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ATLANTA (AP) — A man who killed his former girlfriend three decades ago is set to be put to death in March in what would be Georgia’s first execution in more than four years. A judge on Thursday signed the order for the execution of Willie James Pye, who was convicted of murder and other crimes in the November 1993 …

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Facing public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, Alabama lawmakers moved closer to approving protections for fertility clinics that shut down after a state court ruled that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children. Both chambers of the Alabama Legislature advanced bills Thursday that would shield clinics from prosecution and civil lawsuits. Each …

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for E. Jean Carroll urged a judge Thursday to reject former President Donald Trump’s efforts to avoid posting security to secure an $83.3 million defamation award won by the writer, saying his promises to pay a judgment his lawyers predict will be overturned on appeal are the equivalent of scribbles on a paper napkin. “The …

GARY, Ind. (AP) — This week’s tornado outbreak across parts of the Midwest produced a short-lived tornado that swept through northwest Indiana before moving onto Lake Michigan as a waterspout, the National Weather Service said. An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph (145 kilometers per hour) touched down about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday in Lake County, Indiana, about 1 …

CANADIAN, Texas, EE.UU. (AP) — El incendio que arde en el Panhandle de Texas se convirtió el jueves en el más grande en la historia del estado, mientras una ligera capa de nieve cubría la pradera quemada, el ganado muerto y las casas incendiadas, dando a los bomberos un breve respiro en sus desesperados esfuerzos para limitar el fuego. El …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” pleaded guilty Wednesday to a string of robberies and attempted robberies of banks and credit unions in multiple states. Xaviar Michael Babudar, 29, pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas City, Missouri, to one count each of money laundering, transporting stolen property across state lines, and bank …

NUEVA YORK (AP) — El alcalde de la ciudad de Nueva York, Eric Adams, pidió el martes una mayor cooperación entre la policía local y las autoridades federales de inmigración, y señaló que las actuales políticas de la ciudad que limitan ese tipo de comunicación son perjudiciales para la seguridad pública. Las declaraciones del alcalde demócrata representan la crítica más …

DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit couple has been charged with having a dangerous animal causing death after authorities said their three dogs fatally mauled a 35-year-old man. Roy Goodman, 40, was arraigned Wednesday in 36th District Court, the Wayne County prosecutor’s office said. A not guilty plea was entered by the court, according to court records. Goodman’s wife, Trevina Goodman, …

DENVER (AP) — The oldest son of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is suspected of being part of a group of friends who used credit cards stolen from cars to make purchases at gas stations and McDonald’s, according to court documents released Wednesday. Tyler Boebert, 18, was identified as a suspect after being spotted in a surveillance video at a gas …

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in the attacks of four women who were sexually assaulted in their homes throughout the Dallas area, including three women who were alumnae of the same national Black sorority. Jeffery Lemor Wheat, 52, entered the pleas Tuesday in district court in Collin County. With the …