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Look out, Labs: French bulldogs now 2nd most popular US dog

Could the French bulldog become America’s favorite purebred pooch? Frenchies came in second only to longtime leaders Labrador retrievers in the American Kennel Club’s latest rankings. They’re set to be released Wednesday. The rest of the top 10 includes German shepherds; golden retrievers; bulldogs; poodles; beagles; Rottweilers; German shorthaired pointers; and dachshunds. They reflect the relative numbers of purebreds, mainly puppies, that were added last year to the oldest U.S. dog registry. French bulldogs ranked a distant 82nd three decades ago but began gaining popularity in the late 1990s.

Foxconn mulls making electric vehicles at Wisconsin plant

Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, is looking at making electric vehicles in its highly anticipated Wisconsin plant that has been scaled back since its announcement in 2017. Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said at a news conference in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, that the decision will be between whether to go to Mexico or the U.S. for manufacturing electric vehicles. He said the decision, which will be finalized before July 1, will hinge on business, not politics.

China state TV raps Kohler, BMW for using facial recognition

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state TV has criticized bathroom fixtures brand Kohler and automaker BMW for the use of facial recognition technology on visitors to their outlets in possible violation of privacy rules that took effect this year. The accusation…

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Officer says he arrested reporter after pepper spray blasts

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A police officer testified Monday that he arrested a journalist at an unruly Black Lives Matter protest last year in Iowa after she did not leave when he repeatedly shot clouds of pepper spray to disperse the crowd.

High court revives ex-student's suit against Georgia college

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is reviving a lawsuit brought by a Georgia college student who sued school officials after being prevented from distributing Christian literature on campus.

Youngsters Chisholm and Diaz battling for Marlins' 2B job

MIAMI (AP) — Highly regarded Miami Marlins prospect Jazz Chisholm calls the ballfield his “happy place,” which is why he's always in motion, bouncing about even during monotonous spring training drills.

Vikings bring back DE Stephen Weatherly after Panthers stint

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive end Stephen Weatherly to a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Monday, bringing back one of their past draft picks to try to strengthen a lagging pass rush.

Deep freeze just latest disaster to befall Houston's needy

HOUSTON (AP) — Ernest and Hester Collins already faced their share of hardships before last month's deadly winter storm plunged much of Texas into a deep freeze and knocked out power to millions of homes, including their modest rental in one of Houston's historically Black neighborhoods, Fifth Ward.

Lawyer: Dallas officer innocent of capital murder charges

DALLAS (AP) — A lawyer for the Dallas police officer arrested in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme said his client is innocent of the 2017 killings, does not know one of the victims and that the other victim lived with the officer's father.

Škriniar helps Inter beat Atalanta 1-0 to go 6 points clear

MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A after a 1-0 win at home against high-scoring Atalanta on Monday.

Jury selection paused for ex-cop charged in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jury selection for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death was halted before it began Monday by the state's effort to add a third-degree murder charge.

EXPLAINER: Why battle over a murder charge in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jury selection in the trial of a former Minneapolis officer accused in the death of George Floyd was put on hold Monday while an appeals court considers whether to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against him.

Airline stocks rally, American cites plan to pay off loan

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Airline stocks rose Monday, spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year.

Girl using lemonade stand to fund brain surgery in recovery

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A 7-year-old girl who used a lemonade stand to help raise money for her own brain surgery underwent a successful operation on Monday, her mother said.

Cubs, Sox to let some fans into stands as COVID numbers fall

CHICAGO (AP) — After a season of mostly empty ballparks in Chicago, the famed marquee at Wrigley Field said it all.

Iowa governor signs GOP-forced voting changes bill into law

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a Republican-backed bill that makes it harder to vote early, potentially eroding a key aspect of Democratic campaigns.

Nevada governor bets on safety as others lift virus rules

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — One year into the pandemic, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is still attempting to strike the right balance between protecting lives and livelihoods — keeping the state's tourism and hospitality industry afloat while also containing the coronavirus.