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Maddow Blog | Does Rick Scott really want to relitigate his Medicare scandal?
Republican Sen. Rick Scott doesn't just want to relitigate his Medicare scandal during his re-election campaign, he also has a new conspiracy theory about it.
3 min read - USNorthwest Florida Daily News
Eglin Air Force Base announces night flying operations starting May 13
The 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base is set to conduct night-flying operations beginning May 13. Here's what we know:
- USAnchorage Daily News, Alaska
Crews ready to work on huge Anchorage port project sit idle as critical environmental review is delayed
May 10—The Municipality of Anchorage is trying to fix a funding problem that has threatened to halt progress on the huge modernization project underway at the Don Young Port of Alaska. An unexpected delay with a critical environmental review has left the city burning through cash under a $97.5 million construction contract as crews and equipment idle at the facility, with tens of millions of ...
9 min read - LifestyleThe Norman Transcript, Okla.
Library users can win prizes through its Summer Learning Challenge
May 10—Pioneer Library System has kicked off its 2024 Summer Learning Challenge with high expectations. Last year, the system racked up 22 million points, doubling its 11 million point goal. This year, it has raised its goal to 15 million points. Prior to 2023, the system had users log the number of minutes that children and adults read during the summer. Last year, PLS changed the rule to ...
4 min read - PoliticsThe Meadville Tribune, Pa.
Crawford County certifies primary election results
May 10—Results from the April 23 primary election have been certified by the Crawford County Board of Elections. Tabulation of all votes from Crawford County's 61 precincts from the Democratic and Republican primaries was certified by the board at its reconvened meeting Thursday. Tabulation was completed May 2 with the results on public display in the Commissioners Office at the Crawford ...
2 min read - USThe Oklahoman
More math, no foreign language? HS graduation requirements in Oklahoma could be changing
Democratic lawmakers, foreign language teachers and tribal nations reacted with alarm that a world language credit wouldn’t be required.
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Hundreds of gallons of sewage spilled in Cobb County tributary and into 2 storm drains
More than 300 gallons were spilled into a Cobb County tributary on Thursday, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division said.
1 min read - USWFXT
Live video, updates: Karen Read trial continues after witness asked about link to lead investigator
Read is facing charges including second-degree murder in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe.
5 min read - USWAVY
NNPD investigating overnight shooting on Jefferson Ave.
The Newport News Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting on Jefferson Avenue.
1 min read - USWFXT
Man found dead in car in Allston, homicide detectives on scene
A man was found dead inside a car in Allston on Friday morning, police said.
- USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
'Highly active' northern lights displays this weekend may be largest in 20 years
Absent of clouds, stargazers across Minnesota and the northern half of the United States are in for a celestial show this weekend as the northern lights are expected to be "highly active." The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch starting Friday night, marking the first time the arm of the National Weather Service has issued an advisory of that ...
2 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
The Hudson Valley 'mortgage gap,' bidding wars and more: This is your Week in Real Estate
What do you do when even qualifying for a mortgage in the Lower Hudson Valley is half the battle?
3 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Columbus police identify woman found dead by gunshot on Southeast Side
Danyaze Evans-Kourouma, 33, was discovered by workers near Noe Bixby Road and Carbondale Drive
1 min read - USIndianapolis Star
Virginia school board votes to restore names of Confederate leaders to 2 schools
Mountain View High School and Honey Run Elementary School will return to Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby-Lee Elementary School.
3 min read - USWDVM
Families of dogs that died in District Dogs flood sue doggy daycare
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A new lawsuit filed against the District Dogs claims that the deaths of 10 dogs in severe flooding in 2023 were “foreseeable” and “preventable.” Eight of those families that lost their pets filed the suit against District Dogs and its owner, Jacob Hensley for gross negligence, costing their pets’ lives. […]
2 min read - LifestyleKTSM
Eastwood High School teacher shares passion for teaching
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – All careers have challenges and being a teacher is not an exception. Sometimes it can be “hard” but at the end of the day it’s all “worth it.” That’s what Lauren Uribarri, an Eastwood High School teacher, told KTSM when asked about her teaching journey. Uribarri has been a teacher […]
3 min read - OpinionSalon
Rick Scott's one-man rally for Trump exposes GOP abandonment
There has been remarkably little public support for Donald Trump during his first criminal trial
6 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Airman shot and killed: Body cam video shows shooting by Okaloosa County Sheriff deputies
Body cam footage gives new insight on the shooting of Special Operations Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3.
