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- USSacramento Bee
Historic Death Valley tower topples over as driver uses it to free vehicle, rangers say
The 13-mile long aerial tram was constructed in 1911 “to transport salt from Saline Valley to Owens Valley,” rangers said.
2 min read - USNBC News
Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal justices appear willing to overturn ruling that barred most ballot drop boxes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court seemed poised to overturn a ruling that banned the use of most absentee ballot drop boxes in the 2024 battleground state.
5 min read - USNBC News
40 people work to free two horses stuck in mud for hours in Connecticut
Two horses that were trapped in the mud for several hours in Lebanon, Connecticut, were freed by dozens of people Saturday.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Man covers girl’s mouth, tries kidnapping her during school track meet, Utah cops say
The man was found sitting at the end of the bleachers and arrested, Utah police said.
1 min read - USPeople
She Vanished in 1985 After Leaving Home with Boyfriend, Who Later Killed Someone. Her Remains Were Just ID'd
A Maryland native, Mary Alice Pultz was last seen by her family
2 min read - USFresno Bee
Hiker killed by falling rock near Mt. Whitney, deputies say. Third fatality in a week
“Early spring conditions prevail on the mountain, with treacherous steep snow, loose rock, and variable weather.”
1 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Trump allies flock to New York to lend support in hush money trial
Donald Trump’s entourage on Monday included Sens. J.D. Vance and Tommy Tuberville, along with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
2 min read - USThe News-Press
Accused Cape Coral shooter skips court hearing; warrant issued
A man who attempted to flee on a boat in Miami, charged in a Cape Coral shooting, failed to appear Monday, prompting the issuance of a warrant.
1 min read - USCourier News
Plainfield man wanted in fatal stabbing arrested in Pennsylvania
Aswad Spruiel of Plainfield was arrested May 10 in Pennsylvania and charged with the July 2023 stabbing death of Juquin Smith.
1 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Casey DeSantis has ‘zero’ interest in running for governor, Ron DeSantis says
The next governor’s race is a long way off, but the noise has been persistent. Two recent surveys depicted Florida first lady Casey DeSantis as a top choice among Republican voters in a hypothetical 2026 election. But on Monday, Casey’s husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, threw cold water on the speculation. “If I had to characterize her interest in getting into the political thicket as a candidate, I ...
1 min read - USKansas City Star
13-year-old calls 911 from car, says mom is ‘drunk and driving recklessly,’ NE cops say
“She must have been horrified,” Chief Deputy Houchin of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said.
1 min read - USWKRG
Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board cracking down on noise problem
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board is making changes to curb the effects of the “loud noise pollution” in the downtown area, according to a press release. Changes include deploying additional officers with the Pensacola Police Department “to crack down on drivers who cause disturbance,” according to the DIB release. Pensacola police […]
1 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Meet the latest nominees for the Press-Citizen's Student of the Week
Another round of Student of the Week is back. Meet the new nominees.
1 min read - USAir Force Times
Questions, grief linger at apartment where deputy killed US airman
A small shrine is growing with tributes from the Air Force unit grappling with the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
3 min read - USWJZY
Video: Louisiana parishioners confront teen with gun trying to enter children’s Mass
Mass service was interrupted at a Louisiana church on Saturday after a teenager dressed in black allegedly opened a back door and brandished a gun.
2 min read - USThe News-Press
Lehigh Acres man who attempted to grab child pleads no contest, sentenced to probation
Pablo Pintueles Hernandez, entered the no-contest plea Tuesday. Lee County Judge Devin George on Monday sentenced him to 12 months of probation.
1 min read - USWCIA Champaign
Nominations wanted for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Do you have an older adult in your life who has affected your community in a positive way? The Illinois Department on Aging is accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame. The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame has inducted 137 people aged 65 and up over the last three decades. […]
1 min read - EntertainmentBellingham Herald mcclatchy
Ever wanted to see a wheel of death? You’re in luck, Paranormal Cirque touring Washington
Part horror show, part circus, Paranormal Cirque is coming to Washington this May, June with stops in six different cities across the state.
