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BOGOTA, Colombia – Security forces killed the No. 2 commander of Colombia’s main guerrilla group in combat Saturday, dealing what the government called the biggest blow to the leftist force since its formation. Raul Reyes, who became the public face of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia as the group’s …

SLIDELL, La. – A former elementary school custodian, already booked on six counts of aggravated rape involving two 10-year-olds, is facing new allegations, according to police. Dino Jay Schwertz, 41, of Slidell, was booked at the City Jail over the weekend with six counts of aggravated rape against the 10-year-olds. …

SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – The driver of a bus carrying 44 children on a field trip passed out at the wheel, and a teacher’s quick actions kept the vehicle from careening into oncoming traffic, students said. Math teacher Amy King grabbed the steering wheel and tried to straighten the swerving coach, …