The Latest: Oklahoma sheriff’s deputy dies…

By Associated Press By Associated Press April 18 at 4:34 PM MULHALL, Okla. — The Latest on the fatal shooting of an Oklahoma sheriff’s deputy (all times local): 3:20 p.m. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a sheriff’s deputy shot while serving an eviction notice has died and that a suspect has been arrested. Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. John Vincent said Tuesday that Logan County Sheriff’s David Wade died after being taken to a hospital for his wounds. Authorities say 45-year-old Nathan Aaron LeForce shot Wade in Mulhall and then drove his patrol car about 25 miles to a convenience store near the town of Coyle. There he stole another vehicle, which has since been found near Guthrie. Vincent said LeForce…
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The Latest: Trump vows to solve…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s trip to Wisconsin (all times EDT): 3:50 p.m. President Donald Trump is promising to find a solution to a trade dispute with Canada that has left dairy farmers in Wisconsin and New York without a market for their product. Trump said during a speech Tuesday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, that Canada has been “very unfair” to dairy farmers and “we’re going to start working on that.” Canada has decided to impose import taxes on ultra-filtered milk, a protein liquid concentrate used to make cheese. It had been duty-free but Canada changed course after milk producers there complained. About 70 dairy producers in both Wisconsin and New York are affected. Trump promises to…
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The Latest: Imam: Fresno suspect not…

By Associated Press By Associated Press April 18 at 4:43 PM FRESNO, Calif. — The Latest on a fatal shooting near a Catholic Charities facility in downtown Fresno, California (all times local): 1:35 p.m. The imam of the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno says the suspect in a shooting that killed three people was not a member of his center. Sayed Ali Ghazvini said Tuesday that he and other faith leaders are trying to identify Kori Ali Muhammad. Authorities say Muhammad yelled “God is great” in Arabic while being taken into custody. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says he also told authorities he hates white people. All three victims were white. Ghazvini offered prayers to the victims and their families….
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WWE Rumors: Examining Latest Buzz Around…

Credit: WWE.comTo suggest Braun Strowman is the hottest star in all of WWE would not be a stretch by any means and, as a result, The Monster Among Men finds himself at the heart of this week’s WWE rumors.In the middle of an intense rivalry with Roman Reigns that has generated tremendous crowd heat, Strowman has broken out and is a legitimate star for the flagship show.What impact will this week’s rumors have on the mammoth competitor’s upcoming bout with Reigns at WWE Payback?Why was fellow Raw star Matt Hardy in the news and what awaits two former NXT-turned-SmackDown Live stars this summer?Find out now with this rumor roundup. Plans for Braun Strowman vs. Roman ReignsAt Payback, Braun Strowman will battle…
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The Latest: Turkey opposition seeks referendum…

ANKARA, Turkey — The Latest on Turkey’s referendum on presidential powers (all times local): 3:35 p.m. Turkey’s main opposition party has filed a formal request seeking the referendum to be annulled because of voting irregularities. Bulent Tezcan, deputy chairman of the Republican People’s Party, announced the move at the Ankara offices of the electoral board. He said the results of the referendum on constitutional changes are “illegitimate” and the party would use all legal paths to challenge it. Tezcan said that “we demand the cancellation of this referendum.” ___ 3:05 p.m. Hundreds of people are queuing in front of Turkey’s election board to submit petitions requesting that the electoral authority reverse a controversial decision during Sunday’s referendum to accept ballots…
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The Latest: Japan says differences with…

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s trip to Asia (all times local): ___ 7:15 p.m. A Japanese official says a difference in approach remains with the U.S. despite an agreement on a framework for new bilateral economic talks. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence leaves the main shrine of Sensoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) (The Associated Press) The official said Tuesday that Japan still hopes to bring the U.S. back into a multilateral framework such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the 12-country trade agreement after his inauguration in January. The official briefed reporters on customary condition of anonymity after U.S. Vice President…
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The Latest: French centrist promises to…

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron, left, visits the Rungis wholesale food market, south of Paris, Tuesday April 18, 2017. Macron, an independent centrist with pro-business, pro-European views, is among the front-runners in France’s unpredictable presidential race. The top two vote-getters in the first round Sunday will advance to the May 7 presidential runoff. (Philippe Wojazer; Pool via AP) (Associated Press) By Associated Press By Associated Press April 18 at 5:40 AM PARIS — The Latest on the upcoming French presidential election (all times local): 11:30 a.m. French centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron says he will simplify the country’s famously complex labor laws within weeks of taking office. In comments at the Rungis wholesale market outside Paris, Macron says that it’s not…
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The Latest: Pence says US set…

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, left, and Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Taro Aso, third right, attend during Japan U.S. Economic Dialogue at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 18, 2017. (Eugene Hoshiko, Pool/Associated Press) By Associated Press By Associated Press April 18 at 4:57 AM TOKYO — The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s trip to Asia (all times local): ___ 5:40 p.m. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. will not relent until it achieves its objective of ensuring the Korean Peninsula is free of nuclear weapons. Pence told reporters President Donald Trump was confident that economic and diplomatic pressure from the “family of nations” had a chance of compelling North…
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The Latest: US VP Pence arrives…

WHIOThe Latest: US VP Pence arrives in Japan to focus on tradeWHIOU.S. Vice President Mike Pence talks with members of the American Chamber of Commerce at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool). 0. Share. Facebook Twitter Google+ Email. Share this with …and more »
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The Latest: Calexit backers drop 1…

By Associated Press By Associated Press April 17 at 8:06 PM SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Latest on efforts to make California an independent nation (all times local): 5 p.m. Supporters of one long-shot bid to make California an independent nation are ending their effort. But another group plans to seek a statewide vote next year. The secretary of state’s office confirmed Monday that Marcus Ruiz Evans, vice president of the Yes California Independence Campaign, notified officials he intends to withdraw the California Nationhood ballot measure. A new group, California Freedom Coalition, says it will file a new proposed ballot measure in coming weeks. The movement drew extra interest after last year’s election of Republican Donald Trump as president. Yes California’s…
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