By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge crowd descended on the White House lawn for the start of this year's Easter egg roll, after the event was delayed by thunder and lightning for about 90 minutes. More than 40,000 people — 10,000 more than last year — were expected to participate in Monday's event despite light rain. They were attempting to coax … [Read more...] about White House Easter egg roll draws a huge crowd after storm-delayed start
Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm. The 55-year-old disbarred attorney is already serving a life sentence without parole in a state prison for killing his wife and son. He also pleaded guilty to similar financial crime charges in state court. … [Read more...] about Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm
Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Defending national champion UConn powered its way back into the Final Four behind a 30-0 run led by Donovan Clingan, who finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Huskies crushed Illinois 77-52. It was a March Madness record 10th straight double-digit victory for the Huskies, who cruised to their fifth national title last … [Read more...] about Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois
Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner. The numbers drawn Saturday night were: 12, 13, 33, 50, 52 and the red Powerball 23. No one has won Powerball's top prize since New Year's Day, amounting to 38 consecutive drawings without a … [Read more...] about Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner
New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday
By TERRY CHEA and ADAM BEAM Associated Press LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — Most of California's fast food workers are set to be paid at least $20 per hour. A new law mandating the minimum wage increase for fast food workers is scheduled to take effect on Monday. The increase has been cheered by workers and labor unions who say it will provide a livable wage. But some business … [Read more...] about New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday