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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida last week. Sending his newly appointed lieutenant governor, Jay Collins, underscores Republicans’ push to crack down on illegal immigration. It also … Read more

DETROIT — A Michigan couple held for 32 days in a maximum-security Mexican prison without trial over a dispute with a luxury timeshare company has filed a lawsuit against the company and its chief executive. Paul and Christy Akeo of Lansing allege defamation, malicious prosecution and intentional infliction of emotional distress in the complaint filed … Read more

A South Florida gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting at least three underage girls who were his students has been sentenced to 12 years in prison as part of a plea deal Source link

PHILADELPHIA — A medical museum in Philadelphia has redrawn its policies on the collection and display of human remains, limiting its acceptance of additional specimens and working to follow “evolving modern medical ethical standards” in how it handles the 6,500 organs, bones and other body parts in its collection. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, … Read more

DENVER — Colorado authorities said Thursday they are investigating a funeral home operated by a county coroner where inspectors found several decomposing bodies. The bodies were found this week in a room behind a door that was hidden by a cardboard display during an inspection of Davis Mortuary in Pueblo on Wednesday after Brian Cotter, … Read more

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Thursday that it is reviewing more than 55 million people who have valid U.S. visas for any violations that could lead to deportation, marking a growing crackdown on foreigners who are even permitted to be in the United States. In a written answer to a question from The Associated … Read more

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Police responded Thursday to a report of an active shooter on the campus of Villanova University, sparking panic among students days before the start of classes. Students shared a text from the Villanova alert system that told them to lock and barricade doors and move to secure locations. A second alert from … Read more

ADAMS, Nebraska — A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died at age 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater, where he engaged Japanese forces during the … Read more

NEW YORK — New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment, health authorities said Thursday. The person died earlier this month outside of New York City. Their death was recently discovered during the city … Read more

UNITED NATIONS — A drone attack on a U.N. convoy set fire to all 16 trucks carrying desperately needed food to Sudan’s famine-hit North Darfur region and destroyed all the vehicles, the United Nations said Thursday. U.N. associate spokesperson Daniela Gross told reporters that all drivers and personnel traveling with the World Food Program convoy … Read more