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- USMiami Herald
Why doesn’t Miami-Dade man accused of child sexual abuse have to register as a sex offender?
Under the agreement, Albert Bassett is ordered to complete 10 years probation, is barred from supervised contact with minors and must stay away from the victim.
4 min read - OpinionMSNBC
Uvalde's congressman faces a tough race for backing gun safety
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a primary runoff over his vote for gun safety, against an opponent who calls himself "The AK Guy."
2 min read - USThe Courier Journal
Scottie Scheffler case to be addressed in court Wednesday, attorney's office says
Scheffler will not be present at the hearing, following an agreement between the parties and the permission of the court, the release stated.
1 min read - BusinessMSNBC
Another billionaire wants to ride a submarine to the Titanic wreckage
Larry Connor, an American real estate and tech billionaire, and Patrick Lahey of Triton Submarines, are planning to travel to the Titanic wreckage in a submersible.
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Lawyers for ex-AT&T boss object to Madigan evidence at upcoming trial
Lawyers for the ex-president of AT&T Illinois are seeking to bar key evidence in his upcoming bribery trial, arguing in a recent filing that prosecutors have failed to identify any conspiracy to “corruptly” influence then-House Speaker Michael Madigan to win passage of key legislation in Springfield. Paul La Schiazza, 66, was charged in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in October ...
5 min read - USThe News-Press
Will hurricane, tropical storm hit Lee County in 2024? CSU research shows risk
What are the odds of a hurricane or tropical storm impacting Lee County, Florida during what is forecast to be a very busy 2024 hurricane season?
2 min read - USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Federal sentence delays suppression hearing on child sex trial in Luzerne County
May 28—WILKES-BARRE — A man from Luzerne Borough believes his criminal charges of abducting a teenage girl he allegedly sexually assaulted in October 2021, is "a waste of time." John Watson, 48, spoke freely during what was scheduled as a suppression hearing before Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. on Tuesday, saying he was falsely arrested and falsely charged due to police ...
3 min read - USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
Arrest made in connection with Lauderhill shooting that injured 9-year-old
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of a shopping plaza in Lauderhill that injured a 9-year-old boy, and detectives are still trying to identify others involved and determine how many of them fired a gun. Lauderhill officers were called to the shopping plaza at 1531 N. State Road 7, where the Lauderhill Mall is located, shortly before 11 a.m. Monday. During ...
1 min read - USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Two years shaved from father's sentence for infant son's death
May 28—WILKES-BARRE — An attorney successfully argued for a sentence reduction but not what he had hoped. Jacob Emmanuel Campbell, 26, was re-sentenced Tuesday by Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. to 14-to-30 years in state prison for causing fatal injuries to his 2-month-old son, Jayceon Campbell, in November 2022. Campbell had been sentenced to 16-to-32 years in prison on April 4. ...
1 min read - USWPXI
Cranberry Township man accused of strangling, assaulting person on cruise ship
A Cranberry Township man is facing charges after he allegedly strangled and assaulted a person on a cruise ship in 2022.
1 min read - USWJAX
Separation of church and state advocates pushback on proposed FL social studies standards change
Changes to Florida’s social studies standards are once again causing controversy.
2 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
One displaced after morning home fire in Port St. Lucie
An early Tuesday morning fire left a home with significant damage, but caused no injuries, according to the St. Lucie County Fire District.
1 min read - LifestyleColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Three beautiful places in Georgia you might not know about to visit this summer
From plants to natural springs and hiking some neighborhoods, here are a few ideas to try as the summer beckons you outdoors
2 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Possible shooting in Tradition under investigation by Port St. Lucie Police
Port St. Lucie Police are investigating a reported shooting incident in Tradition that left a boy with a gunshot wound to the foot, police said.
1 min read - USBradenton Herald
Fire engulfs elderly couple’s home and vehicle in Bradenton trailer park, officials say
The fire completely destroyed one home and a vehicle.
1 min read - USThe Providence Journal
Troopers charged 29 people with DUI over the holiday weekend. How that compares to last year.
None of the 68 crashes handled by state police over the three-day weekend resulted in a fatality.
2 min read - USBucks County Courier Times
Bensalem searching for suspect considered 'armed and dangerous'
Police said they are searching in the Eddington section of the township "for a Warminster armed robbery suspect."
