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Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges
Jul 01, 2021 by Rick Watts
By MICHAEL R. SISAK AP - Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump’s company, according to multiple news outlets. Weisselberg was…
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House poised to launch new probe of Jan. 6 insurrection
Jun 30, 2021 by Rick Watts
By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to launch a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday with expected approval of a 13-person select committee to probe the…
‘Excruciating:’ Florida collapse search stretches to Day 6
Jun 29, 2021 by Rick Watts
By RUSS BYNUM SURFSIDE, Florida (AP) — The slow work of sifting through the remnants of a collapsed Florida condo building stretched into a sixth day Tuesday, as families desperate for progress endured a wrenching…
Tunneling Florida rescuers spot voids, search for survivors
Jun 28, 2021 by Rick Watts
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Rescue workers digging feverishly for a fifth day Monday stressed that they could still find survivors in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condo building, a hope family members clung to…
Toll in Florida collapse rises to 4; 159 remain missing
Jun 25, 2021 by Rick Watts
By TERRY SPENCER and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Officials say there are still 159 people unaccounted for after the partial collapse of a beachside building in Florida. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava…
Senators push $953B infrastructure plan, raise hope for deal
Jun 24, 2021 by Rick Watts
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations…
Biden faces growing pressure from the left over voting bill
Jun 23, 2021 by Rick Watts
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE WASHINGTON (AP) — When New York Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones was at the White House for the signing of the proclamation making Juneteenth a national holiday last week, he told President Joe Biden their…
GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown
Jun 22, 2021 by Rick Watts
By BRIAN SLODYSKO, CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’ expansive elections and voting bill is all but certain to be rejected in a key test vote in the Senate, providing a dramatic…
Claudette regains tropical storm strength after 13 deaths
Jun 21, 2021 by Rick Watts
By JEFF AMY and AMY FORLITI ATLANTA (AP) — Claudette regained tropical storm status Monday morning as it neared the coast of the Carolinas less than two days after 13 people died — including eight…
Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work ahead
Jun 18, 2021 by Rick Watts
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Black Americans rejoiced Thursday after President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, but some said that, while they appreciated the recognition at a time of racial reckoning…
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