U.S.
- LifestyleMiami Herald
Dunkin’ is thanking nurses with free cups of coffee. Here’s when and what to know
Sip, sip hooray!
1 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Holly Springs is booming. Can the feds get the Wake town a modern post office?
Holly Springs, NC has grown to over 46,000 but its post office has remained the same since 1991 when there were 908 residents.
4 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
21 pounds of weed shows up at wrong house — and two try to get it back, Texas cops say
Two men tried to pay people to not notify law enforcement, officers said.
1 min read - WorldMiami Herald
Two months after flights into Haiti were canceled, American Airlines pushes back restart
American Airlines, which had previously announced it would resume its daily service to Port-au-Prince’s international airport this Thursday, is once more pushing back its restart date.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Remains found in desert may be 19-year-old missing since 2021, AZ cops say. ‘My world’
“This is the worst thing that a parent can go through.”
1 min read - USCharlotte Observer
NC hit by small earthquake originating near the Charlotte airport Monday morning
There were no disruptions to flights or other services at the airport due to the quake
1 min read - USThe State Journal-Register
Man shot and killed at Springfield mobile home park identified
A man shot and killed at a mobile home park in unincorporated Springfield has been identified. Here's what we know.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Husband and wife in their 80s are run over and killed during evening walk, PA cops say
No charges have been filed.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Landlord finds trail of blood, leading police to woman killed in home, Arizona cops say
The man called police after finding blood in his driveway, officers said.
1 min read - USErie Times News
Erie district launches construction of first new school since 1990s. When will it open?
New Edison Elementary School on East Lake Road will replace a building that was constructed in 1932 and last renovated in 1952. Cost is $38.4 million.
4 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Winning Powerball numbers for May 6, 2024. Anyone win last night's drawing jackpot?
Winning Powerball numbers and lottery results for $214 million jackpot Monday, May 6, 2024. Anyone win? What time is the next drawing?
4 min read - USSouth Carolina Daily Gazette
Deadlines for registering to vote in SC’s June primaries are quickly approaching
COLUMBIA — People who want to vote in South Carolina’s June 11 primaries but aren’t yet registered need to sign up this week. There are three ways to do so. The cut-off to register in person is this Friday, May 10. Applications can be filled out at county election offices as well as Department of […] The post Deadlines for registering to vote in SC’s June primaries are quickly approaching appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Oklahoman
Krispy Kreme unveils new collection of mini-doughnuts in honor of Mother's Day
Krispy Kreme announced Monday it is celebrating Mother's Day with a new collection of mini doughnuts that will be available for a limited time.
2 min read - USThe Florida Times-Union
'I feel so ashamed': Video voyeurism suspect at Town Center tells officer in arrest report
Titus McDonell's arrest report provides new details following an incident in a women's restroom at a Marshalls at the St. Johns Town Center.
2 min read - BusinessNC Newsline
Attorney Clermont Ripley on two new workplace rules regarding salaried workers and non-competes
Last week a pair of federal agencies announced some important new rules to protect workers. A new Federal Trade Commission rule bans non-compete clauses that have hindered the rights of workers to take better jobs. Meanwhile, a new Department of Labor rule will make millions of salaried workers employed in executive, administrative and professional industries […] The post Attorney Clermont Ripley on two new workplace rules regarding salaried workers and non-competes appeared first on NC Newsline
1 min read - USState College Centre Daily Times
Pennsylvania Game Commission to spray 124,000 acres to combat spongy moths
Not spraying for the spongy moth would have consequences for some of Pennsylvania’s most well-known wildlife.
2 min read - USTODAY
10-month-old girl abducted from New Mexico park after mother, another woman found dead, police say
Clovis police issued an Amber Alert for Eleia Maria Torres on Friday after officers found two women dead and a 5-year-old injured at Ned Houk Park.
1 min read - PoliticsNew Hampshire Bulletin
Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegal
Preventing people who are not United States citizens from casting a ballot has reemerged as a focal point in the ongoing Republican drive to safeguard “election integrity,” even though noncitizens are rarely involved in voter fraud. Ahead of November’s presidential election, congressional and state Republican lawmakers are aiming to keep noncitizens away from the polls. […] The post Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegal appeared first on New Hampshir
8 min read - USNBC News
Man tries to shoot pastor during service livestream; suspect's relative is later found dead
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he attempted to shoot a pastor during a sermon that was livestreamed, hours before a relative was found dead in a home where the suspect lived.
