Mass shooting in Maine leaves more than 16 dead
At least 16 people were killed Wednesday in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and the death toll is expected to rise, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
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Police: Millbrook mother arrested after newborn baby tests positive for cocaine
Millbrook police say they’ve taken a woman into custody after her newborn baby tested positive for cocaine.
Elmore County Schools releases information in Wetumpka High School assault
Officials say a total of six students were identified as participating in the assaults on six other students.
Montgomery County circuit judge dismisses Birmingham-Southern’s lawsuit against state treasurer
Birmingham Southern College sued Boozer, claiming that he unfairly denied it a $30 million state loan.
Republican Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House
Johnson, of Louisiana, was picking up support from most all Republicans anxious to put the past weeks of tumult behind and get on with the business of governing.
Selma woman sentenced for conspiring to smuggle drugs into state prison
A Selma woman has been sentenced to 35 months in prison for conspiring to smuggle drugs into a state prison.
Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall.
AP Source: Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games
NCAA rules do not directly ban the stealing of signs, but there are rules against using electronic equipment to record an opponent’s signals.
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal
U.S. House Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday.
Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia’s election
Jenna Ellis, the fourth to enter a plea deal, was charged alongside former President Trump and 17 others with violating Georgia’s anti-racketeering law.
