Moscow-installed authorities in Ukraine’s occupied southern region of Kherson are urging local residents to evacuate to Russia.
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Adnan Syed was exonerated in ‘Serial’ killing, but questions remain for Hae Min Lee’s family
Millions of people learned about Adnan Syed after listening to the ‘Serial’ podcast.
Trump denounces Jan. 6 committee as ‘witch hunt’ but won’t say if he’ll testify
On his social media outlet, the twice-impeached ex-president blasted members for not asking him earlier and called the panel “a total BUST.”
Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter’s Hagrid, dies at 72
The Scottish actor, who played a crime boss in 2 Bond films and well known as the beloved Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, has died.
Prosecutors in Parkland shooting call for probe into juror threat
The motion calls for law enforcement to interview the unnamed juror after she told the state attorney’s office about what ‘she perceived to be a threat from a fellow juror while in the jury room.’
Japan to end restrictions on women remarrying after divorce
Paternity rules are particularly important in Japan, where birth out of wedlock is rare and widely frowned-upon.
Teen kills 5 in Raleigh neighborhood, along trail, police say
Raleigh police said the 15-year-old boy was captured hours after the victims were gunned down Thursday evening.
Biden pushing lower prescription drug costs in midterm press
President Joe Biden will head to a community college in Irvine, California, on Friday to meet with older Americans and tout his administration’s efforts to reduce inflation and drive down costs.
Kroger seeks to create grocery giant in $20 billion bid for Shaw’s parent
In New England, there are 127 Shaw’s stores, including 19 in Maine.
Florida governor eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian
He has prioritized tightening election laws as the GOP reacted to ex-President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 vote.