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GateHouse Media, a chain backed by an investment firm, is buying USA Today owner Gannett Co. for $12.06 a share in cash and stock, or about $1.4 billion.

U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff sentenced Cesar Sayoc after he pleaded guilty to explosives charges for mailing 16 pipe bombs days before the midterm elections last fall.

Minnesota authorities charged singer R. Kelly on Monday with two counts of prostitution and solicitation involving a girl under 18 in 2001.

Both individuals are wanted for questioning in a fraud investigation.

The annual Auburn Fan Day is being held Aug. 10 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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Kathryn Ahlers is charged with possession of a controlled substance, public intoxication, endangering the welfare of a minor and tampering with physical evidence.

The federal agency says the manufacturer has received 97 reports of the legs breaking off.

Police arrested the man they said is responsible for a double shooting Friday.

Police and residents in Columbus and Opelika are getting ready to combat crime in the annual National Night Out.