Federal government delays changes in rural school funding

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government has decided to delay changing the way it determines funding for rural education after a bipartisan group of lawmakers said the move would hurt hundreds of schools.

Schumer: I 'shouldn't have used' threatening words on court

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader

Prosecution doctor: Killer insane when he bit victim's face

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A prosecution psychiatrist says a Florida college student was legally insane when he fatally attacked a couple outside their home, chewing off part of the man's face, court documents fi…

Merkel speech to mark end of WWII occupation of Netherlands

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel will deliver a key speech in May to mark the 75th anniversary of the Netherlands' liberation from World War II Nazi occupation.

Moroccan journalist on trial over a tweet, denies wrongdoing

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Moroccan journalist and activist Omar Radi defended himself Thursday against charges of insulting a judge in a tweet that criticized his heavy sentencing of anti-government protesters.

Missouri man dressed as Joker charged in terrorist threats

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. (AP) — A suburban St. Louis man accused of livestreaming threats to bomb and kill people in a bustling entertainment district while dressed as the Batman villain the Joker has been charged with…

The Latest: US says Iran rejects offer of aid to fight virus

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Chief: Brewery attacker friendly with some victims

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee's police chief said a man who killed five co-workers at a Wisconsin brewery was friends or at least friendly with some of the victims and that he doesn't believe racism or racial harassme…

Warren ends 2020 presidential bid after Super Tuesday rout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren, who electrified progressives with her “plan for everything” and strong message of economic populism, dropped out of the Democratic presidential race on Thursday, days after the o…

Civil rights: The road to Bloody Sunday began 30 miles away

MARION, Ala. (AP) — Della Simpson Maynor remembers the mounted police officer cracking her elbow with a baton. She recalls the panicked marchers unable to escape the onslaught, and the scuffle between officers and …

New ward provides hope for Gazans coping with gunshot wounds

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Mansour al-Masri has been largely confined to bed for almost two years, iron rods protruding through bandages wrapping his lower leg.

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Virus fears will postpone Miami's Ultra music festival

MIAMI (AP) — Fears of the new coronavirus have led to postponement of the three-day Ultra electronic dance music festival in Miami, city officials said Thursday.

Shooting kills 1, wounds 5 at California gathering

TULARE, Calif. (AP) — A suspected gang-related shooting at a gathering in California's San Joaquin Valley killed a man and wounded five others, including a little girl, authorities said.