1 min read - USWAVY
Hampton police searching for suspect in connection with Thursday night shooting
The Hampton Police Division is asking for help identifying the suspect(s) in connection with a Thursday night shooting.
1 min read - USChicago Tribune
Woman, 27, found fatally wounded after wellbeing call in North Lawndale
A 27-year-old woman was discovered in a kitchen with fatal gunshot wounds to the body Thursday afternoon, in the North Lawndale neighborhood, Chicago police said. Police reported Thursday night the woman was discovered in the afternoon during a wellbeing check in the 1400 block of South St. Louis Avenue. Police discovered the woman in a kitchen with gunshot wounds to the body. She was ...
1 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Former DeWitt City Clerk enters guilty plea
Former DeWitt City Clerk Lisa Grysen entered a guilty plea to a felony embezzlement charge.
1 min read - USWHIO
Businessman arrested on child porn charges makes first court appearance, has bond set
The Eaton businessman who was arrested and charged this week in connection to a nearly two-year-long child pornography investigation made his first court appearance on Friday.
1 min read - USThe Montgomery Advertiser
Dallas County man charged with capital murder in Montgomery case
Keehsar Henderson, 18, is charged in connection with the April 7 shooting death of Christopher Manuel, 52, of Montgomery.
- USBaltimore Sun
Saturday’s detonation should free the ship that hit the Key Bridge. What’s next?
BALTIMORE — The Dali has sat, entangled with the remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that it knocked down, for the past six weeks, becoming a Baltimore landmark as crews work to clear the channel around it of debris. But in the most dramatic step yet to free the ship, authorities plan to use explosive devices Saturday evening to slice up a huge piece of bridge sitting atop the container ...
6 min read - USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Anthony Barksdale missing
May 10—Angel Anthony said that her 26-year-old son Anthony Barksdale has been missing since March 16. Barksdale is bi-racial and is 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds. He has dark curly hair and wears colored blue, green and gray contacts. He has diamond tattoos on both sides of his eyes. He also has a throat and chest tattoo. Barksdale, who lives in Ashtabula, was last seen leaving the B. Riley House on ...
1 min read - USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Joyce announces nearly $2 million in HUD funds for AMHA
May 10—The Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority is receiving $1,934,128 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio 14) announced Wednesday in a press release that $7,789,206 in funding is being awarded by HUD for public housing authorities (PHAs) in Northeast Ohio. PHAs can utilize this funding for the development, financing, modernization ...
1 min read - USCumberland Times News, Md.
Lawmakers caution on looming fee and tax hikes
May 10—CUMBERLAND — Western Maryland lawmakers cautioned residents Thursday of the potential for a variety of fee and tax increases in coming years as Maryland struggles to solve a fiscal 2025 budget deficit. News of the increases came during a legislative wrap-up forum sponsored by the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce held at the Cumberland Country Club. Elected officials participating ...
3 min read - USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Ashtabula Police Report
Theft was reported on May 6 on West 43rd Street. —Suspicious activity was reported on May 6 on West 9th Street. —Burglary was reported on May 6 on Main Avenue. —A person with a knife was reported on May 6 on Robin Circle. —Suspicious activity was reported on May 6 on Center 6. —A threat was reported on May 6 on Glover Drive. —Harassment was reported on May 7 on Bob White Drive. ...
1 min read - USCumberland Times News, Md.
Frostburg wins state 2024 Water System of the Year award
May 10—FROSTBURG — The ability to overcome unique obstacles, including one of Maryland's tallest mountains, was part of the reason a local city received a statewide award this week. Although significant scientific and technical work also played a role, the ability to help a neighbor was highlighted as Frostburg received the 2024 Water System of the Year award from the Maryland Rural Water ...
4 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Family of Glendale junior sues to stop SPS from 'forcing' student to graduate early
Family of Lily Jones, a Glendale junior, said the district is trying to force her to graduate early because she is studying abroad in the fall.
