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April 8, 2024

R&B icon Clarence 'Frogman' Henry dead at 87

R&B singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry, best known for his 1956 hit "Ain't Got No Home," died Sunday night, with the cause currently unreported. He was 87 years old.

April 8, 2024

Atlantic City casino profits down in 2023, despite online gambling boost

Atlantic City casinos saw a 1.6% gross operating profit decline last year when compared to 2022, despite a sizable assist from online gambling revenue.

April 8, 2024

Maryland lawmakers focus on bridge collapse relief as legislative session closes

Maryland lawmakers on Monday entered the final hours of the state's legislative session, primarily focusing on priority legislation addressing the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

April 8, 2024

Mississippi anticipates slight budget growth in coming year

Mississippi lawmakers on Friday set a $7.6 billion revenue estimate for the year beginning July 1, a 1% increase over the current year.

April 8, 2024

Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over alleged fake news and obstruction

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has named Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over fake news and opened a separate investigation into Musk for alleged obstruction.

April 8, 2024

Pope marks six-month anniversary of Hamas attacks by meeting with relatives of hostages

Marking the six-month anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, Pope Francis met with relatives of hostages on Monday in the Apostolic Palace.

April 8, 2024

Governor denies clemency for Missouri double homicide convict who sexually assaulted cousin's corpse

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Monday denied clemency for Brian Dorsey, a death row inmate convicted of the gruesome homicides of Ben and Sarah Bonnie.

April 8, 2024

What's expected at Japanese PM Kishida's US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties

In a week-long visit to the U.S. this week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold a summit with President Joe Biden that is meant to achieve an upgrade to their defense alliance.

April 8, 2024

Longest-serving Wisconsin state Senator to retire

Republican Wisconsin state Sen. Rob Cowles, the longest-serving incumbent in the Legislature's upper chamber, announced Monday his intent to retire.

April 8, 2024

Actions against Ohio Dem accused of 'erratic and abusive behavior' were justified, investigation finds

An independent, state-ordered investigation has led to the determination that disciplinary action taken against Democratic state Rep. Elliot Forhan was justified.