Monday, February 27, 2017

Georgia pair sentenced to prison over Confederate flag confrontation

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Georgia pair sentenced to prison over Confederate flag confrontation

Georgia pair sentenced to prison over Confederate flag confrontationDefendants Jose Torres, 26, and Kayla Norton, 25, were convicted earlier this month of charges that include making "terroristic threats" during the confrontation in Douglas County near Atlanta, which occurred at a time of heated national debate about a flag that many consider a symbol of racism. Georgia Superior Court Judge William McClain sentenced Torres to serve 13 years in prison, and Norton to serve 6 years in prison, Douglas County District Attorney Brian Fortner said in a phone interview.


Authorities investigate killing of hippo at El Salvador zoo

Authorities investigate killing of hippo at El Salvador zooSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador's widespread violence reached an unexpected corner with the brutal and fatal beating of the national zoo's beloved hippopotamus Gustavito.


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House probe into Russia ties to Trump off to rocky start

House probe into Russia ties to Trump off to rocky startWASHINGTON (AP) — A simmering dispute between leaders of the House intelligence committee spilled into the public Monday over an investigation into whether President Donald Trump has ties to Russia, even as they pledged to conduct a bipartisan probe.


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