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Biden bans Russian oil, warns of 'Putin price hike' at pump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. But he also acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans,…

Organization helps push use of AI forward

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One national organization is trying to push the country forward in artificial intelligence. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center is teaming up with leaders and the public to discuss how to move AI forward responsibly.…

Missing Florida woman: Body found in backyard septic tank

JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The body of a Florida woman was found by deputies in a septic tank buried in her backyard, and her handyman has been charged with murder. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said Saturday in a…

Police: Man killed after ramming Seattle federal building

SEATTLE (AP) — Police say a man was shot and killed by officers Saturday night after ramming his car into a federal building in downtown Seattle and reportedly firing a rifle. Gunshots were reported before police arrived at the building.…

Officials: 7 dead after tornadoes tore through central Iowa

WINTERSET, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say seven people are dead after tornadoes swept through central Iowa, destroying homes, knocking down trees and toppling power lines in the deadliest storm in the state since 2008. Emergency management officials in Madison County…

Massive Hawaii taro root could be largest ever harvested

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A super-sized taro root has been harvested on Hawaii’s Big Island. West Hawaii Today reports the 50-pound corm, which is the root of a taro plant, was grown on Aina ’Ahiu Farm in Hawaii Island’s South…

'The Batman' gives movie theaters a new hope with big launch

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson, managed to give a little glimmer of hope movie theaters, grossing $128.5 million in North America. It's the biggest opening of 2022 and the second biggest of the pandemic, but still…

'Dark Shadows,' 'Lethal Weapon' actor Mitchell Ryan dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitchell Ryan, who played a villainous general in the first “Lethal Weapon” movie, a ruthless businessman on TV’s “Santa Barbara” and had character roles on the soap opera “Dark Shadows” and the 1990's sitcom “Dharma &…