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DC Guard shooting suspect stares down death penalty in first court appearance

Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who pleaded not guilty in killing National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom in Washington, D.C.

Rep. Barry Moore Wins G.O.P. Senate Primary in Alabama, Holding Off Challenger

EMILY COCHRANE

The contest to fill Alabama’s open Senate seat had become closer than expected between the House lawmaker and Jared Hudson, a political newcomer.

Attorney General and Businessman Make Oklahoma Governor’s Runoff

J. DAVID GOODMAN

Gentner Drummond, the attorney general, and Mike Mazzei, a newcomer who secured President Trump’s endorsement, emerged from a crowded field in the Republican primary.

Trump-backed Moore wins GOP runoff for US Senate in Alabama, as Democrats focus on rising costs

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has won the Republican primary runoff for an open Senate seat in Alabama

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19

Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s

Rick Jackson, a Billionaire, Wins G.O.P. Runoff for Georgia Governor

RICK ROJAS

Mr. Jackson, who had been largely unknown to voters just months ago, beat President Trump’s choice and will face Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, in November.

Barn Fire Kills 17 Horses at Harness Track in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

MACK LIEDERMAN

The cause is under investigation. Only one horse in the barn, Twin B Speed Dial, is believed to have survived, sustaining minor injuries.

Rex Heuermann to be sentenced in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer is being sentenced in the deaths of eight women

B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on board

A B-52 that crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California was in the air a very short time before slamming into the ground about halfway down the runway

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors

Texas plane crash leaves one dead, more injured after business jet catches fire on highway

A business jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one person on a flight from Mexico, police announced on Tuesday.

5 chilling details from the alleged White House attack plot tied to UFC event

Five suspects allegedly plotted a mass casualty event targeting Trump and officials at UFC Freedom 250, using explosive drones and sniper teams.

Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders

A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations

'Happy Face' killer warns fellow serial killer Rex Heuermann could be 'tossed to the wolves' in prison

'Happy Face' killer Keith Jesperson hints Rex Heuermann may have more victims in prison letters ahead of Gilgo Beach murderer's June 17 sentencing.

Barabak: Gerrymanders, judges and an alley-oop: A look at the midterm fight for control of Congress

MARK Z. BARABAK

With the redistricting battle just about over, Republicans come out ahead but are still at serious risk of losing the House. Democrats face an uphill fight to win the Senate, but their odds have improved.