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Ex-Sheriff’s Deputy Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson

MARK WALKER

The airman, Roger Fortson, had answered a knock at his home in Fort Walton Beach while holding a gun, and was shot within seconds. A Florida jury cleared the former deputy, Eddie Duran.

Former Nurse Convicted of Murder in Crash at 130 M.P.H. That Killed Six

EMMETT LINDNER

Nicole Linton was found guilty of six counts of second-degree murder, which included the death of an unborn child, related to a 2022 crash in Los Angeles.

Many states have backup execution plans, but failures still happen

Most states have backup plans in case the first attempt at executing someone is unsuccessful

As Midterms Near, Justice Alito Says He Considers Each Year Whether to Retire

ABBIE VANSICKLE

The justice, the second oldest on the court at 76, told CBS News that he decided against stepping down last term. He could face pressure should Democrats win the Senate in November.

Trump, Critic of Voting by Mail, Urges Republicans to Do It in Midterms

TIM BALK AND EVAN GORELICK

It was the latest mixed messaging from President Trump, who regularly votes by mail, but has made baseless claims that the practice is “inherently corrupt.”

With Elon Musk’s Return to Washington, Possible Conflicts of Interest Resurface

KATE KELLY

The founder of SpaceX, with billions of dollars in military contracts, joins several other defense industry executives on a Pentagon advisory board.

South Carolina mom couldn't remember last time she fed 2 daughters before they were found dead: affidavit

Justine Marie May allegedly told South Carolina detectives the prior two weeks were a "blur" before deputies found both daughters dead in their home.

Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right

SEEMA MEHTA

GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces backlash from fellow Republicans and Democrats over a provocative ad.

As She Divorces Ken Paxton, His Wife Urges Texans to Vote for Him

LAUREN MCGAUGHY

In a new ad, Angela Paxton tells voters to focus on the “whole team,” not “individual players.”

Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean

The storm's maximum sustained winds rapidly intensified to 115 mph.

Cornell University president says his 'heart aches' for accuser in gang rape case, promises to improve campus safety

Cornell president says university 'must do better' on handling of sexual assault allegations

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said the university "must do better" after questions arose over its handling of fraternity sexual assault claims.

Here’s Senator Cotton’s Cell Number, Trump Says, in Dispute Over Daylight Saving Bill

MACK LIEDERMAN

The president urged people to call Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and accused him of blocking a bill to cement daylight saving time.

8 Key Findings From the Times/Siena Polls

RUTH IGIELNIK, PATRICIA MAZZEI AND TIM BALK

Democrats are competitive in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, Texas and even Kansas as they try to wrest control of the Senate from Republicans. Here’s a look at why.

Texas mother facing capital murder charges after allegedly shooting her two sons to death

Colleen Nichole Lemmon allegedly told officers she shot both her sons at their Waxahachie home before deputies found her with self-inflicted injuries.