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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
US, UK and Estonia accuse Russia of cyber attack on Georgia
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States, United Kingdom and Estonia accused Russia’s military intelligence Thursday of conducting cyber attacks against the Georgian government and media websites in an attempt “to s…
Tornado warning system worked, but effectiveness unknown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sirens screamed. Emergency weather alerts buzzed cellphones. News crews pleaded with people to seek cover.
AP Explains: Vatican to send abuse investigators to Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Vatican's announcement that it is sending an investigative commission to Mexico later in March to look into cases of clergy sex abuse could become a turning point in the country that's home t…
Judge tries tactic to get inmate to talk: Send in Mom
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge took an unusual step Thursday to try to persuade an inmate to testify about a high-profile death row case: He asked the inmate's mother to have a word with him in private.
North Carolina woman goes to jail for 100th birthday
ROXBORO, N.C. (AP) — For her 100th birthday, Ruth Bryant crossed a significant item off her bucket list. She went to jail.
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Mistrial declared for Arkansas man convicted of killing son
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Thursday for an Arkansas man convicted of killing his 6-year-old son by sexually assaulting the child with a stick after the man's stepson charged at his stepfat…
Arkansas boy dresses as security officer for school event
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas boy dressed up as his school's security officer on the day students were told to dress as their favorite person.
German bishops approve guidelines for abuse case payments
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Roman Catholic bishops on Thursday approved new guidelines that likely will provide for payments ranging up to about 50,000 euros ($55,700) each for victims of sexual abuse by clergy.
5 European nations condemn latest North Korea missile tests
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council discussed North Korea’s latest ballistic missile tests Thursday and didn’t issue any statement but its five European members condemned the “provocative actions,” sayi…
Van attack suspect admits to carrying out Toronto attack
TORONTO (AP) — A man accused of killing 10 people when he drove a van into crowds of pedestrians on a busy Toronto sidewalk in 2018 has admitted to planning and carrying out the attack, a court heard Thursday.
The Latest: Virus keeps EU Parliament session in Brussels
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The Latest: Seattle commuters stay home during outbreak
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US Iran rep says Tehran must let inspectors into nuke site
PARIS (AP) — The U.S. special representative for Iran said Thursday the Islamic Republic must "immediately" ensure inspectors have access to sites that harbor traces of nuclear material or activity.
Pence pledges to 'lean into' fight against coronavirus
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence pledged the full support of the Trump administration to Washington state officials Thursday as the coronavirus death toll there continued to mount.