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Nation & World, Politics

Among 160 years of presidential scandals, Trump stands alone

by RUSS BYNUM Associated Press March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

While two others were impeached, he is the first indicted on criminal charges.

Business, Nation & World, News, Politics

Who’s who in the Manhattan DA’s Donald Trump investigation

by Associated Press March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

Here’s a look at key figures in the case.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

Police: Man arrested for making over 20 ‘swatting’ calls in U.S., Canada

by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

The charges come as computer-generated hoax claims of bombs and shooters pour into schools.

Nation & World, News

Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face indictment

by MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

The indictment is a historic reckoning after years of investigations into his personal, political and business dealings and an abrupt jolt to his bid to retake the White House.

Business, Nation & World

Hundreds evacuated after fiery Minnesota derailment

by JOSH FUNK and TRISHA AHMED Associated Press March 30, 2023

Those pushing to improve rail safety say the accident adds urgency to the debate over reforms Congress and regulators are considering.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides

by SAM METZ Associated Press March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

The dismissal concludes 2 weeks of courtroom proceedings that hinged largely on reputation rather than the monetary damages at stake.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Pope showing ‘marked improvement,’ could leave hospital soon

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

Francis was hospitalized Wednesday after having trouble breathing in recent days and was diagnosed with a respiratory infection that wasn’t COVID-19.

Nation & World, News

911 recordings show terror at Nashville school during attack

by KIMBERLEE KRUESI and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

The release of the recordings came as people protested at the Tennessee Capitol in favor of tighter gun controls, haranguing the Republican-led Legislature to take action following the school shooting.