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- USReuters
Prosecutors urge 40 years in prison for attacker of Pelosi's husband
The man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and clubbed her husband with a hammer should serve 40 years in prison for his conviction on federal offenses that amount to a crime of terrorism, prosecutors urged on Friday. In a sentencing memorandum filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, prosecutors said David Wayne DePape has shown no remorse, deserves no leniency and should receive the statutory maximum penalties for each of the two counts on which he was convicte
3 min read - USTODAY
Thomas Jefferson University apologizes for viral mispronunciations of graduates' names
Thomas Jefferson University is apologizing after the names of graduates from the nursing program were unrecognizably pronounced at their commencement, as seen in viral videos.
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
The federal government is investing $60 million in the lower Rio Grande
May 10—The federal government will invest $60 million in drought resiliency in the Rio Grande Basin, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced Friday. The millions come from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and will be used for water conservation and drought resilience projects south of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and in West Texas. "When we invest in the Rio Grande, we invest in ...
4 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Northbound I-25 at Cesar Chavez will be down to one lane over the weekend
May 10—State transportation officials are telling drivers to expect delays as northbound Interstate 25 at Avenida Cesar Chavez will be down to one traffic lane starting tonight and lasting through the weekend. "Weekend work is being performed for interstate bridge maintenance," the New Mexico Department of Transportation said in a Friday news release. "Motorists should anticipate delays." The ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Contractors pay $273,100 over undelivered telescope
May 10—Two contractors agreed to pay $273,100 as a settlement over allegations of false claims related to the procurement of a telescope by the Air Force Research Laboratory. The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico and the Air Force announced Friday it had reached the settlement with Hart Scientific Consulting International and Composite Mirror Applications, which are both based in ...
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Attorney general asks state Supreme Court to undo lenient ruling in high school teacher's sex offender case
May 10—It took less than two minutes for a Las Cruces judge on March 21 to end a convicted sex offender's probation early, with no one objecting and none of the man's victims in the courtroom. The action by state District Judge Douglas Driggers was also illegal, according to state Attorney General Raúl Torrez. On Friday, Torrez asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to intervene in the case of a ...
5 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Man accused in terror spree on the Navajo Nation
May 10—A Fruitland man is accused of killing one man — laughing and shooting as the victim begged for his life — injuring another and terrorizing a family on a road trip during an April shooting spree in western New Mexico. Rydell Happy, 30, is charged federally with second-degree murder in the April 24 death of the man, identified as "John Doe" in court records. Happy was booked into the San ...
3 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
UNM's spring commencement is Saturday. Here's what to know:
May 10—The University of New Mexico will be holding its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday at 9 a.m. at University Arena, the Pit. Close to 3,000 people will receive degrees. Some 1,920 bachelor's degrees, 658 master's degrees, 63 doctorates, 92 juris doctorates, 78 medical doctorates, 52 pharmacy doctorates, 110 graduate certificates, and 18 education specialists will be administered. ...
2 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Mail carriers picking up food donations on Saturday
May 10—The National Association of Letter Carriers will not only be making deliveries on Saturday in New Mexico, but also picking them up as well. Residents in 19 communities across the state are invited to participate in the nation's largest single day food drive, the annual "Stamp Out Hunger." Letter carriers in Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Anthony, Artesia, Belen, Carlsbad, Deming, Farmington, ...
1 min read - LifestyleAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
'I feel beautiful': local salon provides free self-care services to Barrett House Shelter residents
May 10—June Herrera's eyes still light up when she talks about Alexander. "He was a musician, played the harmonica," she said, flashing a smile. The two met in Los Angeles over 40 years ago and moved back to New Mexico not long after, where they raised a daughter and continued their lives together. Life was good until tragedy stuck the couple five years ago, when Alexander passed away. The ...
4 min read - ScienceDetroit Free Press
Look up, Michigan! Northern lights seen dazzling across the skies, even in metro Detroit
The aurora borealis phenomenon, often seen further north, is making its way south in Michigan. See the best photos of the northern lights.
1 min read - USThe Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Bemidji State kicks off 'Beaver Happy Hour' events to build camaraderie
May 10—BEMIDJI — Around 25 Bemidji State alumni gathered on Wednesday evening for the first in a series of "Beaver Happy Hour" events. With the first event taking place at The Tavern on South Shore, the event gave attendees a chance to enjoy a drink or two while catching up with old friends. "The idea spurred from a couple of conversations internally in our offices," Jesse Katz, director of ...
