London police say a suspect they had under surveillance stole a knife and attacked two people before they opened fire.
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First openly gay federal judge dead at 72
Judge Deborah Batts was 72 years old and spent more than two decades behind the bench of the Southern District of New York.
Rape kit backlog initiative in Missouri sends 1st batch to labs
Missouri is working to clear more than 6,000 rape kits that have gone untested.
Researchers ask public to help find bald eagle nests in Ohio
Bird watchers are being called on to help researchers map the once endangered species.
Proposed Missouri book ban could jail librarians for loaning ‘inappropriate’ content
Librarians and anti-censorship advocates are decrying the bill that would jail anyone who loans the materials.
Gun control bills passed Virginia despite show of force from opponents
Ten days after thousands of pro-gun activists marched through the streets of Richmond, the state’s House of Delegates passed gun control bills including a “red flag” law.
States sue federal government to enact Equal Rights Amendment
State lawmakers of the three final states to recognize the amendment are suing to see it get adopted.
Kobe Bryant’s fatal crash prompts calls for tighter safety measures for helicopters
The crash that killed the NBA star, his daughter and seven others highlighted the need for more safety protocols from aviation experts.
NYC bans cashless stores
Restaurants and other businesses will have to accept cash or face a $1,000 fine.
Thousands of armed protesters rally for gun rights in VA
Despite threats from militias the pro gun demonstration did not have any reported violence, according to authorities.
The history of the ERA
A look at the history of the Equal Rights Movement and its latest push for adoption.
Mets manager resigns following signal stealing scandal
Carlos Beltran’s alleged involvement in the Astros sign stealing cost him his debut season with the Amazin’s.
GA lawmaker intros ‘anti red-flag’ bill
A legal battle could be brewing after a state leader introduced a bill that would fine officers for obeying future gun control laws.
Equal Rights Amendment ratified in Virginia
The state’s ratification puts it ahead of the minimum number needed for official adoption, however, legal battles are expected.
NY teen discovers new planet
The Scarsdale High School student made his discovery three days into his NASA summer internship.
UFO sightings jump in 2019
There were nearly 6,000 sightings in North America in 2019.