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School shooting update: Convicted killer T.J. Lane escapes from Ohio prisonT.J. Lane, convicted of killing three students at a high school cafeteria in February 2012, is one of three escaped prisoners being hunted by police in northwest Ohio, said officials on Thursday evening.
Schoolteacher accidentally shoots self in leg at Utah schoolUtah is among the few states that allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry guns in public schools.
S. Carolina father to be charged in murders of his five childrenAuthorities in South Carolina say that a local man left the state with his young children, later killing them in Alabama.
- Denver woman pleads guilty to attempting to help Islamic State militants
Shannon Conley, appearing in a striped jail jumpsuit and a brown and black headscarf, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. She said nothing except noting that she understood the plea and its ramifications.
Detroit bankruptcy trial on hold as city tries to repay creditorMichigan's largest city is negotiating with a bond issuer on paring down its debt and may be close to a settlement.
US Rep. Tierney defeated in primary by newcomer Seth MoultonTierney would be the first sitting Massachusetts congressman to lose a primary since 1992, when former US Rep. Marty Meehan beat then-incumbent Chester Atkins in the Democratic primary.
Scott Brown wins N.H. primary bid for US SenateEven though Brown was from a neighboring state, Republican leaders viewed him as the strongest challenger to incumbent Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in a race that could be critical in the Republicans' drive to regain a Senate majority.
Father detained after five children found dead in AlabamaTimothy Ray Jones Jr. was being held in Smith County, Mississippi, and awaiting extradition to South Carolina, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said in a news release.
NFL commissioner: No one saw violent Ray Rice video before leakGoodell told CBS in an interview that 'no one in the NFL, to my knowledge' had seen a new video of what happened on the elevator until it was posted online.
Fourth American infected with Ebola arrives in AtlantaAn unidentified US aid worker in western Africa, where the deadly virus Ebola has killed over 2,000 people, was transported to Emory University Hospital for continuing treatment.
Flash floods, torrential rains drench Phoenix, claim two livesTorrential rainstorms flooded Arizona roadways leaving motorists stranded and claiming two lives Monday. More than 3 inches of rain fell in Phoenix, far surpassing the previous record set in 1939.
Ray Rice terminated by Ravens, suspended by NFL after assault video airsThe Baltimore Ravens running back, already suspended for the team's first two games, was cut and then suspended indefinitely by the league after a tabloid TV site posted a video that allegedly showed Rice punching his then-fiancé.
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin reports to federal prisonNagin arrived at the facility shortly before noon. New Orleans television stations showed images of Nagin hugging family members in a parking lot before he entered the lockup.
Serena Williams ties Chris Evert with sixth US Open ladies titleSerena Williams won her third consecutive US championship Sunday night in New York, defeating Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets. It was her 18th career Grand Slam title.
Obama to seek public 'buy in' for offensive against Islamic StatePresident Obama's plans to ramp up US involvement in combatting ISIS could be a tough sell for voters and lawmakers wary of another quagmire in Iraq.
Gay marriage: 3 state bans face formal challenges in federal courtThe 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments for and against gay marriage bans in Idaho and Nevada Monday. A third case will likely be dismissed.
Bruce Levenson to sell stake in Atlanta Hawks over racist emailCo-owner of the Hawks, Bruce Levenson has decided to sell his stake in the Atlanta Hawks after facing criticism from fans and the NBA for a 2012 email that black fans made 'southern whites' uncomfortable.
US airstrikes target militants threatening Haditha DamUS airstrikes have expanded into Iraq's western Anbar province in hopes of keeping the nation's second-largest hydroelectric facility out of the hands of Islamic State insurgents.
SWAT teams arrest suspect in 4 Fla. killings, missing boy found safePolice said they took Adam Matos into custody at the Floridian Palace Hotel and multiple charges are pending. The missing child, Ismael Tristan Santisteban, was with him.
US doctor infected with Ebola arrives in NebraskaDr. Rick Sacra was flown to Offutt Air Force Base outside Omaha, then driven by ambulance to the Nebraska Medical Center where a group of doctors and nurses will continue to care for the missionary physician.
