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No Criminal Charges To Be Brought In Prince’s Death

Prince likely was unaware that the pills he was taking to combat chronic pain were laced with a powerful opioid, according to an attorney for Minnesota’s Carver County who made the announcement.

Most Still Favor Stricter Gun Laws, But It’s Fading As A 2018 Voting Issue

The number of voters in an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll who say a candidate’s position on gun policy will be a major factor in deciding whom to vote for has dropped 13 points since February.

Trump Attorney Cohen Drops Dossier Lawsuits Against Fusion GPS, BuzzFeed

Michael Cohen says he still feels he’s been defamed by the infamous, unverified dossier, but he’s got too much on his hands for the suits to move forward.

Alabama Serial Bomber Walter Leroy Moody, 83, To Be Executed Thursday

Moody killed a federal judge at his home in Alabama and a civil rights attorney at his office in Georgia. He would be the oldest U.S. inmate executed since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.

Veterans-Turned-Brewers Help Others Who Served Develop New Skills

Vermont veterans cook up a brewery and a bourbon distillery that not only lifts spirits, but gives back to the community and creates a model that may encourage other vets to try entrepreneurship.

Skipping The 2020 Census Citizenship Question? You’ll Still Be Counted

Anyone who doesn’t answer the controversial citizenship question would still be included in the upcoming U.S. headcount — and may get a phone call or follow-up visit, the Census Bureau’s head says.

Case Against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Can Proceed, Judge Rules

Many of Gov. Eric Greitens’ fellow Republicans have urged him to resign, after he was accused of photographing the woman he had an extramarital affair with without her consent. He has refused.

After Alert On Russian Hacks, Bigger Push To Protect Power Grid

Homeland Security and the FBI have blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks on U.S. power plants. The industry is stepping up efforts to protect the electric grid.

What Happened On That Southwest Flight

A catastrophic failure on a Southwest Airlines flight killed one passenger and injured several others this week. It’s prompted airlines around the world to inspect certain kinds of airplane engines.

FAA Orders Inspections Of Engine Type That Blew Apart On Southwest Flight

The Federal Aviation Administration says CFM engines, which power many Boeing 737s, need to be ultrasonically inspected after a certain number of takeoffs and landings.

Meet The Students Who Dreamed Up Friday’s National School Walkout

Thousands of students across the country are expected to walk out of class Friday to protest violence in schools. And the idea came from a group of kids who live far from Florida.

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