By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma is preparing to execute a death row inmate convicted of shooting and killing two people in Oklahoma City more than two decades ago. Michael Dewayne Smith is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Smith was convicted and sentenced to die for killing … [Read more...] about Oklahoma prepares to execute man convicted of 2002 double slaying
The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — In its heyday, the Tropicana Las Vegas was known for its opulence. It was a frequent haunt of the Rat Pack and host to A-list stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds, while its storied past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas lore. But after welcoming guests for 67 years, the Las Vegas Strip's third-oldest casino … [Read more...] about The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years
The largest fresh egg producer in the US has found bird flu in chickens at a Texas plant
By KEN MILLER Associated Press The largest fresh egg producer in the U.S. says it has stopped production at a plant in the Texas Panhandle after bird flu was found in the flock. Officials later saud the same infection was found at a poultry facility in Michigan. Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods said Tuesday it destroyed 1.6 million laying hens and 377,000 pullets at the … [Read more...] about The largest fresh egg producer in the US has found bird flu in chickens at a Texas plant
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press Thousands of homes and businesses are without power as severe weather roars through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornados. A strong weather system in northeastern Oklahoma with heavy rains produced three suspected tornadoes. The storms were blamed for the death of a 46-year-old homeless woman in Tulsa … [Read more...] about Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
First vessel uses alternate channel to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A tugboat pushing a fuel barge has become the first vessel to use an alternate channel to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. The disaster had blocked traffic along the vital port's main shipping channel. Officials say the barge supplying jet fuel to the Department of Defense left late Monday … [Read more...] about First vessel uses alternate channel to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site