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Judge tosses defamation suit v. Syracuse, Boeheim

AP - U.S. News - Mon, 2026-04-27 17:55
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- A judge on Friday threw out a defamation lawsuit brought against Syracuse University and men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim by two men who said the Hall of Fame coach slandered them when he said their accusations of sexual abuse against former associate head coach Bernie Fine were driven by greed....
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Judge tosses defamation suit v. Syracuse, Boeheim

AP - U.S. News - Mon, 2026-04-27 17:55
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- A judge on Friday threw out a defamation lawsuit brought against Syracuse University and men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim by two men who said the Hall of Fame coach slandered them when he said their accusations of sexual abuse against former associate head coach Bernie Fine were driven by greed....
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Hudson family slayings suspect convicted of murder

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago jury on Friday convicted Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law of murdering her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in what prosecutors' described as an act of vengeance by a jilted husband.

Hudson, who expressed her undisguised disdain for William Balfour when she took the witness stand ...

Obama, Romney trying to refocus on economy Friday

AP - U.S. News - Mon, 2026-04-27 17:55
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The presidential candidates tried to put aside politically risky talk of gay rights Friday and return to Americans' top worry, the economy, in two states critical to the hopes of President Barack Obama and his rival Mitt Romney....
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Obama, Romney trying to refocus on economy Friday

AP - U.S. News - Mon, 2026-04-27 17:55
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The presidential candidates tried to put aside politically risky talk of gay rights Friday and return to Americans' top worry, the economy, in two states critical to the hopes of President Barack Obama and his rival Mitt Romney....
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Conservative Ariz. sheriff drops congressional bid

PHOENIX — A conservative Arizona sheriff whose congressional campaign took a hit when he disclosed that he was gay amid allegations that he threatened a former Mexican boyfriend with deportation dropped out Friday, opting to run for re-election.

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, a Republican, is known for his hardline ...

Ala. boy charged in killing of girl found on rope

ASHVILLE, Ala. — The 14-year-old half-brother of an Alabama girl found hanging from a tree was charged with murder Friday in her death, authorities said.

The body of Katelynn Arnold, 9, was discovered Thursday night outside her home in Ragland, a rural town about 40 miles northeast of Birmingham, said ...

Obama, Romney trying to refocus on economy Friday

AP - U.S. News - Mon, 2026-04-27 17:55
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The presidential candidates tried to put aside politically risky talk of gay rights Friday and return to Americans' top worry, the economy, in two states critical to the hopes of President Barack Obama and his rival Mitt Romney....
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Ala. boy charged in killing of girl found on rope

AP - U.S. News - Mon, 2026-04-27 17:55
ASHVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama authorities say a 14-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of his half-sister who was found hanging from a tree....
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Ex-LAPD detective sentenced in murder cold case

AP - U.S. News - Mon, 2026-04-27 17:55
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A former Los Angeles police detective was sentenced Friday to 27 years to life in prison for murdering the wife of her former lover 26 years ago....
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