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Armed bystander fatally shoots suspected teen gunman after 3 children, 1 adult killed at Oregon school: feds

Three children and a teacher were killed in an elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. Police say an armed bystander intervened, preventing further deaths.

Editorial Team15 Oct, 23:58

Armed bystander fatally shoots suspected teen gunman after 3 children, 1 adult killed at Oregon school: feds

Society

Horse farm owner gets life in prison for boyfriend's murder after claiming self-defense

Caylen Deller was found guilty of first-degree murder in the Florida murder trial for killing boyfriend Chad Mullen and was sentenced to life in prison.

Editorial Team15 Oct, 22:37

Horse farm owner gets life in prison for boyfriend's murder after claiming self-defense

Society

More workers are skipping medical and dental care over money worries, survey finds

Roughly a third of employees said they put off or skipped medical or dental care in the past year because of financial concerns, a new survey found.

Editorial Team15 Oct, 21:46

More workers are skipping medical and dental care over money worries, survey finds

October 15, 2026

Society

Las Vegas investigators say they've identified shooting victim's body found in Lake Mead barrel

Las Vegas authorities say they've identified a murder victim whose human remains were found in a barrel in Lake Mead, with experts suggesting a possible mob hit.

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Las Vegas investigators say they've identified shooting victim's body found in Lake Mead barrel

October 15, 2026

Society

Cornell's Greek life should end permanently if found to be not safe, school president says

Cornell University's Faculty Senate met on Wednesday to debate a resolution of no confidence in the school administration.

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Cornell's Greek life should end permanently if found to be not safe, school president says

October 15, 2026

Society

Man charged in alleged plot that targeted a Hindu place of worship in Illinois

A 19-year-old man has been charged after an investigation into an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu place of worship, police said.

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Man charged in alleged plot that targeted a Hindu place of worship in Illinois

October 15, 2026

Society

4 arrested in February shooting of San Francisco 49ers player

Four people have been arrested in connection with a February shooting of a San Francisco 49ers player.

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4 arrested in February shooting of San Francisco 49ers player

October 15, 2026

Society

DOJ touts hundreds of gun, drug arrests as St Louis surge operation ends: 'Violence is not inevitable'

Operation Show Me Justice in St. Louis yielded 435 arrests for drug crimes, firearms offenses and outstanding warrants. Authorities seized 80 kilos of drugs and 166 firearms.

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DOJ touts hundreds of gun, drug arrests as St Louis surge operation ends: 'Violence is not inevitable'

October 15, 2026

Society

Florida mom vanished after 'People's Court' airing, now ex-fiancé is arrested on murder charge 15 years later

Michelle Parker's ex-fiancé Dale Smith Jr. was arrested on second-degree murder charge in Orlando, Florida, nearly 15 years after she vanished following a "People's Court" episode.

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Florida mom vanished after 'People's Court' airing, now ex-fiancé is arrested on murder charge 15 years later

October 15, 2026

Society

Woman dies after older boyfriend hunted her down at bar, charge upgraded to murder

Pinellas County deputies say a Florida man shot his girlfriend and ran her over with his SUV before fleeing with his child in the car. He faces murder and child abuse charges.

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Woman dies after older boyfriend hunted her down at bar, charge upgraded to murder

October 15, 2026

Society

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says everyone had phones as defense seeks only his records

Holdout juror Michael Desronvil told Kayleigh McEnany he stands by his decision in the Clancy mistrial, refusing to find her not criminally responsible for her children's deaths.

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Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says everyone had phones as defense seeks only his records

October 15, 2026

Society

Chinese national accused of poisoning cancer researcher had laptops seized while fleeing U.S.: cops

University of Wyoming student Aili Wang was arrested for allegedly poisoning a colleague with acrylamide and attempting to flee to China. Her bond was set at $1.5 million.

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Chinese national accused of poisoning cancer researcher had laptops seized while fleeing U.S.: cops