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Spencer Lawton, the Savannah prosecutor who tried 'Midnight in the Garden' case, dies at 81

Spencer Lawton, the Savannah prosecutor who tried 'Midnight in the Garden' case, dies at 81

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Spencer Lawton Jr., a former Georgia district attorney who worked to expand the rights of crime victims and prosecuted a Savannah killing made famous by the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” has died. He was 81.
Police investigate burglary at Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about royal security

Police investigate burglary at Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about royal security

LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating a burglary on the Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about security at the royal residence west of London.
NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties

NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties

NEW YORK (AP) — The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed provocative scenes for a music video was stripped of his duties Monday after church officials said an investigation revealed other instances of mismanagement
Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, has died at 92

Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, has died at 92

TOKYO (AP) — Shuntaro Tanikawa , who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died. He was 92.
'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication

'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication

MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, fierce critics of President-elect Donald Trump, say they traveled to Mar-a-Lago for a meeting with him to reopen lines of communication that would better serve their morning show viewers.
Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A Louisiana-based rap artist pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar home in Utah.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawyers claim seizure of writings from cell is 'outrageous government conduct'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawyers claim seizure of writings from cell is 'outrageous government conduct'

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused prosecutors on Monday of engaging in “outrageous government conduct” by using materials seized from his jail cell to try to keep him incarcerated before a May trial.
NY priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties

NY priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties

NEW YORK (AP) — The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed provocative scenes for a music video was stripped of his duties Monday after church officials said an investigation revealed other instances of mismanagement
US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings

US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians.
Tories call on Boissoneault to resign amid apology over Indigenous ancestry claims

Tories call on Boissoneault to resign amid apology over Indigenous ancestry claims

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament returned to Ottawa on Monday after a weeklong break with no sign of a resolution to the House stalemate, tempers ramped back up, and renewed calls for a Liberal cabinet minister to resign — or be fired.