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Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., chairs the Senate Finance panel and negotiated the bipartisan tax framework with his House counterpart - Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri,

Politics & Government

Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks

5:01pm January 16, 2024

by Deirdre Walsh

The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and applies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations.

Some researchers say restraint and seclusion of children can cause long-lasting trauma and escalate negative behaviors.

Health & Safety

'I'm not safe here': Schools ignore federal rules on restraint and seclusion

3:43pm January 16, 2024

by Fred Clasen-Kelly

Federal officials have long warned that restraint and seclusion in schools can be dangerous and traumatizing for children, but school districts often fail to report incidents as required by law.

Cush Jumbo stars as June Lenker in Criminal Record.

Arts

High-power detectives clash over a questionable conviction in 'Criminal Record'

2:28pm January 16, 2024

by John Powers

Set in London, this AppleTV+ miniseries centers on an old murder case that may need to be reopened. Though the show doesn't dig as deeply as it could, the two antagonists crackle with genuine dislike.

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Copies of the 911 calls placed by 11-year-old Aderrien Murry and his grandmother to the Indianola Police Department were released Friday. The calls raise questions about the May 20, 2023, incident and how the situation was handled by authorities. Here, an image from the body camera footage shows the moment Sgt. Greg Capers fired his weapon at Aderrien.

National

New details in shooting of 11-year-old Aderrien Murry emerge from 911 calls

1:44pm January 16, 2024

by Jonathan Franklin

The calls raise questions about the May 20, 2023, incident and how the shooting was handled by officers with the Indianola, Miss., Police Department.

Supporters of former President Donald Trump cheer during his caucus night event in Des Moines, Iowa.

5 takeaways from the Iowa Republican caucuses

11:12am January 16, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

After a year of campaigning and more than $120 million in ad spending in Iowa, the caucuses have come and gone. Here are key takeaways about Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and GOP politics.

The Bear won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series on Monday night. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, left, and Ayo Edebiri won Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. And Jeremy Allen White won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Arts

6 takeaways from the return of the Emmys

10:07am January 16, 2024

by Linda Holmes

The 75th Emmy Awards offered up nothing in the way of real surprise. Succession, The Bear and Beef dominated on a night steeped in television nostalgia.

Justin Horner's story has resonated with many.

National

He was stranded. A stranger offered help and a message: 'Today you, tomorrow me'

8:25am January 16, 2024

by Laura Kwerel

In 2010, Justin Horner was sitting on the side of the freeway, hoping someone would help him fix his blown tire. Right around the time he was about to give up, a van pulled over.