Roky Erickson, who headed the Austin-based 13th Floor Elevators, a pioneering psychedelic rock band in the 1960s has died. He was 71.
Author: The Associated Press
Illinois lawmakers rush to finish big to-do list, including new marijuana, abortion laws
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Jussie Smollett: Over 2,000 documents released, Kim Foxx shifts reason for recusal
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Bill Cosby drops defamation claims against 7 accusers after his insurer settles
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New memorial area dedicated at World Trade Center site
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Leon Redbone, acclaimed 1970s musician admired by Bob Dylan, dies
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Mindy Kaling’s new essay collection to detail being a single mom, working with Oprah
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Kodak Black’s release from jail halted by judge who cites ‘danger to the community’
A judge previously granted rapper Kodak Black’s release on $550,000 bond.
Dow slides more than 200 points as global trade war weighs on Wall Street
U.S. stocks fell broadly Wednesday on Wall Street as investors shifted more money into the safety of bonds. The Dow was down more than 200 points