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Georgia lawmaker won't face charges for voting bill protest

Georgia lawmaker won't face charges for voting bill protest

ATLANTA — The Georgia lawmaker who was arrested after knocking on the door of the governor's office as he made televised comments in support of the sweeping, controversial new election law he'd just signed will not be charged, a prosecutor said Wedne
Pence launches group as Trump officials line up new roles

Pence launches group as Trump officials line up new roles

WASHINGTON — Former Vice-President Mike Pence launched a new advocacy group on Wednesday as he and other Trump officials look to boost their post-White House plans.
Former Florida State star charged in double shooting

Former Florida State star charged in double shooting

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former Florida State star football player Travis Rudolph was arrested early Wednesday morning in South Florida for a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded, authorities said.
Ole Miss student charged in frat hazing that injured pledge

Ole Miss student charged in frat hazing that injured pledge

A University of Mississippi student faces aggravated assault charges after police said he sprayed cleaner into the mouth of a fraternity pledge during a hazing ritual, causing serious internal injuries.
China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics

China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics

BEIJING — China's government warned Washington on Wednesday not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach to complaints of human rights abuses.
Celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia

Celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Celebrity zookeeper and animal TV show host Jack Hanna has been diagnosed with dementia and will retire from public life, his family said.
Iran ship said to be Red Sea troop base off Yemen attacked

Iran ship said to be Red Sea troop base off Yemen attacked

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian ship believed to be a base for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and anchored for years in the Red Sea off Yemen has been attacked, Tehran acknowledged Wednesday.
Will the Oscars be a 'who cares' moment as ratings dive?

Will the Oscars be a 'who cares' moment as ratings dive?

NEW YORK — George Bradley used to love watching the Academy Awards. The 28-year-old Brit now living in San Diego would stay up late back home just to tune in.
Maine couple celebrates bicentennial with hidden treasure

Maine couple celebrates bicentennial with hidden treasure

BANGOR, Maine — A pair of Mainers have hidden $20,000 somewhere in the state and they're inviting treasure seekers to come and get it.
EU agency: Rare clots possibly linked to AstraZeneca shot

EU agency: Rare clots possibly linked to AstraZeneca shot

LONDON — The European Union drug regulator said Wednesday that it found a “possible link” between the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and a rare clotting disorder but declined to impose any new age restrictions, saying the benefits of the shot still