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Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s design for the Triumphal Arch he wants built at an entrance to the nation's capital moved a step forward Thursday after a key agency reviewed the proposal for the first time. One commissioner suggested changes, including losing the Lady Liberty-like statue and pair of eagles that would sit on top of the arch and add to its height.The arch is one of several projects that the Republican president is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his lasting imprint on Washington.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted to... Read More
Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he has agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon.In a video statement, Netanyahu said he was taking the step in an attempt “to advance” peace efforts with Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon opened negotiations this week in Washington aimed at forging a peace agreement. The Hezbollah militant group, which has been fighting Israel for six weeks, has said it opposes the dialogue.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — President... Read More
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.A change-of-plea hearing for Jones is scheduled for May 6 in Brooklyn federal court, according to a court filing Thursday.
Jones, 49, had previously pleaded not guilty to separate indictments charging him with profiting from rigged poker games and providing sports bettors with non-public information about injuries to stars... Read More
Man plans to plead guilty in killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. 2 other men went to trial
One of the three men charged in the killing of Jam Master Jay plans to plead guilty, court records show, in what would be the first admission anyone has made in court to any role in the Run-DMC star's 2002 death.Jay Bryant pleaded not guilty to murder after his 2023 indictment, but his lawyer and federal prosecutors told the court in recent letters that they were negotiating a plea agreement.
A court docket entry Thursday indicated that Bryant intends to change his plea, without saying anything about the charge or conduct to which he might admit or the punishment he No... Read More
'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paramount Skydance CEO and chairman David Ellison made big promises to movie theater owners at CinemaCon on Thursday in Las Vegas. Ellison said he will guarantee 30 movie releases a year between Paramount and Warner Bros., and that he is committing to a 45-day exclusive theatrical window “starting today.”“Long live the movies,” Ellison said.
His company’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, in a deal valued at $111 billion, has been the source of much handwringing and speculation in Hollywood and exhibition. But Ellison came to... Read More
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- US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
- Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
- Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
- Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
- Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows below-ground work to proceed at the site
- Justin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say
- County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
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- Man plans to plead guilty in killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. 2 other men went to trial
- 'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon
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- Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
- Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on uncalled LaMelo Ball foul, and how he'll be eligible to play
- Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
- Tiger Woodsâ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case