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Teacher at Loudoun County elementary school charged, accused of assaulting student

A teacher at Horizon Elementary School in Loudoun County, Virginia, is facing criminal charges, accused by law enforcement of assaulting a student.

Thousands pack arena in Belgrade as Serbia's leader Vucic launches prime minister bid

Thousands of supporters of Serbia's populist leader, Aleksandar Vucic, packed the largest indoor arena in Belgrade on Saturday for the de facto launch of his campaign for prime minister that will culminate in a pivotal election set for Oct. 25.

Mormon leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets

A leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warned Saturday that an explosion in gambling driven by online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed, particularly among youths, while producing "nothing of value."

What to know about the Kelvin wave raising the sea level along the West Coast

Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north, sparking concerns about beach erosion and flooding in areas already impacted by climate change and El Nino.

Massachusetts high school football captain dies after brain hemorrhage

A Massachusetts high school football senior, Owen Coyne, died this week after a sudden brain hemorrhage.

Actress Selma Blair says Hollywood went silent after 2024 anti-Islam comment

Actress Selma Blair says nearly everyone who ran her career stopped taking her calls after an anti-Islam Instagram comment in February 2024, and that the collapse happened almost overnight. At the time, Blair wrote, "Deport all these terrorist supporting goons. Islam has destroyed Muslim countries and then they come here and destroyed minds. They know they are liars. Twisted justifications. May they meet their fate."

62-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run in Aspen Hill; driver located by police

A 62-year-old woman died this week after being struck by a car in Aspen Hill, Maryland, while crossing the street. Police say the driver, whom they did not name, committed a hit-and-run.

Paxton's estranged wife backs Texas GOP ticket in new ad

Angela Paxton, the estranged wife of Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, is urging voters to support the GOP ticket in the midterms despite her differences with her husband.

Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents say

Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last month.

White House tells Chuck Lorre to 'seek psychiatric help' after gala speech on Trump

TV producer Chuck Lorre, creator of "The Big Bang Theory," used an acceptance speech at a Los Angeles charity gala to mock President Trump and first lady Melania Trump, drawing a sharp rebuke from the White House. Lorre called the president a "Russian asset" and said Melania is "a surgically enhanced, cold-hearted Yugoslavian escort who clearly hates her husband." The White House wrote in a statement, "Chuck Lorre should immediately seek psychiatric help to treat his severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has completely rotted his peanut-sized brain."

Farage 'not being listened to' on safety threats, deputy says after terror plot charge

Anti-immigration Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was ignored when he complained of threats to his safety, his deputy said Saturday after the man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe was charged with plotting a terror attack against Farage.

Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday.