The guilty pleas would set up a penalty phase where Nikolas Cruz, 23, would be fighting against the death penalty and hoping for life without parole.
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Authorities call fatal stabbing of British lawmaker a terrorist act
British Conservative lawmaker David Amess died after being stabbed Friday during a meeting with constituents at a church in eastern England.
U.S. to end travel rules for vaccinated on Nov. 8
Foreign nationals will be able to travel to the U.S. if they show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test.
Suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 47
The attack on the Imam Barga mosque came a week after a bombing claimed by a local Islamic State affiliate killed 46 people at a Shiite mosque.
U.S. wholesale prices rose record 8.6% over 12 months
The jump in inflation this year reflects higher prices for food and energy and a number of other items from furniture to autos.
Six killed in Beirut clashes over port blast investigation
Dozens were also wounded in the most protracted and violent street fighting in the city in year.
FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
The Food and Drug Administration will use its advisers’ recommendations to make a final decision.
Maine jobless claims rise as U.S. claims fall to lowest level of pandemic
Hiring has slowed in the past two months, even as employers have posted a near-record number of open jobs.
Norway’s bow-and-arrow killings seen as ‘act of terror’
The attack, which killed 5 and wounded two people, is being investigated by Norway’s domestic security agency.
New Hampshire rejects $27 million for vaccination outreach
The state health commissioner said she did not know of any other states that have rejected such funds.