4 min read - LifestyleThe Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Leech Lake Tribal College's Kristen Porter plans to further education in Duluth
May 10—As graduation season arrives each year, the Pioneer features one graduate from each college and high school in the coverage area. Business management major Kristen Porter is this year's featured graduate from Leech Lake Tribal College, which will host its commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Northern Lights Casino and Event Center in Walker. The Pioneer provided ...
4 min read - LifestyleKLFY Lafayette
UL Lafayette to pass out 1,608 degrees during Spring 2024 Commencement
Individual ceremonies to celebrate the graduates will be held at the Cajundome and Convention Center for UL Lafayette’s eight academic colleges.
1 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Fairmont State, then Saturn? Drone competition next week has out-of-this-world expectations
May 10—FAIRMONT — This ain't your dad's drone. In other words, the students flying them next weekend at Fairmont State University won't be using the buzzing crafts for aerial shots of pleasant, pastoral scenery—or literal, lofty perspectives of houses for the real estate ad. The school is hosting the 2024 Northeast Regional Championship for the Aerial Drone Competition. That's the name of the ...
3 min read - USWFTV
State of emergency declared in North Florida after storms knock out power
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday declared a state of emergency in 12 North Florida counties after a powerful storm left tens of thousands of residents and businesses without electricity.
2 min read - ScienceThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Morgantown Migratory Bird Day spotlights birds' breathtaking expeditions and insects' declining populations
May 10—The early bird may get the worm, but even the earliest of birds cannot overcome the sharp declines in insect populations in recent years. This year's World Migratory Bird Day theme, insects, highlights both the challenges faced by migratory birds and their primary food source. Join the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) to learn about these topics and more during Morgantown ...
4 min read - LifestyleKTVX
Splash or crash? The hilarious highs and lows of pond skimming at Solitude Mountain Resort
As the last remnants of winter melt away, ski resorts across the country are bidding farewell to another exhilarating season on the slopes.
2 min read - USKTXL
Man killed in Modesto following argument, sheriff’s office says
(FOX40.COM) — The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said a man was found dead on Friday afternoon after receiving reports of an argument and shots fired in Modesto. Deputies said the homicide happened around 3 p.m. on Kerr Avenue, about a mile northwest of the Modesto City-County Airport. According to the sheriff’s office, a citizen driving […]
1 min read - USKSEE articles
Cal/OSHA hosts heat prevention training for farmers in Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Cal/OSHA partners with local organizations and hosts a heat illness prevention training session for Ag workers in Fresno County. The goal is to remind employers to protect their workers from heat illness. Cal/OSHA says they host these kinds of events three times a year. As temperatures are rising in the […]
2 min read - USDeseret News
Report: Utah’s Miss USA complained of ‘toxic work environment’ in resignation letter
The Times obtained Noelia Voigt's eight-page resignation letter on Friday.
2 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, May 10. Check your tickets for $331M jackpot
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $331 million for Friday night's drawing.
6 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Teen sentenced to 18 years for rape
May 10—GOSHEN — Seventeen-year-old Kyle Wright was sentenced to 18 years with the Indiana Department of Corrections on Friday following a guilty plea in March for rape, a Level 3 felony, and child molestation, a Level 3 felony. Police were notified by CAPS on Aug. 30, 2022, of a child molestation that had occurred two weeks prior. The mother of a 9-year-old told police that she'd gone up to ...
2 min read - BusinessAustin Daily Herald, Minn.
St. Mark's to host seminar on downsizing
May 10—St. Mark's Living, along with Jonah Van Proosdy, will be presenting a special seminar from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 called A Smooth Move. The senior will focus on downsizing during a move and will feature insights on: —How to begin sorting and downsizing —Re-homing unneeded items —Downsizing and moving tips. Van Proosdy, a downsizing and moving expert, has been serving seniors ...
1 min read - USAppeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.
