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4 dead after construction crane collapses in Seattle

Four people were killed and three wounded when a construction crane collapsed Saturday in downtown Seattle, pinning five cars underneath.

Trump’s executive privilege strategy could mean messy fight

Since George Washington’s time, presidents have used executive privilege to resist congressional inquiries in the name of protecting the confidentiality of their decision-making.

19-year-old kills 1, wounds others at California synagogue

A 19-year-old gunman opened fire inside a synagogue near San Diego as worshippers celebrated the last day of a major Jewish holiday, killing a woman and wounding the rabbi and two others Saturday, authorities said.

New York police rescues goat

“There’s a new GOAT in town, and it’s not @TomBrady…”

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Indian police uncovered a plot, but Sri Lanka didn’t act

While monitoring the usual channels, Indian police stumbled upon something extraordinary: a detailed plot for what would become the bloodiest attack linked to the Islamic State group in South Asia.

Oliver North out as NRA president after leadership dispute

Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North announced Saturday that he won’t serve a second term as president of the National Rifle Association after he lost the support of the gun-rights group’s leadership.