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BOSTON (AP) — Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the U.S. on Sunday after a federal judge swept the ban aside. Airlines around the world allowed people to board flights as usual to the United States.  Similar scenes played out across the U.S. two days after a judge in Washington state suspended the president's travel ban and just hours after a federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to set aside the ruling. Читать дальше...

In the interview, Pence denied that President Donald Trump’s tweet about a “so-called judge” he disagreed with was an assault on his legitimacy, and expressed confidence that the president’s executive order which banned travelers from certain countries would be upheld in the courts. Host John Dickerson played a portion of Trump’s interview with Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, in which the host pointed out that Putin is “a killer” and the president responded, “You think our country is so innocent?” Dickerson asked Pence whether he agreed with that.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: 3-7-6 (three, seven, six)

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are expected to tackle bills involving for-profit universities, bathroom vandals and renewable energy in the coming week at the Legislature. Another would give communities that host renewable energy projects better electricity rates.

KAPAA, Hawaii (AP) — Invasive parakeets are ruining crops and eliciting complaints from people on Kauai. Kauai Invasive Species Committee project manager Bill Lucey says action needs to be taken to mitigate economic losses, avoid negative impacts to quality of life, and prevent the parakeets from displacing other species.

(AP) — A suburban Kansas City attorney is going on trial for murder in the 2010 deaths of her millionaire father and his girlfriend. The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/2kEsKjP ) reports that jury selection is expected to begin Monday in southern Missouri's Laclede County in the trial of 48-year-old Susan Van Note of Lee's Summit.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — One 17-year-old boy is dead and a 17-year-old girl is injured after they were struck by a train in southern Arizona. The Pima County Sheriff's Department says the accident occurred Saturday afternoon in Vail while the two teens were on a train trestle. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while the girl was taken to a hospital for treatment of her injuries.

“Straight Outta Compton” star Corey Hawkins nabbed the series lead with a little help of Dr. Dre, the Oscar-winning producer tells TheWrap Legacy executive producer Brian Grazer believes that original series protagonist Jack Bauer resonated with audiences because of the political climate immediately following 9/11. Carter will ask the Counter Terrorist Unit for help in saving his life and in stopping what potentially could be one of the largest-scale terror attacks on American soil. The story... Читать дальше...

Montana's mountains, rivers, lakes, wildlife and national parks are a bigger and bigger draw, according to the university's Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research. Montana officials are searching for ways to fund a proposed two-year plan to combat the spread of invasive mussels in the state's waters. The invasive mussels rapidly multiply and can damage beaches, clog boat motors and dams, harm fish and wildlife and damage infrastructure.

(AP) — Three retired law enforcement officers are volunteering to take on a backlog of cold cases at the Casa Grande Police Department. Homicides and sexual assaults represent some of the department's 55 unsolved crimes, with some dating back decades, reported the Casa Grande Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2kasuWR ). Retired police chief Charles L. Shayler was volunteering with the Citizens On Patrol program alongside retired police chief Paul Ricks and retired officer Jim Jensen before they started working on the cold case team. Читать дальше...

The State Fire Marshal's Office said the victim, who hasn't been identified, likely fell asleep smoking in his first floor apartment unit, and medical oxygen being used in the residence accelerated the fire. [...] floor residents were able to escape with minor injuries.

The Burlington Free Press (http://bfpne.ws/2jRXfyz ) reported that trustees on Saturday approved a resolution to move to the next phase of planning on the proposal to build a new athletic complex on the school's campus rather than moving downtown or to neighboring South Burlington. The proposal calls for building a 3,200-seat basketball venue and modernizing the hockey facility.

SEATTLE (AP) — With more crude oil expected to move through Washington state, Democratic lawmakers want to toughen rules around oil transportation and raise more money for spill prevention and response efforts. Companion bills in the House and Senate aim to reduce the risk of oil spills with provisions that target oil carried by vessels, pipelines and trains. In November, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau approved Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, which will increase... Читать дальше...