1 min read - USNBC News
Second American avoids prison time in Turks and Caicos on weapons charge
A Virginia man avoided a long prison sentence Tuesday when a judge in Turks and Caicos sentenced him to time served for illegally bringing bullets to the island getaway.
2 min read - USRhode Island Current
McKee names Oklahoma medical marijuana regulator as his pick to lead new R.I. Cannabis Office
One of Oklahoma’s top medical marijuana regulators is Gov. Dan McKee’s choice to become Rhode Island’s first cannabis administrator. Michelle Reddish was named to lead the state’s Cannabis Office — a position tasked with coordinating the oversight and administration of cannabis use in Rhode Island, per the statute that legalized recreational cannabis in 2022 — […] The post McKee names Oklahoma medical marijuana regulator as his pick to lead new R.I. Cannabis Office appeared first on Rhode Island
3 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Biden to be nominated virtually before the convention in order to get on Ohio’s ballot
The move ensures that, for the second cycle in a row, there will be no in-person nomination.
2 min read - USWPXI
Man accused of leading police on high speed chase on Route 28
A man is facing charges after he allegedly led police on a high speed chase on Route 28.
2 min read - USKansas Reflector
Millions of federal dollars allocated to reduce fatal rural road accidents in Kansas
TOPEKA — Ten Kansas counties stand to receive millions in federal funds to improve the safety and efficiency of local roads. Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced the $6.65 million in federal funds for 10 projects, selected out of 46 applications. Haskell, Linn, Ottawa, Phillips, Sedgwick, Seward and Shawnee counties have all been granted federal […] The post Millions of federal dollars allocated to reduce fatal rural road accidents in Kansas appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
2 min read - USNew Jersey Monitor
Danish firm pays New Jersey $125M over wind farm withdrawal
New Jersey reached a settlement with Ørsted months after it pulled plans for two 1,100 megawatt wind farms, citing financial conditions. The post Danish firm pays New Jersey $125M over wind farm withdrawal appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
3 min read - USThe State
First came the new Columbia logo. Now, big welcome signs are coming. Check them out
The capital city plans to spend half a million dollars on new nearly 12-foot welcome signs with the new city logo. What do you think of them?
2 min read - USSalon
"Highly inappropriate": Todd Blanche chided by judge for claiming Trump could go to prison
It all started as Blanche began to wrap up his nearly two hour-long closing argument. This was an interesting point to make since Trump and his campaign maintain that this entire trial is in fact a politically motivated sham that directly impacts the election. This is also when Merchan, who reportedly seemed furious, scolded Blanche for making an “outrageous” statement.
2 min read - USWSOC
Man killed after shootout with officers, police say
At approximately 12:35 a.m., the Newton Police Department received a call from 38-year-old Heather Renee Clanton, who said she had been shot on Government Drive.
2 min read - USVictorville Daily Press
Adelanto’s Cannabis Scholarship Program recognizes academic excellence
High Desert students were recipients of the 2024 City of Adelanto Green Futures Cannabis Scholarship Program, the first of its kind in the state.
2 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Drive-thru food distribution by Farm Share headed to Jackson Bluff Road
Farm Share is bringing a drive-thru food distribution event to residents with food insecurity in the Big Bend region this Wednesday.
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
ABQ man pleas guilty to DWI resulting in spinal and other injuries to woman
May 28—An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty in federal court to assault charges stemming from a drunk driving crash on Santa Ana Pueblo in 2021 that left a driver seriously injured. According to the U.S. District Attorney's Office in New Mexico, Lionel Medina, 29, an enrolled member of the Zia Pueblo, admitted in a plea agreement that on Dec. 1, 2021, he drove while under the influence of ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Police say altercation in SW ABQ apartment left 1 dead
May 28—The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating after a man was killed Saturday in an apartment complex near Gibson and 98th SW. Officers responding to reports of an altercation at an apartment complex in the 2300 block of Diamond Mesa SW found a man in the parking lot with severe wounds, said APD spokesman Gilbert Gallegos in a statement. "First responders attempted life-saving ...
- BusinessThe Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
Expanded craft brewers and distillers caucus on tap in Pennsylvania Legislature
Nearly 800 breweries and distilleries call Pennsylvania home, and state lawmakers noticed. According to the Brewer’s Association, an organization that offers resources for small and independent craft brewers, Pennsylvania boasts 530 craft breweries and 266 distilleries, making the state third in the U.S. for number of breweries and fourth for number of distilleries. This might explain why your ...
