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Texas death toll from February storm, outages surpasses 100

Texas death toll from February storm, outages surpasses 100

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas officials on Thursday raised the death toll from February's winter storm and blackouts to at least 111 people — nearly doubling the state's initial tally following one of the worst power outages in U.S. history.
Remains found in park believed to be missing Chinese woman

Remains found in park believed to be missing Chinese woman

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri authorities say they believe that human remains first spotted by someone out walking in a state park Thursday afternoon are the body of a Chinese woman who has been missing since October 2019.
Lawyer: Colorado shooting suspect needs mental health review

Lawyer: Colorado shooting suspect needs mental health review

BOULDER, Colo. — The suspect in the Colorado supermarket shooting appeared in court for the first time Thursday, and a defence attorney immediately asked that he receive a mental health evaluation before the case against him proceeds.
USC agrees to $852 million payout in sex abuse lawsuit

USC agrees to $852 million payout in sex abuse lawsuit

LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused the college’s longtime campus gynecologist of sexual abuse, the victims’ lawyers and USC announced Thursday.
Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law

Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov.
In shift, oil industry group backs federal price on carbon

In shift, oil industry group backs federal price on carbon

WASHINGTON — The oil and gas industry's top lobbying group on Thursday endorsed a federal price on carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming, a reversal of longstanding policy that comes as the Biden administration has pledged dramat
'Arrested Development' actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

'Arrested Development' actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

LOS ANGELES — Jessica Walter, whose roles as a scheming matriarch in TV’s “Arrested Development” and a stalker in “Play Misty for Me” were in line with a career that drew on her astringent screen presence more than her good looks, has died.
Biden not ruling out chance US stays longer in Afghanistan

Biden not ruling out chance US stays longer in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday did not rule out the possibility of U.S.
Penny dreadful: Georgia man receives final paycheque in coins

Penny dreadful: Georgia man receives final paycheque in coins

ATLANTA — A Georgia man said his former employer owed him a pretty penny, $915 to be exact, after leaving his job in November.
Shipping losses mount from cargo vessel stuck in Suez Canal

Shipping losses mount from cargo vessel stuck in Suez Canal

ISMAILIA, Egypt — Dredgers, tugboats and even a backhoe failed to free a giant cargo ship wedged in Egypt’s Suez Canal on Thursday.