Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man captured
Shootings at two massage parlors in Atlanta and one in the suburbs Tuesday evening left eight people dead, many of them women of Asian descent, authorities said. A 21-year-old man suspected in the shootings was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt, police said.
Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together
New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart — half of the previous recommended distance — could offer a way to return more of the nation's children to classrooms with limited space.
Rescuers save 2 from pickup dangling over deep Idaho gorge
Authorities say a set of camp trailer safety chains and quick, careful work by emergency crews saved two people after their pickup truck plunged off a bridge, leaving them dangling above a deep gorge in southern Idaho.
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Berlin theater manager quits after harassment claims
The manager of a prominent Berlin theater has stepped down in the wake of accusations by women of bullying and sexual harassment.
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White supremacist propaganda surged in 2020, report says
White supremacist propaganda reached alarming levels across the U.S. in 2020, according to a new report that the Anti-Defamation League provided to The Associated Press.
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Gonzaga, Baylor dominate AP All-America teams
Former Minnehaha Academy star and Gonzaga freshman guard Jalen Suggs was a second-team selection on the Associated Press All-America team.
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Team NZ beats Luna Rossa 7-3 to retain the America's Cup
Team New Zealand has retained the America's Cup, beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for sailing's oldest trophy.
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St. Patrick's Day to be largely virtual in NYC for 2nd year
A largely virtual St. Patrick's Day is planned for New York City on Wednesday, one year after the annual parade celebrating Irish heritage became one of the city's first coronavirus casualties.
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Kentucky lawmakers advance bipartisan election reform bill
In sharp contrast to bitter partisan battles being waged elsewhere over election laws, Republicans and Democrats in Kentucky moved closer Tuesday toward loosening the state's voting access laws to make limited early voting a fixture.
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The Latest: Philippines imposes airport entry restrictions
The Philippine government has decided to temporarily ban the entry of foreigners and limit the entry of returning Filipinos at Manila's international airport to 1,500 daily as it struggles to contain an alarming surge in coronavirus infections.
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US: Putin approved operations to help Trump against Biden
Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald Trump in last November's presidential election, according to a declassified intelligence assessment that found broad efforts by the Kremlin and Iran to shape the outcome of the race but ultimately no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
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McConnell vows 'scorched earth' if Senate ends filibuster
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned ominously of a "scorched earth" landscape if Democrats use their new majority to bring an end to the Senate filibuster in hopes of muscling legislation supporting President Joe Biden's agenda past GOP opposition.
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Child border crossings surging, straining US facilities
A surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive, with the head of Homeland Security acknowledging the depth of the problem but insisting it's under control and saying he won't revive a Trump-era practice of immediately expelling teens and children.
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In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses
President Joe Biden turned up at a minority-owned flooring business in suburban Philadelphia to highlight how his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package can help small businesses and to put a face on those who have struggled throughout the pandemic.
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7 jurors face new questioning in ex-officer's murder trial
Jury selection for a former Minneapolis police officer's trial in George Floyd's death faced a possible setback Wednesday, as the judge prepared to recall seven jurors to see if they have been tainted by news of a $27 million settlement for the Floyd family.
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2 people dead in Southern California fireworks explosion
Two people were killed when a large fireworks stash exploded Tuesday in inland Southern California, setting off a series of blasts that shattered windows across the residential neighborhood and sent up a huge plume of smoke, authorities said.
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Woman with history of airliner stowaways arrested again
A woman with a history of stowing away on airliners was arrested Tuesday for attempting to sneak onto a flight at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, authorities said.
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Last Texas power regulator from February blackouts resigns
The last Texas regulator on the Public Utility Commission at the time of the deadly February blackouts has resigned, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday.
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Biden: Cuomo should resign if investigation confirms claims
The pressure against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations reached the White House on Tuesday, with President Joe Biden saying Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general's investigation confirms the claims against him.
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McConnell vows 'scorched earth' if Senate ends filibuster
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned ominously Tuesday of a "scorched earth" landscape if Democrats use their new majority to bring an end to the Senate filibuster in hopes of muscling legislation supporting President Joe Biden's agenda past GOP opposition.
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Child border crossings surging, straining US facilities
A surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive, with the head of Homeland Security acknowledging the depth of the problem Tuesday but insisting it's under control and saying he won't revive a Trump-era practice of immediately expelling teens and children.
Two rescued from truck dangling over Idaho gorge
The man and woman were in the vehicle dangling about 100 feet above the ground.
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