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Presidential candidate RFK Jr said he had a brain worm in 2012, New York Times reports
The 2012 deposition came during divorce proceedings from his second wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, the Times reported, as he argued his earning power had been diminished by his cognitive struggles. Mary Richardson Kennedy died by suicide in 2012, as she and Kennedy were battling over custody of their four children. Kennedy, who is challenging Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic President Joe Biden for the White House in November, could pick up 8% of voters nationwide, a Reu
1 min read - USWSOC
Charlotte’s roads are crowded. Is the solution more roads or fewer drivers?
Whether on a highway or cruising across SouthPark, if you’ve driven around the Queen City then you’ve likely encountered a traffic gridlock.
5 min read - LifestyleKansas City Star
Are the ants marching into your Kansas City home? Here’s why and how to get rid of them
It’s not you, it’s the Kansas City weather.
2 min read - USAmarillo Globe-News
Input sought on TxDOT roadmap for Amarillo District's rural projects
One of the biggest projects would be creating a 4-lane divided highway of US 87 in Hartley and Moore counties in 2025 for more than $165 million.
7 min read - USWSB Cox articles
100 fentanyl pills, meth, and guns found during traffic stop in Macon
A career criminal is facing drug and weapons charges after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested him in Macon.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
‘Help is on the way.’ But it was too late – why neighbors say metro 911 system is taking too long
The system works great when it involves police response, but when it comes to a fire some families say the system is a failure because their calls go to a middleman.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Deputy’s selfies at Jan. 6 insurrection got her fired, suit says. Now she gets payout
The former Texas lieutenant said her First and 14th amendment rights were violated, according to court documents.
5 min read - USAthens Banner-Herald
Oconee Blotter: Man on lawn mower charged with DUI, slow speed
A deputy patrolling near Bishop spotted a man riding a zero-turn law mower in the roadway.
4 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Here’s what happened when Democrats tested new powers of secretive Gov Ops
Republicans control the legislative committee.
6 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Man awarded $12.5M from city charged in gun, drug case
May 8—Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low as $12.95 /mo. A 38-year-old man allegedly disabled and after he sued the city following a traumatic brain injury resulting from a police pursuit was charged Monday in connection with a shooting in Kapolei. On Saturday at ...
3 min read - USWFXT
Live court video, updates: New evidence presented on Day 7 of testimony in Karen Read murder trial
Read is facing charges including second-degree murder in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe.
6 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Second suit filed against Maui hotel over lights that disorient birds
May 8—1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY ANDRE RAINE / KAUAI ENDANGERED SPECIES SEABIRD RECOVERY PROJECT Earthjustice said that from 2008 to 2023 an average of one endangered Hawaiian Petrel per year was brought down by the Grand Wailea's lights. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited ...
4 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Kokua Line: When will Maili bridge be done?
May 8—Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low as $12.95 /mo. Question: In 2023 the state said the bridge in Maili would be done by June. That's next month, and it's obvious that's not going to happen. Answer: "The anticipated completion date for the Maipalaoa Bridge ...
4 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Video surveillance sought for scenic sites in East Oahu
May 8—1/4 Swipe or click to see more CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Above, Honolulu police officers Tuesday assisted people with filing a report after their vehicle was broken into at Sandy Beach Park. The park is one of the areas being considered for mobile video surveillance cameras. 2/4 Swipe or click to see more CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Above, is ...
7 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
New London woman charged in fatal Ledyard crash
May 8—A 23-year-old New London woman accused of fleeing a traffic stop in Gales Ferry earlier this year has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with subsequent fatal crash, police said. Amber M. Lahue, of 255 Williams St., Apt. 1B, turned herself into Ledyard police on Tuesday and was charged with second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, driving while under the ...
2 min read - BusinessChillicothe Gazette
Business leaders gather to celebrate during annual Chamber Dinner
Prominent community members and business owners came together to celebrate during the 2024 Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce Awards.
