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Evaluation found Menendez brothers pose some risk of violence if released, DA says
The conclusions came from comprehensive risk assessments requested by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Trooper fired over Karen Read investigation handled case with 'honor and integrity,' his supervisor says
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik acknowledged that he was disciplined over the conduct of former trooper Michael Proctor.
Firing squad execution of S.C. inmate was botched, lawyers say
On April 11, Mikal Mahdi became the second man in South Carolina to be executed by firing squad. His attorneys say he suffered longer than he should have. 
Clemson president is bowled over by his daughter's big moment
Grace Clements wrapped her father, university president James Clements, in a hug so big, it brought them both to the ground. 
U.S. deportation tracker: Counting arrests, detentions and border crossings
President Donald Trump came into office promising a crackdown on unauthorized migrants.
Death of John Elway agent Jeff Sperbeck caused by blunt head trauma and ruled an accident
Sperbeck died after falling out of a golf cart near the football Hall of Fame member's home.
FDA will allow new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals
The new colors will be approved for use in a range of foods from fruit drinks and yogurt to pretzels, ready-to-eat chicken and candies.
A law was supposed to help child sex abuse victims — but thousands of cases remain in limbo
Just over 2,000 of the 10,783 Child Victims Act lawsuits filed from 2019 to 2021 have been settled or disposed of.
Kids' Health
The U.S. has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks
As the outbreak in West Texas slows, other states are reporting multiple cases. 
Leo XIV is the first Augustinian friar to become pope
Leo is also the first Augustinian friar to become pope, rising through the ranks as a friar in an order centered on communal life and humility.
Kentucky boy uses mom's phone to order 70,000 Dum-Dum lollipops to share with his friends
Eight-year-old Liam LaFavers' friendly gesture turned into a surprise $4,000 bill for his mom. 