What role will liability waivers play in the aftermath of the Titan sub tragedy?
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Before they boarded the submersible that imploded near the Titanic wreck, the passengers who died…
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Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered city in Russia
Associated Press The owner of the Wagner private military contractor made his most direct challenge to the Kremlin yet, calling for an armed…
Continue ReadingMexico probes video showing gunmen demanding protection money from bar hostesses at gunpoint
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico are investigating a video that appears to show gunmen from a drug cartel forcing female bar hostesses to…
Continue ReadingJennifer Lawrence on ‘No Hard Feelings,’ the R-rated comedy made with the Oscar winner in mind
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in…
Continue ReadingACLU lawsuit says Georgia school district ignored racism targeting Black students
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Four Black students are suing a Georgia school district, saying teachers and administrators…
Continue Reading1 worker dies in an explosion at an Illinois ammunition factory
EAST ALTON, Ill. (AP) — An explosion at an Illinois ammunition factory has killed one employee. The explosion occurred Thursday at the Winchester…
Continue ReadingOregon county sues oil, coal companies for $51 billion over deadly heat dome
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s most populous county is suing more than a dozen large fossil fuel companies to recover costs related to extreme…
Continue ReadingSpeaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump’s impeachments over Ukraine and Jan. 6
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday he supports the idea of expunging the two…
Continue ReadingButtigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signals
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to be ready when wireless companies power up their 5G…
Continue ReadingBlack nun who founded first African American religious congregation advances closer to sainthood
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange — a Black Catholic nun who founded the United States’ first African…
Continue ReadingProsecutor quits ‘Cop City’ cases over disagreements with Georgia attorney general
By R.J. RICO Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A metro Atlanta prosecutor has announced that her office is withdrawing from criminal cases tied to…
Continue ReadingA teen who killed 4 at a Michigan high school is showing ‘disturbing behavior’ in jail
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A teenager awaiting sentencing for killing four students at a Michigan high school has been…
Continue ReadingUS, UK, France demand UN investigate Russia’s sanctions-busting use of Iranian drones in Ukraine
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States, Britain and France are demanding that the United Nations urgently…
Continue ReadingNewly released body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents shooting a tribal member in Arizona
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released body camera footage that shows Border Patrol agents…
Continue ReadingThe Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theaters
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The theatrical requirements for movies vying for the Oscars top prize are getting a little tougher. Starting with the…
Continue ReadingCaterer blamed for improperly stored meat after 51 people fall ill at Iowa wedding
ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) — More than 50 people got sick after attending an Iowa wedding, and the bride’s concerns prompted an inspection that found…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia University approves $7M in staff cuts and a 3% tuition increase
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — With more cuts expected, West Virginia University’s governing board moved forward…
Continue ReadingGeorgia congressman wants to block US agency from slowing boats to protect endangered whales
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia congressman wants lawmakers to block a federal agency from imposing new speed…
Continue ReadingHow much did Titan search cost? US Coast Guard’s bill alone will be in the millions, experts say
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The cost of the unprecedented search for the missing Titan submersible will easily stretch…
Continue ReadingMan gets life sentence for killing mail carrier who refused to deliver marijuana package
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who killed a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier has been sentenced to life in prison.…
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