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Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes

Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes

WAJIMA, Japan (AP) — The death toll from a major earthquake in western Japan reached 100 Saturday, as rescue workers fought aftershocks to carefully pull people from the rubble.
Ex-cop gets 14 months in jail in death of Elijah McClain, whose mom calls him 'bully with a badge'

Ex-cop gets 14 months in jail in death of Elijah McClain, whose mom calls him 'bully with a badge'

DENVER (AP) — A judge sentenced an ex-Colorado police officer to 14 months in jail for his role in the death of Elijah McClain after hearing the young Black man’s mother on Friday call the officer a “bully with a badge” who will always have blood on
Iowa principal critically injured in school shooting risked himself to protect students, police say

Iowa principal critically injured in school shooting risked himself to protect students, police say

PERRY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa principal critically injured in a school shooting put himself in harm's way as he tried to protect students from a teenage shooter armed with a shotgun and a handgun, state authorities said Friday.
NRA chief, one of the most powerful figures in US gun policy, says he's resigning days before trial

NRA chief, one of the most powerful figures in US gun policy, says he's resigning days before trial

NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime head of the National Rifle Association said Friday he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he treated himself to millions of dollars in private jet flights, yacht trips, African safar
Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues

Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco while he is investigated for allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and gave her mother a car and t
Nude man nabbed by police after 'cannonball' plunge into giant aquarium at Bass Pro Shop in Alabama

Nude man nabbed by police after 'cannonball' plunge into giant aquarium at Bass Pro Shop in Alabama

LEEDS, Alabama (AP) — A man crashed his car outside a Bass Pro Shop in Alabama, stripped down to his birthday suit and plunged into the giant aquarium inside the store, police said.
President Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

President Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday that Donald Trump's efforts to retake the White House in 2024 pose a grave threat to the country, the day before the third anniversary of the violent riot at the U.S.
The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.
The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, inserting the court squarely in the 2024 presidential campaign.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California, no injuries reported

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California, no injuries reported

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A light but widely felt earthquake shook Southern California on Friday. There were no immediate reports of damage to buildings, other infrastructure or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 4.
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