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WATCH: New York Times columnist David Brooks calls on Americans to transcend their differences

We are infected by "a culture of hyper-individualism,” Brooks told a crowd Wednesday during a keynote address at the Knight Media Forum in Miami.

PG&E says its equipment is the ‘probable’ cause of California fire

By Sudhin Thanawala, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

The embattled utility company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in January, said it's taking a $10.5 billion charge for claims connected to the fire.

Walmart promises to make ‘every effort’ to keep greeters with disabilities

By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

Walmart plans to replace the greeter position with a "customer host" role that requires the employee be able to lift heavy weights, climb ladders and do other tasks.

Otto Warmbier’s parents blame North Korea ‘evil regime’ for son’s death

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Fred and Cindy Warmbier rebuked President Donald Trump, who said he takes Kim Jong Un "at his word" that he was unaware of alleged mistreatment of Otto Warmbier.

Bill lengthening gun background checks passed by House

By Associated Press

Capping two days of action on gun control, the House has passed legislation to allow a review period of up to 10 days for background checks on firearms purchases.

4 senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency

By Alan Fram, David Sharp, Associated Press

A small bipartisan group of senators planned to introduce a resolution Thursday aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to finance additional miles of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The shrinking number of special ed teachers adds to schools’ pressures

By Christina A. Samuels, Alex Harwin, Education Week

Federal statistics show that there's not only a shortage of special education teachers, but also a "quality shortage" -- a relatively high percentage of special education teachers in a state who are not fully qualified.

Virginia first lady expresses regret after complaint of racially insensitive tour

By Associated Press

The mother of eighth-grader says Pam Northam singled out African-American students when passing out cotton and discussing the horrors of slavery during a tour of the governor's mansion. Northam's office said the first lady did not single anyone out.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleads not guilty to prostitution charges

By Associated Press

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution in a Florida case, according to court documents released Thursday.