The brother of a child killed in the Sandy Hook school massacre is running for the Connecticut Senate, saying politicians have failed to curb violence.
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Grisly details emerge in death of US scientist Suzanne Eaton in Greece
A local resident of Crete was charged with murder after admitting he assaultedan American scientist who disappeared on the Greek island, police said.
Humane Society SOS: Dogs swim for their lives as Ark. shelter floods. Community comes to the rescue.
An Arkansas animal shelter issued an SOS as flash flooding poured in and a puppy drowned. Then the community came to the rescue.
Man who stashed 1,000 guns in Bel-Air mansion charged with 64 felony counts
A California man faces 64 felony counts after authorities say they found more than 1,000 guns at his home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles.
‘Snakes and other critters’ join flooding, tornadoes as Barry’s latest threat
Hurricane Barry, quieted to a tropical depression Monday, remained a dangerous storm that threatened flooding, tornadoes and snakes.
Less than 6 weeks after bloodbath at Virginia Beach, Virginia rejects tougher gun laws
Virginia Republicans slammed the door on a wide range of gun control measures Tuesday, adjourning a one-day special legislative session.
Honeymoon over? North Korea says US ‘hell-bent on hostile acts’
North Korea’s regime accused the U.S. of being ‘hell-bent on hostile acts’ against the secluded nation, just days after their historic meeting.
Beijing issues ominous warning after ‘atrocities,’ but Hong Kong protesters undeterred
Protests rockingHong Kong were condemned by China’s mainland government as a challenge to Beijing’s authority, but activists were undeterred.
DNA leads to cold case arrest: Ex-law enforcement officer charged in ‘horrific’ sexual assaults
A retired law enforcement officer is facing multiple counts of rape, torture and other charges in California for crimes committed almost 30 years ago.
Protesters storm Hong Kong legislative chamber; police fire tear gas to break siege
Combative protesters in Hong Kong oppose a government attempt to change extradition laws to allow suspects to be sent to China to face trial.