Two Coaches Among Those Killed In Florida School Shooting
Two of those killed were beloved staff members. Chris Hixon and Aaron Feis were both coaches at the school, and they were remembered fondly by colleagues and students.
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Is There Any Way For Schools To Prevent Shootings?
There is no one profile of a school shooter, but whole-school approaches to mental health and discipline have the potential to reduce violence.
Austrian Snowboarder Breaks Neck In Olympics Quarterfinals Race
Markus Schairer fractured his fifth vertebra in a nasty crash that left him sprawled on his back for some time. He apparently didn't suffer lasting damage. He even finished the run.
Suspect Allegedly Confessed To Fla. School Shootings That Killed 17
Nikolas Cruz, 19, who has been charged with premeditated murder, has confessed to the crime. Officials say the gun used in Wednesday's attack was bought legally by the suspect just under a year ago.
Trump Calls For Mental Health Action After Shooting; His Budget Would Cut Programs
The president offered his sympathies to victims and the nation. He also said mental health problems need to be addresed but he offered no plan for doing that.
Jeffrey Tambor Officially Exits 'Transparent' Following Claims Of Misconduct
The actor earned plaudits for his turn as a trans woman in the Amazon series. But his future with the show had been in doubt since multiple sexual harassment claims surfaced against him last fall.
For Some, Competing At The Olympics Runs In The Family
For many parents at the Olympics, watching their children compete is nerve-wracking. Beth Heiden Reid has a special perspective: she won a bronze medal in speedskating at the 1980 Games, and was in Korea to watch her daughter Joanne compete in biathlon.
U.S. Military Mission In Syria Endures As ISIS Nears Defeat
Up to 2,000 U.S. troops are in Syria defending Kurdish allies. The threats come from regime forces, Iran, Turkey and even Russia.
Trump Administration Sued Over Ending Funding Of Teen Pregnancy Programs
Several Planned Parenthood chapters and other groups are suing the federal government because they say their grants for sex education and pregnancy prevention were canceled without explanation.
Officials Charge Alleged Florida School Gunman With 17 Counts Of Premeditated Murder
The alleged shooter in Wednesday's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre is being charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.