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Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Republican-led Tennessee Legislature has overwhelmingly voted to send GOP Gov. Bill Lee a proposal that would ban marriage between first cousins. The House cast a 75-2 vote Thursday on the bill after the Senate previously approved it without any opposition.

Severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley after battering the South

ATLANTA (AP) — Powerful storms rumbled over parts of the U.S. Southeast on Thursday, prompting a few tornado warnings, causing flash flooding, and delaying the start of one of the world's biggest sporting events, in Georgia.

Where are they now? Key players in the murder trial of O.J. Simpson

The announcement of O.J Simpson's death has brought renewed attention to what's been dubbed the 'Trial of the Century' following the 1994 killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, a top House Republican said Thursday.

Lawsuit settled: 2 top US gun parts makers agree to temporarily halt sales in Philadelphia

Two of America's leading gun parts manufacturers have agreed to temporarily halt sales of their products in Philadelphia and elsewhere in Pennsylvania, city officials said Thursday, announcing a settlement of their lawsuit against the companies.

The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers

Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect.

Around the world

CDC warns measles outbreak threatening US elimination status

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for action to increase U.S. measles immunization amid a rise in cases that could threaten the nation's status as one where the virus is eliminated.

FBI chief to share concerns of organized attack in US after Russia massacre

FBI Director Christopher Wray plans to warn Congress on Thursday that intelligence officials are increasingly concerned about the possibility of an ISIS-K attack on U.S. soil, similar to the massacre carried out last month at a Russia concert hall.

Treasury wants to boost foreign investment review powers, as Congress dissects Nippon, TikTok deals

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury wants to enhance the power of a little-known, secretive government committee to review deals made between U.S. firms and foreign investors. This comes as high-profile deals involving foreign investment in the U.S.

Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if Iran launches attack from its territory

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's foreign minister threatened Wednesday that his country's forces would strike Iran directly if the Islamic Republic launched an attack from its territory against Israel.

A mission of mercy, then a fatal strike: How an aid convoy in Gaza became Israel’s target

DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — It was hours after sundown when the eight aid trucks drove from the makeshift jetty, cobbled together from tons of wreckage left across Gaza by months of war.

US general says Russian army has grown by 15 percent since pre-Ukraine war

Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the head of U.S. European Command, said Thursday that Russia's army has grown by 15 percent since before the invasion of Ukraine, raising the alarm that Russian forces are reconstituting "far faster" than initial estimates suggested.

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plans

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has mocked a scheduled international conference focused on Ukraine peace talks, adding that Moscow will not accept any plans that ignore its interests.

Technology

AI at the retail edge: What’s new, and what’s coming soon

There’s been an absolute explosion of interest in AI, especially generative AI (GenAI), in the last year. Simultaneously, increases in compute power have made it easier to implement AI use cases at the retail edge.

Brazil Supreme Court Justice Investigating Elon Musk for Fake News and Obstruction

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has included Elon Musk in an investigation into fake news dissemination and has opened a separate investigation for alleged obstruction by the U.S. business executive.

Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

LONDON (AP) — Instagram says it's deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.

Fox News AI Newsletter: F-16 to be piloted by AI with Air Force secretary on board

Stay informed on the newest AI innovations and explore the current and future possibilities and hurdles of AI technology.

Why Globes Remain Popular Despite Google Earth: Exploring the Allure

LONDON - Discover the enduring appeal of globes and why people continue to purchase them, even in the digital age of Google Earth. Try a fun experiment with a globe to explore the vast expanses of the world's oceans.

California opening solution to reduce climate damage caused by cement production

The cement industry is a major contributor to global carbon dioxide emissions, accounting for about 8% annually.

A new bill would force companies like OpenAI to disclose their training data

Artificial intelligence companies may have to become a lot more transparent about how they train their models, if a new bill from Rep. Adam Schiff passes in Congress.

Sports News

Sacramento residents, despite being A's fans, show displeasure with team's move to hometown

Despite Sacramento residents having a professional baseball team for the first time ever, there are plenty, who even root for the A's, who won't watch them in person.

Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. headline group of prospects confirmed to attend 2024 NFL Draft

DETROIT — 13 prospects, including Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr., are confirmed to attend the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, according to a press release from the National Football League.

Clippers clinch playoff spot with 105-92 win over Suns

Russell Westbrook had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his first triple-double of the season and 199th of his career, and the Los Angeles Clippers built a 31-point lead in the first quarter before holding on late for a 105-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Moose on the Loose: Local kid making good

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- This is exactly the start the Yankees needed after going 82-80 last season. They are 10 and 2, they are winning, it looks like they are having fun, and chemistry is not an issue.

Chiefs' Rashee Rice facing aggravated assault charge after high-speed crash

Dallas police said Wednesday that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces charges including aggravated assault after he and another speeding driver of a sports car caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway.

New York officials approve $780M soccer stadium for NYCFC to be built next to Mets' home

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials approved a plan Thursday to build a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field.

Before murder charges tarnished his legacy, O.J. Simpson was one of the NFL's greatest running backs

Long before the Bronco chase gripped a national television audience and the “Trial of the Century” captivated the country, O.J. Simpson made his mark on the football field.

Politics News

San Diego County GOP chair resigns after endorsement switch-up

The chair of the Republican Party of San Diego County has been ousted amid controversy surrounding an attempt to withdraw their endorsement of Andrew Hayes in the race for California's 75th State Assembly District in favor of Carl DeMaio.

Senate leaders talk rideshare, sports betting and bonding bill as session winds down

There are about five weeks left in this legislative session and lawmakers are still working on a bonding bill — a package of public infrastructure projects.

7 more states sue over Biden student loan plan

Seven states announced Tuesday they were suing the Education Department over President Joe Biden's SAVE income-driven repayment student loan plan, adding to a previous lawsuit by numerous other states.

Trump says abortion law should be determined by states, declines to take position on federal limit

Former President Donald Trump on Monday declined to take a position on a potential federal abortion ban and said the fate of the procedure should be left to individual states.

Trump tests limits of gag order with post insulting 2 likely witnesses in criminal trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Days after a New York judge expanded a gag order on Donald Trump to curtail "inflammatory” speech, the former president tested its limits by disparaging two key witnesses in his upcoming criminal hush money trial as liars.

WATCH: Donald Trump orders 30 milkshakes at Chick-fil-A

Former President Donald Trump was seen ordering 30 milkshakes at a Chick-fil-A in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Politics Friday: The landscape of Minnesota education legislation and the outlook of business permitting across the state

Friday at noon, MPR News host Brian Bakst and his guests talk about education issues across Minnesota and the state’s environment for business expansions.