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By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Families of four of the five Marines killed when their Osprey crashed in California in June of 2022 filed a federal lawsuit Thursday alleging that the aircraft’s manufacturers failed to address known mechanical failures that led to the deaths. The Marines were killed when their MV-22 Osprey
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By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Families of four of the five Marines killed when their Osprey crashed in California in June of 2022 filed a federal lawsuit Thursday alleging that the aircraft’s manufacturers failed to address known mechanical failures that led to the deaths. The Marines were killed when their MV-22 Osprey
Continue ReadingBy YURAS KARMANAU and DASHA LITVINOVA Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday evening arrived in Belarus for a two-day visit. The Russian leader’s trip to the neighboring and allied country is one of several he is taking as he begins his fifth term in office. Putin traveled to China earlier this month, and is expected
Continue ReadingBy WILL WEISSERT and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is throwing one of its biggest-ever state dinners for Kenyan President William Ruto and catering to his tastes by showcasing two uniquely American types of music: gospel and country. Invitees include actors LeVar Burton, Sean Penn, Wilmer Valderrama and Michaela Coel,
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes tugged on one black dress shoe, then another. He slowly unfurled his 6-foot-6 frame from the chair in front of his locker, pulled on a blue blazer, ran his hands through his black hair, and turned to face the cameras. It’s not just the
Continue ReadingBy ISABELLA O’MALLEY and MARIA VERZA Associated Press Extreme heat in Mexico, Central America and parts of the US South has left millions sweltering, strained energy grids and resulted in iconic Howler monkeys in Mexico dropping dead from trees. Meteorologists say a large heat dome — an area of high pressure that blocks clouds from
Continue ReadingBy TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers announced Thursday they’ve discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong’s plane in the South Pacific. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior, Wisconsin, and the nonprofit World War II historical preservation group Pacific Wrecks announced in
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When the COVID-19 pandemic affected the world, it would change the course for the Spartans FC 2010 team. “How this team got put together is just magical,” head coach Armen Altounian said. “I mean, it was just getting the boys together to get out of COVID so they could be active.” Going undefeated in their
Continue ReadingBy ADRIAN SAINZ and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s attorney general said Thursday that his office is looking into a company’s attempt to sell Elvis Presley’s home Graceland at a foreclosure auction, a move that was stopped by a judge after the king of rock n’ roll’s granddaughter filed a lawsuit
Continue ReadingBy JON GAMBRELL Associated Press ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — American comedian Dave Chappelle has said a “genocide” is striking the Gaza Strip amid the Israel-Hamas war to cheers during his performance in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Chappelle also urged Americans on Thursday to fight antisemitism so Jews don’t feel
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle and Phoenix Suns co-owner Sam Garvin have joined the ownership group for the Portland Thorns. Additional investors announced by the National Women’s Soccer League team on Thursday include TPG Capital co-managing partner Nehal Raj, Revitate partner and chief operating officer Kunal Merchant and former NBA player
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A 50-year-old convicted felon accused of preying on two Moreno Valley schoolgirls and trying to kidnap one of them will ask a judge next week to consider lowering his bail so he can get out of jail. Rene Rodriguez Ramirez of Indio is charged with attempted kidnapping and annoying minors in connection with alleged acts
Continue ReadingPRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic eliminated the United States at the ice hockey world championship with a 1-0 win to reach the semifinals on Thursday. Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha scored a power-play goal in the second period and Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped 36 shots in front of the home fans at
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia district attorney is appealing a ruling dismissing some of the criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and other defendants in a 2020 election interference case. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis filed a notice of cross appeal on Thursday. In March, a judge quashed six counts in the indictment,
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine is calling a rare special session of the General Assembly next Tuesday to pass legislation ensuring that President Joe Biden is on the state’s 2024 ballot. DeWine said Thursday that Ohio is “running out of time” to get Biden on the ballot. He adds that failing
Continue ReadingBy GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Youth services and civil rights groups are suing to block a new Washington state parental rights law that is set to take effect next month. Critics describe the law as a “forced outing” measure. It requires schools to notify parents in advance of medical services offered to
Continue ReadingSTOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — A containment boom has been placed around a defunct 1950s-era cruise ship that began sinking and leaking pollution in California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, authorities said. The 294-foot (90-meter) ship permanently moored in Little Potato Slough northwest of the city of Stockton began to sink in 13 feet (4 meters) of
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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed settlement that would ensure water rights for its tribe and two others in the drought-stricken Southwest — a deal that could become the most expensive enacted by Congress. The Navajo Nation has one of the largest single outstanding claims
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A SWAT team raided rapper Sean Kingston’s rented South Florida mansion on Thursday and arrested his mother on fraud and theft charges that an attorney says stem partly from the installation of a massive TV at the home. Broward County detectives arrested Janice Turner, 61,
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It was a special day in Hollywood on Thursday, when Thor himself was honored with a starry accolade. To celebrate Chris Hemsworth being awarded his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his “Avengers” costar Robert Downey Jr. was on hand to praise the hunky Australian actor,
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