Authorities confirm they have found the body of a missing college student in Georgia
A woman’s body found in central Georgia has been identified as a college student last seen on Valentine’s Day, authorities said…
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Xi Jinping says battle against coronavirus making ‘visible progress’ as death toll passes 2,000
The death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 2,000 on Wednesday, marking a grim milestone in the battle to contain the deadly outbreak, as…
Continue Reading California governor wants more shelters and forced treatment of mentally ill to ease state’s growing homeless problem.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor wants more shelters and forced treatment of mentally ill to ease state’s growing homeless…
Continue Reading Harry and Meghan to return to UK for final round of official royal duties
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will return to the UK later this month to carry out their final official engagements before they step down as senior…
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It’s a cliche no presidential candidate can resist. But this time it may be true
It’s a cliché no US presidential candidate can resist: “This election is the most important in our lifetime.” But this year it…
Continue Reading Interpreting Trump’s pardons
Tell Trump he’s got power and he’ll use it. Washington sages thought that the crushing pressures, ingrained customs and the implied…
Continue Reading Woman who posed as baby photographer charged after drugging a mother and planning to steal her child, prosecutors say
A Washington state woman is facing second-degree assault and attempted kidnapping charges after prosecutors say she posed as a newborn photographer…
Continue Reading Claws of health? Lobster blood could play role in new drugs
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine lobsters have long delighted tourists as the state’s most beloved seafood. But one company thinks the…
Continue Reading LeBron James criticizes MLB commissioner’s handling of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has joined the chorus of athletes speaking out against baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling…
Continue Reading 2 arrested after exchange of gunfire in Colorado Walmart
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — A man and a woman exchanged gunfire Tuesday inside a suburban Denver Walmart, panicking shoppers and triggering a swarming…
Continue Reading Christian sues US Postal Service over Sunday work shifts
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania mail carrier says the U.S. Postal Service violated his rights by requiring him to work Sundays. Gerald…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 19: Trump pardons, Dems, coronavirus, DOJ, Cameroon
You probably know families who have all boys or all girls. But while it may seem like some families are prone to having children of one sex, a new…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old was given a black doll with beads forming a noose around its neck at a Mardi Gras parade
When a person gets called up to a float at a Mardi Gras parade, it’s usually a sign they’re about to get something special — what…
Continue Reading Sputtering restaurant sales, obstacles to adoption, xenophobia: All the unexpected ways the coronavirus has impacted the world
There are still several unknowns surrounding the novel coronavirus: How quickly it spreads, the symptoms it presents (or lack thereof) and the impact…
Continue Reading Skeleton found in cave could reveal Neanderthal death rites
Around 70,000 years ago, a Neanderthal was laid to rest in Shanidar Cave. Excavations in recent years have slowly revealed its entire upper body,…
Continue Reading Jury selection to begin in Los Angeles murder trial of real estate tycoon Robert Durst
After Robert Durst was arrested for the killing of his longtime friend, the New York real estate heir sat down with a prosecutor for hours, making…
Continue Reading Turkish activist Osman Kavala re-arrested hours after his Gezi Park acquittal
Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala was re-arrested on Tuesday, just hours after a court acquitted him and eight other defendants…
Continue Reading Ex-Temple University fraternity president convicted of attempted sexual assault after victim testimony
Former Temple University fraternity president Ari Goldstein was convicted Tuesday for his role in an attempted sexual assault of another student…
Continue Reading In Hong Kong, the coronavirus outbreak is deepening the political divide from the 2019 protests
In a video widely circulated earlier this month, a crowd of people swarm a cart of toilet rolls in a Hong Kong supermarket, pushing, shoving, and…
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A mom called 911 in the middle of the night because she desperately needed baby formula. The police delivered
LONE PEAK, Utah — From flat tires to possible home invasions, the officers with the Lone Peak Police Department in Utah are used to dealing…
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Off-duty officers stop a robbery when a masked man intrudes on their date night
Date night for two off-duty officers ended with them foiling a robbery at a restaurant chain in Kentucky. Chase and Nicole McKeown are both police…
Continue Reading 2 top execs stepping down at publisher Tribune amid turmoil
Two top executives at newspaper publisher Tribune are stepping down as the company deals with its largest shareholder, a hedge fund known for cutting…
Continue Reading Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is released from prison after his sentenced is commuted by President Donald Trump
DENVER (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is released from prison after his sentenced is commuted by President Donald…
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Historic flood waters in Mississippi will recede later this week. But not before more rain could cause issues for thousands
JACKSON, Mississippi — Historic flooding in Mississippi should begin to recede this week, but not before a flash flood warning could bring more…
Continue Reading Utah lawmakers get tough on porn, ease up on polygamy
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers voted Tuesday to put new regulations on pornography and remove some on polygamy in separate proposals moving…
Continue Reading Westerdam passenger infected with coronavirus: What we know and what we don’t
The Westerdam cruise ship was supposed to have been the lucky one. After being stuck at sea for days, when Japan, the Philippines and Thailand turned…
Continue Reading Fort Lauderdale is facing a $1.8 million fine after 206 million gallons of sewage was discharged into the city’s waterways
Over the last two and a half months, more than 206 million gallons of toxic sewage has spilled into Fort Lauderdale waterways. That’s the…
Continue Reading Man charged with shooting kids who threw snowballs at car
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee man is charged with firing shots at children who threw snowballs at his car, injuring two of them. William Carson, 24,…
Continue Reading Faye Swetlik died from asphyxiation hours after abduction, coroner says
Faye Marie Swetlik, a South Carolina 6-year-old who went missing from her home, was abducted and killed by a neighbor who died by suicide,…
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