3 min read - ScienceIdaho Statesman
‘Remarkably complete’ fossil found in Colorado gives clues to life after dinosaurs
“The discovery and description of a fossil mammal skull is an important step forward in documenting the earliest diversification of mammals after Earth’s last mass extinction.”
1 min read - USLansing State Journal
Former National Guard building comes down so Lansing public safety HQ can rise up
A well-known mural will be destroyed, but it may be recreated at a new entertainment venue near downtown Lansing.
2 min read - BusinessVirginian Pilot
Rue21 plans to close all stores nationwide, including 4 in Hampton Roads
Rue21, the teen apparel retailer with four locations in Hampton Roads, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close its 540 stores nationwide, according to court documents. The Hampton Roads stores slated to close are in MacArthur Center and Janaf Shopping Yard in Norfolk, Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News and Crossways Shopping Center at 1412 Greenbrier Parkway in ...
1 min read - NewsVirginian Pilot
2023 VPA Photo Award Winners
The photo staff at The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press was honored with 19 total awards, including seven of nine first place spots at The Virginia Press Association awards ceremony. The Virginian-Pilot earned more than 70 awards in total at the conference. Thank you to the residents of Hampton Roads for opening their homes and lives to allow important stories to be told.
- USMiami Herald
Men stole homeowners’ identities and sold their houses ‘out from under them,’ feds say
The group impersonated homeowners to sell their properties in Florida, Virginia and North Carolina, officials said.
2 min read - USKansas City Star
Corrections officer sexually assaulted man and got him hooked on drugs, lawsuit says
The Indiana lawsuit says the officer threw out a urine sample in exchange for sex acts.
3 min read - USWFXT
Man accused of firing several shots at Manchester homeless encampment
Police say they found six rifles, a revolver, two pistols, and an assortment of ammunition at the suspect's residence.
1 min read - USNBC News
10-month-old girl abducted from New Mexico park found safe after mother, another woman found dead
A 10-month-old girl abducted from a New Mexico park Friday has been found safe, authorities said Monday.
1 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Court order let troubled Kentucky bourbon retailer sell bottles without vintage license
Without the ruling, they say they would go under.
4 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Did you know Glover Madaris? Hamilton County Coroner's Office seeks family and friends
Madaris was a 60-year-old Black male who died on Sunday, May 5.
- USAustin Daily Herald, Minn.
Austin MAAP Stars advisor receives state recognition
May 6—Austin Area Alternative Learning Center (AALC) teacher Gabe Nelson has been named the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) STARS Advisor of the Year at the Spring STARS Conference held in Mankato on April 25-26. Nelson was nominated by several of his students for this prestigious honor. "Mr. Nelson is an amazing educator and a strong leader for our Austin Alternative ...
1 min read - USMyrtle Beach Sun News
Death of South Carolina pastor’s wife has gone viral on TikTok. Here’s what we can confirm
South Carolina public reports, including from Horry County Police, provide details of Mica Miller’s relationship with her pastor husband.
3 min read - USPal Item | Palladium-Item
Young Richmond man found guilty of murder, attempted murder in downtown shootings
When he was arrested, Richmond police said Porter, then 18, haf fired the shots from the passenger seat of a Toyota Camry at Eighth and A streets.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Little Caesars manager shot dead inside restaurant, Georgia cops say. ‘Loved his job’
A 28-year-old man is charged with murder in his death, authorities said.
2 min read - WorldThe Burlington Free Press
Pope Francis appoints Monsignor John McDermott as the 11th Bishop of Burlington VT
Pope Francis appointed Monsignor John McDermott as the 11th Bishop of Burlington, succeeding former Bishop Christopher Coyne. Here's his background.
2 min read - USCourier News
Readington man found dead along Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania
The Northampton County Coroner’s Office said the determination of the cause and manner of death are pending.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
‘Chaotic’ street racing event mixed fireworks explosions and stunts, Florida cops say
Roman candles were found in one car, officials said.
