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Senate votes to block DC crime laws, Biden supportive

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted Wednesday to block new District of Columbia crime laws and overrule the city government as lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern about rising violent crim...

Mar 08, 2023

On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston can continue to buy alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire as official...

Mar 08, 2023

After Taylor shooting, feds find pattern of violations

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department has found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shoo...

Mar 08, 2023

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review

MEMPHIS (AP) - The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis police department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialized units in response to the fa...

Mar 08, 2023

US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision. The peopl...

Mar 07, 2023

Texas inmate executed for killing wife and her daughter

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A Texas inmate convicted of fatally stabbing his estranged wife and drowning her 6-year-old daughter in a bathtub nearly 14 years ago was executed on Tuesday. Gary Green, 51, ...

Mar 07, 2023

Safety agency opens probe of rail operator Norfolk Southern

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Federal investigators on Tuesday announced a special investigation into rail operator Norfolk Southern following a fiery derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in February and s...

Mar 07, 2023

Live free or dry: No buying booze on Amtrak in New Hampshire

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston will soon have to hold off on buying alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Ha...

Mar 07, 2023

2 kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico, 2 others alive

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Two of four Americans abducted in Mexico last week when their van was caught in a shootout were found dead, a top Mexican official said Tuesday. The two others have been found alive...

Mar 07, 2023

Bangladesh building explosion kills at least 14; scores hurt

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - An explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh's capital on Tuesday killed at least 14 people and injured dozens, officials said. The explosion occurred in Gu...

Mar 07, 2023