Clues still sought in 2002 cold case
May 10—Over two decades after she was found dead in a Sutter County orchard, Carolina Guillen's murder remains unsolved. As the 22nd anniversary of the case approaches, the Sutter County Sheriff's Office is encouraging those who may have information on the incident to come forward. Guillen, 20, was a student at Yuba College and worked as a teacher's aide for Head Start in Olivehurst. She was a ...
3 min read - USWPXI
Former employee accused of stealing from Penn Hills School District
A former employee of the Penn Hills School District is facing charges after police say he stole school property.
1 min read - USNY Daily News
Girl, 15, charged in stabbing death of Queens classmate Sara Rivera
A 15-year-old girl was charged in Queens Criminal Court on Friday in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Sara Rivera as her mother wept in the courtroom. Wearing white coveralls, the girl stood before Judge Michael Hartofilis, at one point looking at her parents and smiling. She was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon and remanded without bail. She’s due back in court on ...
2 min read - USWSOC
Mother says son killed at flea market was a hardworking family man
At about 6 p.m. Sunday, police were called to the flea market at the Midnight Rodeo on Albemarle Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the 51-year-old man had been shot.
2 min read - USVictorville Daily Press
Person wounded in shooting at Victorville motel
The shooting was reported just before 1:30 p.m. at the Motel 6 along Stoddard Wells Road.
1 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Class of 2024 takes next step into the world
(WFXR) — On Friday, May 10, it was graduation day for thousands of students in our area. On Friday, both Virginia Tech and Liberty University held their commencement ceremonies, thousands flocking to the campuses as they celebrate the new alumni. For many, it’s their first time walking the stage. For others, it’s the end of […]
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Trump reads positive press clippings about himself to bide time during trial
Instead of poring over evidence or arguments related to his legal defense, today in the courtroom Donald Trump leafed through positive press clippings about himself. “Much like a child with an iPad at a restaurant, the ex-president needs to be entertained during the less-salacious portions of his trial,” says Chris Hayes.
- USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Police arrest escaped suspect in Shadle Park drive-by shooting, previously arrested on similar charges
May 10—A man shot by police following a drive-by shooting near Shadle Park High School was arrested Friday after escaping from a treatment facility. Police were told Zachary M. Nelson, 31, left the facility against medical advice, according to a news release from the Spokane Police Department. Hours later, law enforcement located Nelson in the Perry District and arrested him on suspicion of a ...
1 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
25-year-old man sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing 3-year-old girl in Bonner County crash
May 10—A Newport man who struck and killed a 3-year-old girl and injured the girl's younger brother and grandmother with his truck in 2022 in North Idaho received a 10-year prison sentence. District Judge Lamont Berecz sentenced Dakota LaFountain more than a month ago after LaFountain pleaded guilty in January to vehicular manslaughter, according to court documents recently obtained. KHQ ...
1 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Body found next to Riverfront Park dam was of missing 28-year-old man
May 10—A man who went missing in March and whose body was found last week next to the dam in Riverfront Park has been identified. Alexander Piceno, 28, drowned, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office. It ruled the death a suicide. The Washington State Patrol reported in late March that Piceno had not been heard from since March 23. Piceno's body was found May 2 while dive ...
1 min read - USFlorida Today
Winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday, May 10, a $331 million jackpot
Powerball and Mega Millions lottery drawings resulted in recent wins for people in Florida. The Friday, May 10, 2024, jackpot was for $331 million.
3 min read - BusinessKTLA articles
Study finds Gen Z, millennials fear of homelessness
A new study revealed both Gen Z and millennials are fearful of financial insecurity and homelessness in the coming years. The study from Acorns showed that 29% of Gen Z and 32% of Millennials shared this fear. The study began back in February with nearly 5,000 participants over the age of 18. For just over […]
2 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Hope Breakfast chef tries to clear the air after questions raised about his charitable giving
Chef Brian Ingram, owner of Hope Breakfast Bar locations in the Twin Cities and the Apostle Supper Club in St. Paul, has built a reputation around donating proceeds from his restaurants to community causes through a nonprofit, Give Hope. Over the past four years since he started Give Hope, Ingram has given away tens of thousands of pounds of food and free meals, and has donated significant ...
6 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – The U.S. government is dedicating $60 million over the next few years to projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to make the river more resilient in the face of climate change and growing demands. The funding announced Friday by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland marks the […]
4 min read - BusinessWFTV
Florida’s citrus growers feeling the squeeze after latest forecast
Bruises continue to be inflicted on Florida’s citrus industry, as the forecast for the nearly concluded growing season dropped further Friday.
