Five months before the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history, the gunman’s family alerted the local sheriff that they were becoming concerned about his deteriorating mental health while he had access to firearms.
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Court arguments begin on blocking Trump from the presidential ballot under the ‘insurrection’ clause
Efforts to use the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause to bar former President Donald Trump from running for the White House again entered a new phase Monday.

Defense contractor RTX to build $33 million production facility in East Camden
Defense contractor RTX will build a $33 million facility in south Arkansas to manufacture missiles to be used in U.S. and Israeli air defense systems.

A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18 in Maine is still at large. Residents are sheltering in place
Authorities carried out a multistate search Thursday for a U.S. Army reservist who they say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar.

Police: 8 children rescued in California after their mother abducted them from Arkansas foster homes
Authorities rescued eight children in California on Saturday after they were abducted by their biological mother and found roughly 1,500 miles from their foster homes in Arkansas

Walmart expands nationwide health care coverage for those employees who want doulas during pregnancy
Walmart is expanding its health care coverage for employees who want to hire a person trained to assist women during pregnancies.

Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza as US advises delaying ground war to allow talks on captives
Israel ramped up its airstrikes Monday in Gaza, where the death toll was rising rapidly.

Dan Enos fired as Arkansas’ offensive coordinator; WR coach Kenny Guiton will be the play-caller
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman fired first-year offensive coordinator Dan Enos on Sunday, a day after the Razorbacks managed just one field goal in a 7-3 loss to Mississippi State.

These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in
The National Toy Hall of Fame will allow fans to induct an extra toy this year from a list of five toys that have been finalists multiple times.

Humanitarian aid is stuck at Gaza-Egypt border as Israeli siege strains hospitals
More than a million people have fled their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion.

No. 11 Alabama holds off Arkansas comeback, wins 24-21 to stay perfect in SEC
Alabama’s celebration for a close win over a three-touchdown underdog seemed muted.

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun.

Israel orders unprecedented evacuation of 1 million in Gaza as possible ground offensive looms
Israel’s military told some 1 million Palestinians on Friday to evacuate northern Gaza and head to the southern part of the besieged territory.

Man who attacked Capitol with tomahawk and now promotes Jan. 6 merchandise gets 7 years in prison
A Texas man who attacked the U.S. Capitol with a metal tomahawk was sentenced Friday to seven years behind bars.

No. 16 Mississippi scores 10 points in fourth quarter to rally for 27-20 win over Arkansas
Arkansas finished with 288 yards of total offense, but managed only 36 yards rushing. The Razorbacks had 10 penalties for 70 yards along with the two turnovers.