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2 and out: Arkansas eliminated by Texas Tech at College World Series Arkansas hoped for another two-week stay at the College World Series, but instead the Razorbacks' trip ended after two games. by Scottie Bordelon, Matt Jones 7 hrs. ago

Suspect in killing of former Arkansas senator faces charges of capital murder, abuse of corpse POCAHONTAS — A Randolph County woman was ordered held without bail Monday after being charged with capital murder in the death of former state Sen. Linda Collins. by John Moritz 8 hrs. ago

I-40 crash in east Arkansas kills boy, 6, girl, 15, police say; 3 other children in serious condition A 6-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were killed and three other children were in serious condition Monday morning after their SUV overturned and struck a barrier on Interstate 40 in east Arkansas on Sunday, officials said. by Josh Snyder 8 hrs. ago

Lockheed Martin to invest $142M, hire 300+ new workers in south Arkansas expansion Lockheed Martin is expanding its operations in Camden as part of a $142 million investment that will create more than 300 jobs, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Lockheed officials announced on Monday. by Josh Snyder 10 hrs. ago

Authorities ID 2 women, teen girl killed in shooting at Little Rock home Authorities on Monday identified two women and a 14-year-old girl who were fatally shot in front of several children inside a Little Rock home last week. by Youssef Rddad 8 hrs. ago

Teen hurt after Little Rock police investigate 2 overnight shootings that hit houses A 15-year-old suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound just minutes after police responded to two bouts of gunfire Sunday night in Little Rock that saw bullets pierce through homes with sleeping children inside. by Youssef Rddad 3 hrs. ago

Kansas boy very lucky to survive knife impaling his face KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 15-year-old Kansas boy got a large knife to the face, and doctors say he's extremely lucky. by The Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

Man shot in gunfire exchange outside Dallas courthouse dies DALLAS — A masked gunman opened fire Monday on a federal courthouse in downtown Dallas before being fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with federal officers, witnesses and authorities said. by The Associated Press Updated 6 hrs. ago

Buttigieg returns to South Bend after man killed by police INDIANAPOLIS — A police officer fatally shot a black man in South Bend, Indiana, leading Mayor Pete Buttigieg to return home early from a presidential campaign trip to address the public and reach out to community members. by The Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

14-year-old charged with attacking, robbing Little Rock woman Authorities arrested a 14-year-old who robbed a Little Rock woman after locking her out of her apartment and attacked her as she was trying to get away, police said. by Youssef Rddad 8 hrs. ago

Heart, Joan Jett coming to Verizon Arena Tickets go on sale online and at the box office at 10 a.m. Friday for a concert by Heart, part of the “Love Alive” tour, at North Little Rock's Verizon Arena. by Eric E. Harrison 9 hrs. ago

Suspect in Newton County shooting, vehicle theft surrenders, authorities say A man sought in the shooting of a 55-year-old man in Newton County has surrendered to law enforcement, authorities said on Sunday. by Josh Snyder 11 hrs. ago

LATEST: EU waits for official report on Iran compliance TEHRAN, Iran — The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. (all times local): by The Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

Wells impresses at Arkansas camp Wynne junior offensive lineman Terry Wells was on Arkansas’ radar prior the offensive and defensive line camp on Friday and remains very much so afterward. by Richard Davenport 13 hrs. ago

Pompeo vows more proof Iran hit tankers; strike back now, Arkansas’ Cotton urges There's "no doubt" Iran was responsible for attacks Thursday on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday, adding that more proof will be released soon. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 15 hrs. ago

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Woman found after being abducted during home invasion, fatal shooting in North Little Rock A woman who was abducted Saturday during a home invasion and fatal shooting in North Little Rock was found safe, police said Sunday. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Police Beat Little Rock police arrested a woman accused of kidnapping her children, who were in court-ordered custody, and stealing from the family member's home where they were living, according to a report. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

UPDATE: Woman abducted during North Little Rock home invasion found safe, police say; fatal shooting victim ID'd A woman who was abducted Saturday during a home invasion and fatal shooting in North Little Rock was found and is safe, police said early Sunday afternoon. by Josh Snyder

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Pompeo vows more proof Iran hit tankers; strike back now, Arkansas’ Cotton urges (51) There's "no doubt" Iran was responsible for attacks Thursday on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday, adding that more proof will be released soon. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports

BRADLEY R. GITZ: More things I believe (34) Even more has become clear to me lately: by Bradley R. Gitz

State ranked No. 40 on kids' well-being (39) In January, Charnisha Cleary and her six children were homeless, bouncing between shelters and relatives' houses, seeking their former stability. by Ginny Monk

JOHN BRUMMETT: Governor Sarah? (30) Word filtered among state Republican insiders six weeks ago that Sarah Huckabee Sanders seemed interested in the Arkansas governorship next up in 2022, post-Asa. by John Brummett