Storms in South Kill Girl in Florida, Bring Twisters to Virginia

ATLANTA - A strong storm system barreling through the South killed an 8-year-old girl in Florida and threatened to bring tornadoes to large parts of the Carolinas and southern Virginia.

A tree fell...

Metro Atlanta celebrates "Weed Day" despite pot prohibition for recreational activities

It's almost 50 years old when five Californian teenagers met after school to smoke marijuana. Since then, April 20 is a day of cannabis celebration around the world, including in the Metro Atlanta.
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Body found in Houston apartment could be tied to missing person case

googletag.cmd.push(function () ); googletag.cmd.push(function () ); HOUSTON — A body found wrapped under a mattress in a Houston apartment could be related to a missing person case in March, the...

Local murder cases to be continued

Storm line blasts through Wayne County

Straily expected to start as Baltimore hosts Minnesota

Minnesota Twins (9-7, second in the AL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (8-12, fourth in the AL East)

Baltimore; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Jose Berrios (2-1, 2.31 ERA, .73 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) Orioles: Dan Straily (2-1, 10.24 ERA,...

Cubs face Diamondbacks, aim to build on Hendricks' strong outing

Arizona Diamondbacks (10-10, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (9-9, fourth in the NL Central)

Chicago; Saturday, 2 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zack Greinke (2-1, 5.79 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) Cubs: Yu Darvish (2-2, 6.11...

Long-suffering Duchene gives Blue Jackets playoff punch

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Matt Duchene is having a splendid time these days. It showed when he skated up to the glass to greet his wife, Ashley, and 3-month-old son Beau during warmups before the Columbus Blue Jackets won their third straight playoff game....

Northern Irish police arrest 2 over killing of journalist

, issued by Northern Ireland Police, showing journalist Lyra McKee who was shot and killed when guns were fired during clashes with police Thursday night April 18, 2019, in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Police are investigating the shooting death of...

Report: Two men arrested in shooting death of journalist Lyra McKee Source: Cox Media Group

Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the shooting death of...

Northern Irish Police Arrest 2 Over Killing of Journalist

LONDON — Police in Northern Ireland on Saturday arrested two teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of a journalist during rioting in the city of Londonderry.

The men, aged 18 and 19, were detained under anti-terrorism legislation and taken to...

Northern Irish police arrest 2 over killing of journalist

By Associated Press Ap LONDON — Police in Northern Ireland say they have arrested two teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of a journalist during rioting in the city of Londonderry.

The men, aged 18 and 19, were detained under anti-terrorism...

Key Events in Egypt Since the 2011 Pro-Democracy Uprising

CAIRO — Here are key events in eight years of turmoil and transition in Egypt, leading up to a national referendum on constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to remain in power until 2030.

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Feb. 11, 2011: Autocrat...

Police in Northern Ireland say they have arrested two men in connection with the killing of journalist Lyra McKee

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The Latest: Egypt begins vote on extending el-Sissi’s rule

By Associated Press Ap CAIRO — The Latest on Egypt’s vote on a referendum potentially extending President el-Sissi’s rule to 2030 (all times local):

9 a.m.

Egyptians have begun voting on constitutional amendments aimed at keeping President el-Sissi in...

3 candidates vie for North Macedonia presidency

By | AP April 20 at 3:29 AM SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Three candidates are vying for the presidency in North Macedonia, where voters go to the polls on Sunday for the first round of elections.

The post is largely ceremonial, but the election is seen as...

Justice Minister: A Number of Kosovars Returned From Syria

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo's justice minister says a number of Kosovars have been returned from Syria, where they were part of Islamic terror groups.

Abelard Tahiri told journalists early Saturday that "a planned operation to bring back some of our...

Hot Property Newsletter: Happy trails to you

From the rarefied world of a professional tennis phenom to the dusty trails of an old-time singing cowboy, this week’s curated collection opens the doors on a variety of places celebrities call home. None hits closer to the heart, however, than the...

Egyptians begin voting on constitutional amendments aimed at keeping President el-Sissi in power until 2030

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Teen’s death probably preceded Colorado manhunt, undersheriff says

A Colorado undersheriff who led the search for a Florida woman whose actions prompted tightened security at Columbine High School ahead of the 20th anniversary of an attack there that killed 13 people said she probably killed herself before police began...