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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
By The Associated Press on March 27th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family. Lieberman died in New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 people killed and 5 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody
By The Associated Press on March 27th, 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Four people were killed and five were wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois on Wednesday, authorities said. A suspect is in police custody and was being questioned Wednesday afternoon, according to Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd. She said one of the people who was wounded remained in critical condition. Rockford’s population ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talks resume on bringing Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss Gaza operation, AP sources say
By Colleen Long And Seung Min Kim, The Associated Press on March 27th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Talks have restarted aimed at bringing top Israeli officials to Washington to discuss potential military operations in Gaza, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned visit this week because he was angry about the U.S. vote on a U.N. cease-fire resolution, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. No date has been finalized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling
By The Associated Press on March 27th, 2024
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A Texas law that allows the state to arrest and deport migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. will remain on hold for now, a federal appeals court ruled. The order late Tuesday from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals followed a March 20 hearing by a three-judge panel of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawmakers in Thailand overwhelmingly approve a bill to legalize same-sex marriage
By The Associated Press on March 27th, 2024
BANGKOK (AP) – Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender. The bill passed its final reading with the approval of 400 of the 415 members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
By The Associated Press on March 27th, 2024
BANGKOK (AP) – Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender. The bill passed its final reading with the approval of 400 of the 415 members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The winless lottery streak is over. Someone has won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot
By The Associated Press on March 26th, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Someone overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December. The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and 4. Until the latest drawing, no one had matched all six numbers and won the Mega Millions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
By Jonathan J. Cooper And Meg Kinnard, The Associated Press on March 26th, 2024
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday to be his vice presidential pick as he mounts an independent White House bid that has spooked national Democrats. Shanahan, 38, is a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office. Shanahan leads Bia-Echo Foundation, an organization she founded to direct ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead
By Lea Skene, The Associated Press on March 26th, 2024
BALTIMORE (AP) – A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months. Six people were missing and presumed dead. The ship’s crew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge issues gag order barring Donald Trump from commenting on witnesses, others in hush money case
By Michael R. Sisak, The Associated Press on March 26th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A New York judge Tuesday issued a gag order barring Donald Trump from making public statements about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his upcoming hush-money criminal trial. Judge Juan M. Merchan cited Trump’s previous comments about him and others involved in the case, as well as a looming April ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic primary
By The Associated Press on March 26th, 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – President Joe Biden has won Missouri’s primary, the state Democratic Party announced. Biden’s win was not in doubt; he has already beaten his major competitors. But the primary races are still closely watched by insiders for turnout and signs of protest voters. Saturday’s primary was the Missouri Democratic Party’s first party-run ... Read More »
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