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Officials say a gunman in Louisiana killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two other people Sunday in an early morning attack of domestic violence carried out across two houses. The violence shook the Shreveport neighborhood in one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings in more than two years. Police say the victims ranged in age from 1 to about 12 years old and one of the adults wounded was the mother of some of the suspect’s children. Investigators did not say what may have set off the attack. A police spokesman says detectives are confident the shooting was “entirely a domestic incident.” Read moreLouisiana father kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting at house, police say

President Donald Trump says U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran. The aim is to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday. Iran has not confirmed the talks but has said it remains open to diplomacy. The White House says Vice President JD Vance will again lead the U.S. delegation after 21 hours of historic face-to-face talks last weekend. The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention, with Iran blocking transit amid a U.S. blockade. The conflict has severely impacted global supplies of oil, fertilizer and natural gas. Read moreTrump says US negotiators will go to Pakistan on Monday for more talks with Iran

A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable. Officials in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have expressed relief that the storms did not result in loss of life. In Wisconsin, homes were damaged and residents were trapped in basements. Minnesota saw at least 30 homes damaged. The National Weather Service says the damage was likely caused by tornadoes. Recovery efforts are underway, with officials emphasizing the need for community support and rebuilding. Read morePowerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

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NCAA Tournament star Braylon Mullins will stick around one more season at UConn in hopes of winning a national championship instead of heading straight to the NBA. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard made his announcement Saturday on his Instagram account with highlight clips of his biggest shots an… Read moreNCAA tourney star Braylon Mullins decides to chase national title at UConn instead of heading to NBA

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet. NFL spokesman Brian … Read moreNFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini

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“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Project Hail Mary” continue to lead the North American box office. The Mario sequel has topped the charts for three weekends, adding $35 million and reaching $747.5 million globally. “Project Hail Mary” dropped only 15% in its fifth weekend, earning $20.5 … Read more‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office