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How investigators tracked the suspect in the Brown University shooting to Brookline
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (37+ words) The gunman who killed two students at Brown University is also believed to have killed an MIT professor in Brookline. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. How investigators tracked the suspect in the Brown University shooting to Brookline...
City of Springfield offers tips to reduce holiday food waste
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (99+ words) Waste entering Springfield's landfill nearly doubles between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, with much of the increase coming from food waste, city officials said. City of Springfield offers tips to reduce holiday food waste Springfield Art Museum receives 2 grants to support outreach and education during renovations Community Blood Center of the Ozarks seeks holiday donors as donations decline On Your Side: Scammers use fake Mega Millions drawings to target victims Xbox Bowl Coverage: Former Missouri State University football players proud of team's success Emergency responders in Branson, Mo., use virtual reality for its active shooter training...
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Suspect found dead after Brown University shooting, killing of MIT professor
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (51+ words) The gunman suspected of killing two students at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island an MIT professor in Brookline, Massachusetts was found dead in New Hampshire, ending a manhunt. Suspect found dead after Brown University shooting, killing of MIT professor Suspect found dead after Brown University shooting, killing of MIT professor...
Gunman in Brown University shooting also killed MIT professor, U.S. Attorney says
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (53+ words) Federal prosecutors say Claudio Manuel Neves Valente killed two students at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and an MIT professor at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts. Gunman in Brown University shooting also killed MIT professor, U.S. Attorney says Gunman in Brown University shooting also killed MIT professor, U.S. Attorney says...
Lawrence residents have questions about the World Cup — Here are some of the answers
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (605+ words) Lawrence and Douglas County agencies recently launched a website dedicated to keep the community updated on 2026 FIFA World Cup news. Lawrence 2026 " comprised of members from the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, University of Kansas, Explore Lawrence, and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce " meet regularly to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Kansas City. Lawrence is expecting thousands of visitors during the 2026 summer and it's possible the city could serve as a base camp for a team. BEHIND THE SCENES | Rock Chalk Park is potential World Cup training site "Residents have a lot of questions," said Ruth DeWitt, director of community relations with Explore Lawrence. I went to Massachusetts Street on Wednesday to speak with residents about their questions regarding the World Cup. I brought those questions directly to DeWitt and Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, director of news and media relations…...
Connor McDavid scores short-handed, sets up power-play goal in Oilers' 3-1 win over Bruins
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (287+ words) December 18, 2025 / 10:11 PM EST / AP By KEN POWTAK Associated Press Connor McDavid scored on a short-handed breakaway and set up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' power-play score, helping the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night." Former Boston University player Quinn Hutson added his first NHL goal as the Oilers won for the sixth time in eight games." Edmonton goalie Tristan Jarry left with an apparent injury with 3:52 left in the second period after he slid quickly from his left to right trying to make a save. He stopped 12 shots in 13 chances, and Calvin Pickard made 12 saves in relief." Pavel Zacha had a power-play score for Boston, which had won five of its last six. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves." Hutson scored off a rebound of Max Jones' shot, pushing Edmonton ahead 2-1 at with 5:22 left in the second period after Swayman made a…...
Investigators announce Brown University shooting suspect found dead
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (46+ words) The suspect in the Brown University shooting has been identified as a 48-year-old Claudio Neves-Valente. He was found dead in a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire. Investigators announce Brown University shooting suspect found dead Investigators announce Brown University shooting suspect found dead...
Suspect in Brown University shooting found dead in New Hampshire
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (44+ words) The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting has been found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire, sources told CBS News. Suspect in Brown University shooting found dead in New Hampshire Suspect in Brown University shooting found dead in New Hampshire...
Massachusetts celebrates the heritage of Taino descendants like other states and cities in the U.S.
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (355+ words) Nacido en San Juan. Graduado de la Escuela de Comunicaci'n P'blica de la Universidad de Puerto Rico. Tiene estudios en Derecho. Ha trabajado en radio, televisi'n y prensa escrita. Estuvo 17 a'os con la Agencia Espa'ola de Noticias EFE, primero en San Juan, donde fue jefe de Redacci'n, y luego como Corresponsal ante el Congreso de Estados Unidos. En 1988, fue jefe de Redacci'n del desaparecido peri'dico El Mundo. Desde septiembre de 2001, ha sido corresponsal en Washington del peri'dico El Nuevo D'a. Ha trabajado con intensidad el tema de las relaciones entre Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos y cubierto seis elecciones estadounidenses. Con El Nuevo D'a, tiene a su cargo la cobertura de los asuntos de Puerto Rico ante el gobierno federal, el palpitar de la comunidad puertorrique'a en Estados Unidos y la pol'tica electoral estadounidense, entre otras cosas. Tambi'n mantiene su…...