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Sinkhole In Florida Filled In By Repair Crews
THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) — Repair crews filled in a sinkhole that opened between two houses in a sprawling Florida retirement community.
US Supreme Court Declines To Review Case Against ExxonMobil
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has declined to disturb a $105 million verdict against Exxon Mobil for contaminating New York City's groundwater.
Southern Author Elizabeth Spencer Awarded $30,000 Prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth Spencer, a revered Southern author still active in her 90s, has won a $30,000 short story prize.
US Economy Grew For Third Straight Month In March
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's health rose in March for the third consecutive month, a sign of stronger growth after harsh winter weather caused the economy's pace to slow.
Alec Baldwin Again Helping Rhode Island Library
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A struggling public library in Rhode Island is getting help from actor Alec Baldwin — again.
Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Mistaken Traffic Stop
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will decide whether police have probable cause to make a traffic stop if it turns out the officer was mistaken in thinking the driver violated the law.
Teen Who Stowed Away In Airplane’s Wheel Well Could Face Charges In California
HONOLULU (AP) — Police in San Jose, Calif., say they are reviewing whether charges are warranted against a 16-year-old boy who authorities say jumped a fence at San Jose's airport and stowed away aboard a Hawaii-bound flight.
SpaceX To Attempt Launch On Friday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is shooting for another launch attempt Friday to the International Space Station.
Three Rescued From Sinking Tow Boat In New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The owner of a tow boat that grounded in Lake Pontchartrain (PON'-chuh-train) says waves pushed by a passing storm front broke a line connecting the vessel and a barge it was pushing.
Grain And Cattle Higher, Pork Lower On Chicago Board Of Trade
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly higher Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.