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EXPLAINER: How Julius Jones' execution was stopped

EXPLAINER: How Julius Jones' execution was stopped

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Julius Jones' execution was halted Thursday, less than four hours before he was scheduled to receive a lethal injection following outcry over doubts about evidence at his murder trial nearly 20 years ago.
Defense attorneys rest in trial over Arbery's death

Defense attorneys rest in trial over Arbery's death

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Defense attorneys for the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery rested Thursday after calling a total of seven witnesses.
Oklahoma governor grants clemency, spares Julius Jones' life

Oklahoma governor grants clemency, spares Julius Jones' life

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's governor spared the life of Julius Jones on Thursday, just hours before his scheduled execution that had drawn widespread outcry and protests over doubts about his guilt in the slaying of a businessman more than 20 yea
MSNBC banned from Rittenhouse trial after bus incident

MSNBC banned from Rittenhouse trial after bus incident

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The judge at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial banned MSNBC from the courthouse Thursday after police said they briefly detained a man who had followed the jury bus and may have tried to photograph jurors.
Judge tosses convictions of 2 men in killing of Malcolm X

Judge tosses convictions of 2 men in killing of Malcolm X

NEW YORK (AP) — More than half a century after the assassination of Malcolm X, two of his convicted killers were exonerated Thursday after decades of doubt about who was responsible for the civil rights icon’s death.
Britain’s Prince Charles in Cairo, first visit since 2006

Britain’s Prince Charles in Cairo, first visit since 2006

CAIRO (AP) — Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, arrived in Cairo on Thursday for the first time in 15 years, hoping to promote tolerance and cement bilateral ties.
Charlie Kirk exploits racial divide to reach Gen Z

Charlie Kirk exploits racial divide to reach Gen Z

MANKATO, Minnesota (AP) — Charlie Kirk stood 80 miles from where George Floyd was murdered, faced an overwhelmingly white audience, and declared he was going to say things “no one dares say out loud.
Doubts over China tennis star's email raise safety concerns

Doubts over China tennis star's email raise safety concerns

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Chinese professional tennis player not seen in public since she accused a former top government official of sexual assault purportedly sent an email claiming she was safe and that the allegation was false, a message that only
New laws steer some teachers away from race-related topics

New laws steer some teachers away from race-related topics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New measures that restrict how race is addressed in classrooms have spread confusion and anxiety among many educators, who in some cases have begun pulling books and canceling lessons for fear of being penalized.
The AP Interview: Meng Hongwei's wife slams 'monster' China

The AP Interview: Meng Hongwei's wife slams 'monster' China

LYON, France (AP) — In China, she enjoyed the privileges that flowed from being married to a senior member of the governing elite.