2 min read - BusinessPolitico
Tech giants jockey for influence as California cements status as AI authority
California’s homegrown tech world faces internal battle over making AI safer.
9 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
Damaging winds, hail, tornadoes & flooding may be headed to the metro-east. What to expect
A local meteorologist advised staying alert to the changing weather conditions and having a way to receive warnings.
1 min read - USWSOC
Deputies ask for help finding missing woman from Cheraw
A 42-year-old woman from Cheraw hasn’t been seen in more than a week.
1 min read - OpinionThe Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Metro Club: State of the State with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
With veteran Statehouse News Bureau journalist Jo Ingles, we sit down with Ohio’s 70th governor, Mike DeWine, for a wide-ranging conversation.
1 min read - USChicago Tribune
Merrillville man avoids prison in 2019 road shooting near Wicker Park
A Merrillville man avoided prison Tuesday for his role in a 2019 shooting on Ridge Road near Wicker Park in Highland after leaving a summer festival in Munster, court records show. Le’Montrell Johnson, now 26, signed a plea agreement filed Jan. 31 admitting to criminal recklessness, a Level 5 felony. Judge Samuel Cappas sentenced him to 2.5 years on home detention through Lake County Community ...
3 min read - USMissouri Independent
Missouri governor to sign bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has announced he will sign legislation limiting Planned Parenthood’s ability to serve low-income patients at a ceremony in his Capitol office Thursday. The new law, which will go into effect Aug. 28, will end Medicaid reimbursements to any health centers affiliated with abortion providers. In Missouri, the law would apply to […] The post Missouri governor to sign bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood appeared first on Missouri Independent.
3 min read - USKIRO
Investigation underway after body found along Maple Valley road
Authorities said that it is too early to tell how the person died.
1 min read - USDefense News
Special operators set to pick light machine gun in new caliber
The .338 caliber has been adopted for sniper use. This is its debut in machine guns.
2 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
National Salvation Army Week coming up
May 8—The Salvation Army in Midland/Odessa is celebrating National Salvation Army Week, May 13-19. Since 1956, The Salvation Army has faithfully and consistently worked to help those in need from our community, 365 days a year, aiding individuals and families who may find themselves in crisis, shelter to those experiencing homelessness, food and meals to the hungry, utility assistance, ID ...
2 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
OC graduations this weekend
May 8—More than 1,000 Odessa College students will walk in the Commencement ceremonies this weekend for degree and certificate recipients. Ceremonies are set for 6 p.m. May 10 and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 11 at the Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Highway. Friday's ceremony includes 426 graduate candidates of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences and the School of Business and Industry. ...
1 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
Police memorial service
May 8—The Odessa Police Department will hold a memorial service to honor all fallen officers across Texas, along with our local officers in Odessa, Midland, and Lubbock at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, at Sunset Funeral Home. The public is invited to attend this memorial service. The week of May 12-18 has been designated as National Police Memorial Week. This week is set aside to recognize the ...
1 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
Public comment sought for proposed deer carcass disposal regulations
May 8—AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on proposed deer carcass disposal regulations and movement restrictions. Carcass Disposal Currently, hunters who harvest deer within a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) zone must comply with carcass movement restrictions, which require quartering a hunter-harvested animal and leaving the most ...
5 min read - USGreen Bay Press-Gazette
Green Bay man convicted of distributing child pornography
Bryan Peterson, 45, faces between five and 20 years in federal prison.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Georgia will allow Trump to challenge order keeping Fani Willis on election interference case
Appeals court said it would allow Trump to challenge decision not to disqualify Willis over relationship with her deputy
3 min read - USPeople
Texas Attorney Is Fatally Shot at McDonalds While Trying to Calm Angry Fellow Customer
The man accused of shooting Jeffrey Limmer is still at large
1 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Boy Scouts of America to change name to Scouting America to be more inclusive
Boy Scouts of America announced plans Tuesday to change name to Scouting America, in a continued effort to be more inclusive.
