Officials: Man killed 3, then self in rural Georgia … A man recorded by a security camera fatally shooting his manager Thursday at a fast food restaurant in rural south Georgia is also suspected of killing his mother and grandmother at their nearby homes before taking his own life, authorities said. Security video from a McDonald’s in Moultrie showed 26-year-old Kentavious White shoot the store […]
Figuring out Texas: From guns to immigration, here’s … HOUSTON (AP) — Thirteen people dead in two mass shootings. Eight immigrants killed when an SUV slams into a crowded bus stop. The likely approval of legislation that would let the Republican governor overturn elections in the most populous county, a Democratic stronghold. All in the past two weeks. These issues and the forces behind […]
‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina … OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — It was a walk 16-year-old Adama had done countless times, feeding the cows not far from his grandmother’s house in northern Burkina Faso. But one day in mid-February, the teen who dreamed of becoming an imam didn’t come home. The next time his family saw him, it was in a […]
The AI arms race is on. Are regulators ready? The race among tech companies to roll out generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is raising concerns about how mistakes in technology and blind spots in regulation could hasten the spread of misinformation, elevate biases in results and increase the harvesting and use of Americans’ personal data. So far tech giants Microsoft and Google are leading the race in releasing […]
Coronation Live | King Charles III crowned king LONDON (AP) — The Latest on the coronation of King Charles III: London’s police force says officers made a total of 52 arrests on coronation day, with people being detained for alleged offenses including disrupting public order and conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. The Metropolitan Police has come under criticism for the arrests and […]
Live Updates | The funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict … The latest on the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI’s coffin has been put in its resting place in the grottoes beneath St. Peter’s Basilica. The wooden lid on the outermost coffin is decorated with a simple metal cross, the emblem of his nearly eight-year-long papacy and an inscription […]
Survey ranks best county to live in for every state (Stacker) – What makes the best county in each state? Often it involves a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents. Stacker compiled a list of the best places to […]
Live updates | World Economic Forum gathering in … DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The Latest on the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned against the rise of far-right political movements inside the European Union and called for unity to fight what he described as “the rotten seeds (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has planted in our countries.” In […]
Oregon’s mental health approach ‘as crazy as my son’ Teri Anderson and Marla Knauss don’t know each other. But these Portland mothers were living parallel lives as their sons were overtaken by mental illness.
Grammy predictions: AP writers debate who’ll win … The Beyhive is all abuzz over the possibility that Beyoncé will have a chance to make Grammy history this year, which should make for an exciting awards show as she’s up against heavy hitters Adele, Kendrick Lamar and Harry Styles. She’ll need just four more trophies to ascend to the top decorated artist in the […]