Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80.
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U.S. and U.K. issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel
The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in …
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12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial
A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial, propelling the proceedings closer to opening statem…
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Senators’ narrow vote rejects Mayorkas trial
WASHINGTON -- The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, ending the House Republican pus…
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Backing House plan for war aid, Biden declares
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden said Wednesday he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel a…
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Netanyahu: Israel will decide response to Iran
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country would be the one to decide whether and how to respond to Iran's major air ass…
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Ex-Senate intelligence chief dies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Former U.S. Sen. and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham, who gained national prominence as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in …
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Southern Cal cancels valedictorian’s speech
LOS ANGELES -- The University of Southern California canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians, citing s…
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Alabama to ensure Biden is on ballot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state's November ballot, mirroring accomm…
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Lawmakers grill Columbia chief
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Columbia University's president took a firm stance against antisemitism in a congressional hearing on Wednesday, but she faced bruising cri…
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Ship owner looks to cut Baltimore bill
BALTIMORE -- The owner of the massive container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, has initiated a…
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US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela
MIAMI -- The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro's attempts to consolidate hi…
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Trump-backing Polish president pays him a visit
NEW YORK -- Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda, the latest in a series of meetings with foreign leaders…
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Without aid, Ukraine’s situation dire, top US general says
WASHINGTON -- Ukraine and Israel both desperately need the military weapons that are being held up by Congress' failure to pass a funding package for the two c…
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Black migrants rally in New York City
NEW YORK -- Black migrants turned out in the hundreds on Tuesday across from New York City Hall during a hearing about racial inequities in the city's shelter …
