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South Dakota man admits fatally shooting 3 people, wounding 2 others
TYNDALL, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man has admitted to fatally shooting three people and wounding two others. Francis Lange, 43, on Wednesday entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill to three counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault, KELO-TV reported. Sentencing is...
Connecticut lawmakers absolve accused colonial-era witches, apologize for "miscarriage of justice"
With distant family members looking on, Connecticut senators voted Thursday to absolve the 12 women and men convicted of witchcraft -- 11 of whom were executed — more than 370 years ago and apologize for the “miscarriage of justice” that occurred over a dark 15-year-period of the state's...
Germany proposes rules to ease legal changes of gender
BERLIN (AP) — The German government on Tuesday presented a proposal for a law that will make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender, ending decades-old rules that require them to get expert assessments and a court’s authorization. Under the planned...
5 things to look for during King Charles III's coronation
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III’s coronation is a chance to unite people with the history and pageantry of the monarchy, but those traditions are also full of potential controversies as he tries to show that the monarchy still has a role to play in modern Britain. The new king has...
Trump travels to Scotland to open golf course amid NY trial
Former U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Scotland on Monday to open a new golf course at his resort near Aberdeen, in his first overseas trip since he was indicted in New York on criminal charges in a hush money scheme. Trump and his son Eric were greeted by two pipers, a red...
Scottish National Party treasurer arrested in finance probe
LONDON (AP) — The treasurer of the Scottish National Party was arrested Tuesday, police said, in a party finance probe that previously saw its executive director — the husband of former Scottish first minister and party leader Nicola Sturgeon — taken into custody. Colin...
New Scottish leader will challenge UK over gender law veto
LONDON (AP) — New Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said Wednesday he will follow through with his predecessor’s plan to challenge the British government over its decision to block a law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to change their gender on official documents. ...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 16-22
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 16-22 April 16: Singer Bobby Vinton is 88. Midnight Oil singer-turned-politician Peter Garrett is 70. Actor Ellen Barkin is 69. Actor Michel Gill (“Mr. Robot,” “House of Cards”) is 63. Singer-bassist Jason Scheff (Chicago) is 61....
Ex-Scottish leader's husband arrested in party finance probe
LONDON (AP) — The husband of former Scottish first minister and Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon was released from police custody Wednesday evening without being charged after his arrest in a party finance probe, British media reported. Police Scotland did not...
De la Fuente under pressure early as Spain’s new coach
MADRID (AP) — Two games in, and the Luis de la Fuente era in Spain is already being questioned. A lackluster win and a disappointing loss were enough to put the new coach under the spotlight. Spain needed two late goals in a hard-fought 3-0 win over Norway to open...
