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New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans
While much remains unknown about the man who carried out an attack in New Orleans on New Year’s and another who died in an explosion in Las Vegas the same day, the violence highlights the increased role of people with military experience in ideologically driven attacks, especially those that seek...
Man accused of attacking Colorado reporter has had mental health issues for years, lawyer says
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A man accused of attacking a Colorado reporter after questioning whether he was a citizen and saying “This is Trump's America now” has had mental health issues for years, his lawyer said. Patrick Egan, 39, has been charged with assault, committing a...
Ohio governor vetoes medical free speech clause he says would gut state's regulatory power
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed part of a bill late Thursday that state lawmakers cast as protecting the medical free speech of doctors and other health professionals but that the Republican governor says would “totally gut” the state’s ability to regulate misconduct. ...
Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed frustration that flags will be flying at half-staff when he takes office later this month. It's an action put in place by President Joe Biden to honor the late President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100. And while Trump will be the first...
Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
NEW YORK (AP) — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he's due to return to the White House — but indicated he wouldn't be jailed. The development nevertheless...
Who is Luke Littler? Things to know about the darts sensation who is world champion at age 17
Luke Littler has won the world darts championship at the age of 17 after beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final in London on Friday. He became the youngest ever world champion in darts. Here are some things to know about Britain's latest sporting sensation: ...
Honduras suggests ending US military cooperation over Trump mass deportation threat
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras President Xiomara Castro ’s comments earlier this week threatening to stop her country’s cooperation with the U.S. military if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on promised mass deportations have generated political heat at home, even as the...
Biden blocks $14 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has blocked the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his earlier vow on the presidential campaign trail to prevent the acquisition of Steeltown USA’s most storied steel company. ...
US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little
DETROIT (AP) — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates eased a bit, making SUVs, cars and trucks a little more affordable. Industry analysts say discounts such as rebates and low-interest financing should get even better as 2025 rolls along,...
New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials say
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man killed by New Orleans police after ramming a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers had suspected bomb-making materials at his home and reserved the vehicle used in the deadly attack more than six weeks earlier, law enforcement officials told The Associated...
