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Donald Trump will again take the White House, according to calls by the Associated Press in key states, and he appears to be on track to do so with full control of the political levers in Washington.

The shooting this week at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed 2 children won't the be last such incident. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the cycle of school shootings and their aftermaths.

American drivers put 3.22 trillion miles on the nations roads last year, up by 2.8 percent from 2015. A better economy and lower gas prices fueled the increase, which highlights infrastructure needs.

The Indians took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and added four more runs with two homers by catcher Roberto Perez.

Born in Cuba in the late 1800s, danzón had couples gliding in a kind of formal square dance a century later.

The river is expected to peak at around 19 1/2 feet later this weekend, but not before it swallowed up streets, halted all boat traffic and sent rats scurrying through the city.

The Defense Department has famously never been audited, despite receiving hundreds of billions of dollars annually and having more than $2 trillion in assets.

The Netherlands has a reputation for being clean and green but this progressive country is a huge polluter in Europe. It remains largely dependent on fossil fuels including coal.

Among the changes: Major League Baseball will impose stricter limits on mound visits, and commercial breaks will be shorter.

"Through their swift and in many cases heroic actions, members of the crew saved lives," the Navy said. It also blamed an avoidable crash on inadequate leadership and flawed teamwork.