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Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who moved with the first family to the White House when son-in-law Barack Obama was elected president, has died. She was 86. Mrs. Robinson’s death was announced by Michelle Obama and other family members in a statement that said “there was and will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot Black airman at home
By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
A Florida sheriff on Friday fired a deputy who fatally shot a Black airman at his home while holding a handgun pointed to the ground. Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden fired Deputy Eddie Duran, who fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3 after responding to a domestic violence call and being directed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for conspiring to murder Connecticut mom
By Dave Collins, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – A woman convicted of helping her boyfriend plot and cover up the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, during contentious divorce and child custody proceedings in Connecticut was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison Friday. Judge Kevin Randolph in Stamford handed down the punishment to Michelle Troconis in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Congressional leaders invite Israel’s Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol
By Lisa Mascaro And Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address a the Capitol, a show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Gaza. The invitation from House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring to murder Connecticut mom
By Dave Collins, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – A woman convicted of helping her boyfriend plot and cover up the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, during contentious divorce and child custody proceedings in Connecticut was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday. A state judge in Stamford handed down the punishment to Michelle Troconis in the 2019 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US leaders invite Israel’s Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress
By Associated Press, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Top U.S. leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress, a show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Gaza. The invitation from House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UVA to pay $9 million related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students
By The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday. The school in Charlottesville will pay $2 million each to the families of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!1 Malaysian climber dead, 1 rescued near the top of Denali, North America’s tallest mountain
By Becky Bohrer, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A climber from Malaysia who was stranded for three days near the top of North America’s tallest mountain following a summit push was rescued Friday, but his partner was dead, officials said. A third member of their team had been rescued this week after descending lower on Denali in Alaska. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden details a 3-phase hostage deal aimed at winding down the Israel-Hamas war
By Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian And Darlene Superville, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden on Friday detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding, nearly 8-month-old Mideast war. Biden added that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden says Hamas is ‘no longer capable’ of carrying out another major attack against Israel
By Aamer Madhani And Darlene Superville, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden said Friday that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal to release remaining hostages for an extended cease-fire. Biden addressed the nearly eight-month Israel-Hamas war as the Israeli military confirmed on Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest | Biden speaks after Donald Trump’s conviction in hush money case
By The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A day after a New York jury delivered a historic guilty verdict in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee held a press conference Friday where he spoke publicly about the conviction and his White House bid. Following his conviction on Thursday, Trump had angrily denounced the ... Read More »
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