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The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of USA Gymnastics who sexually assaulted elite and Olympic gymnasts, after the FBI failed to promptly investigate

Police say shots were fired near Union Station, the site of the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, Mo. Two armed people were taken into custody, according to authorities.

LaPierre leaves as he and other former NRA officials stand accused of misappropriating funds from the nonprofit to bankroll opulent lifestyles. LaPierre has denied those allegations.

Just six months after she was appointed, Gay said she was leaving so "our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge with a focus on the institution rather than any individual."

Virginia Democrats maintained their control of the state Senate and flipped the state House, consolidating their grip on the state legislature in what will remain divided government.

Two mayoral races were on the ballot this cycle in Uvalde and Houston.

Philadelphia voters elected Cherelle Parker as the city's 100th mayor — making her the first woman and the first Black woman to hold the post.

Ohio voters voted to amend their state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion.

New Jersey residents voted for their state legislature this cycle.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, has won reelection.

Maine voters had a variety of ballot initiatives before them this cycle.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has beaten his Republican challenger. Beshear is a blue governor in a red state, and the race saw national politics as a primary issue.

Colorado voters faced with several ballot initiatives this cycle.

Connecticut voters are heading to the polls to decide four mayoral races.

A Maine public safety commissioner said Robert Card, 40, should be considered armed and dangerous. The official declined to give casualty numbers in Lewiston, saying they're "are all over the map."

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.