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More countries join talks on Ukraine leader's peace formula. But Russia is absent and war grinds on 01/14/2024 02:07pm • DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Leaders of talks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace formula on Sunday said a growing number of countries are working to help set the groundwork for Russia to join one day, an admittedly distant goal as the nearly two-year war grinds on and with neither sid From a ludicrously capacious bag to fake sausages: 'Succession' props draw luxe prices 01/13/2024 07:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Someday soon, someone will be walking down the street proudly carrying a ludicrously capacious bag, bought for a ludicrously capacious price. The voluminous Burberry tote is one of the most famous props used on “Succession,” the famed HBO saga of the Roy family dynasty, and it NC--Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 01/12/2024 01:14pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial 01/11/2024 09:15pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump wrested an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial Thursday, unleashing a barrage of attacks in a six-minute diatribe before being cut off by the judge. In an extraordinary move for Investigators found stacked bodies and maggots at a neglected Colorado funeral home, FBI agent says 01/11/2024 08:47pm • DENVER (AP) — Investigators who entered a Colorado funeral home where nearly 200 abandoned bodies were found encountered stacks of partially covered human remains, bodily fluids several inches deep on the floor, and flies and maggots throughout the building, an FBI agent testified Thursday. Prosec Judges overseeing Trump cases in New York and DC are latest targets as bogus 'swatting' calls surge 01/11/2024 07:47pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Bomb threats and false reports of shootings at the homes of public officials, state capitols and courthouses have surged in recent weeks, including some connected to court cases against former President Donald Trump. The judges overseeing the civil fraud case against Trump in New Rapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot to fund lavish lifestyle 01/11/2024 05:45pm • The rapper G Herbo was sentenced to three years' probation Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for an opulent lifestyle including private jets and designer puppies. Under a deal with prosecutors reached last year, the 28-year-old Ch ESPN apologizes for fake name scam that led to Emmy statues going to people ineligible for award 01/11/2024 04:01pm • BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN has apologized to the organization that administers the Sports Emmy Awards for submitting fake names in categories where they were not eligible to win. “Some members of our team were clearly wrong in submitting certain names that may go back to 1997 in Emmy categories Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 01/11/2024 01:24pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov New funds will make investing in bitcoin easier. Here’s what you need to know 01/11/2024 10:57am • NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a dozen new bitcoin funds began trading in U.S. markets for the first time Thursday, providing increased access to the cryptocurrency for everyday investors. The new exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, give investors an asset that closely tracks the price of bitcoin. The Secur WATCH: Capture of 2 shoplifting suspects aided by Montgomery Co. police drone 01/10/2024 09:51pm • A new Montgomery County, Maryland, program that uses drones as first responders is yielding results. Recently released video shows how a drone helped police nab two suspects in a theft. Drones also helped them track down dozens of suspects in other cases. Last November, police arrested 26-year Regulators approve new bitcoin funds in move that could spur more investment in the digital currency 01/10/2024 07:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday reluctantly approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin, saying it is still deeply skeptical about cryptocurrencies and that its decision did not mean it approves or endorses bitcoin. The SEC said it gave the green Tennessee governor, music leaders launch push to protect songwriters and other artists against AI 01/10/2024 06:12pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday unveiled new legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Lee made the announcement while standing in the middle of Nashville' NC--Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 01/10/2024 01:34pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov AI-powered misinformation is the world's biggest short-term threat, Davos report says 01/10/2024 07:34am • LONDON (AP) — False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report Wednesday. In its latest Global Risks Report, the