2 min read - USSpartanburg Herald-Journal
Downtown developments proceed: Three Spartanburg projects receive final design go-ahead
Here's what to know about construction at the downtown library, new design for Oakland Avenue townhomes, and baseball stadium parking garage
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Severe weather possible Thursday and early Friday for the Pensacola area
Confidence in the timing remains low, but the Pensacola area will likely see severe thunderstorms at some point Thursday or early Friday.
1 min read - USNaples Daily News
Which Florida counties have the fewest high school graduates? Check your county
These Florida counties have the most residents without a high school or equivalent diploma, according to a Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data.
3 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Hollier campaign calls Thanedar signature challenge 'voter suppression'
Hollier's campaign called Thanedar's challenge to his opponent's qualifying petitions "fatally flawed" and asked the county clerk to toss it.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Retired police dog was abandoned by handler at animal shelter, Georgia sheriff says
An investigation is underway, officials say.
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Republicans follow through on their odd home-appliance fixation
Why did Republicans prioritize the “Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act”? It all stems from the GOP's problem with energy efficiency standards.
2 min read - USThe Ithaca Journal
Tompkins County adopts state cybersecurity pilot program
Tompkins County adopts state data monitoring program.
3 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Zephyrhills toddler shoots, wounds self, Pasco deputies say
A 2-year-old Zephyrhills boy inadvertently shot and wounded himself after getting a hold of a gun on Tuesday, Pasco deputies said. Deputies responded about 4:45 p.m. to Stengal Loop in Zephyrhills after the boy shot himself, a Pasco County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said. “The preliminary investigation indicates that a two-year-old boy was able to obtain a gun and accidentally shot ...
1 min read - USCourier News
East Brunswick High School placed on lockdown following fight: police
No injuries or arrests were reported at East Brunswick High School after a fight Wednesday involving multiple students.
- USSouth Dakota Searchlight
Rounds bill would prevent mandatory electronic tags for cattle and bison
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, introduced legislation Wednesday that would prevent the federal government from implementing a rule requiring the use of electronic identification tags on cattle and bison. “South Dakota cattle producers don’t need D.C. bureaucrats telling them how to manage and track their livestock,” Rounds said in a press release. The U.S. […] The post Rounds bill would prevent mandatory electronic tags for cattle and bison appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
2 min read - USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.
McAlester High School sets graduation ceremonies
May 8—McAlester Public Schools officials announced plans for this year's commencement ceremonies. The McAlester High School Class of 2024 is set to walk the stage with ceremonies to start at 10 a.m. May 18 at Hook Eales Stadium on First National Field. Officials said if graduation is outside, there will be no limit on who can attend. Any change of plans due to inclement weather will be ...
2 min read - USThe Bulletin
Norwich Tech holds signing day for students - what these seniors will be doing
Norwich Tech celebrated its Skills USA National Signing Day Tuesday. The ceremony commemorated 49 seniors joining companies or going to college.
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas Panhandle is largest and costliest on record. See the price
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest wildfire on record in Texas, burning more than 1.2 million total acres. It is also the costliest on record.
2 min read - USUSA TODAY
Norwegian cruise employee arrested for allegedly stabbing multiple people on board
A Norwegian Cruise Line employee was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stabbing multiple people during an Alaska cruise.
2 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
These Delaware grade schools were honored by Federal judges in Law Day essay contest
Judges from the federal District of Delaware honored local grade-school children who penned essays as part of a court contest.
1 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Hurricane Preparedness Week gives Floridians time to prepare for 'active' hurricane season
The 2024 hurricane season is less than a month out and Florida is getting ready with its hurricane preparedness week.
4 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I ordered the same meal at Red Lobster and Olive Garden, and the winning chain had a cheaper appetizer and dessert
I ordered the same meal, including shrimp Alfredo and cheesecake, from Olive Garden and Red Lobster to see which chain had the tastiest food.
6 min read - USWFXT
No serious injuries after school bus crash in Marlborough, NH
No one was seriously hurt after a school bus crash in Marlborough, New Hampshire.