Apr 20 Florida Senate approves Gov. DeSantis' congressional map By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press A new congressional map submitted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' office that will likely swing Florida's representation in Washington even further to the GOP has been approved by the state Senate. Continue reading
Apr 20 Influential dance company bred culture of sex, silence, dancers say By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press, Morgan Bocknek, Toronto Star As the company grew into an industry powerhouse, its leaders perpetuated a culture of sex and silence, according to interviews with dozens of former and current staff and students. Continue reading
Apr 20 Firing squad execution in South Carolina temporarily halted by court By Michelle Liu, Associated Press The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay halting the state from carrying out its first-ever firing squad execution. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: 'We will not let hate win,' Michigan lawmaker says By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang A Michigan lawmaker who supports LGBTQ rights vowed to continue forcefully defending against false attacks that Democrats want to "groom" schoolchildren. Continue reading
Apr 20 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeals ruling allowing challenge to her reelection By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A group of voters last month filed the challenge with the secretary of state's office alleging that Greene helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that disrupted Congress' certification of Joe Biden's presidential election victory. Continue reading
Apr 20 Dede Robertson, wife of Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson, dies at 94 By Ben Finley, Associated Press Dede Robertson, the wife of religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and a founding board member of the Christian Broadcasting Network, has died. Continue reading
Apr 20 Doctor who prescribed enough painkillers to 'kill an elephant' found not guilty in 14 patient deaths By Associated Press A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor in the deaths of multiple hospital patients. Continue reading
Apr 20 Johnny Depp denies assaulting ex-wife, testifies he was demeaned and berated By Matthew Barakat, Ben Finley, Associated Press Actor Johnny Depp has scoffed at the notion during court testimony that his constant quarrels with ex-wife Amber Heard would ever prompt him to hit her. Continue reading
Apr 20 Majority of Americans support mask mandates for travel, AP-NORC poll finds By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press A new poll finds that a majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation. Continue reading
Apr 20 Growing Arizona wildfire forces more than 700 people from their homes By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press An Arizona wildfire doubled in size overnight after tearing through two-dozen structures and forcing the evacuation of more than 700 homes. Continue reading