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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A man was killed Wednesday after fleeing a US Border Patrol checkpoint in Texas in a stolen car, leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase and highway shootout, state authorities say. The man, identified as 33-year-old Wisconsin resident James Douglas McMillan, was crossing through the Sierra Blanca checkpoint —

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — On February 28, about an hour after President Donald Trump announced that the US had launched attacks against Iran, the Department of Defense — which now calls itself the “Department of War” — dubbed the hostilities “Operation Epic Fury.” The word “epic” is rooted in high art and classical

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The conviction of Colin Gray on murder and manslaughter charges is not the first time a parent has been found responsible for a mass shooting committed by their child. Nor is it likely to be the last. Legal experts told CNN that Gray’s conviction on Tuesday in Georgia sharpens

By Faith Karimi (CNN) — Aaron Spencer won the Republican primary for county sheriff in central Arkansas as he awaits his murder trial in a case that’s drawn national attention and shaped much of his campaign message. Spencer got 53.5% of the vote, while longtime incumbent John Staley received 26.5% in the Lonoke County race,

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Concerns are mounting across the Middle East about the stockpile of weapons needed to defend against Iranian attacks. Sources tell CNN that at least one US Gulf ally is already running low on crucial munitions needed to intercept drones and missiles. Here’s what else you need to know to get up