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Sheriff: 10-year-old Wisconsin girl charged with killing baby

A western Wisconsin sheriff says a 10-year-old girl charged with first-degree intentional homicide dropped a 6-month-old baby and, when the infant cried, she panicked and stomped on the child's head.
by The Associated Press

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USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

In an open letter to the gymnastics community Monday, USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland said "you deserve better," and that the challenges facing USA Gymnastics are more than it is capable of overcoming as currently constructed.
by The Associated Press

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2 officers attacked at Faribault prison

The Department of Corrections says the two officers were injured Sunday night, taken to a hospital, treated and released. The inmate was placed in restrictive housing at the Faribault prison, which houses 2,000 men.
by The Associated Press

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10-year-old Wisconsin girl detained in infant's death

Chippewa County Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk says the girl is in juvenile custody and is expected to appear in court Monday. Authorities provided no other details about the infant's death.
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Curtis Flowers appeal

Flowers has been tried six times for the same crimes for the killing of four people inside a furniture store in the small town of Winona, Miss. The Supreme Court will make a decision on his case by June.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Politics pop up in race for Hennepin County sheriff

Politics pop up in race for Hennepin County sheriff

The same issues that have riled political contests across the country -- immigration, environmentalism and, of course, President Trump, are prominent in the sheriff's race in Hennepin County, which went heavily for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
by Jon Collins

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