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(AP) — The career of Missouri's longest-serving sheriff has come to an abrupt end after he pleaded guilty to stealing reimbursement checks for his own use. Prosecutors say the 70-year-old admitted stealing 34 state-issued checks reimbursing the sheriff's office for mileage and expenses incurred when transporting prisoners returned from outside Missouri.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaders of the Islamic State are determined to strike targets in the United States this year, senior U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday, telling lawmakers that a small group of violent extremists will attempt to overcome the logistical challenges of mounting such an attack. In testimony before congressional committees, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and other officials described the Islamic State as the "pre-eminent terrorist threat." Marine Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart... Читать дальше...

The lawsuits alleging wrongful death and excessive force in the killing of Brendon Glenn, 29, were filed in local and federal courts by attorneys for Sheryn Camprone of New York. The lawsuits cite 21 fatal shootings by Los Angeles Police Department officers in 2015, saying Chief Charlie Beck has failed to adequately discipline his officers, "creating a culture of impunity within the LAPD that encourages such violence and incidents of unreasonable force against the public." The district attorney's office hasn't decided whether to file charges.

The same committee also approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voter approval for any future gambling expansion. A Senate panel was supposed to consider the same bill, but Sen. Rob Bradley postponed a vote after senators proposed changes.

Canadian Pacific said Tuesday that it plans to submit a shareholder resolution on a possible deal at Norfolk Southern's annual meeting this spring. Canadian Pacific has said combining its railroad with Norfolk Southern would create a more efficient operation that could haul more freight and grow profits faster than either railroad could alone. Canadian Pacific said it doesn't plan to ask Norfolk Southern shareholders to vote on its most-recent proposal. Norfolk Southern officials have said they... Читать дальше...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A proposal to build a system of express buses and canopy-covered stations along historic Route 66 in Albuquerque is drawing opposition from shop owners. Some business owners fear the $119 million project could cost them customers and eventually their livelihoods because the plan risks destroying the historic charm of the popular area, the Albuquerque Journal reported (http://goo.gl/eVTrRO ) on Sunday. Mayor Richard Berry said the project is an investment that will spur... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The Ferguson City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a police and court reform proposal with the U.S. Department of Justice, an agreement that would cost the St. Louis suburb millions of dollars. The consent decree would require hiring a monitor, training police on diversity, giving significant pay raises to officers, and buying software and hiring staff to analyze records on arrests, use of force and other police matters.

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Hillary Clinton braced for a potential loss in New Hampshire, the site of her 2008 comeback, seeking to deny rival Bernie Sanders a big victory in the nation's first presidential primary and a springboard into a competitive primary campaign. The Vermont senator hopes a show of strength in his neighboring New England state might prompt rank-and-file Democrats to give his bid a second look as the race shifts to contests in Clinton-friendly territory in Nevada and South Carolina. Читать дальше...

BALTIMORE (AP) — An alibi witness who was never called, cell phone data that was misrepresented and other legal failures justify a new trial for Adnan Syed, his defense lawyer argued Tuesday, closing an unusual hearing prompted by a popular podcast that turned millions of listeners into armchair detectives. Deputy Attorney General Thiru Vignarajah countered that the evidence is "overwhelming" that Syed was properly convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the 1999 strangling death of his high school girlfriend Hae Min Lee. Читать дальше...

Billions of dollars for prisons, hospitals and schools remain in limbo and, without a state tax increase to close a massive deficit, the governor warned that schools will lay off thousands of teachers, the state's social services safety net will spring huge holes and local governments will raise taxes. Top Republicans said they are committed to dealing with the deficit, but they are aiming to do it without raising taxes, and they said Wolf's new proposal includes billions in extra spending and taxes... Читать дальше...

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi government forces have regained full control of Ramadi after pushing Islamic State group fighters out of the city's outskirts, according to Iraqi security forces and the U.S.-led coalition. The governor of Anbar province praised Iraqi security forces and the U.S.-led coalition for their work to "liberate Ramadi completely," but was quick to emphasize that critical security and humanitarian issues remained. Col. Steve Warren, a spokesman for the coalition, told The Associated... Читать дальше...

(AP) — School employees would receive more training on how to help disruptive students and avoid physically restraining them under a House bill being considered this week. Topeka parent John Hurla says his children with behavioral issues are being placed in a solitary room at school less frequently because of changes that already have been made.

Joshua James, 24, was arrested Monday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officials say he threw a 3.5-foot alligator through a Palm Beach County Wendy's drive-thru window in October. Wildlife officer Nicholas Guerin said in his report that James drove his pickup truck to the window at about 1:20 a.m. Oct. 11. Guerin said James was tracked down through video surveillance and a purchase at a neighboring convenience store. Читать дальше...

Law enforcement would be required to record some interrogations under a bill influenced by the case of a Kansas man who spent nearly 16 years behind bars for a killing his brother eventually admitted to committing (AP) — Law enforcement would be required to record some interrogations under a bill influenced by the case of a Kansas man who spent nearly 16 years behind bars for a killing his brother eventually admitted to committing. The legislation mandates recorded interrogations of suspects arrested for capital murder... Читать дальше...

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is telling the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence that the Islamic State group is the leading edge of an unprecedented increase in Sunni violent extremism. "Sunni violent extremism has been on an upward trajectory since the late 1970s and has more groups, members, and safe havens than at any other point in history," Clapper says. Clapper tells the Senate Armed Services Committee that the U.S. is facing the most diverse global threat environment... Читать дальше...

New Hampshire hosts the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, featuring candidates for the Republican and Democratic nomination. Polls started opening at 7 a.m., except for a handful of communities that begin voting just after midnight. In Dixville Notch, voters in that tiny town gave Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich two votes, Republican Donald Trump got two and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders won four votes for his Democratic bid. The owner of a child care center, she said being a small-business... Читать дальше...

Anti-extremist ads partially financed by Google recently began appearing in the U.K. as part of a program that helps nonprofit organizations highlight their causes when people enter certain words into a search engine. Google's financing won't affect the formula that's used to determine the rankings of websites in the non-commercial area where its main search results appear. Verizon spokeswoman Deidre Hart says the go90 business is paying the Verizon Wireless business for the data use "on the same... Читать дальше...

Before greeting moviegoers at the debut of his film, the writer-actor is eavesdropping on all the big-budget movie trailers playing ahead of his much smaller crowdfunded concoction, "Lazer Team." Despite its modest price tag, there's a hefty amount of enthusiasm for the $2.5 million sci-fi comedy about a group of dolts bestowed with alien technology. [...] many more devotees of Burns and his Rooster Teeth production company will be able to watch the movie beginning Wednesday on YouTube. The streaming... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Flint's water crisis, after a switch in the source allowed dangerous levels of lead and potentially caused deadly cases of Legionnaires' disease, could result in criminal charges as serious as involuntary manslaughter, a top investigator said Tuesday. Todd Flood, who was appointed as special counsel by Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette last month because Schuette's office is defending the state in Flint civil lawsuits, said manslaughter charges could be on the table if government officials... Читать дальше...

The independent privacy watchdog CNIL has given Facebook three months to comply with French data protection laws or risk sanctions. CNIL said late Monday that Facebook collects data about account holders' "political or religious opinions" and "sexual orientation," without informing them.

Long says Ellspermann has been a capable and effective public servant during her time as lieutenant governor, whose duties include frequently serving as the Senate's presiding officer. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's pick of a former state Republican chairman as the new lieutenant governor is being criticized by Democrats as a political move that damages diversity in state government. Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg's campaign says Pence is shoving aside an accomplished businesswoman in current Lt. Читать дальше...

The star of the TV show "Alias" and movies including "Juno" and "Dallas Buyers Club" testified before the House budget committee on Tuesday on behalf of Save The Children. Garner said the program works well in Kentucky, offering literacy and other development programs for children.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is relying on archaic computers systems to protect reams of critical data from cyberattacks, President Barack Obama warned Tuesday as he announced a new, centralized effort to boost cybersecurity. Obama, asking Congress for $3.1 billion for cybersecurity, said some cyber infrastructure is downright ancient, with the Social Security Administration relying on systems from the 1960s, making them vulnerable to attacks. Obama's comments came after the release Tuesday of his 2017 budget proposal... Читать дальше...

Marciel has been principal deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs since 2013. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised Mitchell's tenure and welcomed his successor in remarks prior to the vote.