The lawsuits were filed behalf of a student who was wounded during the shooting and her sister, who was next to her at the time.

The minimum age to buy cigarettes would rise yearly until, in 65 years, shoppers could still buy cigarettes — but only if they could prove they were at least 80 years old.

The law that goes into effect in January, is designed to keep landfills in the most populous U.S. state clear of food waste that damages the atmosphere as it decays.

The diver braved cold rapids Wednesday to enter a submerged vehicle stuck in the rushing river just yards from the brink of Niagara Falls.

The diplomatic moves by Canada, the U.S., Britain and Australia do not affect their athletes’ ability to compete in the games.

World Health Organization officials say that border control can buy time but every community should brace for a surge in cases.

Ukrainian and Western officials recently voiced alarm about a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine, saying they feared it could herald an invasion.