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Iowa duo deny any involvement in Mollie Tibbetts' death

Iowa duo deny any involvement in Mollie Tibbetts' death

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Two childhood friends named by defense lawyers as alternate suspects in the killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts said Friday they had nothing to do with the crime.
Colorado father convicted of killing his 13-year-old son

Colorado father convicted of killing his 13-year-old son

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado father was convicted Friday of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death in the 2012 disappearance of his 13-year-old son.
NFL's Richard Sherman charged with DUI, other crimes

NFL's Richard Sherman charged with DUI, other crimes

SEATTLE — Prosecutors in Washington state have charged former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman after police said he drunkenly crashed his SUV in a construction zone and tried to break into his in-laws’ home.
Rescuers race to prevent more death from European floods

Rescuers race to prevent more death from European floods

BERLIN — In one flooded German town, the ground collapsed under family homes. In another, floodwaters swept through an assisted living centre , killing 12.
3 men charged over 2018 fatal Missouri tourist boat accident

3 men charged over 2018 fatal Missouri tourist boat accident

A local prosecutor on Friday filed a total of 63 felony criminal charges against three employees over a July 2018 tourist boat accident on a Missouri lake that killed 17 people.
The Latest: Belgium govt raises flood death toll to 20

The Latest: Belgium govt raises flood death toll to 20

The Latest on deadly flooding in Europe: BRUSSELS — Belgium’s government says the death toll from unprecedented flooding in parts of the country has risen to 20.
Small plane makes forced landing in Russia: All aboard safe

Small plane makes forced landing in Russia: All aboard safe

MOSCOW (AP) — A small Russian passenger plane on Friday made an emergency landing in Siberia after an engine failure, emergency officials said. All of its 19 passengers and crew survived.
Pope reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass

Pope reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis cracked down Friday on the spread of the old Latin Mass, reversing one of Pope Benedict XVI’s signature decisions in a major challenge to traditionalist Catholics.
1 officer killed, 3 wounded in standoff with Texas gunman

1 officer killed, 3 wounded in standoff with Texas gunman

LEVELLAND, Texas (AP) — One officer was killed and three others were wounded Thursday when a police standoff in a small West Texas city erupted in gunfire. The incident involved a man reported as possibly armed shortly after 1 p.m.
With virus cases rising, mask mandate back on in Los Angeles

With virus cases rising, mask mandate back on in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County will again require masks be worn indoors in the nation's largest county, even by those vaccinated against the coronavirus, while the University of California system also said Thursday that students, faculty and s