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Continue ReadingKansas publisher, Pulitzer chair Edward Seaton dies at 79
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Continue ReadingSupreme Court asked to bar punishment for acquitted conduct
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A jury convicted Dayonta McClinton of robbing a CVS pharmacy but acquitted him of murder. A…
Continue ReadingFlorida police officer drags woman into jail, is fired
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Continue ReadingItaly summons Iranian diplomat to demand halt to crackdown
ROME (AP) — Italy’s foreign minister has summoned Iran’s ambassador to Rome to express his country’s concerns over the Iranian…
Continue ReadingKatie Ledecky earns AP female athlete of year for 2nd time
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Continue ReadingUS marks anniversary of Paul Whelan’s detention in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is marking the four-year anniversary of the detention in Russia of American businessman Paul Whelan. His…
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