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Pence distances himself from Trump as he eyes 2024 campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Pence spent more than four years standing in President Donald Trump’s shadow, refusing to criticize or allow sunlight between them. But as the former vice president lays the groundwork for a potential presidential campaign, Pence…

'Duck Dynasty' star hunts Civil War artifacts in Mississippi

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — One of the stars of the A&E show “Duck Dynasty" is filming a new show about the hidden treasures of metal detecting. The Vicksburg Post reports that Jase Robertson was recently in Vicksburg on a hunt…

Gunfire at Arkansas car show leaves 1 dead, 24 wounded

DUMAS, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say at least one person was killed and 24 others wounded, including children, when gunfire erupted during a car show in southeast Arkansas that was part of an annual community event. Police have not said…

Weighty case: Alabama man charged in theft of 70-ton crane

CHILTON, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man called a wrecker service asking to have a 70-ton crane pulled out of the woods. Now he's charged with stealing the heavy machinery. Authorities say man told the the towing service that someone…

Shooting wounds 4 at South by Southwest festival in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Police in Austin, Texas, say four people have been shot and wounded as the city hosts the annual South by Southwest festival. The Austin Police Department told people to avoid the downtown area at around 2:50…

‘The Batman,' still No. 1, crosses $300 million

(AP) ---“The Batman” is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run, with a tight grip on the top spot at the box office. Robert Pattinson’s debut as the Dark Knight earned an additional $36.8 million over the weekend,…

Former Apple employee charged with defrauding $10 million

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A former Apple employee has been charged with defrauding the tech giant out of more than $10 million by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment and laundering money. Federal prosecutors say they filed charges Friday against Dhirendra…

Rep. Don Young, longtime Alaska congressman, dies at 88

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Don Young, who was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, has died. He was 88. Young, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1973, was known for his brusque style.…

Super-valued: Special copy of Marvel Comics #1 fetches $2.4M

NEW YORK (AP) — A particularly prized copy of the first-ever Marvel comic book has fetched more than $2.4 million in an online auction. It's known as the Marvel Comics #1 “pay copy.” New York-based auctioneer ComicConnect sold the book…

4 US Marines die in NATO drill when Osprey crashes in Norway

HELSINKI (AP) — Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr…