Wisconsin declines to charge bow hunter who killed cougar in self-defense

Wisconsin wildlife officials say they won’t seek charges against a bow hunter who killed a cougar.…

Canada, 5 European countries look to join genocide case against Burma

Five European countries and Canada are looking to join a genocide case brought against the Burmese…

Does Virginia need more lawyers? A recent state report says yes 

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Does Virginia need more lawyers? A recent report from the Joint Legislative…

A pregnant woman who was put on life support after a Missouri mall shooting has died, police say

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A pregnant woman who was shot in the head during a shooting…

School voucher bill to reach Texas House floor Friday for potentially pivotal vote

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Assad grants amnesty, reduces sentences on anniversary of coup that started father’s regime

Syria’s president issued a decree granting amnesty and reducing sentences for several categories of crime committed…

Russian soldier back from Ukraine taught a school lesson and then beat up neighbors, officials say

A Russian soldier recently returned from fighting in Ukraine went to teach schoolchildren about Russia’s military…

Puerto Rico enlists Texas company to build San Juan mega yacht marina

Puerto Rico’s government on Thursday signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a Texas-based company to build a…

Green Bay police officer will resign after pleading no contest to hitting a man with his squad car

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin officer will resign at the end of this year…

Vote counting begins in heavily boycotted Madagascar presidential election

Polling stations closed and the counting of votes began Thursday in Madagascar in a presidential election…