

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

Mavs owner Mark Cuban donates $10M after workplace probe

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has agreed to contribute $10 million to help further the cause of women in sports and raise ...

September 20, 2018

US doubles tribal funding to fight violence against women

The U.S. Justice Department will double the funding it gives tribes for public safety programs and crime victims as it tries ...

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 17, 2018

School shootings inspire new Bacharach song

At age 90, Burt Bacharach hasn't lost faith in the power of music. "Music softens the heart, makes you feel something if it's ...

September 16, 2018

Deadly ethnic-based attacks erupt near Ethiopia's capital

Government officials and residents said overnight ethnic-based attacks in the outskirts of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, ...