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Suspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in dorm closet
A young man suspected in connection with the shooting of five people on Saturday on the campus of Virginia State University (VSU) hid in a dormitory closet for more...
Multiple people injured in shooting at Virginia State University
Multiple people were injured in a shooting at Virginia State University (VSU), police said on Saturday morning, with several suspects still at large.The campus, about 20 miles (32km) south...
Broadcasters to be barred from Eurovision song contest if state involved in ‘armed conflict’
Broadcasters will no longer be eligible to host the Eurovision song contest if their state is involved in an “armed conflict” or “sensitive geopolitical situation”.Eurovision is traditionally hosted by...
Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind
Looking out over the audience at the Crystal Palace Bowl, Nas feels moved to reminisce about his first visit to London. It was in 1994, around the time he...
‘Explosive’ wildfire forces 20,000 people to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency
British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes, trapped residents and forced more than 20,000 people to flee communities along Okanagan Lake...
Is social media addiction real? Law and science collide in blockbuster federal suit
A blockbuster battle in federal court is set to open in Oakland this month, pitting Silicon Valley against attorneys for the state of California in a $1.4-trillion contest with...
The Jason Arday affair has much to say about the current state of academia | Letters
Yes, the recent Jason Arday scandal should be a wake-up call to the left, as Jason Okundaye suggests (The takedown of Jason Arday has overjoyed the right, and must...
The Guardian view on mental health: the new secretary of state should make it a priority | Editorial
The rise in children and young people with mental health problems makes this week’s announcement of a new network of community clinics in England particularly welcome. A&E departments have...
Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area
Authorities on Monday charged a man in Washington state with starting a wildfire that has consumed almost 4,000 acres and forced tens of thousands from their homes.Aaron Farinacci, 37,...
Raging Washington state wildfires destroy homes and force 60,000 people to evacuate
Firefighters in Washington state are battling wildfires that have forced 60,000 people to flee and destroyed hundreds of buildings as drought and extreme heat fuel an “extraordinary” fire season...