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Kentucky school shooter imprisoned 25 years seeks parole

PADUCAH, Ky. -- A Kentucky man who killed three students and injured five more in a school shooting a quarter century ago has a chance at parole this week. Michael Carneal was a 14-year-old freshman in 1997 when he fired a stolen pistol at…

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Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87

CHICAGO -- Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87. Lewis is rever…

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Arkansas authorities wrap up investigation of violent arrest

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas State Police have given a special prosecutor the findings of their investigation into law enforcement officers who were caught on video beating and holding down a suspect during an arrest last month, a spokesm…

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Students return to campus amid water crisis in Jackson

JACKSON, Miss -- While its water crisis continued, students in Mississippi’s capital were able to return to class for the first time in a week Tuesday with assurances that the toilets and sinks in their buildings would finally work. Jackson remain…

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