Man sentenced to 20 years in prison in Oregon for death of his then-girlfriend in 1980s cold case

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Oregon for the death of his then-girlfriend in a 1980s cold case that was recently reopened, authorities said Tuesday. Marcus Sanfratello, 73, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of Teresa Peroni and was sentenced to 20 years in prison … Read more

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol, clearing the way for “happy hour” in senior living facilities. Previously, Minnesota law barred facilities from organizing events that included alcohol without a liquor license. The new “Grandparents’ Happy Hour” law allows … Read more

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

TOKYO — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as markets waited to see if the United States and Iran may resume talks to end their war. The price of Brent crude edged 1 cent higher to $98.51 a barrel. U.S. benchmark crude fell 0.4% to $89.29 a barrel. Lower oil prices help bring down … Read more

2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say

WASHINGTON — Two U.S. officials killed in a vehicle crash as they returned from destroying a clandestine drug lab in northern Mexico over the weekend were working for the CIA, according to a U.S. official and two other people familiar with the matter. Two Mexican investigators also were killed in the crash, which Mexican authorities … Read more

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 01-36-43-56-58, Mega Ball: 7, Megaplier: The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 01-36-43-56-58, Mega Ball: 7 (one, thirty-six, forty-three, fifty-six, fifty-eight, Mega Ball: seven Estimated jackpot: $140 million For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | … Read more

Cuban exiles have renewed hope and fears over claims on property seized long ago

MIAMI — Deeply ingrained in Raul Valdes-Fauli’s family lore is the November 1960 day when an agent of Fidel Castro’s revolution showed up at his family’s Pedroso Bank in Havana, with a machine gun, and demanded they leave. Calling his father and uncle gusanos — or worms, a Spanish-language term coined by Castro to denigrate … Read more

Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail

ATLANTA — A man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead, including a Department of Homeland Security employee who was walking her dog, died in jail Tuesday night, authorities said. Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found in his cell unresponsive, according to a statement from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s … Read more

Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules

DALLAS — Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into classrooms. The 9-8 decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a boost to backers of similar laws in … Read more

Leading candidates to square off in TV debate at critical point in California governor’s race

LOS ANGELES — Six leading candidates for California governor will meet in a televised debate Wednesday — all of them eager for a breakout moment in a chaotic race with no clear leader. With mail ballots scheduled to go to voters early next month in advance of the June 2 primary election, candidates are running … Read more