5 min read - USWVLA Baton Rouge
Louisiana man sentenced to 25 years in jail for beating, robbing elderly man
A Denham Springs man was sentenced to 25 years in prison at hard labor in connection with the beating and robbing of an 87-year-old man.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
GBI makes arrest in 23-year-old cold case murder of UGA law student
Tara Louise Baker, 23, was found dead after a fire at her apartment in 2001.
1 min read - USWBTW Myrtle Beach
35-year-old Scotland County woman reported missing
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Authorities in Scotland County are looking for a 35-year-old woman reported missing on Wednesday by her mother. Stephanie Davis was last seen walking on Church Street in Laurel Hill at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday. She is about 5-foot-7 and weighs about 130 pounds. Davis has dirty blond hair, which […]
1 min read - USThe Courier
Judge's decision tells Thibodaux hospital to talk to legislature in order to change laws
A Terrebonne judge's written decision in a suit between hospital districts tells a Thibodaux hospital it can't make an end run around the relevant laws.
4 min read - USWKRG
Storm damage following Thursday night’s severe storms (Photos)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — There are several reports of damage following last night’s severe weather, News 5 has learned. This is a running list of damage reports in the News 5 coverage area. This list will be updated as reports come in. Storm Damage Reports (8:03 a.m.): Santa Rosa County officials released a list of […]
2 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
Live updates: Ex-teacher Arin Hankerd to be sentenced today
Arin Hankerd was a teacher at Mainland High School when he had a student perform oral sex on him at his home, according to court records.
1 min read - USNY Daily News
Hooded gunman who took off in BMW sought for Bronx murder: NYPD
The NYPD on Friday released images of a hooded gunman responsible for fatally shooting a 30-year-old man on a Bronx street corner before taking off in a black BMW, police said. The black-clad murder suspect crept up to victim Jeffrey Lopez on Beaumont Ave. near E. 187th St. in Belmont — just a few blocks from the Bronx Zoo — just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and fired off several shots. Lopez was ...
1 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Storms leave thousands without power, schools close in damaged areas
More than 22,000 homes are without power Friday morning in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
2 min read - USBucks County Courier Times
Bensalem cancels annual Neshaminy Mall Spring Carnival this year. What we know.
After opening night violence last year, Bensalem has canceled the Neshaminy Mall Spring Carnival. Mayor called the decision a public safety issue..
2 min read - USKIRO
President Biden’s visit to Seattle expected to cause traffic troubles, delay flights
Traffic is expected to be extremely congested during his visit.
2 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
FAMU rescinded $15M Blueprint request for Bragg Stadium after now-paused $237M donation
Two days after FAMU announced a $237 million donation, the university said it was no longer interested in $15 million in additional Blueprint funding for Bragg Stadium.
2 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Chandler candidates talk affordable housing, growth and policing. Here's what they said
The seven people vying for three City Council seats in July debated their stances on big city issues for the first time. This is what they said.
9 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
When do Maricopa County students go back for the 2024-25 school year?
Students in most Phoenix-area districts go back to class in early August for the 2024-25 school year. Some East Valley districts go back earlier.
7 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
LinkUS offers virtual look at proposed bus rapid transit corridor on West Broad Street
Residents can now get a virtual reality glimpse of what a LinkUS bus rapid transit corridor along West Broad Street in Columbus would look like.
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Maricopa Community Colleges award first bachelor’s degrees. More 4-year programs are coming
Following a years-long push from college leaders, several students graduated with the first bachelor's degrees this month.
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Converted Page hotel to serve as transitional apartments; more affordable housing on the way
Housing for Hope is expanding their footprint in northern Arizona with affordable housing projects in Page, Kingman and Flagstaff.
4 min read - USThe Courier & Press
Elizabeth Fox-Doerr murder trial in Evansville turns tumultuous
Fox-Doerr murder trial is expected to last more than a week, attorneys say Thursday.
6 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Chandler school district to launch high school program about semiconductors
The new career and technical education program is set to launch in 2025 at Hamilton High School in Chandler.
2 min read - BusinessAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
New apartments, retailers coming to Goodyear shopping center
Canyon Trails Towne Center was designed to be a 90-acre retail power center. But retail trends changed those plans.
3 min read - USThe Herald-Mail
Deer test positive for disease at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
At Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, two deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease recently.
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