In races across the U.S. this midterm election, candidates of color are running for office in record numbers. In a hotly contested gubernatorial race in Georgia, it’s also highlighting issues of voting rights across the state. (Oct. 30)
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‘They’re all heroes’: 4 Pittsburgh police officers recovering after terror at synagogue
Pittsburgh police officers were able to get wounded survivors at the Tree of Life Synagogue to safety even as they still were being fired upon.
Fatal shooting at North Carolina high school began with bullying that escalated out of control’
North Carolina police said that a fight led to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old student at David W. Butler High School.
Cesar Sayoc, suspect in mail-bomb cases, may have had dozens more on list of targets
Cesar Sayoc faces five charges, including threats against former presidents. If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 48 years in prison.
Same-sex couple carries same ‘miracle’ baby in what may be fertility world first
Two Texas mothers each carried their son using a new fertility process that’s similar to traditional IVF.
Pittsburgh shooting suspect Robert Bowers wanted ‘to kill Jews’
The names of the 11 victims killed by a gunman at a Pittsburgh synagogue were released Sunday as the investigators workedto uncover details of Saturday’s bloodbath.
Indictment? A bump on the re-election road for two GOP congressmen
Reps. Chris Hunter in New York and Duncan Hunter in California will face voters before they face charges
Adenovirus infection kills 9th child at long-term care center in New Jersey
A 9th child died Saturday from the adenovirus outbreak at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. There are 26 confirmed cases at the center.
A 97-year-old, an elderly wife and husband: These are the 11 victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Those who died when suspect Robert Bowers burst into the Tree of Life synagogue represented respected pillars of Squirrel Hill Jewish life.
Steelers hold moment of silence for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
Heinz Field went silent prior to the Steelers-Browns NFL game Sunday to honor victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.