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Family of woman shot during Capitol riot to file $10M wrongful death suit, report says

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Family of woman shot during Capitol riot to file $10M wrongful death suit, report says

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FDA revives federal effort to ban menthol cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration is under pressure from African American groups to remove the mint flavor, which is popular among Black smokers.
Nation World

A look at what's next in the release of 2020 census data

The 2020 census is far from over. Here's a breakdown of what to expect over the next several months.
Crime

3 men charged with hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery case

The new federal charges are in addition to charges the trio are already facing in Georgia
Military News

America's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 103 in San Diego

Clayton Schenkelberg passed away at a senior care facility in San Diego, according to a report by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Military News

First Black Air Force C-17 pilot teaches next generation of aviators

George London taught physics to teenagers for 17 years. But before that, he had a prolific military career as one of the Air Force's first Black test pilots.
Nation World

Climate Summit Day 2 message: Invest big for big payoff

The end of the climate change summit featured Bill Gates and Mike Bloomberg, steelworker and electrical union leaders and executives for solar and others.
VERIFY

VERIFY: What's next for sentencing of Derek Chauvin, and what the maximum penalty could be

Derek Chauvin is guilty on all three charges against him. Here's what's next and what sentencing can look like.
National

Budweiser covering house payment for 5 shift workers

Budweiser is asking people to nominate the "hardest working hands in America" to give them the break they deserve.
National

Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes, medical examiner says

The D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says chemical irritant exposure did not play a role in Sicknick's death.
News

Infant toys at Target, Walmart recalled for potential choking hazards

The Firefly Frank Infant Teether, Clip Clop Activity Rattle, and Target's 'Cat and Jack Romper' were recalled recently due to potential choking hazards.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Congress can change the number of Supreme Court justices. But this hasn't been done in over 150 years

The Verify team looked into whether Congress can change the number of Supreme Court justices, after some top Democrats proposed adding four new seats to the bench.

Steel Horse Rally kicks off tomorrow in downtown Fort Smith

Panda Express coming to Fort Smith

Five years later: Intercepting a tornado

Tulip season is here - where to see breathtaking flowers

Arkansas soccer season ends in Sweet 16

Pulaski Academy head football coach Kevin Kelley leaving for college job in South Carolina

World mulls next step as US backs intellectual property waiver on COVID vaccines

Moderna reveals COVID vaccine testing results on kids 12-17

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Family of woman shot during Capitol riot to file $10M wrongful death suit, report says

FDA revives federal effort to ban menthol cigarettes

A look at what's next in the release of 2020 census data

3 men charged with hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery case

America's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 103 in San Diego

First Black Air Force C-17 pilot teaches next generation of aviators

Climate Summit Day 2 message: Invest big for big payoff

VERIFY: What's next for sentencing of Derek Chauvin, and what the maximum penalty could be

Budweiser covering house payment for 5 shift workers

Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes, medical examiner says

Infant toys at Target, Walmart recalled for potential choking hazards

VERIFY: Congress can change the number of Supreme Court justices. But this hasn't been done in over 150 years

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