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British writer A.S. Byatt, author of the novel 'Possession,' dies at 87

British writer A.S. Byatt, author of the novel 'Possession,' dies at 87

LONDON (AP) — Author A.S. Byatt, whose books include the Booker Prize-winning novel “Possession,” has died at the age of 87. Byatt’s publisher, Chatto & Windus, said Friday that the author died “peacefully at home surrounded by close family.
Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown, pushing budget fight into new year

Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown, pushing budget fight into new year

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, as wartime aid for Ukraine a
Los Angeles freeway closed after fire will reopen by Tuesday, ahead of schedule, governor says

Los Angeles freeway closed after fire will reopen by Tuesday, ahead of schedule, governor says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Repairs to an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire are moving faster than expected and lanes are scheduled to reopen by next Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.
Texas man executed for 2001 killing of 5-year-old girl abducted from a store

Texas man executed for 2001 killing of 5-year-old girl abducted from a store

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man convicted of abducting and strangling a 5-year-old girl who was taken from a Walmart store while her family was doing their Christmas shopping in 2001 was executed Thursday evening.
Backpage founder convicted of 1 count of money laundering. Arizona jury deadlocks on 84 other counts

Backpage founder convicted of 1 count of money laundering. Arizona jury deadlocks on 84 other counts

PHOENIX (AP) — Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was convicted Thursday on a single count of money laundering and acquitted on another.
California professor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jewish demonstrator

California professor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jewish demonstrator

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California college professor was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war .
Alabama inmate executed for the shooting death of man in 1993 robbery

Alabama inmate executed for the shooting death of man in 1993 robbery

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama inmate convicted of killing a man during a 1993 robbery when he was a teenager was executed Thursday by lethal injection. Casey McWhorter, 49, was executed at a southwest Alabama prison, authorities said.
Shohei Ohtani, baseball's 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP

Shohei Ohtani, baseball's 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honor on Thursday.
Atlanta to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game after losing 2021 game over objections to voting law

Atlanta to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game after losing 2021 game over objections to voting law

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball will play its 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta, four years after moving the event from Truist Park to Denver’s Coors Field over objections to changes in Georgia’s voting rights laws.
Texas jury convicts woman of fatally shooting cyclist Anna 'Mo' Wilson in jealous rage

Texas jury convicts woman of fatally shooting cyclist Anna 'Mo' Wilson in jealous rage

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury on Thursday convicted a woman of murder in the May 2022 shooting death of rising professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in a case that led investigators on a 43-day international search for the killer.