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Thousands of flight cancellations and power outages as powerful storms move through D.C. area

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Tornado watches and warnings have been posted from Tennessee to New York. The National Weather Service says the area of greatest concern has centered in the Washington-Baltimore region.

Future of freight in question after trucking company Yellow files for bankruptcy

By Lisa Desjardins, Courtney Norris, Dorothy Hastings

Yellow, one of the nation’s largest freight and trucking companies, announced it is shutting down, leading to one of the largest mass layoffs in recent history and potential shipping cost increases. The company is in bankruptcy just three years after…

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Judge tosses Trump's defamation suit against E. Jean Carroll

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

The judge ruled Monday that Trump can't claim that E. Jean Carroll defamed him by continuing to say she was not only sexually abused but raped. She won a $5 million judgment against him in May and is pursuing her…

Conservative groups ask federal court to block Biden student loan forgiveness plan

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration's plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers.

Illinois to outlaw gun advertisements that appeal to children, pose safety threat

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.

Firefighting helicopters collide over Southern California desert, killing 3

By Associated Press

Emergency officials say two firefighting helicopters collided while responding to a blaze in the desert east of Los Angeles, sending one to the ground in a crash that killed all three people on board.

WATCH: Biden hosts Astros, says he can relate to Dusty Baker, oldest manager to win World Series

By News Desk

At 73, Dusty Baker became the oldest manager ever to win the World Series when the Houston Astros took the title last year. On Monday at a White House celebration for the team, President Joe Biden said he could relate.

Out-of-state funders fuel messaging around upcoming Ohio ballot measure with abortion rights implications

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press, Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America

The measure would raise the threshold to pass amendments to the Ohio Constitution from a simple majority to 60%. If voters approve Issue 1, it would make it more difficult for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to…

Former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao to face sentencing for role in George Floyd's killing

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

The last former Minneapolis police officer to face sentencing in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd is expected to learn Monday whether he'll spend any additional time in prison.

After a storied career, Megan Rapinoe leaves her final World Cup with pride

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Even with the disappointing conclusion, she was grateful for her wildly successful run with the U.S. national team.