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WI man pleads guilty to 11-year-old's fatal shooting, prosecutors eye 20-year sentence

WI man pleads guilty to 11-year-old's fatal shooting, prosecutors eye 20-year sentence

Jerry Ward of Madison, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty Wednesday to the first-degree reckless homicide of 11-year-old Anisa Scott in a deal with prosecutors.

New details revealed about South Carolina store owner charged in fatal shooting of teen boy

New details revealed about South Carolina store owner charged in fatal shooting of teen boy

A South Carolina store who allegedly fatally shot a 14-year-old boy who was wrongly accused of shoplifting was involved in a previous shooting in 2018 for which he was not criminally charged. Nicole Sganga has more.

6 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in northern Nevada pay $71K for child labor violations

6 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in northern Nevada pay $71K for child labor violations

Six Sonic Drive-In restaurants in northern Nevada have settled with the U.S. Labor Department, paying more than $71,000 in civil penalties for violating federal child labor regulations.

Attorney calls for US Justice Department probe into systemic abuse by guards at Georgia jail

Attorney calls for US Justice Department probe into systemic abuse by guards at Georgia jail

An attorney representing two men who were beaten by guards at a county jail in Georgia has called on the Justice Department to investigate what he describes as a pattern of systemic abuse.

Federal grand jury charges failed candidate with shootings on lawmakers' homes

Federal grand jury charges failed candidate with shootings on lawmakers' homes

A failed political candidate has been indicted on federal charges including interference with the electoral process in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque, according to a grand jury indictment that was unsealed Wednesday.

Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions as politics loom over headquarters decision

Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions as politics loom over headquarters decision

The Air Force announced the permanent location for many more U.S. Space Force units Wednesday - and none of them are in Huntsville, Alabama, suggesting the service may be moving ahead with at least part of the design it originally sought for the new force before it became entangled in politics.

Demolition of Collapsed Building Is Put on Hold as People Remain Missing

Demolition of Collapsed Building Is Put on Hold as People Remain Missing

Residents of Davenport, Iowa, protested plans to quickly remove the damaged building. Rescue workers pulled one resident to safety hours after officials said they were unaware of anyone still trapped.

Around the world

Burma's UN special envoy to resign in June

Burma's UN special envoy to resign in June

The U.N. special envoy for Burma, Noeleen Heyzer, will resign from her post in June, the international governing body announced Wednesday.

Ireland Worries That Brexit Will Ruin Fishing Industry

Ireland Worries That Brexit Will Ruin Fishing Industry

Along Ireland’s coast, fishing has been a way of life for generations. But changes to the industry — including a cut in quotas after Brexit and a government plan to scrap boats — may see a way of life disappear.

Israel Called Them ‘Precision’ Strikes. But Civilian Homes Were Hit, Too.

Israel Called Them ‘Precision’ Strikes. But Civilian Homes Were Hit, Too.

Palestinians in Gaza say that Israel’s strikes against Islamic Jihad amount to a collective punishment aimed at making them fearful about who their neighbors might be.

Weigh to go: Airline asks passengers to step on the scales before flight to slim down fuel costs

Weigh to go: Airline asks passengers to step on the scales before flight to slim down fuel costs

Air New Zealand will begin voluntarily weighing passengers before they board a flight in order to improve the company's fuel efficiency after the pandemic.

Air New Zealand requiring passenger weight checks

Air New Zealand requiring passenger weight checks

Air New Zealand will begin requiring passengers on some international flights to step on a scale before boarding. The airline said it's part of a survey to determine the average passenger weight on its planes.

US, Europe working on voluntary AI code of conduct as calls grow for regulation

US, Europe working on voluntary AI code of conduct as calls grow for regulation

The United States and Europe are drawing up a voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence, with a draft expected in weeks

Russia Denounces West Over Drone Strike on Moscow

Russia Denounces West Over Drone Strike on Moscow

Kremlin officials said Ukraine’s allies should have condemned the strike, and argued again that its real war was with the West.

Technology

Guerrero: Smartphones take a toll on teenagers. What choice do parents have?

Guerrero: Smartphones take a toll on teenagers. What choice do parents have?

The older children are when they get their first smartphone, the better their mental health later in life. That's little consolation to teens feeling left out when all their friends are connected.

Prominent AI leaders warn of 'risk of extinction' from new technology

Prominent AI leaders warn of 'risk of extinction' from new technology

Hundreds of business leaders and academic experts signed a brief statement from the Center for AI Safety, saying they sought to "voice concerns about some of advanced AI's most severe risks.