4 min read - USWDVM
Car thefts on the rise again in Prince William County in 2024
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (DC News Now) — A problem in Prince William County is continuing, as new data shared by the police department reveals that motor vehicle thefts are on the rise in 2024. According to data Chief Peter Newsham shared with the Board of Supervisors, motor vehicle thefts increased from 575 to 892 from 2022 […]
2 min read - USKSNF Joplin
Carthage mayor calls special council meeting ‘a major violation of the Sunshine Law’
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Things got ugly Friday (5/10) at a special meeting of the Carthage City Council. In fact, the meeting became very contentious at times. After a heated exchange with Carthage Councilmember, Tiffany Cossey, fellow Councilmember, Chris Taylor excused himself from the meeting. While leaving the council chambers, Taylor addressed the mayor, saying, “Excuse […]
2 min read - USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
Son of former Wyoming governor challenges Rep. Ben Hornok for seat in House
May 10—CHEYENNE — An observed inability in the Wyoming Legislature for lawmakers to work out their differences and focus on the issue at hand is what motivated Rob Geringer, a Cheyenne business owner, to run for House District 42. Geringer, son of former lawmaker and Wyoming Gov. Jim Geringer, said he's noticed "a lack of decorum and common courtesy" in the last few legislative sessions. With ...
4 min read - USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
UW President Seidel closes university's DEI Office in response to Legislature's 'intent'
May 10—CHEYENNE — University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel recommended closing the university's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Friday, following a decision by the state Legislature to defund the office effective July 1. Duties and personnel from the ODEI will be reassigned to other university entities, Seidel said, with the assistance of a new vice provost position in the Office ...
5 min read - USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
Cheyenne police, fire and recreation departments present budgets to city council
May 10—CHEYENNE — Last week, Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins proposed a $147.6 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This week, city departments began presenting their reasoning for their proposed budget adjustments. Cheyenne Police Department began on Thursday, followed by Cheyenne Fire Rescue and Community Recreation and Events on Friday. Other departments will present their budgets ...
6 min read - USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
2024 election season officially begins Thursday
May 10—CHEYENNE — The 2024 election season in Wyoming officially kicks off at 8 a.m. Thursday, when the candidate filing period begins. Applications for elected positions will open at that time for city, county and state positions. The filing period ends at 5 p.m. May 31. The beginning of the filing period also means the last day to change political parties ahead of the August primary is the ...
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Southern California man arrested for sex crimes involving a minor after undercover operation
A man from Hesperia was arrested after he allegedly tried to engage in sex acts with a minor, but instead was talking to an undercover detective. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says 65-year-old Thomas Patrick Hannett reached out to what he thought was a 14-year-old girl on an anonymous chat website. Hannett was instead […]
1 min read - USWREG articles
Man accused of breaking into homes, watching women sleep
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two Raleigh women are afraid to sleep in their beds after a man walked into their bedrooms in the middle of the night. Police said Shaun Coleman, 32, broke into at least three homes in a neighborhood near New Allen and Ridgemont over a two-month period. Investigators said Coleman was arrested after […]
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
City domestic violence shelters frequently ran out of beds in 2023 due to higher demand according to new report
Chicago had no beds available in domestic violence shelters for about a third of 2023, according to a report released Thursday. The first two installments of the “Measuring Safety” report describe the skyrocketing need statewide among abuse victims for housing, transportation and other vital resources. According to the report by The Network, a group that runs the Illinois Domestic Violence ...
1 min read - USThe Herald Banner, Greenville, Texas
Home Sweet Home: CASA preparing to make move to new permanent building
May 10—CASA for Hunt County will soon have a permanent home of its own. The nonprofit, announced late last week that it has purchased a 3,600-square-foot building just west of the downtown courthouse. The new home for CASA is 58% larger than the current office located at the corner of Stonewall and Lee streets. "We are excited to be able to acquire this much-needed space for the growth of our ...
3 min read - USWKRN articles
Repeat offenders arrested; illegal guns and drugs recovered
Two teens were arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with an ongoing investigation regarding vehicle thefts, as well as the sale of guns and illegal drugs.
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