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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 …
The Latest: Japan's 4th evacuation flight lands from Wuhan
BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on a virus outbreak that began in China (all times local):
Polygamist says partner in fraud scheme offered protection
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah polygamist who pleaded guilty for his role in a nearly $500 million biodiesel fraud scheme said Thursday that a California businessmen who helped carry out the plan offered protection f…
The Latest: Hong Kong cancels major art fair amid outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on a virus outbreak that began in China (all times local):
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Japan finds 41 more cases on ship as virus alarm doctor dies
Russia FM: No proposal for Maduro exit in Venezuela visit
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Russia's foreign minister said Thursday that Moscow maintains its position there should be a “national dialogue without previous conditions” in Venezuela to resolve the South American nation’s pr…
Disney apologizes to school charged for showing ‘Lion King’
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. has apologized to a California school that was charged a $250 licensing fee after showing the company's 2019 remake of “The Lion King” during a fundraiser.
Sheriff: 3 killed in Louisiana plane crash identified
CHATHAM, La. (AP) — Three Louisiana men were killed in a small plane crash Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
New virus has infected more than 31,400 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 31,400 people globally.
Warren apologizes to 6 women of color who left Nevada office
DERRY, N.H. (AP) — Elizabeth Warren is apologizing to six women of color who left her presidential campaign office in Nevada before the state's caucuses because they felt marginalized and because their concerns wer…
Japan finds 41 more cases on ship as virus alarm doctor dies
BEIJING (AP) — Japan on Friday reported 41 new cases of a virus on a quarantined cruise ship and turned away another luxury liner while the death toll in mainland China rose to 636, including a doctor who got in tr…
Judge accused of calling juror 'Aunt Jemima' suspended
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge accused of making racist comments about a juror was barred from hearing any cases, according to a court order issued Thursday.
Texas executes man who killed 5, including wife, children
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Dallas man was executed Thursday evening for a shooting in which he killed his wife, two children and two other relatives during a drug-fueled rage nearly 18 years ago.
Puppy in crime: Deputies take man, dog into custody in theft
BRANDON, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man and his furry “accomplice” were taken into custody by authorities who said the man shoplifted from a store.
Amid irregularities, AP unable to declare winner in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Associated Press said Thursday that it is unable to declare a winner of Iowa's Democratic caucuses.
Texas executes Dallas man for shooting in which his wife, 2 children and 2 other relatives were killed
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas executes Dallas man for shooting in which his wife, 2 children and 2 other relatives were killed.