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Four people were fatally shot at a Maine house on Tuesday shortly before gunfire wounded three others on a highway, in crimes that are linked, authorities said. A man was charged with murder.

A police search of the rapper's Ohio home didn't lead to charges, but spawned music videos, merchandise, theft accusations and an invasion of privacy lawsuit. Afroman tells NPR he plans to countersue.

This week, Saint Patrick’s Day revelers should plan on doing so responsibly. Stepped-up patrols will mean increased scrutiny for people who choose to drink and drive.

Randall Robert Berka II has been charged with possessing a firearm as a prohibited person, but not with making the threats. He hasn't yet entered a plea.

The Shelby County District Attorney's Office says it will review all "closed and pending" cases of the five former Memphis police officers charged in Nichols' death. Four had prior violations at work.

A suspect in a violent kidnapping in Oregon died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday night after being taken into custody following a standoff with law enforcement, a police spokesman said.

The teenage suspect of a shooting rampage in northeast Raleigh that killed five people and injured two others suffered from a nonfatal, self-inflicted gunshot wound when he was captured by a tactical robot hours after a shootout with police, according to the Wake County district attorney.

The city announced its appointment of Assistant Chief John Thompson to the role Thursday. He replaces former Chief Brian James, who stepped down in April after less than three years on the job.

Winston-Salem City Council delayed a vote to change its regular meeting time after pushback from community members on Monday.