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Combat vet killed by Texas deputy buried in Alabama on 9-11

Combat vet killed by Texas deputy buried in Alabama on 9-11

MONTEVALLO, Ala. — His Army stint complete after serving in Afghanistan, Damian Daniels left Alabama to begin a new life in Texas. He bought a house, enrolled in college and supported the Black Lives Matter movement.
Judge: Kanye West stays off ballot in battleground Wisconsin

Judge: Kanye West stays off ballot in battleground Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Rapper Kanye West does not qualify to be on the presidential ballot in battleground Wisconsin after missing a filing deadline, a judge ruled late Friday, upholding a bipartisan decision by the state elections commission.
Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel

Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel

WASHINGTON — Bahrain on Friday agreed to normalize relations with Israel, becoming the latest Arab nation to do so as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to further ease the Jewish state's relative isola
2 drivers dead, 4 children injured in southeast Alaska crash

2 drivers dead, 4 children injured in southeast Alaska crash

JUNEAU, Alaska — Two drivers are dead and four children were injured following a vehicle collision Friday on southeast Alaska's Prince of Wales Island, Alaska State Troopers said.
Q&A: David Byrne on his festival hit 'American Utopia'

Q&A: David Byrne on his festival hit 'American Utopia'

NEW YORK — In a film festival season that’s been turned largely virtual, Spike Lee’s “American Utopia,” a documentary of David Byrne’s concert musical and the opening-night film of the Toronto International Film Festival, has nevertheless supplied th
Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves 6 workers injured

Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves 6 workers injured

ATLANTA — A section of concrete on a parking deck under construction in Atlanta partially collapsed on Friday, injuring six workers. Atlanta Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Glen Riley said firefighters cut out one worker trapped under debris with saws.
Prosecutor looking into the origins of Russia probe resigns

Prosecutor looking into the origins of Russia probe resigns

WASHINGTON — A federal prosecutor who was helping lead the investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe has resigned from the Justice Department, a spokesman said Friday. Nora Dannehy was a top prosecutor on a team led by U.S.
Judges: Florida felons can't vote until they pay fines, fees

Judges: Florida felons can't vote until they pay fines, fees

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday in a case that could have broad implications for the November elections.
Uninvited Pigeon invades author Mo Willems' TV special

Uninvited Pigeon invades author Mo Willems' TV special

LOS ANGELES — Mo Willems is very serious about the importance of being silly. That’s apparent to the children and adults tickled by “There Is a Bird on Your Head!” or “We Are in a Book!” or any of the author and illustrator's other much-loved works.
US budget deficit hits record $3 trillion through 11 months

US budget deficit hits record $3 trillion through 11 months

WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3 trillion for the first 11 months of this budget year, the Treasury Department said Friday.