4 min read - OpinionThe Tennessean
Contrary to popular belief, Tennessee enacted firearm safety laws. Here's what happened.
Opinion: Change on firearm safety in a strong Second Amendment state is slow, incremental, and can be easy to miss if you’re not looking for it.
5 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
New Jersey man dies after bicycle crash in Tallman Mountain State Park
A 71-year-old New Jersey man died Thursday after he crashed his bicycle and hit his head at Tallman Mountain State Park in Orangeburg.
1 min read - USChicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Questions remain on delayed O’Hare expansion
Good afternoon, Chicago. Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said he passed on putting a measure to extend a moratorium on public school closings in Chicago to a vote because he accepted Mayor Brandon Johnson’s promise not to shut down any schools or deplete funding for selective enrollment schools. “The mayor has always been emphatically clear with me that he does not intend to close ...
2 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Petersburg formalizes casino partnership with Cordish, gets paperwork ready for lottery-board vetting
PPE Casino Reports Petersburg LLC would be the name of the company directly managing the casino should it clear approval by the state, a judge and voters
4 min read - USWSOC
Man arrested in connection with shooting in Dallas, police say
Around 3 p.m., the Dallas Police Department was dispatched to Eden Glen Drive after receiving reports about a shooting.
1 min read - USAthens Banner-Herald
Athens man convicted in fatal shooting of woman during concert in South Carolina
A South Carolina Circuit Court jury has convicted an Athens man of fatally shooting a woman at a concert in Greenville.
2 min read - USWHIO
911 call released after friends find woman dead in Darke County home
A newly released 911 call details the moments after a woman was found dead in her Darke County home Saturday.
1 min read - USThe Star Press
Traffic shift planned on Interstate 69 in Delaware County
As early as Tuesday, crews will close the inside northbound and southbound lanes of the interstate between Ind. 332 and Bethel Avenue.
1 min read - PoliticsKIRO
‘It’s unfair:’ Coal miners urge Congress to improve black lung protections and benefits
Coal fuels much of our electricity. The workers who mine for it put their lives and health at risk.
2 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Police searching for driver who crashed into Dover-area home, fatally hitting woman inside
Police are still working to identify the driver, who fled the scene.
1 min read - USPortsmouth Herald
Hampton Beach charity heist: Man charged with stealing Harley-Davidson motorcycle
The 2010 Harley-Davidson Roade Glide was raffled Sunday to help a local woman battling Alzheimer's disease.
4 min read - LifestyleThe Standard-Times
New mapping resource makes it easier to 'grow' New Bedford while preserving its character.
"Places that Matter: New Bedford" is an interactive, digital resource meant to make it easier than ever to mindfully develop the city.
2 min read - OpinionThe Oklahoman
States are using their own laws in climate change lawsuits. But federal law takes precedence
The U.S. Supreme Court should help Hawaii understand that its climate change case blaming fossil fuels is subject to U.S. Constitutional standards.
4 min read - USNBC News
Mormon cricket 'sludge' causes crashes in Nevada
Authorities in Nevada are warning drivers to be cautious after Mormon cricket “sludge” caused several crashes over the weekend.
1 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
Police officer released from hospital after vehicle pursuit results in crash
As the Mishawaka police officer entered the intersection of Grape Road and McKinley Avenue in pursuit, another driver hit her patrol vehicle.
1 min read - USIndiana Capital Chronicle
Wells makes Attorney General bid official
Former Deputy Attorney General Destiny Wells on Tuesday formally filed to seek the Indiana Democratic Party’s nomination for the Office of Attorney General at the party’s convention. “This year at the ballot box, Hoosier voters should put the candidate before the party label,” Wells stated. “My background is like that of many Hoosiers — I […] The post Wells makes Attorney General bid official appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
2 min read - USThe St. Augustine Record
AAA warning: The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer for teen drivers
AAA says that seven lives are lost daily in teen driving accidents during the summer months dubbing the season Deadliest Days
2 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Murphy accelerates offshore wind construction, announces settlement with Ørsted
More offshore wind projects are coming to New Jersey. Here's why Gov. Phil Murphy is speeding up the process.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Marietta police identify man wanted for sideswiping police car on I-75
Marietta police have identified a suspect they say sideswiped a police cruiser and then sped away on I-75.
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