The Latest News by Associated Press
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Teen charged with homicide after prank on Ga. teacher goes wrong
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — It was a prank that turned deadly, authorities said: A group of teenagers unspooled rolls of toilet paper outside the home... More
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Prosecutors: Suspect in Utah women’s’ murders wanted cars and money
TORREY, Utah (AP) — Two men whose wives did not return from a hike in Utah’s south-central desert arrived at the trailhead Wednesday to find... More
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Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to... More
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Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her sister returned to their mother’s home outside Tucson on Monday in their first sighting at the... More
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Justin Timberlake sues to block release of police video from 2024 drunken driving arrest in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake is suing to block the release of police body camera footage from his drunken driving arrest in New York’s Hamptons in 2024. The... More
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Judge declares a mistrial in Rashaun Jones trial over Bryan Pata’s 2006 killing
MIAMI (AP) — A mistrial was declared Monday in a case where former Miami football player Rashaun Jones was accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata... More
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A Christmas rifle, possible warning signs and 41 seconds of gunfire: Jurors weigh Colin Gray’s fate
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia father of an accused school shooter could have prevented an attack that left two students and two teachers dead and many others... More
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Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini sentenced for shooting wife’s parents
Auburn, Calif. (AP) — Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2021 shooting... More
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Prosecutors will not appeal ruling barring death penalty for Luigi Mangione
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Friday they won’t appeal a judge’s ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the... More
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf, who was arrested and charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans... More
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Laken Riley’s father files lawsuit accusing Ga. university system of negligence
ATLANTA (AP) — The father of Laken Riley, who was killed on the campus of the University of Georgia by a Venezuelan man who lived nearby, is... More
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Colin Gray takes the stand, talking about his son before school shooting
ATLANTA (AP) — The father of accused school shooter Colt Gray testified Friday that he gave his son the rifle that was used in the attack as... More
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Savannah Guthrie and family offer $1 million reward for mother’s recovery
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who... More
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A Utah mom who wrote kids’ book on grief after husband died killed him for money, prosecutors say
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors portrayed a Utah mother and children’s book author as a money-hungry killer Monday on the first day of a murder... More
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Judge rejects motion to disqualify prosecutors in Charlie Kirk killing
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Tuesday declined to disqualify the local county attorney’s office from prosecuting the accused shooter in Charlie Kirk‘s killing... More
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Mother testifies she urged Colin Gray to lock up guns before school shooting
ATLANTA (AP) — Accused school shooter Colt Gray and his family lived a chaotic life, fighting, arguing and moving frequently due to financial issues, his... More
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Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murdering his parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, acclaimed director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.... More
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Ohio woman sentenced for fatally drugging 4 men with fentanyl
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge on Thursday sentenced an Ohio woman to four consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole after 60 years... More
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Judge declares 4 men wrongly accused of 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders innocent
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge on Thursday declared four men who were wrongfully accused of the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders innocent, formally clearing their... More
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Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest
LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew has been released after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Thames Valley Police force... More
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Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids’ Instagram use in social media trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use... More
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Police: Man charged with murder after 2 killed at South Carolina State University
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder after taking part in a marijuana deal that ended with a shooting that killed two people... More
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Judge grants hearing, expresses concerns ex-Michigan coach Moore may have had rights violated
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about an investigation that led to charges... More
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said.... More
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Students recall being shot as alleged school shooter’s dad stands trial
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia high school students on Tuesday testified in court about the horrors of being shot during their algebra class 2 years ago,... More
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Ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden pleads not guilty in wife’s death
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The long-ago first husband of former first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he killed his current wife in... More
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BYU star wide receiver charged with felony rape, no longer student there
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Brigham Young University said Friday that standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student at the Utah private... More
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Trial underway for a Georgia high school shooting suspect’s father
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school should be held responsible... More
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Nancy Guthrie investigators work with Walmart in search for suspect
Investigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads because a backpack the suspect was wearing is... More
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Patriots’ Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to assault allegation
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged... More