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Crestview man charged after shooting at Florida nightspot

A Crestview man wanted in connection with a shooting at a Crestview nightspot is in custody after being located outside his girlfriend’s home Saturday by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Suspect identified in fatal deputy involved shooting near Casino Del Sol

Pima County Sheriff deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit that went into the parking lot of the Casino Del Sol on West Valencia Road just after 10 p.m. Saturday night.

The father of two Parkland school shooting survivors is shot and killed during a robbery

A shooting in February scarred Elama Ali. Another this month took her father's life. When an armed teen burst into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, moving through the school and mowing down students and teachers, Elama took cover.

VOTE! Lucy McBath, Mother of Slain Teen Jordan Davis, in Runoff for GA Congressional Seat

Lucy McBath is set for a runoff election this coming Tuesday against Atlanta tech businessman Kevin Abel for the Democratic nomination in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District. McBath is a gun control activist and the mother of 17-year-old Jordan Davis, who …

Former National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes Running for U.S. Congress

In some cases, courage is contagious. That was the case for Jahana Hayes, a longtime teacher who decided to make her first foray into professional politics. Hayes told ABC News that the wave of new candidates running for office across …

H-E-B Celebrates 5th Year of Quest for Texas Best, Names Top 25 Contenders to Compete for $70,000 in Winnings

H-E-B has scoured the Lone Star State in search of the most delectable culinary creations from talented Texans with a flair for food. After tasty deliberations, 25 finalists were selected from more than 700 entrepreneurs from nearly 140 cities and …

Bail set at $2 million for suspect in Trader Joe's standoff

Los Angeles police identified the suspect in Saturday's deadly armed standoff at a Trader Joe's grocery store as Gene Evin Atkins.

Gunman opens fire at Nevada church, killing one

A man is in custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man and wounding another person at a Mormon church in Nevada, police say.

Sailing senses: How sound helps blind sailor Lucy Hodges win gold medals

During a rare spell of sunny hot weather in England, gold medalist Lucy Hodges takes the helm of a monohull off the coast of the Isle of Wight. She makes the task of steering a yacht look easy as it …

Family says young father fatally shot at Pennsylvania restaurant was defending man from racial slurs

A York County man is dead after being shot outside of ‘Red Rose Restaurant and Lounge' in Hellam Township Saturday morning.

'This could be a game changer': The app hoping to revolutionize football

Oliver Sonne had given up hope of becoming a professional footballer. The Danish teenager had lost his motivation, stopped believing and grown tired of training with his small town club.

Hundreds march after deadly parking spot shooting

Hundreds from around Tampa Bay marched with the family of the Clearwater man fatally shot over a parking spot. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says the shooting was justified under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. The deadly shooting at a …

Toronto shooting rampage leaves 2 dead, 12 wounded and a city baffled

A second victim has died after a gunman opened fire in a popular Toronto neighborhood late Sunday night.

5 things for July 23: Iran tweet, Branson duck boat, ride share livestreams

Looking for a city that's both green and disaster-resilient? The Philippines is building one just for you. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Texas Construction Workers Discover Remains of 95 African-American Laborers From Early 20th Century

The bodies of nearly 100 people found at a school construction site in Sugar Land, Texas, have been determined to be the possible remains of African-American laborers, officials said.