Ali Akbar Salehi was quoted by the semi-official Fars news agency on Sunday as saying that Iran will receive a final batch of 149 tons of natural uranium by Tuesday, in addition to 210 tons already delivered since early 2016. Low-enriched uranium can be used for civilian applications, including power generation and medical research.

Local media report dump trucks and other heavy equipment lined the area Sunday morning as crews worked to remove damaged cars and haul away debris. Norfolk Southern spokeswoman Susan Terpay says the train was comprised of 161 coal cars and the company estimates 44 railcars derailed.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police are investigating the stabbing death of a man in an alley behind a Las Vegas business. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the stabbing late Saturday night. Authorities say the victim and an unidentified man were involved in a fight behind the business. The death marks the 16th homicide investigated so far this year by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

HAMILTON, N.J. (AP) — State police say a pursuit involving a drunken teenage driver ended with a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike and the youth and two men facing weapons and drug charges. [...] troopers allegedly found two handguns loaded with hollow point bullets in the vehicle, along with marijuana, heroin and drug paraphernalia.

Magnolia’s documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” had a breakout opening weekend, reeling in $709,000 and earning the highest per-screen average of any new movie that played in more than one theater. The Raoul Peck-directed film based on an unfinished James Baldwin manuscript discusses the history of racism in the U.S. through the author’s insights and relationships with murdered civil rights leaders Malcolm X, Medgar Evers and Martin Luther King Jr. Sony Pictures Classics’ “The Comedian” was this weekend’s... Читать дальше...

The 2008 law requires emergency rooms to give sexual assault victims information about the so-called "morning-after pill," to provide the drugs on request, and to train staff about the drugs. The Department of Human Services says the hospital failed to inform three sexual assault patients about emergency contraception or make it available.

The announcement that Mary Baldwin would admit male undergraduates in the fall was met with an expected level of hostility from former students, concerned with the erosion of the all-female experience and that the decision seemed abrupt and without alumnae input. School officials became concerned about the confusion that the group could be causing, and the impact it would have on donations as well as recruitment, and a cease and desist letter was sent. The big question from alumnae was, "Why weren't... Читать дальше...

Columnist also called CNN’s “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter a ridiculous figure’ and compares NYT front page to 1938 Germany Veteran media observer Michael Wolff joined Brian Stelter’s “Reliable Sources” on CNN Sunday morning and went directly at the host and his weekly media criticism show, calling Stelter a “sort of quite a ridiculous figure” and saying his show is counterproductive and serves the narrow interests of the media. Later in the interview, Wolff called out Stelter in a January... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Olympians, coaches, star football and hockey players, a champion boxer, and a sportswriter are the newest members of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. Known as the father of Nordic skiing in the United States, Caldwell competed and coached at the national and international level for nearly 50 years including skiing in the 1952 Olympics in Oslo, Norway, according to the Hall of Fame. Cieplicki was a standout basketball player at St. Michael's College and became one of the top high school coaches... Читать дальше...

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) — A 34-year-old middle school band teacher in western Oregon is facing multiple felony child sexual abuse charges. Matthew McKinley Woodford on Sunday remained in the Lane County Jail with a $1.7 million bond. The Springfield Police Department arrested Woodford on Friday. He faces 17 charges that include luring a minor. Springfield School District spokeswoman Jenna McCulley on Saturday told The Register-Guard (http://bit.ly/2lcsB4m) that Woodford has been placed on leave from... Читать дальше...

[...] supporters of conservative candidate Francois Fillon hit the streets Sunday to try to stem damage to his campaign. The preliminary probe involves suspicions of embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The charitable endeavors started by former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci (see-AN'-see) have been overhauled, a year after Cianci died at age 74. Since his death in January 2016, Cianci's nephew, Brad Turchetta, has been managing Cianci's estate, including his scholarship fund and a charity that managed his papers.