Fifty-eight people were killed when gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on concertgoers.
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America’s small towns are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes
The United States is in the midst of an officer shortage that many blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 – the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer.
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U.S. moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode
The U.S. government in May asked a Tennessee company to recall the inflators, but the company has refused to issue a full-scale recall, setting the stage for the possible court fight.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 conspiracy
Tarrio wasn’t in Washington on Jan. 6 – he was arrested 2 days earlier in a separate case – but prosecutors say he helped put in motion and encourage the violence.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says
The assessments entailed several medical evaluations including a brain MRI. McConnell fell and suffered a concussion earlier this year.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states
More states are requiring at least a portion of sports wagering revenues to go toward helping addicted gamblers.
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First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, but president’s results negative so far
WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife’s positive test, but his results were negative. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and would be monitored […]
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Congress returns to prevent shutdown while Republicans weigh impeachment
The House is scheduled to meet for just 11 days before the government’s fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, U.S. official says
The Kremlin has been plying North Korea for military equipment that it can use in its war in Ukraine.
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SUV driver crashes into Denny’s near Houston, injuring 23 people
The diner patrons had injuries ranging from minor cuts to “severe injuries” that didn’t appear to be life-threatening, according to police in Rosenberg, Texas.