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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-Russia hold new strategic talks on arms control
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia on Thursday held a new round of talks focused on arms control and reducing misunderstandings on critical security issues.
Beltrán out as Mets manager in wake of sign-stealing scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball.
Nebraska News Digest
Hello! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Nebraska. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the Omaha Bureau at 402-391-0031 or [email protected]. Nebraska Ne…
Claiming innocence, inmate seeks DNA testing in 1976 slaying
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A man who has spent 43 years in prison for a murder his lawyers say his half brother likely committed is requesting DNA testing on a hunting cap left at the scene of the deadly robbery and sh…
Louisiana coroner identifies 61-year-old house fire victim
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A Louisiana coroner has identified a 61-year-old man who was found dead inside a burning home that authorities determined didn't have working smoke detectors.
Library group names Poe House in Baltimore literary landmark
BALTIMORE (AP) — An association representing libraries is honoring the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum in Baltimore.
Judge denies gun seizure of Colorado officer's guns
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A judge on Thursday denied a petition to seize the guns of a police officer involved in the 2017 fatal shooting of a 19-year-old which was sought by the teen's mother under Colorado's new…
Vermont News Digest
Vermont news from The Associated Press for Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.
Tilson Appoints Sheryl Tullis to Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tilson, a national network deployment and IT professional services firm, has appointed Sheryl Tullis as the newest member to its Board of Directors. Ms. Tullis is a Pa…
37 charged in Puerto Rico to Wisconsin drug smuggling case
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged 37 people accused of sending cocaine and other drugs from Puerto Rico to Wisconsin and elsewhere in the country using the U.S. Postal Service, authorities said Thur…
Texas News Digest
Good afternoon! Here's a look at AP's general news and sports coverage in Texas at this hour. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the Dallas AP at 972-991-2100, or, in Texas, 800-44…
Detroit's 36th District Court drops ban on pens, pencils
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan courts soon must allow visitors to carry phones. A Detroit court is lifting a ban on something even simpler: pens and pencils.
Missouri News Digest 1 pm
Hello! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Missouri. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the Kansas City Bureau at 800-852-4844 or [email protected].
Guatemala: Ex-economy minister sought on graft charges
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A former economy minister was declared a fugitive from justice Thursday, a day after he appeared in court to face corruption allegations.
Sheriff: 270 dogs, other animals found at SC puppy mill
WARE SHOALS, S.C. (AP) — Someone concerned about the health of a puppy they bought in South Carolina led deputies to a puppy mill where more than 270 animals were being kept in deplorable conditions, Laurens County…