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A man is facing federal charges tied to the weapon used in a devastating shooting in Shreveport, LA over the weekend that left eight children dead. Authorities say Charles Ford, 56, a convicted felon, has been charged with illegal possession of a firearm and lying to federal investigators about the rifle connected to the April […]

Authorities are asking for the public’s help after two 27-year-old doctoral students from the University of South Florida disappeared under unusual circumstances nearly a week ago. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were both last seen on April 16 in Tampa, about an hour apart. Limon, a Ph.D. candidate in geography, environmental science and policy, […]

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) says it is facing a Justice Department investigation that could lead to criminal charges, tied to its previous use of paid informants to monitor violent extremist groups. In a statement released Tuesday, interim CEO Bryan Fair said the organization believes the inquiry centers on how it once compensated confidential […]

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., abruptly resigned Tuesday, just moments before a scheduled House Ethics Committee hearing that was expected to determine potential disciplinary action against her. Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation comes amid mounting pressure in Congress. Lawmakers had been considering a vote to expel her, a rare action requiring a two-thirds majority. While expulsion has historically […]