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WATCH: Trump vows to ‘tackle’ mental health after Florida shooting, does not mention guns

By Joshua Barajas

The president said the school was a "scene of terrible violence, hatred and evil," adding that the whole country "with one heavy heart" is praying for the victims and their families.

Lavish travel and questionable gifts loom over 6 Trump officials

By Jessica Yarvin

There are now six current or former Trump cabinet members tangled up in ethics controversies over their use of government resources.

In televised address, Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa’s president

By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press

Jacob Zuma resigned on Wednesday in a televised address to the nation, avoiding his almost certain ouster in a parliamentary vote scheduled for Thursday after years of corruption scandals.

The U.S. has 4 gold medals in the Winter Olympics. These events are its best chance for another

By Courtney Norris

The United States has won four gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics, all in snowboarding –but that might change tonight. Bad weather conditions have forced several events to be rescheduled, including those featuring Mikaela Shiffrin, the 22-year-old U.S.

What we know about the Florida school shooting

By Joshua Barajas

A southeast Florida community is reeling after a former student opened fire inside a high school, killing 17 people.

EPA chief says he flies first class due to security concerns

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

The EPA head has broken months of silence about his frequent premium-class flights at taxpayer expense, saying he needs to fly first class because of unpleasant interactions with other travelers.

WATCH LIVE: White House may address latest on immigration debate

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is holding a briefing at 4 p.m. EST today. Watch her remarks here.

Trump-sought military parade could cost $10 million to $30 million

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The White House budget director says a military parade envisioned by President Donald Trump could cost between $10 million and $30 million, although that money is not included in the administration's new budget request.

Longest-serving Dutch premier, Ruud Lubbers, dies at 78

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Ruud Lubbers, the Netherlands' longest-serving prime minister who guided his country through economic turmoil to prosperity and helped shape the foundations of the European Union, died Wednesday at 78.

Talks to restore Northern Ireland government break down

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

LONDON — Talks to restore a government to Northern Ireland ended in failure Wednesday, just two days after the main Catholic and Protestant parties said they were close to resolving a 13-month political impasse.