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Alec Baldwin wants 'misguided' lawsuit filed by Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister dismissed

The actor said Hutchins' parents and sister were distanced from her "physically, financially, and emotionally for years before her death."
Alec Baldwin speaks during in New York
Alec Baldwin speaks during in New York
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Rutgers University reaches deal with faculty unions to end historic strike

Thousands of faculty members went on strike for a week to demand salary increases, better job security for adjunct faculty members and guaranteed funding for graduate students, among other requests.
Rutgers students and faculty participate in a strike at the university's main campus
Rutgers students and faculty participate in a strike at the university's main campus
2d ago

Michigan man arrested in death of former police oversight commissioner

Jude Walton was found dead in her home by Ann Arbor police conducting a welfare check. The suspect will be arraigned on several charges including open murder.
Jude Walton.
Jude Walton.
2d ago

Bostonians remember deadly marathon bombing 10 years later

Three people were killed and more than 260 were injured when two pressure-cooker bombs went off at the marathon finish line.
Families of the victims of the marathon bombing gather at a memorial
Families of the victims of the marathon bombing gather at a memorial
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Video shows police at wrong house before fatal shooting of homeowner in New Mexico

Robert Dotson was killed after police in Farmington, New Mexico, said he opened the door late April 5 with a handgun. Officer responding to a call were at the wrong address.
Police have released body camera video of the moments leading up to when officers fatally shot a man after showing up at the wrong home in Farmington, N.M.
Police have released body camera video of the moments leading up to when officers fatally shot a man after showing up at the wrong home in Farmington, N.M.
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Air National Guardsman is detained by judge on charges of leaking classified documents

Judge David Hennessy told Jack Teixeira he was being charged with possessing classified documents pertaining to national security and possessing national defense materials.
A court sketch of Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira
A court sketch of Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira

Anheuser-Busch CEO responds to backlash after partnership with trans influencer

The CEO of Anheuser-Busch said they never “intended to be part of a discussion that divides people” after the brewing company received backlash for sponsoring a post from trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney. NBC’s Hallie Jackson speaks with crisis management expert Molly McPherson to look further into the CEO’s recent public statement. 
Anheuser-Busch CEO responds to backlash after partnership with trans influencer
Anheuser-Busch CEO responds to backlash after partnership with trans influencer
2d ago

3 motorcyclists fatally shot in a 'targeted' gang attack in Texas, authorities say

The two shootings occurred dozens of miles apart on Interstate 45, north of Houston.
Three motorcyclists were gunned down Friday in separate shootings dozens of miles apart in what authorities in Texas described as a “targeted” attack that appeared linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang.
Three motorcyclists were gunned down Friday in separate shootings dozens of miles apart in what authorities in Texas described as a “targeted” attack that appeared linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang.
2d ago

New York man who hired a hitman to kill his mob-linked father sentenced to life

Prosecutors said Sylvester Zottola's killing was part of a scheme to control a real estate empire.
A shooting took place in the drive-thru lane at a McDonald's  in the Bronx on Oct. 5, 2018, killing mobster Sylvester Zottola.
A shooting took place in the drive-thru lane at a McDonald's  in the Bronx on Oct. 5, 2018, killing mobster Sylvester Zottola.
2d ago

A man who threatened Merriam-Webster over gender-inclusive definitions was sentenced to prison

Jeremy David Hanson, 34, made the comments over the dictionary’s definition of “female,” and called them Marxists who should be killed.
Merriam-Webster, Inc. in Springfield, Mass.
Merriam-Webster, Inc. in Springfield, Mass.