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Barrett Strong, Motown singer and songwriter, dead at 81
Strong, along with Motown producer Norman Whitfield, also created some of the label's other top songs, including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," and 1971's "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).
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6th Memphis officer relieved of duty in Nichols arrest
A sixth Memphis Police Department officer has been disciplined for his involvement in the brutal beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols, a department spokeswoman said Monday.
Univ. of Georgia quarterback Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxication
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Trump investigations: Atlanta prosecutor ups anticipation
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been put on notice by a prosecutor, but the warning didn't come from anyone at the Justice Department.
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Barrett Strong, Motown singer and songwriter, dead at 81
Strong, along with Motown producer Norman Whitfield, also created some of the label's other top songs, including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," and 1971's "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).
CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours, close some locations earlier, cite staffing shortage
An apparent shortage of pharmacists is forcing CVS and Walmart to reduce the hours of its pharmacies, as they close earlier in thousands of locations.
6th Memphis officer relieved of duty in Nichols arrest
A sixth Memphis Police Department officer has been disciplined for his involvement in the brutal beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols, a department spokeswoman said Monday.
Univ. of Georgia quarterback Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxication
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, was arrested early Sunday after police said he was intoxicated and banging on doors.
Trump investigations: Atlanta prosecutor ups anticipation
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been put on notice by a prosecutor, but the warning didn't come from anyone at the Justice Department.
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CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours, close some locations earlier, cite staffing shortage
An apparent shortage of pharmacists is forcing CVS and Walmart to reduce the hours of its pharmacies, as they close earlier in thousands of locations.
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Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts
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There's actually a presale for Oreo's newest flavor
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Univ. of Georgia quarterback Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxication
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, was arrested early Sunday after police said he was intoxicated and banging on doors.
Court releases video of attack on Paul Pelosi
Pelosi was violently attacked with a hammer at the couple's home by a male assailant who was searching for the then-House speaker, according to court documents.
Suspect in Half Moon Bay farm killings faces 7 murder counts
A farmworker accused of killing seven people at two Northern California mushroom farms was charged Wednesday with seven counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
After shooting death of teen, Atlanta residents demand curfew changes, other solutions
Outraged Atlanta residents addressed the city council's Public Safety Committee, demanding curfew changes and solutions to gun violence against children.
Atlanta officer wants 2019 murder case moved to federal court
A now-retired Atlanta police officer who was indicted last month in the 2019 fatal shooting of a man hiding in a closet after running from authorities wants the case moved to federal court.
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Georgia prosecutor won't charge deputy in 2022 shooting
A middle Georgia prosecutor says he won't pursue criminal charges against a sheriff's deputy who in February 2022 shot and killed a man who had been reported as suicidal.
Damar Hamlin discharged after spending more than a week hospitalized due to a cardiac arrest
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Univ. of Georgia quarterback Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxication
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, was arrested early Sunday after police said he was intoxicated and banging on doors.
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College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82
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Trump investigations: Atlanta prosecutor ups anticipation
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been put on notice by a prosecutor, but the warning didn't come from anyone at the Justice Department.
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RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel elected to fourth consecutive term
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House Republicans seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
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Barrett Strong, Motown singer and songwriter, dead at 81
Strong, along with Motown producer Norman Whitfield, also created some of the label's other top songs, including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," and 1971's "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).
'Avatar 2' tops box office for 7th weekend
"Avatar: The Way of Water" claimed the No. 1 spot on the domestic box office charts for the seventh weekend in a row with an additional $15.7 million.
Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness
Trevor Noah feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former "The Daily Show" host says he still has some nervousness.
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and vocalist of punk rock band Television, dies at 73
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CVS, Walmart to cut pharmacy hours due to labor shortage
CVS and Walmart are the latest pharmacies to hours and close some locations earlier due to staff shortages. (AP)