Author: Kristin Lam, USA TODAY

Four officerswere struck by semi-automatic pistol fireand another officer was injured but not by gunfire, officials said.

A Duke University officialstepped down Saturday after her email telling students to”commit to using English 100% of the time” sparked outrage online.

Boston policefound a 23-year-old woman reported missing over the weekend alive on Tuesday and arrested a suspect for kidnapping her.

President Donald Trump mocked Elizabeth Warren on Twitter on Sunday night, referencing her Native American ancestry claims and a two-week-old Instagram Live video.

The Postal Service lost $3.9 billion in 2018, attributing the losses to drops in mail volume and the costs of pensions and health care. It marked the 12th year in a row the agency reported a lossdespite growth in package shipping.

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In the wake of mudslides, wildfires and hurricanes,Southern California elected officials joined themayor of Puerto Rico’s capital city onSunday, promising to support each other in responding to climate emergencies.

Texas police found three dead children and a wounded woman Thursday evening, and are searching for the suspect.

There was one winning ticket sold for the New Year’s Day drawing,according to the Mega Millions website. Seven other players won at least $1 million after matching all but the Mega Ball.The winning numbers were34, 44, 57, 62, 70 and Mega Ball 14.

If a proposed Oregon bill passes, the state may join Utahinloweringthe legal standard for driving under the influence to .05 percent.

DeVos proposed restricting “borrower defense” claimsfiled by former students whose schools closed or made false promises, but has to carry out regulations after court rulings sided with students.