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2 guards suspended and warden reassigned after Epstein death NEW YORK -- The warden at the federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein took his own life over the weekend was removed Tuesday and two guards who were supposed to be w... by JIM MUSTIAN MICHAEL R. SISAK MICHAEL BALSAMO The Associated Press - August 14, 2019

Shootout on freeway overpass leaves officer, gunman dead Associated Press by STEFANIE DAZIO The Associated Press - August 14, 2019

Attorney general says 'irregularities' found at jail where Epstein died NEW YORK (AP) -- Attorney General William Barr said Monday that there were "serious irregularities" at the federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein took his own life ... by JIM MUSTIAN MICHAEL R. SISAK MICHAEL BALSAMO The Associated Press - August 13, 2019

Trump admin weakens enforcement of Endangered Species Act WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration moved on Monday to weaken enforcement of the 45-year-old Endangered Species Act, ordering changes that critics said will ... by ELLEN KNICKMEYER The Associated Press - August 13, 2019

Prosecutors say Ohio shooter's friend bought him armor A longtime friend of the Dayton gunman bought the body armor, a 100-round magazine, and a gun accessory used in a mass shooting, but there's no indication that ... by JOHN SEEWER MICHAEL BALSAMO The Associated Press - August 13, 2019

APNewsBreak: Epstein's guards were working extreme OT shifts NEW YORK -- Guards on Jeffrey Epstein's unit were working extreme overtime shifts to make up for staffing shortages the morning of his apparent suicide, a perso... by JIM MUSTIAN MICHAEL R. SISAK MICHAEL BALSAMO The Associated Press - August 12, 2019

Democratic presidential hopefuls zero in on insurer and pharma company profits WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressives seeking the Democratic presidential nomination are zeroing in on pharmaceutical and insurer profits, mo... by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR TOM MURPHY The Associated Press - August 12, 2019

Ex-Eagle Scout accused in online drug empire to stand trial SALT LAKE CITY -- As America's opioid crisis spiraled into a fentanyl epidemic, prosecutors say one young Utah man made himself a drug kingpin by creating count... by LINDSAY WHITEHURST CLAIRE GALOFARO The Associated Press - August 12, 2019

Lots of new lunchboxes to kick off the new school year A new lunchbox is one of the more fun back-to-school purchases you can make, and a cool one can be a bright spot in your kid's day. by KATIE WORKMAN The Associated Press - August 11, 2019

Woodstock generation looks back, from varied vantage points NEW YORK -- It was the weekend that shaped the image of a "Woodstock Generation." And that image would echo, appeal and provoke for generations to come. by JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press - August 11, 2019

Families mourn, bury those killed in Ohio, Texas mass shootings DAYTON, Ohio -- Mourners gathered across the country Saturday to remember the lives of a graduate student beloved by friends, a man who died in his son's arms a... by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 11, 2019

US attorney: Epstein abuse probe steadfast NEW YORK -- The FBI and U.S. Inspector General's office will investigate how Jeffrey Epstein died in an apparent suicide Saturday, while the probe into sexual a... by JIM MUSTIAN MICHAEL R. SISAK MICHAEL BALSAMO The Associated Press - August 11, 2019

In Carter's home county, voting rights case tests democracy PLAINS, Ga. -- Former President Jimmy Carter's hometown makes a point of celebrating democracy. American flags wave outside stores selling old campaign buttons ... by BLAKE PATERSON The Associated Press - August 11, 2019

Alaska budget woes prod debate over oil-wealth fund checks JUNEAU, Alaska -- Daniel Bowen came to Alaska in 2011, looking for adventure and opportunity. He and his wife eventually settled on the Kenai Peninsula south of... by BECKY BOHRER The Associated Press - August 11, 2019

Amid protest, Hawaii astronomers lose observation time HONOLULU -- Asteroids, including those that might slam into Earth. Clouds of gas and dust on the verge of forming stars. Planets orbiting stars other than our o... by AUDREY McAVOY The Associated Press - August 11, 2019