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School shooting drills can do more harm than good, experts warn

Active shooter drills have become the norm in schools across the U.S., but experts warn they have the potential to cause more harm than good.

Madison shooting latest: Local schools report 'false threats'

Police are investigating the online footprint of the 15-year-old girl who allegedly opened fire at her Madison, Wisconsin, Christian school.

Dow plummets 1,100 points after Fed scales back plans for interest rate cuts

The Fed cut interest rates a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday.

Social Security Fairness Act clears procedural hurdle, on path for final passage

In a final lame-duck push, the Senate will attempt to pass legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to millions of Americans this week.

Gabbard rejects reports of weak Senate support for DNI vote

Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday rejected reports that Senate support for her as Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence vote is lackluster.

CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione to waive extradition

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will waive extradition and could be returned to New York as soon as Thursday.

Musk threatens lawmakers who support stopgap funding bill

Elon Musk came out against Speaker Mike Johnson going forward with a stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday.

CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione waives extradition

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has waived extradition and expects to be returned to New York as soon as Thursday.

Ryan Routh faces attempted murder charge for car crash following his arrest

Alleged would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh is now facing a state attempted murder charge in connection with a car accident that occurred following his arrest.

Paris Hilton-backed child abuse bill headed to Biden's desk for signature

House passes Paris Hilton-championed Stop Institutionalized Child Abuse bill, a sweet victory for the celebrity heiress after nearly three years of lobbying politicians.

'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare

The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.

Alleged would-be Trump assassin faces state charge in connection with his arrest

Alleged would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh is now facing a state attempted murder charge in connection with a car accident that occurred following his arrest.

Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers

The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.

DOJ against Jan. 6 defendant attending Trump inauguration

Prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject a request from a defendant convicted for participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to attend Trump's inauguration.

DOJ urges judge to deny Jan. 6 defendant's request to attend Trump inauguration

Prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject a request from a defendant convicted for participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to attend Trump's inauguration.