GREENWOOD, Ind. — The family of the man who fatally shot three people at a suburban Indianapolis shopping mall said Friday that they had no inkling that he was capable of the violence. In a statement released through their attorney, Jeffrey and Justin Sapirman, the father and brother, respectively, of […]
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Mega Millions drawn for 3rd-largest jackpot ever
The numbers were drawn Friday night for the estimated jackpot for Mega Millions drawing $660 million — making it the game’s third-largest prize ever. The winning numbers were 60-66-14-40-64 and the megaball 16. Friday’s jackpot would be the ninth-largest in U.S. history, including top Powerball winners. The Mega Millions jackpot […]
2 Americans dead in eastern Ukraine: Officials
Two Americans thought to have been fighting for Ukraine have died in the eastern reach of the country, according to officials. “We can confirm the recent deaths of two U.S. citizens in the Donbas region of Ukraine,” a State Department spokesperson said. “We are in touch with the families and […]
Colorado man pleads guilty to casting missing wife’s ballot
FILE – This undated file photo provided by the Chaffee County (Colo.) Sheriff’s Office shows Barry Morphew in Salida, Colo. Morphew, who had been charged in the presumed death of his missing wife, has pleaded guilty to forgery for casting her 2020 election ballot for Donald Trump. Morphew pleaded guilty […]
5 killed in head-on collision on East Texas highway
TYLER, Texas — A car driving on the wrong side of a two-lane highway in East Texas early Friday collided with an SUV, killing all five people in the vehicles, authorities said. The collision happened at about 5 a.m. on Texas 110, about 6 1/2 miles (10 1/2 kilometers) northwest […]
WWE’s Vince McMahon says he is retiring
NEW YORK — World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon announced Friday he is retiring amid an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the flamboyant showman who turned a small wrestling company into a worldwide entertainment business. In a brief statement issued by WWE, McMahon said he is retiring as the company’s […]
Google shares doodle submitted by girl killed in school shooting
Google is honoring Alithia Haven Ramirez, one of the students killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, by spotlighting her Google Doodle. Alithia, 10, wanted to be an artist and had drawn artwork to submit to win the Doodle for Google artwork competition. “I want the world to see my […]
White House announces $270M military package for Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The White House announced Friday that the U.S. is sending an additional $270 million in security assistance to Ukraine, a package that will include additional medium range rocket systems and tactical drones. The latest tranche brings the total U.S. security assistance committed to Ukraine by the Biden administration […]
Governor signs gun bill modeled after abortion law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new gun bill on Friday that is explicitly modeled after Texas’ unprecedented abortion law. The state is now the first to allow citizens to sue people who make or sell banned weapons, state officials said. The bill, SB 1327, allows Californians to sue those […]
2 babies killed as tree falls on Alabama, 1 dead in Maine
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Two babies were killed when a huge tree crashed into a home during a storm with wind gusts near 50 mph (80 kph) in Alabama, and officials said a third child was killed by a falling tree in Maine. Jalaia Ford, 3 months old, and Journee Jones, […]