2 min read - OpinionMSNBC
Kari Lake keeps showing why she may be the worst Senate candidate in Arizona history
From abortion to election denial, the failed gubernatorial candidate keeps saying the exact wrong thing to win over voters.
2 min read - NewsMSNBC
'Everybody knew' that Stormy Daniels' story was being 'covered up due to the election': Adam Pollock
Michael Cohen is testifying about the $130,000 payment allegedly paid to Stormy Daniels amid former President Trump's hush money trial. New York Assistant Attorney General Adam Pollock and criminal defense attorney Duncan Levin join Chris Jansing, Katy Tur and Andrea Mitchell to discuss their view of the testimony and what is missing.
- USWKRG
Vigil scheduled for Stockton May Day deadly shooting victims
STOCKTON, Ala. (WKRG) — A vigil is scheduled for the victims of the deadly shooting on Saturday night in Stockton for May Day. The shooting killed three people and left 15 others injured. The vigil will be held in the same place where the May Day celebration was held and the shooting occurred, 9402 Bryants […]
1 min read - USPeople
His Wife Vanished in Spain. How His Texts to a Woman He Met Online Made Him the Suspect
Ana Knezevich Henao, 40, has been missing since Feb. 2, 2024
4 min read - USKREX articles
Colorado makes to-go cocktails permanent
Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 24-020 into law Friday, allowing cocktails to be taken to go permanently.
1 min read - USThe Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky.
Local students make Yeager Scholars program at Marshall
May 13—HUNTINGTON — Two students from the region have been chosen for the 38th class of Yeager Scholars at Marshall University, making the current number of Yeager Scholars on campus 35 — the highest count since 2011. Students from the area are: —Jake Derifield, who will graduate from Lawrence County High School in Louisa, with plans to study biomedical engineering. Derifield's leadership in ...
1 min read - USStatesman Journal
No criminal charges for OLCC employees in rare bourbon scandal, Attorney General announces
The investigation confirmed a "long-standing agency practice" of OLCC employees requesting liquor be diverted for personal use.
4 min read - USKSNW Wichita
Message to ATV drivers – Stay out of construction zones
Some people have been driving all-terrain vehicles where they shouldn't in Kansas. Now, the Kansas Department of Transportation is getting law enforcement involved.
1 min read - USWKRG
Crestview mayor to host free prayer breakfast event
CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WKRG) — Crestview Mayor JB Whitten is partnering with Rocky Bayou Christian School and All in Credit Union to host a prayer breakfast, according to a press release. The breakfast event is scheduled to take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.) on Thursday, May 30 at the […]
1 min read - USWDAF
Two Blue Springs schools selected as Missouri Gold Star Schools
Two Kansas City metro schools have been selected as a Missouri Gold Star Schools.
1 min read - USWHIO
UPDATE: No injuries reported on school bus after crash on US-35 in Dayton
The occupants of a school bus were not injured after a crash on US-35 in Dayton Monday.
1 min read - USBellingham Herald mcclatchy
With state policy stuck, Whatcom County charts its own path to allow more rural housing
Water is the biggest issue that comes up when talking about allowing for more units in rural areas.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Manager threatens worker’s job after she rejects invitation to his hotel room, feds say
The Montana company will pay the woman $50,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed over the sexual harassment and retaliation, feds say.
4 min read - USWFTV
Delaney Avenue construction project set to begin, here’s what you need to know
Construction projects continue around Downtown Orlando and impact the lives of drivers and residents around downtown Orlando.
2 min read - USUnited Press International
Virginia man stops to buy chicken, wins $500,000 lottery prize
A Virginia man made a stop at the grocery store to buy some chicken and walked out with a scratch-off lottery ticket worth $500,000.
1 min read - USWHIO
Neighbors concerned about safety after shooting at Dayton party injures 2
Public records obtained by News Center 7 indicate that the shooting happened at a party.
