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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…

US education secretary to Florida LGBTQ kids: Got your back

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In another clash between the Biden administration and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has spoke with LGBTQ students in Florida. Cardona said Thursday that the federal government supports the students even…

Biden's St. Patrick's Day scrambled by Irish PM's COVID case

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day were scrambled Thursday after Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin tested positive for COVID-19. Biden was supposed to host Martin for a day of festivities, but those events have…

Ukrainian president address US Congress; Kustoff reacts

WASHINGTON -- Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed members of the U.S. Congress on the ongoing war with Russia. He says this war is a battle for their freedom. "The destiny of our country is being decided. The destiny of our…

Biden sendng more anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia. The president’s comments came as he formally announced his administration was sending an…