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Joseph Czuba, 71, sits before Circuit Judge Dave Carlson for his arraignment in the murder of 6-year old Wadea Al-Fayoume, at the Will County, Ill., courthouse, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Joliet, Ill.

Illinois man charged with hate crime in fatal stabbing of Muslim boy, attack on mom

Joseph Czuba, 71, is charged in the fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and the wounding of his mother Hanaan Shahin on Oct. 14.

How the U.S. gun violence death rate compares with the rest of the world

The grim news of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine — and a spate of shootings over the weekend — has again cast a spotlight on the gun violence death rate in the U.S..

Then-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder delivers his State of the State address at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on Jan. 23, 2018.

Prosecutors say court decision forces the end of criminal cases in Flint water scandal

The Michigan attorney general's office said the state prosecution of former Gov. Rick Snyder and other officials for their roles in the Flint water scandal has ended.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at the U.S. federal courthouse in New York City to submit his not guilty plea on March 30, 2023. Bankman-Fried faced this week tough questioning from prosecutors who sought to paint him as the mastermind behind a massive fraud at FTX.

Sam Bankman-Fried took a big risk by testifying in his own trial. It did not go well

The former FTX CEO was keen to convince jurors he did not intend to commit any crimes — but he stumbled frequently under withering questioning by the prosecution.

Afghan families ride on a truck heading to a border crossing in Torkham, Pakistan, Tuesday, before the expiration of a Pakistani deadline for those who are in the country illegally to leave or face deportation. Pakistan's crackdown has worried thousands of Afghans in the country awaiting relocation to the United States under a special refugee program since fleeing the Taliban takeover.

In a new expulsion campaign, Pakistan is forcing many Afghans out of the country

Pakistan has drawn criticism for warning those living in the country illegally to leave or be arrested and deported after Oct. 31. The U.N. says over 2 million undocumented Afghans live in Pakistan.

Lionel Messi accepted his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy, and was joined by his sons at the awards ceremony in Paris.

Lionel Messi wins 8th Ballon d'Or; Spain's Aitana Bonmatí is named top female player

Messi has now won 12% of all men's Ballon d'Or trophies. Both of this year's winners are midfielders who led their national teams to long-awaited World Cup victories.

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee on Nov. 15, 2022.

Wray warns of increased terrorist threat, says U.S. is in a 'dangerous period'

Senior American officials say Hamas' deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel has created a new dynamic with dangerous implications at home and abroad.

An image provided by the Food and Drug Administration shows the three recalled products: WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, Schnucks cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack and Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches.

The FDA expands the recall of apple cinnamon fruit pouches over lead concerns

Food and Drug Administration officials said they are looking into additional reports of illnesses and investigating whether any other products may be affected.

In 'White Holes,' Carlo Rovelli takes readers beyond the black hole horizon

Physicist Carlo Rovelli is unique among modern scientists who write for popular audiences in his ability to capture the purest essence of his science with both precision and lyricism.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. House Republicans have since introduced a bill that would give some $14 billion to Israel and cut that same amount from the IRS.

House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds

Democrats want Israel and Ukraine funding to be linked together. House Republicans are proposing a standalone bill with roughly $14 billion for Israel offset with cuts to the Internal Revenue Service.

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