Lesley McSpadden, whose son Michael Brown was killed by police in Ferguson, Mo., has lost her bid for a city council seat.
Author: Doug Stanglin and John Bacon, USA TODAY
Dakota Theriot, suspect in 5 killings in Louisiana, arrested at gunpoint in Virginia
Authorities said the killings in two areas around Baton Rouge appeared to involve a domestic dispute.
Heavy snow across Midwest, including Chicago, complicates post-Thanksgiving travel
Major airport hubs, including Chicago, face possible travel delays from snow and blizzard-like conditions.
Suspect in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting pleads not guilty
The suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting rampagethat left 11 people deadis expected to make a brief appearance in federal court Thursday to be arraigned ona44-count indictment, including hate crimes.
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