Pilot error cited in North Dakota plane crash that killed 3

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Pilot error most likely caused the 2018 crash of a medical plane in North Dakota that killed all three people on board, federal investigators said.

AP-NORC poll: Only half in US want shots as vaccine nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — As states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic, a new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves when their turn comes.

Black juvenile lifer thanks legal panel for reviewing case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Black man who has spent nearly two decades behind bars says he's grateful that a panel of legal experts was able to review his case with “fresh, unbiased eyes,” helping to expose serious flaws …

Omaha house explosion victim sought order against grandson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A woman killed in an Omaha, Nebraska, house explosion had filed a protection order against her 28-year-old grandson a day before the explosion, saying she feared the man would harm her and “start…

Driver dies, Kansas highway shut in fiery FedEx truck crash

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — The driver of a FedEx semitrailer died after the truck sailed over the side of a highway bridge in suburban Kansas City, Kansas, early Wednesday, crashed onto the road below and erupted in flame…

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-AP POLL-CONFIDENCE — Chart. This chart based on the latest AP-NORC poll shows the share of American adults who say have confidence in the vaccine testing and development process. This chart is curren…

EXPLAINER: Allergic reactions to vaccines rare, short-lived

Vaccines can sometimes cause allergic reactions, but they are usually rare and short-lived.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-AP POLL-VACCINE — Chart. This chart based on the latest AP-NORC poll shows the share of American adults who say they plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This data is also broken down by major demograph…

Legal panel: Free Minneapolis man jailed for life as teen

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Black man who has spent nearly two decades behind bars says he's grateful that a panel of legal experts was able to review his case with “fresh, unbiased eyes,” helping to expose serious flaws …

The Latest: Canada health regulator OKs Pfizer vaccine

TORONTO — Canada’s health regulator has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. Health Canada posted on it is website that the vaccine made by U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech is authorized. Canada is set t…

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'Multiple gunshot wounds' killed Black man shot by deputy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Black man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy died from multiple gunshot wounds in his torso, a coroner said Wednesday citing preliminary autopsy results.

Albanian protesters demand interior minister’s resignation

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Several hundred Albanians protested Wednesday to demand the resignation of the interior minister after the fatal police shooting of a 25-year-old man a day earlier.

Wichita hoax call case notes history of police shootings

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Attorneys for the family of a Kansas man killed by police responding to a hoax emergency call are using the case to try to hold the city of Wichita accountable for what they call a troubled his…

Ghana cops say 5 people killed in election-related violence

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — At least five people have been killed in Ghana and a dozen injured in violence related to the presidential and legislative elections held on Monday, said police.