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Casino and lottery proposal swiftly advances in the Alabama Legislature

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A gambling proposal to authorize a lottery, sports betting, and multiple casinos across Alabama was swiftly advanced by a legislative committee on Wednesday. The Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved the two-bill package, putting the proposal in line for a key vote Thursday in the state House of Representatives. If approved by the state …

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Skier killed, 2 others hurt after falling about 1,000 feet in Alaska avalanche

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An avalanche on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula killed one backcountry skier and injured two others, prompting warnings for people to stay away from steep slopes as warm weather and high winds raise the risk of more snowslides around the state. The avalanche occurred Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Cooper Landing and Moose Pass in the Chugach …

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