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Former Michigan House leader and wife charged with misusing political funds 04/16/2024 06:03pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) ��� Prosecutors charged the former leader of the Michigan House and his wife with financial crimes Tuesday, alleging they milked political accounts for personal travel, housing and other benefits while the Republican lawmaker was raising millions of dollars from his powerful post Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of 'Boys of Summer,' dies at 97 04/16/2024 05:44pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Carl Erskine, who pitched two no-hitters as a mainstay on the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a 20-game winner in 1953 when he struck out a then-record 14 in the World Series, died Tuesday. He was 97. Erksine died at Community Hospital Anderson in his hometown of Anderson, Indiana, acc Maryland spa owner charged with operating illicit massage parlors 04/16/2024 05:02pm • The owner of two Maryland spas is under arrest and facing both prostitution and sex trafficking charges after investigators claim she was operating illicit massage parlors. Montgomery County police said detectives received information in October 2023 that prostitution and human trafficking may ha Israel says it will retaliate against Iran. These are the risks that could pose to Israel 04/16/2024 05:01pm • JERUSALEM (AP) ��� Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran, risking further expanding the shadow war between the two foes into a direct conflict after an Iranian attack over the weekend sent hundreds of drones and missiles toward Israel. Israeli officials have not said how or when they might stri Home values rising in Detroit, especially for Black homeowners, study shows 04/16/2024 02:59pm • DETROIT (AP) ��� Home values in Detroit ��� especially for Black residents ��� have increased by billions of dollars in the years following the city's exit from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, according to a study released Tuesday. The University of Michigan Poverty Solutions repor Belgian police shut down a far-right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe's June elections 04/16/2024 02:59pm • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� Belgian police shut down a gathering of far-right politicians and supporters on Tuesday, citing concerns about public order, while attendees protested curbs on free speech and vowed to find another venue for the second day of their meeting. The annual National Conservative confere What Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse can tell us about the public domain and remix culture 04/16/2024 02:03pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life. And is that a sledgehammer about to pulverize a minor character's head? Thus unfolds the trailer for the 2023 m Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way 04/16/2024 01:29pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Arenas are full, the NHL is a fixture on TV screens across North America, highlight-reel goals are talking points on a near-daily basis and ���The Pat McAfee Show��� even has a segment called ���Hockey is Awesome." Piece it all together, and more eyes are on the puck than ever befo Supreme Court won't hear election denier Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone 04/16/2024 12:34pm • ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) ��� The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election denier Mike Lindell to consider his challenge to the legality of the FBI's seizure of his cellphone at a restaurant drive-through. The high court, without comment Monday, declined to reconsider thr Bank of America's Q1 profits fall 18% on higher expenses, charge-offs 04/16/2024 10:49am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Bank of America said its first-quarter profits fell 18%, as the bank dealt with rising expenses due to the impact of higher interest rates. But the results beat analysts' estimates. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank posted a profit of $6.67 billion, or 76 cents per share, c Supreme Court gives some military veterans more generous educational benefits 04/16/2024 10:26am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with a decorated veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in a protracted fight with the government over 12 months of G.I. Bill educational benefits. The court ruled 7-2 that the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly calculated the edu Singapore's outgoing prime minister will stay on as senior minister, his successor says 04/16/2024 07:13am • SINGAPORE (AP) ��� Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will stay on in the government as senior minister after he steps down next month, his successor said Tuesday. Lee, 72, announced Monday that he will end his 20-year rule and hand over to his deputy Lawrence Wong on May 15. Lee is the eld Mets' turnaround from 0-5 start coincides with Bader's emergence from season-opening slump 04/15/2024 11:53pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Harrison Bader walked into a new clubhouse for the third time in 18 months and felt empowered as he introduced himself to Mets teammates. ���They might hear some stories about your personality. They might know your game or they might look on Baseball Reference at your numbers, but WNBA fashionistas showcase their styles at the draft with spotlight on women's hoops 04/15/2024 10:52pm • The WNBA wears Prada. The stars of the game wore top fashion labels Monday night that turned the draft into a mini-Oscars where style was front and center along with the picks. Caitlin Clark. Cameron Brink. Kamilla Cardoso. Angel Reese. They all stepped onto the stage and met the challenge essential Giants rally with 3 runs in 7th to beat NL-worst Marlins. Miami manager Skip Schumaker is tossed 04/15/2024 10:45pm • MIAMI (AP) ��� Jung Hoo Lee had two hits, including a tying single in the seventh inning, and the San Francisco Giants overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the NL-worst Miami Marlins 4-3 on Monday night. The Marlins fell to 3-14, and their frustration boiled over in the bottom of the eighth w