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Judge acquits man of misdemeanors in Capitol riot trial

Judge acquits man of misdemeanors in Capitol riot trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday acquitted a New Mexico man of misdemeanor charges that he illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and engaged in disorderly conduct after he walked into the building during last year’s riot . U.S.
Live Updates | US to sanction Putin's 2 adult daughters

Live Updates | US to sanction Putin's 2 adult daughters

WASHINGTON — The U.S.
Burkina Faso tribunal sentences ex-leader Compaore to life

Burkina Faso tribunal sentences ex-leader Compaore to life

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — A Burkina Faso military tribunal has sentenced ex-President Blaise Compaore to life imprisonment for complicity in the murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara in 1987 and for undermining state security.
Car rams Russian Embassy gate in Romania, driver dead

Car rams Russian Embassy gate in Romania, driver dead

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A car carrying containers of flammable materials crashed into the gate of the Russian Embassy in the Romanian capital early Wednesday, bursting into flames and killing the driver, police said.
Greece: Hospital fire in COVID-19 ward leaves 1 dead

Greece: Hospital fire in COVID-19 ward leaves 1 dead

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Fire broke out Wednesday morning in the COVID-19 ward of a hospital in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, leaving one person dead and two seriously injured, firefighters said.
Ex-Trump appointee advances in California US House election

Ex-Trump appointee advances in California US House election

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Trump administration appointee Connie Conway has advanced to a June runoff in a California special election to fill a U.S. House seat left vacant after Republican Rep.
Alec Baldwin wants Wyoming defamation lawsuit dismissed

Alec Baldwin wants Wyoming defamation lawsuit dismissed

Alec Baldwin is asking a federal judge to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by a Wyoming woman who said she received hateful social media messages after the actor shared on social media a photo she posted of demonstrators at former President Donald
2 days, no verdict in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot case

2 days, no verdict in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot case

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A jury emerged Tuesday with no verdict yet in the trial of four men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. U.S.
Official: Sacramento shooting suspect seen on video with gun

Official: Sacramento shooting suspect seen on video with gun

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Biden, Obama mark 12 years under Obama's health care law

Biden, Obama mark 12 years under Obama's health care law

WASHINGTON (AP) — With hugs, laughs and good-natured ribbing, Barack Obama on Tuesday returned to the White House for the first time in more than five years to savor the 12th anniversary of his signature health care law and give a boost to President