The Latest News by Associated Press
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Appeals court tosses confession, reverses murder conviction
ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday reversed a murder conviction, ruling that a confession the defendant... More
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16-year-old Colorado school shooting suspect to be tried as adult
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — The younger of two students charged in a fatal school shooting in suburban Denver will be tried as an adult,... More
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Zimmerman sues Trayvon Martin’s family, attorneys
BARTOW, Fla. (AP) — Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of the 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin, is suing the teen’s parents, family... More
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Elon Musk in court dances around meaning of ‘pedo guy’ tweet
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elon Musk has owned up to insulting a British spelunker in a rash tweet, but wouldn’t... More
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Weinstein expected back in court this week for bail hearing
NEW YORK (AP) — Imminent changes to New York’s criminal justice system are forcing Harvey Weinstein back into court a month before his sexual assault... More
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Brother of man killed by ex-cop Amber Guyger gets award for hugging her
PLANO, Texas (AP) — The brother of a man killed by a Dallas police officer has accepted an award from a law enforcement organization for hugging... More
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Mother charged with murder in deaths of 2 young children
KEMPTON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are linking the mother of two young children found hanging in a Pennsylvania home to internet searches for suicide... More
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Tesla CEO Musk facing defamation trial for ‘pedo guy’ tweet
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elon Musk is going on trial Tuesday for his troublesome tweets in a defamation case... More
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Atlanta child murders suspect Wayne Williams denied parole
ATLANTA (AP) — A man considered the main suspect in a string of killings of black children and young adults in Atlanta in the 1970s... More
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Rabbi convicted of sex abuse gets 12 years in prison
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut rabbi convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a teenage boy more than a decade ago was sentenced Monday to... More
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Missouri man charged in death of wife found in freezer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Prosecutors charged a southwest Missouri man Wednesday with second-degree murder, alleging he killed his wife in 2015 by hitting her... More
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Police: Mother shoots adult daughter on Thanksgiving
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Police say violence erupted on Thanksgiving Day in a North Carolina apartment when a mother shot and killed her daughter. The... More
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Bill Cosby vows no remorse, expects to serve 10-year maximum
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby says he’s prepared to serve his 10-year maximum sentence for sexual assault rather than show remorse for a crime... More
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3 Maryland men exonerated after 36 years in prison
BALTIMORE (AP) — Three men incarcerated for 36 years in Maryland were exonerated Monday in the slaying of a Baltimore teenager after a review of... More
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Remains found believed to be UFC fighters’ stepdaughter
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama district attorney said Monday that authorities have “good reason” to believe human remains found in a wooded area belong... More
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April trial date set for guards charged in Epstein death
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge set an April trial date Monday for two jail guards accused of failing to... More
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Justices reject call for new trial in ‘Serial’ podcast case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a Maryland man’s bid for a new trial based on information uncovered by the hit podcast... More
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Ex-Florida sheriff in school shooting sues over ouster
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida sheriff ousted following the Parkland high school massacre is suing over his removal from office. Attorneys for... More
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Jerry Sandusky resentenced to 30 to 60 years, same as before
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A judge dashed the hopes of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky for a shorter prison term Friday, resentencing... More
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Ex-‘American Idol’ contestant gets nearly 4 years in prison
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Antonella Barba has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for carrying nearly 2 pounds (0.9... More
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Sandusky expected in court for new sentencing in abuse case
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is expected in a Pennsylvania courtroom to be resentenced after an appeals court... More
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Ex-teacher gets 7-15 years for molesting male students
MASON, Mich. (AP) — A former mid-Michigan fifth-grade teacher has been sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison after being convicted of molesting male students that... More
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Browns’ Garrett attends appeal hearing for NFL suspension
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett looked composed and casual, a stark contrast to the last time he was seen in public. Stylishly dressed in a... More
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Ohio mom pleads guilty in 3 sons’ deaths, sentenced to 37 years to life
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman accused of suffocating her three sons out of jealousy at the attention given them by her husband —... More
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Loughlin, Giannulli fighting new charges in admissions case
BOSTON (AP) — “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband are contesting expanded charges against them in the college admissions bribery scandal. Lawyers for... More
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Lawsuits by Michael Jackson accusers likely to be restored
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court appeared strongly inclined Monday to give new life to lawsuits filed by two men who accuse Michael... More
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Epstein jail guards charged with falsifying records
NEW YORK (AP) — Two jail guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records to... More
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Colorado rancher guilty of killing fiancée, burning body
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (AP) — A jury on Monday convicted a Colorado rancher of beating his fiancée to death while their 1-year-old daughter was in... More
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Murder trial in case of missing Colorado woman goes to jury
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Jurors on Monday began deliberating the case of a Colorado rancher charged with beating his fiancee to death with a... More
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Pelosi invites Trump to testify as new witnesses prepare
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week... More