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TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally murdering a couple at a Charlotte County sod farm in 1997. James D. Ford, 64, is scheduled to be executed Feb. 13 at Florida State Prison in the murders of Greg and Kimberly Malnory.

By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI must remain independent, above the partisan fray and “committed to upholding the rule of law,” outgoing Director Christopher Wray said in a farewell address just days before his expected retirement at the conclusion of the Biden administration following more than seven years on the job. Related Articles National News | Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower court National News | Media companies scrap Venu Sports streaming service before it even started National News | Shortage leaves Dunkin’ stores without any doughnuts in Nebraska, New Mexico and other states National News | Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan.

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By LISA MASCARO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities. Trump told Republican senators about the onslaught ahead during a private meeting on Capitol Hill.