By Clare Foran, CNN Democratic Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García of Illinois announced on Tuesday the death of his daughter. “Last night our beloved daughter, Rosa, passed away at the age of 28,” García said in a statement released by his office. “Our family is completely heartbroken.” The congressman went on to say, “Rosa joined our
Continue ReadingBy Justin Gamble and Nicole Chavez, CNN A review board voted Monday to continue the use of the 1998 movie “Ruby Bridges” as part of the curriculum at a Florida elementary school, according to Pinellas County Schools. The film came under scrutiny last month when a parent at North Shore Elementary School filed a complaint,
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By TRAVIS LOLLER and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Hill, a 61-year-old custodian who was among the six people killed in last week’s attack at a Nashville elementary school, was remembered Tuesday for his loving nature, his culinary skills and his faith. Hundreds of friends and family members turned out for
Continue ReadingBy Andi Babineau, Celina Tebor and Sara Smart, CNN Four men have been arrested in connection with more than a dozen robberies at bars and nightclubs in New York, including two suspects who are also charged with murder, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Robert Demaio, 34, and Jacob Barroso, 30, are charged with
Continue Reading By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press Some 9.2 million lead pipes carry water into homes across the U.S., with more in Florida than any other state, according to a new Environmental Protection Agency survey that will dictate how billions of dollars to find and replace those pipes are spent. The survey released Tuesday was the first
Continue Reading MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A former University of Alabama basketball player has pleaded not guilty to a capital murder charge filed against him after he was accused of providing the gun used in a fatal shooting near campus. Darius Miles, 21, of Washington, D.C., entered the plea on Monday, according to court documents. Miles, a
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By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas bill that would bar transgender people from using public bathrooms or changing their name or gender on their driver’s license cleared the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday by margins suggesting backers could override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s expected veto. The state Senate voted 28-12
Continue Reading By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas bill that would bar transgender people from using public bathrooms or changing their name or gender on their driver’s license cleared the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday by margins suggesting backers could override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s expected veto. The state Senate voted 28-12
Continue Reading By LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will send Ukraine about $500 million in ammunition and equipment and spend more than $2 billion to buy an array of munitions, radar and new weapons to help Kyiv counter drones in the coming months, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as Ukrainian
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER, JENNIFER PELTZ and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has warned former President Donald Trump to refrain from rhetoric that could inflame or cause civil unrest. Trump, speaking briefly during his arraignment, told the judge he was pleading “not guilty” and was advised of his
Continue Reading By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — An ambitious plan announced last week to return Lolita, a killer whale held captive for more than a half-century, to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound thrilled those who have long advocated for her to be freed from her tank at the Miami Seaquarium. But it
Continue Reading By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The FBI and European law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 100 people as part of a global crackdown on a cybercrime forum that facilitated large-scale identity theft, officials said Wednesday. The operation targeted Genesis Market, an invitation-only crime forum that for the last five years, according to the US Justice
Continue Reading By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.N. officials say that female Afghan employees of the United Nations have been banned from working by Taliban authorities. The U.N. mission expressed “serious concern” after its female staffers were prevented from reporting to work in Nangarhar province. Taliban spokesmen were not immediately available to comment and
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By Nadine Schmidt, CNN A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg. Ryyan Alshebl, who left his hometown of As Suwayda in Syria eight years ago, ran as an independent in the municipality of Ostelsheim. He won 55.41% of the
Continue Reading TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approve one of the broadest transgender bathroom bills in the country; veto expected.
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By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The attorneys who beat the NCAA in the Supreme Court have filed a new class-action antitrust lawsuit against the association and the five wealthiest college sports conferences. The new suit seeks millions of dollars in damages for thousands of athletes. The case was filed in the Northern
Continue Reading By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Phil Mickelson returned to Augusta National on Tuesday for a practice round ahead of the Masters. He missed the event last year for the first time since 1994, after some controversial comments about the Saudi-backed LIV Golf breakaway circuit were published. Mickelson is now one
Continue ReadingBy Heather Catallo Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WXYZ) — The COVID-19 pandemic brought so many unprecedented closures and changes, including to parts of the court system. Many of the courts in Michigan started reopening in late 2020 or 2021. But one very busy court is still largely closed to the public
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By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Volkswagen is recalling 143,000 of its big Atlas SUVs in the US because a faulty sensor on the front passenger side can switch the airbag system off under certain conditions. Until the issue can be corrected, VW is advising owners to avoid letting people ride in that seat. The problem
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