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News Wrap: Grand jury says one or more witnesses lied about efforts to overturn election

In our news wrap Thursday, a special grand jury in Georgia concluded one or more witnesses lied under oath about Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, police shed more light on the shootings that killed three at Michigan…

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Residents near Ohio train derailment frustrated about risk of toxic exposure

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Shoshana Dubnow, Mary Fecteau

In Ohio, anger and anxiety are running high nearly two weeks after a train derailment and major chemical spill. Residents there are growing increasingly frustrated saying they aren't getting answers about their risk of toxic exposure. To help understand the…

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What we know about the chemicals aboard the train that derailed in Ohio

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

Experts say that ongoing environmental and public health monitoring in the region affected by this disaster is crucial.

Prosecutor suspended by Gov. DeSantis asks court to reinstate him, citing First Amendment

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

An elected Florida prosecutor who says he was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for political gain and because he is a Democrat is asking the state Supreme Court to reinstate him.

How kids meals are getting a makeover in New Orleans

By Roby Chavez

Known for its decadent menus, New Orleans has become the first city in the South to ban soda and other sugary drinks from kids meals.

Louisiana officer arrested for fatally shooting unarmed Black man, police say

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

Authorities say a white Louisiana police officer has been arrested for fatally shooting an unarmed Black man who was trying to flee police responding to a domestic disturbance call earlier this month.

Biden announces new steps to tackle racial inequality in government

By Josh Boak, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Biden signed an executive order on his first day in office in January 2021 that required agencies to conduct reviews and take steps to fix problems.

Tim McCarver, All-Star catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

The famed broadcaster and former St. Louis Cardinals star Tim McCarver has died. He was 81. During 60 years in major league baseball, McCarver played in two All-Star games and on two World Series championship teams.

Grand jury in Trump election probe believes some witnesses lied under oath

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

A special grand jury that investigated efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss in Georgia is expressing concerns that "one or more witnesses" called to testify may have lied under oath.