By BRUCE SCHREINER and JIM SALTER Associated Press
Emotional Kentucky governor: At least 70 people feared dead in storms
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he fears tornadoes have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100. Severe storms moved through the area Friday night and caused catastrophic damage across multiple states. “This has been the most devastating tornado event in our state’s history,” Beshear said. […]5 years ago
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2 dead, 5 injured after tornado hits Arkansas nursing home
At least two people were killed Friday night when a reported tornado ripped through an Arkansas nursing home, and emergency crews in southern Illinois were also responding to reports of injuries at an Amazon warehouse after a roof collapsed amid storms there.5 years ago
MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
2 stars of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ look back at a classic
NEW YORK (AP) — It was just another job for child actor Karolyn Grimes. She was 6 and had already done four movies by the summer of 1946 when filming began on “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The only thing she recalls about the biggest movie of her career was being delighted to play in snow […]5 years ago
WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
Bob Dole celebrated at National Cathedral, World War II memorial
President Joe Biden and top leaders from both parties on Thursday saluted Dole as a "giant in our history."5 years ago
JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82
Unser was part of an elite club of four-time winners of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."5 years ago
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Court rejects Trump’s efforts to keep records from 1/6 panel
A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.5 years ago
By Paul Wiseman
US unemployment claims at 52-year low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years.5 years ago
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Saudi suspect in Khashoggi killing arrested in France
France authorities have taken a suspect into custody in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday.5 years ago
Associated Press Staff
Utan Transit Authority app affected by major outage hitting Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage Tuesday, the company said, limiting service at many key and popular sites.5 years ago
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Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
Texas is being sued by the Justice Department over its redistricting maps.5 years ago
DANICA KIRKA Associated Press
Maxwell family seek food, soap for sister as trial continues
Ghislaine Maxwell's family wants authorities to stop using 4-point restraints when she is moved to the courtroom, and that she receive a daily food pack and bar of soap.5 years ago
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NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers
Mayor Bill de Blasio says all New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers by Dec. 27.5 years ago
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Lawyer: Artist didn’t know Michigan parents stayed in studio
An artist in Detroit is cooperating with authorities after the parents of the suspect in the Oxford High School shooting were found hiding in his studio.5 years ago
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Chris Cuomo was accused of harassment days before CNN firing
NEW YORK (AP) — A new allegation of sexual harassment against Chris Cuomo emerged just days before CNN announced it was firing the anchor amid an investigation into work he did defending his brother from similar harassment allegations. Attorney Debra Katz said Sunday her client was the victim of “serious sexual misconduct” by Cuomo and that she […]5 years ago
COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press
Third party to probe Oxford High’s actions ahead of shooting
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A third party will investigate events at Oxford High School that occurred before a school shooting that left four students dead and six other students and a teacher wounded, the Michigan district’s superintendent said. Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne said in a statement that he called for the outside investigation because parents […]5 years ago
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Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow
As tensions between the United States and Russia build over Ukraine, Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak Tuesday.5 years ago
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CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother deal with scandal
Chris Cuomo is fired by CNN for his involvement in his brother's scandal.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
University of Utah football team wins first Pac-12 championship; will head to Rose Bowl
U of U Utes win their first Pacific 12 Conference Championship.5 years ago
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Colorado supermarket shooting suspect incompetent for trial
A judge on Friday ordered 22-year-old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa to be treated at the state mental hospital to see if he can be made well enough to face prosecution.5 years ago
COREY WILLIAMS and ED WHITE Associated Press
Suspect’s parents charged in Michigan school shooting
A prosecutor has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of a 15-year-old accused of killing four students and wounding seven other people at a Michigan high school. James and Jennifer Crumbley were charged Friday with four courts each.5 years ago
Ryan Kryska and Mike Householder
Michigan teen charged in Oxford High School shooting
15-year-old Ethan Crumbley named as the teenager charged with murder, terrorism, and other charges in a shooting that killed four students.5 years ago
MICHAEL BALSAMO and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
US case of COVID-19 omicron variant identified in California
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.5 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Abortion rights at stake in historic Supreme Court arguments
Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that declared a nationwide right to end a pregnancy. The justices on Wednesday will weigh whether to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks and overrule the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.5 years ago
