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Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, who commanded a dress rehearsal flight for the 1969 moon landing and the first U.S.-Soviet space linkup, died Monday. He was 93. Stafford, a retired Air Force three-star general, took part in four space ...

Ohio governor declares emergency after severe storms that killed 3

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's governor has declared a state of emergency in 11 counties across central Ohio struck by severe weather last week. Gov. Mike DeWine also activated the Ohio National Guard to help officials in one county, Logan County, where three deaths were confirmed, with the ...

Last suspect sought in deadly bus shooting in Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old youth who they say is the last of four suspects sought in the shooting that wounded eight Philadelphia high school students at a bus stop last week. The U.S. Marshals Service, while offering details Tuesday night ...

Mississippi holds primaries for 4 seats in the US House and 1 in the Senate

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippians are voting in party primaries for all four of the state's U.S. House seats and one U.S. Senate seat. Polls are open until 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday. If runoff elections are needed, they will be held April 2. The general ...