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Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions
NEW YORK (AP) — Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96.The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details were not immediately available.
“He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and the countless filmmakers and audiences around the world whose lives and perspectives were shaped by his... Read More
California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
California was walloped Monday by a powerful winter storm carrying treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas.Millions of Los Angeles County residents faced flash flood warnings as rain pounded the region and people in some areas scarred by last year’s devastating wildfires were under an evacuation warning through Tuesday because of the potential for mud and debris flows.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered emergency crews and city departments to be ready to respond to any problems.
The storm wreaked havoc on roadways spanning... Read More
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two "Godfather" movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in "Tender Mercies," has died at age 95.Duvall died “peacefully” at his home Sunday in Middleburg, Virginia, according to an announcement from his publicist and from a statement posted on his Facebook page by his wife, Luciana Duvall.
“To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply... Read More
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspectâs backpack
Investigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads because a backpack the suspect was wearing is sold exclusively at the stores, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff said Monday.Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day. Authorities say her blood was found on the front porch. Purported ransom notes were sent to news outlets, but two deadlines for paying have passed.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation... Read More
Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. John Cornyn
DALLAS (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be in an unfamiliar setting Monday night: heading his first campaign rally since the Republican announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate 10 months ago.Paxton's scheduled appearance is part of his stepped-up campaign to unseat four-term Republican Sen. John Cornyn and add a MAGA devotee to the Senate, a bid that has set up one of this year's most contentious GOP primaries.
Until Monday, Paxton waged a lower-wattage campaign, spent relatively little money and drew attention primarily by pursuing conservative... Read More
Top Stories in US News
- Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions
- California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
- Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95
- Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspectâs backpack
- Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. John Cornyn
- Opening statements held in the trial of a Georgia high school shooting suspect's father
- Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago
- NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton County
- Chinese fine dining slices through America's takeout-food stereotypes
- Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection â and fish fries
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More- Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. John Cornyn
- NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton County
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