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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 …
Baltimore man sentenced in attack on pregnant girlfriend
BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore man convicted of assaulting his 7-months-pregnant girlfriend, killing the fetus in the process, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Iran president slams removal of candidates from elections
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president Wednesday slammed the disqualification of thousands of people, including 90 current lawmakers, from running in upcoming parliamentary elections.
Florida man settles legal battle with city for $875,000
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Having twice failed to get its way at the U.S. Supreme Court, the city of Riviera Beach has agreed to pay $875,000 to settle a decade-long legal battle that began over a floating home.
Helmet trouble strikes 2nd all-female spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts ventured out Wednesday on a second all-female spacewalk to finish upgrades to the International Space Station's power grid, but quickly ran into a helmet problem.
NASA conducts another all-female spacewalk for battery work
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts ventured out Wednesday on a second all-female spacewalk to finish upgrades to the International Space Station's power grid.
Nevada Daybook
Associated Press Nevada Daybook for Wednesday, Jan. 15.
AP Photos: Navigating the desert in the Dakar Rally
Spanish motorcyclist Sara Garcia searches for a tool inside a red metallic box during one of the world's toughest races, gazing at pictures and support messages from family and friends.
Baybridge Pharmacy, an Independent Retail Pharmacy, Makes the Inc. 5000 as One of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the U.S.
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Virginia man charged with pulling knife on Taco Bell workers
FALMOUTH, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man has been charged with lunging at Taco Bell employees with a knife after becoming upset about the type of taco they gave him, a police spokeswoman said.
Oregon Daybook
Associated Press Oregon Daybook for Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Prosecutors: Professor spent federal grants at strip clubs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former university professor in Philadelphia who allegedly spent federal grant money on strip clubs and other personal expenses has been charged with theft.
CA Forecast
CA Forecast for Friday, January 17, 2020
California Daybook
Associated Press California Daybook for Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Germany: Gorilla injured in zoo fire shot dead by police
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say a gorilla that was seriously injured in a zoo fire at New Year's had to be shot dead by a police officer after vets were unable to euthanize it.
Georgia teacher accused of grabbing, shoving young students
MACON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia teacher has been accused of aggressively handling two 7-year-old students.