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Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say

Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others, investigators said.
A US man hijacks a small plane in Belize and stabs people. He is fatally shot and plane lands safely

A US man hijacks a small plane in Belize and stabs people. He is fatally shot and plane lands safely

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A U.S. man hijacked a small plane in Belize on Thursday, stabbing two passengers and a pilot, before one of the stabbed passengers fatally shot him, officials in Belize and the United States said. The plane then landed safely.
The Menendez brothers' bid for a shorter sentence and possible parole is delayed again

The Menendez brothers' bid for a shorter sentence and possible parole is delayed again

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Erik and Lyle Menendez's bid for shorter sentences and a shot at freedom has again been delayed due to disputes among prosecutors and their lawyers.
Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments

Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday kept on hold President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but agreed to hear arguments on the issue in May.
Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least 4 people

Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least 4 people

MILAN (AP) — A cable car carrying tourists south of Naples crashed to the ground Thursday after a cable snapped, killing at least four people and critically injuring one, officials said.
Colorado man convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking her

Colorado man convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking her

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man was convicted Thursday of killing his wife after stalking her while posing as her ex-boyfriend. Jurors reached the verdict against Daniel Krug, 44, a day after beginning deliberations.
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says he was denied entry to the El Salvador prison holding Abrego Garcia

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says he was denied entry to the El Salvador prison holding Abrego Garcia

SAN SALVADOR (AP) — Maryland Sen.
Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban

Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban , a group that was designated as a terrorist organization more than two decades ago. The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S.
NY prison guards beat an inmate to death then tried to cover it up, prosecutors say

NY prison guards beat an inmate to death then tried to cover it up, prosecutors say

UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — Ten New York prison guards were charged Wednesday in connection with the fatal beating of a 22-year-old inmate last month — including two charged with murder.
Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the largely Catholic residents of the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend, officials said. All 1.