More voters back funding for U.S.-Mexico border than foreign conflicts

American voters across party lines support more funding to bolster security at the southern border, while support for foreign countries embroiled in conflicts exposes stark partisan divides, according to the latest NBC News national poll.  The survey finds roughly 3 in 4 registered voters — 74% — support more funding for security along the U.S.…

Gunman wounds 4, kills himself at Ohio Walmart, police say

A gunman opened fire at a southwestern Ohio Walmart on Monday night, wounding four people — three of them critically — and then apparently killed himself, police said. On Tuesday, Beavercreek police identified the shooter as 20-year-old Benjamin Charles Jones of Dayton.  The first 911 call to the Beavercreek police dispatch center came in at…

Why is Finland closing crossing points along its Russia border?

First Look Why is Finland closing crossing points along its Russia border? Finnish authorities say that Russia has started allowing undocumented travelers to access the border zone and enter crossing stations between the two countries. To curb this influx, four crossing points on its border will be closed Friday. | View caption Hide caption | Finland will…