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8 children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes in the city of Shreveport ear…
A timeline of assassination attempts and threats against Trump Here is a look at the most significant confirmed assassination attempts and major security scares involving Trump.
Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone Ukraine aims to intercept 95% of Russia's long-range drones, a campaign that could be vital to its ability to survive another year of war.
Trump administration rejects women picked for soybean board, appoints men instead Normally, soy farmers pick their representatives, and the USDA signs off. This time, the USDA rejected at least five farmers, including four women.
US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now The move significantly curtails access to mifepristone nationwide, particularly in states that ban abortion.