1 min read - OpinionMinnesota Reformer
The Timberwolves are crushing, just like Minnesota
For the second edition of Tax and Spend, I was planning to respond to yet another Star Tribune op-ed declaring that high taxes are ruining Minnesota. The author — former GOP attorney general candidate Jim Schultz — stopped short of describing Minnesota as “a barren hellscape” but still managed to invoke the idea on at […] The post The Timberwolves are crushing, just like Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
6 min read - USMyrtle Beach Sun News
Wife of Myrtle Beach pastor died at the end of April. Here’s a timeline of what happened
The wife of the pastor at Solid Rock Church in Market Common died during the last full week in April. The wife had filed for divorce and separation.
1 min read - USHartford Courant
Man killed in fatal shooting, marking Waterbury’s fourth homicide of year
A man was killed following a shooting in Waterbury on Monday morning. Officers responded to the area outside of 192 Wood St. shortly before 10 a.m. on the report of a shooting and found a gunshot victim, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department. The man was taken to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, Bessette said in a statement. ...
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
3rd person dies following head-on collision near Pine River
May 6—PINE RIVER, Minn. — A third person has died as a result of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle, head-on crash early Sunday, May 5, near Pine River. The Minnesota State Patrol on Monday reported that Corey Stephen Peterson, 36, Brainerd, was one of three people who died in the crash between a Ford F150 pickup and a Pontiac G6. The other victims, identified Sunday, were Royal William Noe, ...
2 min read - USBeaver County Times
Man charged with murder, rape of woman found on Beaver Falls walking trail in January
According to court documents, the man was linked to the crime by DNA evidence last month.
2 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
UPDATE: Police looking for second suspect in Saturday shooting incident
May 6—ROCHESTER — Law enforcement is looking to identify and locate a second suspect after shots were fired at a Rochester apartment complex over the weekend. The Rochester Police Department was dispatched to an apartment complex in northwest Rochester late Saturday afternoon, May 4, after gunshots were reported. A resident called in a report of shots fired around 4:40 p.m. at The Lodge at ...
1 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Winona woman injured in Highway 61 crash Saturday
May 6—RICHMOND TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A Winona woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday, May 4, 2024, south of Winona. A 2015 Honda CRV was eastbound on Winona County Road 7 when it went off the roadway across Highway 61 around 10:30 p.m., according to a Minnesota State Patrol crash report. The driver, Ganga Harris, 62, of Winona, was transported to Winona Health with non-life ...
- USHillsdale Daily News
Jackson man found in Hillsdale with homemade bomb pleads guilty
Police found the pipe bomb-type device after a Michigan State Police fugitive team tracked the man to motel just outside Hillsdale.
1 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
These 2 Texas universities made Forbes list of 'New Ivy League' schools
America's Ivy League schools, also known as the "Ancient Eight," have lost some of their prestige recently. Forbes created a new list of "Ivies."
2 min read - BusinessPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Little Thistle announces new head brewer
May 6—ROCHESTER — Little Thistle Brewing Co. has a new head brewer who's no stranger to the Minnesota brewing industry. The award winning Rochester brewery announced Niko Tonks, former head brewer and one of the founders of Fair State Brewing Cooperative, will take over lead brewing duties there. The announcement was made Friday, May 3, 2024. Tonks steps into the role after assistant brewer ...
2 min read - LifestylePost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Nicer weather brings the return of outdoor dining in Rochester
May 6—ROCHESTER — Despite the sometimes rainy weather, spring is finally bringing warmer temperatures to Rochester and with it the return of outdoor dining. Purple Goat and other restaurants throughout the city have been opening up their patios in recent weeks. "People are less lethargic," said Charles Morris, the general manager of Purple Goat. "... With the nicer weather, people will just ...
2 min read - USHartford Courant
CT authorities trace middle school bomb threat to Bradley International Airport, detain suspect
One person was detained Monday after a bomb threat directed toward a school in Rocky Hill was found to have come from Bradley International Airport. Police officers in the morning hours were dispatched to Griswold Middle School on the report of a bomb threat, according to the Rocky Hill Police Department. Police said the school was evacuated as authorities used a bomb-detecting dog during a ...
1 min read - OpinionLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Salter: Is a basic income right for Texas?
Salter: Is a basic income right for Texas?
4 min read - USLansing State Journal
City's latest fatal shooting victim was Eastern High School student
Jaquez Moye-Young's death is Lansing's fifth violent death this year, all by firearms. Police have made no arrests in connection with the shooting.
1 min read