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A Senator Facing Re-Election Settles a Bakery Bill, 6 Years Later

TIM BALK

Senator Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican in a difficult race, paid an old campaign debt for cookies, muffins and brownies after a baker’s story went viral online.

One Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Another Shot 12 Times in Ambush Attack

CAMPBELL ROBERTSON

Two officers responding to the call took “significant fire.” Officials said the gunman fired at 9 other officers who responded to the scene.

5 Found Dead in Utah Apartment That Had High Carbon Monoxide Levels

ISHANI DESAI

The five victims in Richmond, Utah, included four minors whose ages ranged from 5 to 16, the police said. The causes of their deaths were not immediately clear.

5 Killed in Murder-Suicide at a Home in Georgia

EDUARDO MEDINA

Officials said the shooting in the city of Douglas was related to domestic violence. The victims lived together in the same house.

More Than 500 Trees to Be Cut Down at D.C. Golf Course That Trump Wants to Redo

LUKE BROADWATER

The National Park Service notified a court of the plan as part of continuing litigation over the president’s proposal to create a “champion-level” course.

Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear

NICK CORASANITI AND HAIYUN JIANG

A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.

Democrats Press Pentagon on Iran Civilian Deaths

JULIAN E. BARNES

A new letter from 74 lawmakers suggests that civilian casualties will become a focus of investigation if Democrats take control of Congress.

Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case

A businessman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custody

Iran-backed Houthis claim latest attacks on airport in Saudi capital, including one that killed 12

Living Under Threat of Political Violence

NICK CORASANITI, LAURA BULT, THOMAS VOLLKOMMER, JUNE KIM, SUTTON RAPHAEL AND EDWARD VEGA

Our reporter Nick Corasaniti interviewed elected officials from across the political spectrum on what it’s like to live and work with threats of political violence.

Toddler stabbed in face by stranger previously deemed unfit for trial in attacks on 2 children: report

Nelson Blanco allegedly stabbed a toddler at a Rhode Island school bus stop, decades after being found incompetent to stand trial for knifing two boys.

Toddler stabbed in face, suspect previously deemed unfit for trial in attacks on 2 children: report

Nelson Blanco allegedly stabbed a toddler at a Rhode Island school bus stop, decades after being found incompetent to stand trial for knifing two boys.

Three men found guilty of murdering Australian brothers and American friend on Mexico surfing trip

Prosecutors are seeking 210 years in prison for each defendant convicted in the murders of the Australian brothers and their American friend.

Erie shooter who killed 8 was family’s patriarch, slain toddler’s dad says

The gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed, acquaintance says.

Minnesota homecoming shooting suspect out on bond after gunfire sends football fans fleeing

Adam Abdihakeem Adam posted bond two days after his arrest in the Eden Prairie homecoming shooting, drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump's team.