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Mississippi ex-deputy gets 40-year sentence as judge decries brutal attack on 2 Black men

Mississippi ex-deputy gets 40-year sentence as judge decries brutal attack on 2 Black men

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A fourth former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Wednesday for his part in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers who called themselves the “Goon Squad,” receiving 40 years in federal prison.
Toddler gets behind wheel of truck idling at a gas pump, killing a 2-year-old

Toddler gets behind wheel of truck idling at a gas pump, killing a 2-year-old

WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) — A toddler climbed out of a car seat and got behind the wheel of a truck idling at a gas pump in Northern California, rolling toward a taco stand and killing a 2-year-old child, police said.
Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case

Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case cleared the way Wednesday for Donald Trump and other defendants to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the prosecution.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasons

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasons

LONDON (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who made history as his country's first gay and first biracial leader, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down for reasons that he said were both personal and political.
Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president

Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Prabowo Subianto , a former special forces general with ties to Indonesia's current president and past dictatorship, was confirmed the victor of last month's presidential election over two former governors who have vowed to
Mike Bost survives GOP primary challenge from the right to win nomination for sixth term

Mike Bost survives GOP primary challenge from the right to win nomination for sixth term

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois congressman Mike Bost has won the Republican nomination for the state’s 12th Congressional District despite a challenge from the right in former state Sen. Darren Bailey.
A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees capsizes off Indonesia's coast

A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees capsizes off Indonesia's coast

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen who rescued six people. The survivors said more people were still on the boat.
Court order puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold

Court order puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court late Tuesday issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally, hours after the Supreme Court allowed the strict new immigration law to take effect.
No explosives found at Seoul stadium in police search following bomb threat against Ohtani

No explosives found at Seoul stadium in police search following bomb threat against Ohtani

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police said they’ve found no explosives at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome after searching the site Wednesday following a reported bomb threat against Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
Republican Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker McCarthy

Republican Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker McCarthy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican state Legislator Vince Fong has advanced to a May election in California to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy , which runs through January.
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