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A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing disability pride

By Brief But Spectacular

Tiffany Yu is the founder of Diversability and author of "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto." After a childhood accident left her with a permanent disability, Yu dedicated her life to creating communities where people with disabilities of every kind can be seen,…

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The state of Utah, where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, has strong pro-gun laws

By Ed White, Associated Press

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in a state that has permissive gun laws and allows firearms to be concealed or openly carried without a permit in most instances, experts said.

Trump assassination attempt suspect forfeits opening statement at trial

By David Fischer, Associated Press

Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.

South Korean workers who were detained in a Hyundai factory raid are now headed home. Here’s what else to know

By Kate Brumback, Russ Bynum, Associated Press

The workers went by bus from southeast Georgia to Atlanta earlier in the day and are expected to land in South Korea on Friday afternoon.

More than 300 South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home

By Kate Brumback, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the detainees released by U.S. authorities included 316 Koreans, 10 Chinese nationals, three Japanese nationals and one Indonesian.

Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town despite objections from residents

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

Opponents of the Tennessee detention center, such as the American Civil Liberties Union, have expressed concerns that detainees could be subjected to abuse and neglect.

Former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife sentenced to 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme

By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Former Sen. Bob Menendez is serving an 11-year sentence after his conviction last year on charges of taking bribes, extortion, and acting as an agent of the Egyptian government.

Colorado student shot 2 peers and then himself at high school, authorities say

By Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Shots were fired both inside and outside the school building, and law enforcement officers who responded found the shooter within five minutes of arriving, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said.

High-powered rifle recovered from Utah campus where Kirk’s killer was able to blend in

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America

Investigators obtained clues including a palm print, a shoe impression and a high-powered hunting rifle found in a wooded area along the path the shooter fled. But they had yet to name a suspect or cite a motive in the…