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WATCH: Authorities say 2 dead, several injured in shooting at California high school

By Stefanie Dazio, John Antczak, Associated Press

A student gunman opened fire Thursday at a Southern California high school, killing two students and wounding three others before he was captured in grave condition after shooting himself in the head, authorities said.

Battle lines harden as Trump impeachment inquiry goes public

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Democrats say Wednesday’s extraordinary public session in the House revealed a striking account of Trump abusing his office. Republicans counter that the hearing showed none of that.

Court denies Trump's appeal in fight over financial records

By Associated Press

It is almost certain that President Donald Trump will appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

El Paso Walmart hires off-duty officers before reopening

By Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press

The store is reopening months after a gunman opened fire there, killing 22 people.

American ISIS suspect deported to U.S. after being stuck at Turkey-Greece border

By Associated Press

The man was stuck in the heavily militarized border zone after Turkey tried to expel him to Greece on Monday but Athens refused him entry.

Catholic bishops' new anti-abuse hotline to be ready soon

By David Crary, Associated Press

A new national hotline to report sexual misconduct accusations against Catholic bishops in the U.S. could be operating by the end of February, three months ahead of the deadline set by Pope Francis.

U.S. government says Roger Stone 'undermined' Russia inquiry

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Stone, 67, was indicted in January as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian electoral tampering.

U.S. budget deficit surges to $134.5 billion in October

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The federal government, which ended the 2019 budget year with its largest deficit in seven years, began the new budget year with a deficit in October that was 33.8% bigger than a year ago as spending hit a record.

Union enacts ethics reforms in wake of federal investigation

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

Acting President Rory Gamble announced a package of reforms Wednesday designed to stop embezzlement and bribery that was unearthed by a continuing federal investigation into corruption that has implicated the UAW’s current and past presidents.

Justice Dept. rolls out new program to combat gun violence

By Adrian Sainz, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The push, known as Project Guardian, was unveiled at a news conference in Memphis, Tennessee, alongside officials from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.