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Associated Press
Wisconsin officials release names of 7 people killed in crash that claimed 9 lives
Authorities on Monday released the names of seven Virginia residents and a Wisconsin man who were killed when their van collided with a semi-trailer in western Wisconsin. The Clark County sheriff’s office says the van’s driver, James K. McCoy, 46; Linda Byler, 44; Lydia Byler, 24; Orla Schrock, 24; Ellen Schrock, 23; Delila Schrock, 21; Suzanna Hertzler, 18; and a 6-month-old child died at the scene of Friday morning’s crash at an intersection in the rural community of Dewhurst. The semi-trailer driver, 51-year-old Daniel Liddicoat of Rewey, Wisconsin, also was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Daily Beast
New House GOP Report Seeks to Discredit Cassidy Hutchinson’s Jan. 6 Testimony
Reuters/Evelyn HocksteinHouse Republicans on Monday sought to undermine key testimony heard by the select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection—specifically, anecdotes relayed in 2022 by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about Donald Trump’s actions that day. The 81-page report included a transcript of testimony from a Secret Service agent who drove Donald Trump’s armored vehicle on Jan. 6, 2021. That agent, who was not named, told investigators the ex-president never tr
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The Canadian Press
Bengals agree to a 2-year deal with former Ravens safety Geno Stone, AP source says
The Cincinnati Bengals and safety Geno Stone have agreed on a two-year, $15 million deal, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because free agents can’t sign with new teams until Wednesday. Stone started 11 games for the Baltimore Ravens last season and 19 in four years with the team. The Bengals also announced they’re re-signing tight end Drew Sample to a three-year deal and running back Trayv
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The Canadian Press
Patriots open free agency with deals to re-sign Bourne and add Gibson, AP sources say
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Receiver Kendrick Bourne and running back Antonio Gibson have agreed to contracts with the New England Patriots, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. Bourne is returning to New England on a three-year deal, according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the extension hasn’t been finalized. Gibson, formerly of the Washington Commanders, is getting $11.25 million over three years with $5.3 million fully guaranteed, acco
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The Daily Beast
New Jersey Family Loses Infant in Deadly Attack By Family Dog: Cops
Douglas Sacha via Getty ImagesA New Jersey family suffered an unthinkable tragedy over the weekend when their infant child was viciously mauled to death by their own dog in their family home.In the early hours of the morning on March 9, Woodbridge Township police responded to the family’s home after receiving a call about an unresponsive baby, according to police and Middlesex County prosecutors. When they arrived, they discovered the child dead at the scene with “serious injuries from the dog,”
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The Canadian Press
Saskatchewan legislature members spar over impasse with teachers
REGINA — Debate over a labour dispute between Saskatchewan teachers and the province heated up in the legislature Monday, with the Opposition demanding the government get a deal done. The education minister, however, said it’s the teachers union that needs to return to the bargaining table. On Monday, Saskatchewan teachers paused volunteering in extracurricular activities for the next three days as part of job action, resulting in cancelled athletics, field trips, travel and school club meetings
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Reuters
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says frontline situation better than in prior three months
Zelenskiy, in an interview with France’s BFM television, said Ukraine had improved its strategic position despite shortages of weaponry, but suggested the situation could change again if new supplies were not forthcoming. “The situation is much better than it has been over the past three months,” Zelenskiy said in comments voiced over in French.
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The Canadian Press
2 months after school shooting, Iowa town is losing its largest employer as pork plant closes
PERRY, Iowa (AP) — Tyson Foods will continue streamlining its operations by closing a pork plant in Iowa that employs 1,200 people and eliminating the largest employer in the town of Perry. The plant closure will be the second major blow to the town this year coming just two months after a 17-year-old student opened fire at school, killing a sixth grader and his principal as well as wounding six others. Tyson announced the plant closure Monday. It comes after the company closed several other pla