Why people shot by Wisconsin teen can't be called "victims" at trial
Rittenhouse claims he acted in self-defense, his lawyers may refer to them as "arsonists," "looters," or "rioters," if in fact, they participated in those activities.
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Bullet apparently fired by Alec Baldwin recovered from film director's shoulder
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Court temporarily halts executions of two death row inmates
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Arrests in boy's death and siblings' apparent abandonment
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Bullet apparently fired by Alec Baldwin recovered from film director's shoulder
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Why people shot by Wisconsin teen can't be called "victims" at trial
Rittenhouse claims he acted in self-defense, his lawyers may refer to them as "arsonists," "looters," or "rioters," if in fact, they participated in those activities.
Most Americans say climate change is a crisis, poll shows
As the Biden administration prepares for COP26, the UN global climate summit, a new poll finds most Americans support the policies to combat climate change.
New York school district bans "Squid Game" Halloween costumes
The school district's superintendent said students have been reenacting some of the games at recess.
Former New England Patriots safety charged with assault
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Court temporarily halts executions of two death row inmates
The two men filed a lawsuit with other inmates challenging Oklahoma's lethal injection protocols.
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Biden expected to meet with House Democrats before heading to Europe
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Nor'easter knocks out power for nearly half a million residents
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Biden expected to meet with House Democrats before heading to Europe
The meeting could delay his departure to Joint Base Andrews, where he will take off for his trip to Europe.
Judge denies NYPD union's bid to halt COVID vaccine mandate
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is set to take effect on November 1.
Biden's former ATF pick: "The gun industry profits by gun violence itself"
Pushing back on critics, David Chipman said he supports the Second Amendment, which "says nothing about the right to sell guns to criminals."
Most Americans say climate change is a crisis, poll shows
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Garland defends memo on violent threats to school boards
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Judge denies NYPD union's bid to halt COVID vaccine mandate
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In the "Great Resignation," women are changing jobs like never before
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What is a "billionaire's tax," and how would it work?
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Ransomware gang says it hacked the National Rifle Association
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3 states lead the U.S. in workers quitting jobs
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"Shocking": Woman living in high-rise cuts rope holding painters
She could face a prison term up to 20 years if found guilty on a charge of attempted murder.
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Queen Elizabeth pulls out of climate summit following medical advice
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New York school district bans "Squid Game" Halloween costumes
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J Balvin apologizes after music video sparks backlash: "That's not who I am"
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Stephen Andrew Walter faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail.
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Criminal charges possible in "Rust" shooting
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Ransomware gang says it hacked the National Rifle Association
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Supply chain issues threaten consumers, businesses
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Man confirmed to be great-grandson of Sitting Bull with DNA match
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Scientists believe they've spotted first planet outside the Milky Way
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Why people shot by Wisconsin teen can't be called "victims" at trial
Rittenhouse claims he acted in self-defense, his lawyers may refer to them as "arsonists," "looters," or "rioters," if in fact, they participated in those activities.
Bullet apparently fired by Alec Baldwin recovered from film director's shoulder
Investigators discussed their initial findings in the fatal movie-set shooting in which Alec Baldwin fired a gun used on set, killing a cinematographer and wounding the director.
Court temporarily halts executions of two death row inmates
The two men filed a lawsuit with other inmates challenging Oklahoma's lethal injection protocols.
New York trooper charged with murder after ramming family's car, killing girl
Monica Goods, 11, died while traveling with her parents and sister for the holidays last year.
"Shocking": Woman living in high-rise cuts rope holding painters
She could face a prison term up to 20 years if found guilty on a charge of attempted murder.
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