Bill Chappell
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Politics
Investigators say the Uvalde school district police chief isn't talking to them
Pete Arredondo and his department have been under new scrutiny since DPS Director Steven McCraw said the incident commander — later confirmed to be Arredondo — made a critical error.
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National
The story about how the Uvalde gunman entered the school is shifting
Texas officials had said a teacher propped door open at Robb Elementary just before a gunman entered and carried out a mass shooting — but they now acknowledge that the woman closed the door.
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Food
The Jif peanut butter recall is pulling a cascade of other products from store shelves
Many other companies use the peanut butter — the cause of a salmonella outbreak — and now they have recalls of their own. The FDA says the products made it to at least 10 other countries.
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National
NBA coach Steve Kerr calls out 50 senators on a bipartisan gun background check law
"When are we gonna do something?!" the Golden State Warriors head coach asked Tuesday night. "I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough."
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National
Pope Francis and a cardinal say it's time for the U.S. to act on guns
"It is time to say enough to the indiscriminate trafficking of arms," Pope Francis said on Wednesday, as he sent condolences to families in Uvalde, Texas.
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National
A pastor quits over 'adultery,' but a woman says she was 16 when he abused her
Pastor John Lowe II received a standing ovation after he confessed. But then a woman stepped forward and told him, "You are not the victim here."
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National
DOJ's new policy requires officers to stop others from using excessive force
The policy spells out situations in which officers have an "affirmative duty" — to prevent or stop other officers from using excessive force, and to render or call for medical aid when it's needed.
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National
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response in kids under 5
Pfizer plans to submit the new data to the Food and Drug Administration this week, bringing families with young children one step closer to a long-awaited vaccine.
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National
Elon Musk denies a report accusing him of sexual misconduct on a SpaceX jet
The SpaceX CEO disputes a report alleging that his company settled a sexual misconduct claim for $250,000, after he exposed himself and propositioned a flight attendant.
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National
More than 90,000 hoverboards sold in the U.S. are being recalled over safety concerns
A software glitch can send power to the device's motor even when the rider is not actively engaging the hoverboard.