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1 killed, 5 injured by Iowa school shooter on the first day after winter break

The shooter at Perry High School died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Community members gather at a candlelight vigil at Wiese Park to reflect and mourn the shooting at the Perry Middle School and High School complex on Jan. 4, 2024 in Perry, Iowa.
Community members gather at a candlelight vigil at Wiese Park to reflect and mourn the shooting at the Perry Middle School and High School complex on Jan. 4, 2024 in Perry, Iowa.

A Peloton instructor complained that a Christopher Nolan movie was a waste of time. Nolan was in the class.

Jenn Sherman's spiel during the 2020 class flew under the radar — that is, until Nolan said in an awards acceptance speech that he had taken the class.
Christopher Nolan director filmmaker
Christopher Nolan director filmmaker
10h ago

Body found in San Diego home's freezer may be woman missing for 9 years, police say

“Out-of-town” family members discovered the body in the freezer last month.
Homes along the 4900 block of Zion Avenue in San Diego.
Homes along the 4900 block of Zion Avenue in San Diego.

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Brother of pregnant teen killed in possible narcotics deal 'that went bad' says she didn't use drugs

The suspect in the deaths of Savanah Soto and boyfriend Matthew Guerra was picked up in San Antonio. An affidavit for an arrest warrant revealed more details about the killings.
Savanah Soto.
Savanah Soto.
12h ago

Nevada judge back in court after attack by felon who 'Supermanned' over bench

The violent outburst means Deobra Redden will now be charged with new counts of battery.
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13h ago

Pair indicted in alleged Airbnb, Vrbo rental property scam that netted $8.5 million

Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and 13 counts of wire fraud, according to federal prosecutors in California.
DOJ
DOJ

Transgender woman is disqualified from Ohio House race for not using her former name

Vanessa Joy was ruled ineligible under a state law that requires prospective candidates to put their former names on their candidate petitions.
Vanessa Joy.
Vanessa Joy.

Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures may play a role

A small new study offers the first direct evidence of a seizure link to sudden unexplained death in childhood.
sids sudden infant death syndrome
sids sudden infant death syndrome

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16h ago

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A New Jersey man was convicted of killing his ex-wife’s new partner. A second trial threatened to undo justice.

Sui Kam “Tony” Tung was convicted twice in the brutal murder of Robert Cantor. His sister sat through both trials and told "Dateline" about the ordeal.
Photo collage of Sui Kam “Tony” Tung and Rob Cantor
Photo collage of Sui Kam “Tony” Tung and Rob Cantor

School Shooting Tracker: Counting school shootings since 2013

NBC News is tracking school shootings. Here’s what we found.
Illustration of children evacuating school.
Illustration of children evacuating school.
18h ago

Exploding toilet at Dunkin’ in Florida left customer filthy and injured, lawsuit says

Paul Kerouac is seeking over $100,000, claiming he suffered “severe and long term injuries” after the explosion of a toilet in the men’s room of a Dunkin’ location in Winter Park.
A box of donuts sits on a table inside a Dunkin' location.
A box of donuts sits on a table inside a Dunkin' location.