ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating a fire early Sunday that damaged the entryway to the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Agents working with local authorities recovered unspecified “incendiary materials” at the scene, said Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives spokesperson Cody Monday. He declined to
Continue ReadingBy CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY and FOSTER KLUG Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 29 kilometers (18 miles) and was centered about
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By The Associated Press The prime minister of Greenland pushed back Sunday against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that America will take control of the island territory. Greenland, a huge, resource-rich island in the Atlantic, is a self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States. Trump wants to annex the territory,
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A woman is facing multiple charges after she crashed into a family out for a walk in Brooklyn, killing a mother and her two children in what New York City Mayor Eric Adams described as a “tragic accident of a Shakespearean proportion.” Miriam Yarimi was charged hours after the Saturday afternoon
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Freezing rain brought down trees and power lines in Michigan and Wisconsin, cutting electricity for thousands of people Sunday in the upper Great Lakes region, while forecasters said severe weather was on its way to Tennessee. Winds topping 70 mph (112 kph) were possible for the middle of Tennessee, with a
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Officials in Minnesota are seeking answers in the case of a University of Minnesota graduate student who’s being detained by U.S. immigration authorities for unknown reasons. University leadership said Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained the student Thursday at an off-campus residence. Officials said the school was not given advance notice about the
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OSLO, Norway (AP) — A rocket by a private European aerospace company launched from Norway on Sunday and crashed into the sea 30 seconds later. Despite the short test flight, Isar Aerospace said that it successfully completed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle by launching its Spectrum rocket from the island of
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By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In an unexpected upset, the Jason Statham thriller “A Working Man” took No. 1 at the box office, besting the rapidly declining “Snow White,” according to studio estimates Sunday. Even after a lackluster debut, the Walt Disney Co.’s live-action remake was predicted to remain the
Continue Reading By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In an unexpected upset, the Jason Statham thriller “A Working Man” took No. 1 at the box office, besting the rapidly declining “Snow White,” according to studio estimates Sunday. Even after a lackluster debut, the Walt Disney Co.’s live-action remake was predicted to remain the
Continue ReadingHere are the scores from yesterday’s men’s college basketball tournaments: ___ NCAA Elite Eight SOUTH at State Farm Arena Final Auburn 70 Michigan St. 64 MIDWEST at Lucas Oil Stadium Final Houston 69 Tennessee 50 NIT No games scheduled. CBI No games scheduled. Today’s men’s college basketball tournament schedule: ___ NCAA No games scheduled. NIT
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By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press In New Mexico, police and prosecutors backed an effort to outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns. In Alabama, the governor made it a priority. Lawmakers in both states — one led by Democrats, the other by Republicans — responded this year with new laws making so-called Glock
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, March 31 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 3 p.m. FS1 — College Basketball Crown Tournament: Utah vs. Butler, First Round, Las Vegas 5:30 p.m. FS1 — College Basketball Crown Tournament: George Washington vs. Boise St., First Round, Las Vegas 8:30 p.m. FS1 —
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By BOB THOMAS Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series “Dr. Kildare” who found a second career as an award-winning “king of the miniseries,” has died. He was 90. Chamberlain died Saturday night in Waimanalo, Hawaii, of complications following a stroke, according to his publicist,
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA Vancouver 4 1 1 13 10 5 Austin FC 4 2 0 12 5 3 San Diego FC 3 1 2 11 10 6 Minnesota United 3 1 2 11 9 6 Colorado 3 1 2 11 8 7 Portland 3 2 1 10
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Continue ReadingAll Times EDT FIRST FOUR Tuesday, March 18 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Alabama St. 70, St. Francis (Pa.) 68 North Carolina 95, San Diego St. 68 Wednesday, March 19 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Mount St. Mary’s 83, American 72 Xavier 86, Texas 80 EAST REGIONAL First Round Friday, March 21 At Lenovo Center
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Continue Reading By BOB THOMAS Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series “Dr. Kildare” who found a second career as an award-winning “king of the miniseries,” has died. He was 90. Chamberlain died Saturday night in Waimanalo, Hawaii, of complications following a stroke, according to his publicist,
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying for benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump. The March 5 notice
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By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called Burma. Relief efforts from Friday’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake will be especially complicated with the country in embroiled in civil
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By THOMAS BEAUMONT and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters, declaring them spokespeople for his political group, ahead of a Wisconsin Supreme Court election that the tech billionaire cast as critical to President Donald Trump’s agenda and “the future
Continue Reading By THOMAS BEAUMONT and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters, declaring them spokespeople for his political group, ahead of a Wisconsin Supreme Court election that the tech billionaire cast as critical to President Donald Trump’s agenda and “the future
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PARIS (AP) — A French minister on Sunday accused U.S. diplomats of interfering in the operations of French companies by sending them a letter reportedly telling them that U.S. President Donald Trump’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could also apply outside of the United States. French media said that the letter received by
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods. The details of Trump’s next round of import taxes are still sketchy. Most economic
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods. The details of Trump’s next round of import taxes are still sketchy. Most economic
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods. The details of Trump’s next round of import taxes are still sketchy. Most economic
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By ERIC TUCKER and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The executive order directed at one of the country’s most prestigious law firms followed a well-worn playbook as President Donald Trump roared down the road to retribution. Reaching beyond government, Trump has set out to impose his will across a broad swath of American
Continue Reading By ERIC TUCKER and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The executive order directed at one of the country’s most prestigious law firms followed a well-worn playbook as President Donald Trump roared down the road to retribution. Reaching beyond government, Trump has set out to impose his will across a broad swath of American
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