Police said they detained 3 juveniles but released 1 who they determined wasn’t involved in the shooting. No charges have been filed.
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Israeli forces storm main hospital in southern Gaza, saying hostages were likely held there
International law prohibits the targeting of medical facilities, but they can lose those protections if they are used for military purposes.
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Trump’s New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials
Assuming the New York case remains on schedule, it will open just weeks after the Super Tuesday elections.
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Putin says Russia prefers Biden to Trump because he’s ‘more experienced and predictable’
Speaking in an recent interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that he would work with any U.S. leader who is elected.
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Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot
The generative artificial intelligence boom has led to the emergence of more companion chatbots.
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Gaza cease-fire talks appear to stall as Netanyahu and Hamas trade blame
On Tuesday, CIA chief William Burns and David Barnea, the head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency, attended mediation efforts in Egypt, but there were no signs of a breakthrough.
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In southwest Florida, high home insurance rates are driving away would-be buyers
Now, the buildup in inventory has caused home prices to fall at some of the fastest rates in the nation.
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One killed, 21 are wounded in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade
At least eight children were among those shot outside Kansas City’s historic Union Station. The shooting happened despite the presence of more than 800 police officers.
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House Intelligence Committee chair warns of a serious national security threat
Several other leading lawmakers caution against being overly alarmed, and the Biden administration says it had already scheduled a briefing with congressional leaders for Thursday.
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Ex-Portland police chief James Craig drops Republican bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan
Craig was seen as one of the more high-profile candidates to enter the race when he announced his campaign in October, and he had been angling to win the support of former President Donald Trump.