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R. Kelly Charged With 11 new sex-Related Crimes in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) - Prosecutors charged R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious against him. Cook County prosecutors charged the…

Mueller to Make First Public Statement on Russia Probe

UPDATE: Special counsel Robert Mueller says he's leaving the Justice Department now that he's concluded his Russia probe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public statement on the results of his nearly two-year long Russia…

Thousands of US Kindergartners Unvaccinated Without Waivers

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - States are heatedly debating whether to make it more difficult for students to avoid vaccinations for religious or philosophical reasons amid the worst measles outbreak in decades, but schoolchildren invoking such waivers are outnumbered in many…

Remembering the Fallen in Carlton

CARLTON, Minn.- Large, billowing American flags form a border around the graves of fallen soldiers on the top of the hill at Hillside Cemetery. The Carlton VFW Post 2962 led a…

99 Years Observing Memorial Day in Proctor

PROCTOR, Minn.- The American Legion 106 in Proctor held its 99th Annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday. People started their observance at the Proctor Area Community Center before the Honor Guard…

Officials: US to Send 1,500 More Troops to Middle East

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration notified Congress on Friday that it plans to send about 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran, officials said. Members of Congress were notified a day after a White…

62,000 Pounds of raw Meat Recalled for E.Coli Concerns

(CNN) - If you're planning on firing up the grill this Memorial Day weekend, you may want to double check your meat products before you get a very un-festive surprise. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service…

US officials: Plan may Send up to 10,000 Troops to Mideast

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Pentagon will present plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more American troops to the Middle East to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats. The officials say no decision…

States sue Over Rule Allowing Clinicians to Refuse Abortions

NEW YORK (AP) - Nearly two dozen states and municipalities are suing the federal government to stop a new rule letting health care clinicians object to providing abortions and other services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs. The…

Internet Sensation Grumpy Cat Dies at age 7

MORRISTOWN, Ariz. (AP) — Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss expression entertained millions on the internet, has died at age 7. Her owners wrote on social media Friday that she experienced complications from a urinary tract infection and “passed away peacefully” Tuesday…

Senate Confirms Trump Official as Justice Department Deputy

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has voted to confirm Jeffrey Rosen as deputy attorney general, the second-ranking official at the Justice Department. The vote was 52-45. Rosen replaces Rod Rosenstein, who left the department last week. Rosentein appointed special counsel…

Ford Adds 270,000 Cars to Recall for Unintended Rollaways

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is adding 270,000 vehicles to a recall in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause them roll away unexpectedly. The addition covers certain 2013 through 2016 Fusion midsize cars with 2.5-liter engines. The…

Felicity Huffman Pleads Guilty in College Scheme

BOSTON (AP) - Felicity Huffman has pleaded guilty to participating in the college admissions cheating scheme. The 56-year-old actress entered the plea Monday to a charge of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. Huffman stood with…

Pentagon: US Moving Patriot Missile Battery to Mideast

WASHINGTON-The Pentagon says the U.S. will move a Patriot missile battery into the Middle East region to counter threats from Iran. The department provided no details, but a defense official says the move comes after intelligence showed that the Iranians…

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