Thursday, January 19, 2017

Accused cop killer in court & Iran high-rise disaster

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Good morning. It's Thursday, January 19. Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd is scheduled to go before a judge this morning for the first time since his arrest that ended a nine-day manhunt for him.

Browse an updated gallery of photos of his arrest.

A high-rise building in Tehran engulfed by a fire collapsed today, killing at least 30 firefighters and injuring about 75 people, state media reported.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd scheduled to make first appearance in court

He faces multiple charges related to the death of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, and has not yet been charged in the killing of Lt. Debra Clayton. [More]

 

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Markeith Loyd might escape death penalty without fix in law

Rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and Florida Supreme Court last year nullified the state's capital punishment statutes. [More]

 

30 firefighters killed in Iran as burning high-rise collapses

The disaster struck the Plasco building, an iconic structure in central Tehran just north of the capital's sprawling bazaar. [More]

 

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30 missing as avalanche buries hotel in central Italy

The ANSA news agency quoted a rescuer as saying there were fatalities. Italian media said the avalanche covered the three-story hotel in the central region of Abruzzo on Wednesday. [More]

 

At Pulse hearing, Noor Salman pleads not guilty to both charges

Prosecutors accuse the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter of knowing about the plan for the June 12 attack that left 49 people dead and 68 injured. [More]

 

Undocumented immigrants pray, worry as Trump prepares to take office

The day after the election, phones rang nonstop at the office of Orlando attorney Gail Seeram, an immigration law specialist. She heard from Latinos and Muslims, doctors and landscapers, Brazilians and Brits. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic lose to Pelicans 118-98 as Meeks injures right thumb

Their playoff hopes for this season never looked dimmer than they looked Wednesday night. [More]

 

Sanford's Tim Raines elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

The longtime Montreal Expos standout is elected to the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame on his 10th and final time on the ballot. [More]

 

Isaac helps No. 10 FSU edge No. 15 Notre Dame

He had 23 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks in the close contest Wednesday night. [More]

 

UCF professor: Oregon shows "we've learned nothing from Ereck Plancher"

The comments came in the wake of three Oregon players being sent to hospital following grueling conditioning drills. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Foods worth breaking your resolution

New Year's resolutions are meant to be broken - cheat a little with some decadent eats at Orlando restaurants. [More]

 

Lisa Lampanelli talks weight, sex, Trump

Topics for the comedian, who performs Friday in Orlando, include Donald Trump, her striking weight loss and having no sex drive. [More]

 

It's Trump time at Madame Tussauds

New wax versions of Donald Trump are coming to four Madame Tussauds attractions. [More]

 

Disney: 5 things to know about new Epcot arts fest

The new Epcot International Festival of the Arts is similar to other Epcot fests such as Food & Wine and Flower & Garden, but it has some unique offerings as well. [More]

 

As Ringling circus shuts down, SeaWorld faces similar challenges

What will it take to turn around SeaWorld, which has also made a change regarding its signature animals? [More]

 

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