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Book excerpt: "Black Moses" by Caleb Gayle -- The award-winning journalist's latest book recounts the rise of Edward McCabe, an activist who, during Reconstruction, lobbied for a Black-governed state in the Oklahoma Territory.

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Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield -- Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?

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Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice -- The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.

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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85 -- Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.

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Boy with autism, 6, rescued from pond 15 months after similar incident -- The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured. -- Dec 27

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Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say -- After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away. -- Dec 27

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3 wounded in shooting at rural Idaho sheriff's office, officials say; suspect killed -- The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said. -- Dec 26

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Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit -- It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances. -- Dec 26

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Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees. -- Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition. -- Dec 26

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Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child -- Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024. -- Dec 26

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Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange -- Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition. -- Dec 26

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28) -- A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday -- Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday. -- Dec 26

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Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban -- The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022. -- Dec 26

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Winter storm snarls thousands of flights. Maps show the latest forecast -- Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.

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