Twitter is now worth just 33% of Elon Musk’s purchase price, Fidelity says

Twitter is now worth just 33% of Elon Musk’s purchase price, Fidelity says

Twitter has struggled financially since Musk took over. After saddling the company with $13 billion of debt, Musk’s erratic decision making and challenges with content moderation led advertising revenue to decline by 50%.

The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.

The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.

Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act provided a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 to use toward an EV. Under the rules, a dealer can apply that credit to any leased electric vehicle, no matter where it’s made, to reduce a customer’s monthly payment.

How AP and Equilar calculated CEO pay

How AP and Equilar calculated CEO pay

For its annual analysis of CEO pay, The Associated Press used data provided by Equilar, an executive data firm

Amazon to pay $30 million over alleged Alexa, Ring privacy violations

Amazon to pay $30 million over alleged Alexa, Ring privacy violations

Amazon will pay more than $30 million to settle alleged privacy violations involving its voice assistant Alexa and its doorbell camera Ring.

Amanda Seyfried says Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence is ‘fair’

Amanda Seyfried says Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence is ‘fair’

As Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday, Amanda Seyfried shared her thoughts on the disgraced Theranos founder’s sentence.

Sports News

Racing Regulators Hold Emergency Meeting to Investigate Horse Deaths

Racing Regulators Hold Emergency Meeting to Investigate Horse Deaths

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority called a summit of veterinarians in response to the deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs.

Fan whose Chevrolet was crushed by flying Indy 500 tire will receive new car

Fan whose Chevrolet was crushed by flying Indy 500 tire will receive new car

A race fan is set to receive a new car after her Chevrolet was damaged by a wild turn of events at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time

Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time

A team with N.B.A. championship aspirations fell short against Miami. Tough calls and new contracts await.

NASCAR suspends star driver for deliberately crashing into opponent

NASCAR suspends star driver for deliberately crashing into opponent

Elliott denied deliberately crashing into Hamlin with a dangerous left hook. Hamlin double-downed on calls for Elliott to be suspended on his podcast.

Stanford Golf Star Rose Zhang Is Ready for Her Professional Debut

Stanford Golf Star Rose Zhang Is Ready for Her Professional Debut

Zhang’s career is likely to become a case study in athletic development, long-range planning and skillful marketing, now that college athletes are allowed to make money.

Column: You name it, he can drive it. At age 19, Brother Rice graduate James Lynch turns heads.

Column: You name it, he can drive it. At age 19, Brother Rice graduate James Lynch turns heads.

Palos Park resident James Lynch is juggling his 2023 schedule between the Midwest Truck Series and Grundy County Speedway.

Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson ready for 'next step' after throwing session

Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson ready for 'next step' after throwing session

Daniel Hudson, who hasn't pitched this season, completed a 30-pitch bullpen workout at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday.

Politics News

Federal grand jury charges ex-GOP candidate with shootings on lawmakers' homes

Federal grand jury charges ex-GOP candidate with shootings on lawmakers' homes

A failed political candidate has been indicted on federal charges including interference with the electoral process in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque

Trump Was Taped Discussing Sensitive Document He Had After Leaving Office

Trump Was Taped Discussing Sensitive Document He Had After Leaving Office

Federal prosecutors obtained the recording as part of their investigation into the former president’s handling of classified documents.

The More the Merrier: GOP presidential field set to expand in coming days

The More the Merrier: GOP presidential field set to expand in coming days

The race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination is starting to look an awful lot like 2016 when it comes to the sheer size of the field.

DeSantis talks up fast food, service stations in Iowa relatability tour

DeSantis talks up fast food, service stations in Iowa relatability tour

The Florida governor is betting nothing makes you more relatable than having your 3-year-old need to use the potty.

Federal grand jury charges failed candidate with shootings on lawmakers' homes

Federal grand jury charges failed candidate with shootings on lawmakers' homes

A failed political candidate has been indicted on federal charges including interference with the electoral process in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque, according to a grand jury indictment that was unsealed Wednesday.

Trump's legal troubles boost DeSantis in Iowa

Trump's legal troubles boost DeSantis in Iowa

Many Republicans here love former President Donald Trump, but his legal troubles have them eyeing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a top alternative in the upcoming GOP caucus.

Florida mayor charged with voting in district where he no longer lived

Florida mayor charged with voting in district where he no longer lived

The mayor of a South Florida city has been arrested on illegal voting charges following months of accusations that he no longer lived in the city where he served