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Families of those killed in Florida high school massacre settle lawsuit against federal government

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

The families announced Monday they have settled their lawsuit against the federal government over the FBI's failure to stop the gunman even though it had received information he intended to attack.

WATCH: White House COVID task force holds news briefing

By Ed White, Associated Press

The U.S. is facing its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic in better shape than the first time around, thanks to the vaccine, though some regions are seeing surges of COVID-19 cases.

Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

To limit crowds in stores, retailers last year were forced to turn what had become a weekend shopping blitz into an extended event with holiday sales beginning as early as October.

WATCH: First lady receives the official White House Christmas tree

Mrs. Biden then broke off a small branch from the official Blue Room tree and gave it - along with a big smooch — to her toddler grandson.

Rhode Island voters chose to drop 'Plantation' from state's name. A year later it remains on display

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

Rhode Island dropped "Providence Plantations" from its name a year ago, but not from its buildings. Providence Plantations is written in the script in marble near the State House dome and on bronze plaques in the entryway.

Florida judge clears four Black men falsely accused of 1949 rape of white woman

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

At the request of the local prosecutor, a judge on Monday dismissed the charges and convictions against the Groveland Four: Ernest Thomas, Samuel Shepherd, Charles Greenlee and Walter Irvin.

WATCH: Police say Waukesha parade crash suspect was leaving scene of domestic disturbance

By Associated Press

Police Chief Dan Thompson said there was is no evidence the crash on Sunday was a terrorist attack or that the suspect, Darrell Brooks Jr., knew anyone in the parade.

No turkey shortage for Thanksgiving, but higher prices expected

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

The American Farm Bureau estimates a Thanksgiving feast for 10 will cost $53.31 this year, up 14% from a year ago. Butterball CEO Jay Jandrain says labor, transportation and feed costs all soared this year and remain elevated.

Multiple people killed by SUV in Waukesha Christmas parade

By Scott Bauer, Mike Householder, Associated Press

The city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, says at least 5 people are dead and more than 40 injured after an SUV sped through barricades and into a Christmas parade in the Milwaukee suburb.