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Arkansas woman charged with capital murder in slaying of her mother, daughter An Arkansas woman has been charged with capital murder in the fatal stabbing of her 8-year-old daughter and her 71-year-old mother, who were found dead inside a home Wednesday, authorities said. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Little Rock teacher accused of slapping autistic student A teacher at a school for children with disabilities was arrested Tuesday after she was accused of slapping an autistic student in the face, records show. by Jaime Dunaway 12 hrs. ago

Roberts raps Trump's 'Obama judge' comment; Trump hits back WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary rebuke of a president, Chief Justice John Roberts chastised Donald Trump Wednesday for going after a judge who ruled against his migrant asylum order as an "Obama judge." Trump quickly lashed back defending his own criticism. by The Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

Arkansas day care probed after child mix-up The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education with the state Department of Human Services has opened an investigation into a northeast Arkansas day care after a father called police Monday and said the facility gave his 1-year-old son to the wrong person. by Stephen Simpson 23 hrs. ago

THANKSGIVING RESTAURANTS: These central Arkansas eateries are open on the holiday Here is our very limited open-on-Thanksgiving list. Most of the information has been submitted by the establishments themselves. If a place you’re interested in isn’t on this list, call ahead and check; it’s a good, but not safe, bet that if it was open last year — unless it has closed altogether (we miss you, Dixie Cafe!) — that it will probably be open this year. We’ve supplied phone numbers to make reservations, which most places recommend. by Eric E. Harrison 17 hrs. ago

Trump issues public thanks for Saudis' oil President Donald Trump thanked Saudi Arabia for lower oil prices one day after announcing that the U.S. won't let the murder of a journalist jeopardize relations with the kingdom. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 28 mins. ago

WTO to probe Trump's steel, aluminum tariffs The World Trade Organization agreed Wednesday to investigate the legality of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports based on national security concerns, a decision the U.S. says could undermine the legitimacy of the Geneva-based trade body. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 31 mins. ago

Peanut-allergy trial holds hope for kids Luke was a year and a half old when a bite of peanut butter changed his life. by Kat Stromquist 32 mins. ago

Rain in California raises flood, remains-finding fears Light rain falling Wednesday in some areas of Northern California raised the risk of flash floods and complicated efforts to find the remains of people killed in a recent deadly wildfire. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 34 mins. ago

Purchases of existing homes rise in October Sales of existing homes rose in October, breaking a six-month losing streak, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. But sales are still down from a year ago, hurt by rising interest rates. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 36 mins. ago

Cities negotiating water debt Fort Smith claims next-door neighbor Barling owes more than $1 million for water it agreed to buy even though the water was never used. by Dave Hughes 1 hr. ago

State party pays property taxes one month late The Democratic Party of Arkansas paid its property taxes Wednesday -- more than a month late, according to the Pulaski County treasurer's office. by Jeannie Roberts 1 hr. ago

Church's new organ features 3,500 pipes Revving motorcycles, live bands and the calling of the Hogs are routinely heard in downtown Fayetteville, depending on the time of year. by Stacy Ryburn 1 hr. ago

Cotton criticized for sentencing stance The former head of the New York City Police Department blasted U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton on Wednesday for opposing legislation that would overhaul the federal criminal justice system, accusing the Arkansas Republican of "misleading the American public and intentionally misrepresenting the facts." by Frank E. Lockwood 1 hr. ago

Woman jailed in killings of daughter, mom After a week of planning, a Hot Springs woman killed her young daughter and her mother early Wednesday morning and then tried to burn down the house where their bodies were found, police said. by Grace Brown 1 hr. ago

Few turn up at gathering to spotlight LR slayings In front of a nearly empty room Wednesday, Ken Richardson challenged his fellow Little Rock city directors and the broader community to respond to one of the most violent weekends in the capital city this year. by Clara Turnage 1 hr. ago

Gang-death sentences handed out A leader and a member of a prison-based whites-only gang have been sentenced for being accessories-after-the-fact to a murder. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

UA worker robbed while on campus A University of Arkansas, Fayetteville employee reported being robbed by a man possibly armed with a knife early Wednesday outside the campus student union, university police said. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 1 hr. ago

Two crashes fatal in state's northeast Two people died in accidents Monday in northeast Arkansas. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 1 hr. ago

DT Watts shining during senior year One individual success story stands out for the University of Arkansas in a season gone awry with a school record-tying nine losses heading into Friday's 1:30 p.m. season finale at Missouri. by Tom Murphy 1 hr. ago

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Aryan Circle gang leader, member from Little Rock sentenced in slaying LAKE CHARLES, La. — A leader and a member of a prison-based "whites only" gang have been sentenced for being accessories-after-the-fact to a murder. by The Associated Press

Suspect in Arkansas killing fatally shot by deputy, sheriff says A suspect wanted in a murder case in Magnolia was fatally shot Tuesday night by an Arkansas sheriff's deputy, authorities said. by Stephen Simpson

Robbers in Little Rock assault out-of-state man selling photos for mission trip A 21-year-old man selling 3D images to raise money for a mission trip was assaulted Tuesday in Little Rock, authorities said. by Jaime Dunaway

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