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Woman sentenced under failure-to-protect law in son's death

Woman sentenced under failure-to-protect law in son's death

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma woman convicted of enabling child abuse in the 2020 death of her 2-year-old son was sentenced Friday to just over a year in prison under the state’s failure-to-protect law.
Phoenix police say man shot ex-girlfriend before ambush

Phoenix police say man shot ex-girlfriend before ambush

PHOENIX (AP) — A man who shot his ex-girlfriend at a Phoenix home early Friday ambushed the first officer on the scene, seriously injuring him, then opened fire on other police as they tried to rescue a baby that was left outside the door.
Tennessee parents, teachers push back against 'Maus' removal

Tennessee parents, teachers push back against 'Maus' removal

ATHENS, Tenn. (AP) — Growing up in rural eastern Tennessee, James Cockrum hadn't given much thought to the possibility that one day he might find himself speaking about his Jewish heritage in front of a packed school board meeting.
Biden orders 3,000 more troops to Poland amid Ukraine crisis

Biden orders 3,000 more troops to Poland amid Ukraine crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is sending another 3,000 combat troops to Poland to join 1,700 who already are assembling there in a demonstration of American commitment to NATO allies worried at the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine, a senior defen
UNHCR say Taliban free detained staff, 2 foreign journalists

UNHCR say Taliban free detained staff, 2 foreign journalists

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban released two foreign journalists working with the U.N. refugee agency and several of the aid organization’s Afghan staff on Friday, UNHCR said, hours after news broke about their detentions in the capital, Kabul.
Ex-Air Force sergeant pleads guilty to killing federal guard

Ex-Air Force sergeant pleads guilty to killing federal guard

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former U.S.
Kansas principal told to apologize over white privilege film

Kansas principal told to apologize over white privilege film

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas high school principal who showed a four-minute video about white privilege to his staff was told to apologize after a teacher complained that the video was offensive.
Ex-rep Anthony Weiner to host radio show with Curtis Sliwa

Ex-rep Anthony Weiner to host radio show with Curtis Sliwa

NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced former Congress member and ex-convict Anthony Weiner will host a weekly radio show with Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, WABC-AM radio officials announced.
Biden dog Commander to make TV debut during 'Puppy Bowl'

Biden dog Commander to make TV debut during 'Puppy Bowl'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's puppy Commander will make his TV debut on Super Bowl Sunday.
Fighter jet flown by contractor crashes in Arizona; pilot OK

Fighter jet flown by contractor crashes in Arizona; pilot OK

PHOENIX (AP) — A fighter jet operated by a military contractor crashed outside Phoenix on Thursday, but the pilot ejected safely and no one on the ground was hurt, a spokesman for the contractor and U.S. Air Force officials said.