Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, May 22, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers:
1. SUSPECT WANTED IN D.C. MURDERS CAPTURED
An ex-con accused in the slayings of a wealthy Washington family and their housekeeper is arrested, a week after authorities say the family was killed and their mansion was set on fire.
2. WHAT ARCHIVES SHOW HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON DID
As first lady, she endorsed planned tax breaks for private foundations and wealthy donors at the same time her husband’s foundation was soliciting donations for his presidential library.
3. FOR THE IRISH, IT’S YES OR NO
After months of debate, Ireland votes on whether to permit gay marriage despite Catholic Church opposition.
4. WHAT LAWMAKERS ARE HOPING TO ACHIEVE
Senate supporters of Obama’s trade agenda hope to fend off hostile amendments and send a major trade bill to the House.
5. WHERE FOCUS IS SHIFTING IN MIGRANT CRISIS
Attention turns to the ocean off Southeast Asia’s west coast as Malaysian naval vessels search for stranded boat people— and rescue more than 200 — as the U.S. military prepares air patrols.
6. FINDING OIL SPILL’S CAUSE COULD TAKE AWHILE
The operator of a broken oil pipeline that fouled a California shoreline says it could take months before investigators are able to determine what caused the incident.
7. DROUGHT-RIDDEN CALIFORNIA FACES DECISION ON NEW WATER CUTS
Farmers expect to get an answer on their offer to give up a quarter of their water this year in exchange for being spared deeper mandatory cutbacks.
8. ‘NUT RAGE’ CASE TAKES A TWIST
A South Korean court suspends the prison term of the former Korean Air executive whose onboard tantrum delayed a flight last year.
9. REALITY STAR RESIGNS FROM CHRISTIAN LOBBYING GROUP
The Family Research Council accepts the resignation of Josh Duggar in the wake of his apology for unspecified bad behavior as a young teen.
10. WARRIORS HOLD OFF ROCKETS
Stephen Curry scores 33 points to turn back another spectacular performance by James Harden, and Golden State holds off Houston 99-98 to take a 2-0 lead in the West finals.