1 min read - USWJW
Family of murdered local movie-goer speaks out
Deron Davis, 27 was shot and killed inside the Massillon Regal Cinema in Ohio
2 min read - USPortsmouth Herald
Seabrook principal quits, says School Board not acting in ‘best interest of students’
Bryan Belanger said he resigned because the School Board has made decisions "not in the best interest of Seabrook students and their families.”
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Lockport area man held pending trial in shooting of neighbor
A 70-year-old Lockport area man is due back in a Will County court room this month on charges including attempted first-degree murder and a hate crime for allegedly shooting his neighbor. John Shadbar, of the 16500 block of West 144th Place, is also charged with aggravated discharge, aggravated battery and felony possession and use of a firearm, according to police. His neighbor, a 45-year-old ...
3 min read - USThe Commercial Appeal
Alligators in West Tennessee? Fayette County sighting may not be the last
Fayette County had a run in with one of the latest alligators in Tennessee over the weekend.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Over 600 apartments could be coming to this developing corner of far north Fort Worth
It will also include parks, ground floor retail, and a early childhood learning center.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Trump’s hush-money trial: here’s what’s happened in the case so far
Catch up on latest news out of Donald Trump’s criminal trial for hush-money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels
4 min read - USWJZY
Thousands honor fallen officers in D.C. during National Police Week
Thousands of police officers from departments across the country are in Washington D.C., for National Police Week. They're honoring law enforcement who died in the line of duty.
2 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Volunteer fire department sees $220,000 raised for ambulances disappear in cyber crime
A bad actor intercepted a wire transfer of $220,000 for Rockville Volunteer Fire's new ambulances, slightly changing the bank routing number.
2 min read - USWHTM
Would-be thieves crash stolen sports car into York County car dealership, trying to steal second sports car
DOVER, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are seeking two suspects they say used a stolen sports car to break into a showroom to try to steal another sports car. Northern York County Regional Police say the heist happened around 3:52 a.m. Monday at Thornton Automotive in Dover Township. Two suspects smashed the window of a Chevrolet […]
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Cruise resumes AZ self-driving tests with a driver after safety issue in CA
The safety driver will not be controlling the car, but will be expected to monitor driving and take over if necessary.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Michael Cohen says Trump told him to bury Stormy Daniels story: ‘Just take care of it’
Former fixer tells hush-money trial Trump was ‘really angry’ after account of alleged sexual liaison with adult film star emerged
7 min read - USThe El Paso Times
El Paso woman arrested on suspicion of murder in fatal domestic violence shooting
An El Paso woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly fatally shooting a man during a domestic violence incident in East El Paso.
1 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Retired judge, community advocate and philanthropist, Chesapeake’s Richard S. Bray dies at 77
Whether sitting on the bench or serving charitable causes, retired Judge Richard S. Bray was a beacon of light for the Hampton Roads community and beyond. Bray, a well-known law expert and philanthropist, died at age 77 on May 4 from Merkel cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer. A Portsmouth native who called Chesapeake home, Bray worked tirelessly to better his community and fight ...
3 min read - USWIVB
Buffalo-area Red Lobster restaurants ‘temporarily closed’
WNYers still looking for their fix of cheddar bay biscuits can visit locations that remain open in Niagara Falls, Ontario and Rochester.
1 min read - USKXRM Colorado Springs
Man arrested in Cañon City road rage shooting
(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) said officers arrested a man after a shooting that happened on Saturday, May 11. According to CCPD, on Saturday at around 8:15 p.m., police were called to a reported shooting in the area of East Main Street. When officers arrived, they found a person with […]
1 min read - USNY Daily News
Diver disappears while exploring Florida shipwreck
A diver disappeared Sunday while exploring a WWII-era shipwreck off the coast of Florida. Virgil Price, 39 of West Palm Beach, vanished while free diving with a group at the site of the Halsey near the Fort Pierce Inlet — bout 130 miles north of Miami — the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said. It’s unclear how long he was underwater before he did not resurface. The sheriff’s office and U.S. ...
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