State Wires

Judge: Libya’s Hifter cannot claim immunity from civil suits

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Libyan military commander who previously lived for decades in Virginia cannot claim head-of-state immunity as a defense in lawsuits accusing...

Key voting rights decision expected from Supreme Court

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is wrapping up its first all-virtual term, with decisions expected in a key case on voting rights and another...

Clyburn to push Medicaid expansion in series of town halls

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The third-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House is embarking on a listening tour to talk up the Biden administration's federal aid...

Former Indiana first lady Patricia Whitcomb dies at 91

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SEYMOUR, Ind. — Former Indiana first lady Patricia Whitcomb, whose husband, Republican Edgar Whitcomb, led the state from 1969 to 1973, has died at...

Experts will study engineering reasons for condo’s collapse

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SURFSIDE, Fla. — A team of technical experts from the federal government and outside specialists are going to gather building material samples and study...

Picasso kept in Maine house closet for 50 years is sold

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AMESBURY, Mass. — A mixed-media painting attributed to Pablo Picasso has been sold after spending 50 years in a closet in a house in...

Futuristic railguns are out, hypersonic missiles are in

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BATH, Maine — The U.S. Navy pulled the plug, for now, on a futuristic weapon that fires projectiles at up to seven times the...

NYC concert lineup: Springsteen, Paul Simon, Jennifer Hudson

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NEW YORK — Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Jennifer Hudson will headline an August concert in Central Park, marking the city's comeback from the...

Man who infected 46 patients with hepatitis C denied release

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CONCORD, N.H. — A former traveling medical technician who stole drugs and infected more than 40 patients with hepatitis C will remain in prison...

Tom Dundon now sole owner of Carolina Hurricanes

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Tom Dundon is now sole owner of the Carolina Hurricanes after buying out the remaining shares of the NHL club held...