A potential “tragedy” was averted in New York City Saturday when police arrested two men who allegedly intended to attack a synagogue, police say.
Author: Grace Hauck, USA TODAY
Liberals denounce Elon Musk as Republicans cheer: Reactions to Donald Trump being unbanned on Twitter
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Raleigh Christmas parade crash leaves child dead after float hits dance troupe
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At least 9 climbers died on 14,000-foot peaks in the US this year. These people do it anyway.
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The NRA helped make it hard to study gun violence for decades. Now the floodgates are open.
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Cooper Roberts, boy paralyzed in July 4th shooting, finally goes outside – and enjoys a popsicle
Cooper Roberts, 8, was able to go outside in a wheelchair and eat a popsicle, the first time since being paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting.