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Hundreds attend vigil to honor 20 victims of limousine crash

By Michael Hill, Sabrina Caserta, Associated Press

A ceremony for the victims of the limousine crash that killed 20 people ended with participants lifting candles above their heads to signal unity and perseverance.

Hurricane Michael strengthens to Category 2 and takes aim at north Florida

By Jennifer Kay, Gary Fineout, Associated Press

The speed of the storm barreling toward the Florida Panhandle — Michael was moving north-northwest at 12 mph — was among the hazards worrying forecasters at the National Hurricane Center on Tuesday morning.

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has resigned

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is leaving the administration at the end of the year. Trump spoke as he and Haley met in the Oval Office, shortly after word came of her plans to resign.

Justices reject appeal to review Kavanaugh environmental ruling

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court is declining to review an environmental ruling written by Brett Kavanaugh in his former role as an appeals court judge.

Kavanaugh to hear his first arguments as Supreme Court justice

By Jessica Gresko, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

A Supreme Court with a new conservative majority takes the bench as Brett Kavanaugh, narrowly confirmed after a bitter Senate battle, joins his new colleagues to hear his first arguments as a justice.

Report: Suspect in poisoning of ex-spy in England is doctor recruited by Russian military intelligence

By Gregory Katz, Associated Press

The poisoning of Sergei Skripal, a former Russian agent who was convicted of spying for Britain, became a major international incident.

Zinke approves ban on new mining claims on prized land near Yellowstone

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

The picturesque, 10,915-foot mountain has been at the center of the debate over whether mining should be allowed.

Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to 15

By Evens Sanon, Associated Press

Another 333 people are injured, according to updated figures released Monday by authorities, as rescue crews worked to help victims spooked by strong aftershocks.

WATCH: Kavanaugh promises to be a ‘team player’ on Supreme Court

By Mark Sherman, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Kavanaugh was sworn in by retired Justice Anthony Kennedy at an entirely ceremonial event Monday at the White House. He officially became a member of the high court Saturday.

Governor: Limo involved in New York crash that killed 20 shouldn’t have been on the road

By Michael Hill, Sabrina Casterta, Associated Press

The driver of a supersized limousine involved in a crash that killed 20 people outside an upstate New York country store wasn't properly licensed, and the limo failed a state safety inspection just last month.