UN links items in arms shipments and missile attacks to Iran

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says it has determined that Iran was the source for several items in two arms shipments seized by the United States and for debris left by attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil inst…

Officials: Tulsa virus spike linked to recent indoor events

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A spike in coronavirus cases in the Tulsa area is linked to indoor events and people who attend such gatherings should take health precautions, Oklahoma health officials warned Friday.

Johns Hopkins delays implementation of new police force

BALTIMORE (AP) — Johns Hopkins University, a thriving private research institution with one of the world’s foremost medical schools, is suspending the creation of a new armed police force similar to those patrollin…

Experienced judge assigned to officers' cases in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The cases of the four Minneapolis police officers who face charges in the death of George Floyd have been assigned to a Hennepin County judge who has experience as both a defense attorney and a p…

Man with links to ‘boogaloo’ movement indicted in Texas

TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) — A 36-year-old man with apparent ties to a loose movement of right-wing extremists has been indicted in Texas on charges including the attempted capital murder of a peace officer.

Authorities: Blast that damaged Houston bar was intentional

HOUSTON (AP) — An early morning explosion that heavily damaged a bar and some homes near downtown Houston on Friday was intentionally caused, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Miami mom pleads not guilty to drowning son in canal

MIAMI (AP) — A Miami woman accused of drowning her 9-year-old autistic son in a canal pleaded not guilty to murder charges at a Friday hearing.

The Latest: Venezuela extends coronavirus lockdown into July

CARACAS, Venezuela — Authorities in Venezuela are extending its coronavirus lockdown keeping residents at home except for essential chores such as food shopping. The announcement Friday extends the lockdown through…

Gun buyer in San Bernardino attack can't withdraw plea

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A friend of the couple who carried out the 2105 San Bernardino terrorist attack will not be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea to a charge of providing material support by buying the rifle…

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Pence hits Pennsylvania to talk comeback at challenging time

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s time to spread the good news. That’s the difficult job Vice President Mike Pence undertook Friday as the Trump administration works to make voters feel better about the direction of the count…

Police: Assault-style rifles seized near Lee monument

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Police arrested a man and seized three assault-style rifles and one handgun after a late-night confrontation near the city's statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, authorities said Friday.

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First Sikh woman to graduate from West Point

ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) — The United States Military Academy at West Point will make history Saturday when it graduates the first Sikh woman to successfully complete the path to a four-year degree.