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Seattle Mass Shooting: TikToker Who Raised Security Alarm Calls Out Organizers
A 15-year-old suspect is in custody while a second person remains at large after three people were killed and four wounded during the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle.
Comey Moves to Dismiss Seashell Threat Case, Arguing '86 47' Message Was Not a True Threat
The former FBI director asks a federal court in North Carolina to throw out charges stemming from an Instagram post critics said referenced killing President Trump.
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino Departs After Logo Redesign Sparks Customer Backlash
The restaurant chain's stock dropped 15% following a social media revolt over its minimalist rebrand, prompting the return of the iconic Uncle Hershel logo.
Red Sea Shipping Drops to Months Low After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Depots
Only 11 cargo vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, down from typical traffic levels, according to shipping analytics firm Kpler.
Jeffries Says DNC Chair Has Full Support Amid Scrutiny over Internal Struggles
The New York Democrat's endorsement comes as multiple outlets reported morale challenges and leadership stress at the national committee heading into midterm cycles.
Why Are Thousands of Mosquitoes Being Released in Washington DC?
The program involves releasing male mosquitoes bred with a natural bacteria to reduce populations of disease-carrying insects.
Years of Scandals Haven't Stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico Change That?
The Texas attorney general faces a primary challenger as he seeks an unprecedented fourth term despite multiple legal and ethical controversies.
New York's Carry Permit Process Draws Scrutiny From Both Sides of Gun Debate
Post-Bruen requirements include 16 hours of classroom instruction, character references, and months-long background checks that critics say create barriers to self-defense.
Memphis Anti-Crime Task Force Evolved into Immigration Enforcement Operation, Documents Show
The shift has raised questions about the original scope of the task force and whether local residents were adequately informed about changing priorities.
Acting DNI Pulte Completes Fourth Round of Layoffs at ODNI Since Taking Office in June
The cuts come less than six weeks after he assumed the intelligence community's top coordination role, with Pulte saying the office is refocusing on core missions.