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Kim Potter, the 49-year-old former police officer accused of manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
APDefense lawyers argued that Potter's use of a weapon was justified, even as they acknowledged she meant to draw her Taser, not her handgun. "She's a human being," said attorney Paul Engh.
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A Texas school district is reviewing 400 library books after a GOP lawmaker's inquiry National News
State Rep. Matt Krause launched an inquiry into school library books on topics like race and gender earlier this fall. A San Antonio district says it's reviewing some 400 titles that were on his list.
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The UAE is adopting a 4.5-day workweek and a Saturday-Sunday weekend National News
The change will apply to federal government entities starting in January. UAE officials hope it will enhance workers' well-being and boost the country's economic competitiveness.
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Some lockdown drills can harm students' mental health. Here's what one expert advises National News
The shooting at Oxford, Mich., drew attention to the school's lockdown drills and how students were trained to respond to such crises. But certain high-intensity drills can have negative impacts, too.
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State officials in Alabama are investigating the death of former NFL defensive end Glenn Foster Jr., who died in police custody Monday.
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50 earthquakes hit off the Oregon coast, but scientists say they're no great shakes National News
A swarm of earthquakes led some people to worry that the seismic activity might portend The Big One. But seismologists say that given the location of the quakes, there was no cause for alarm.
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A federal judge dismisses Rose McGowan's lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein National News
The actor said that as she was preparing to publish a memoir with details of an alleged assault by Weinstein, he hired lawyers and investigators to obtain a copy of the book and discredit her.
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Starbucks workers decide whether to form first U.S. union National News
Voting is ending at three stores around Buffalo, N.Y. Starbucks had flown in executives to the area and asked federal officials to delay the ballot count.
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