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- CelebrityNBC News
Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquishes crown days after Miss USA resigns
Miss Teen USA on Wednesday announced she’s stepping down, only two days after Miss USA said she is resigning and relinquishing her crown.
2 min read - USNBC News
North Carolina Catholic school didn’t violate the law by firing gay teacher, appeals court rules
A Roman Catholic high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, did not violate federal civil rights law by firing a gay teacher after he announced that he would marry his same-sex partner, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday, overturning a lower court ruling.
3 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Portland man pleads not guilty to murder in St. John Street shooting
May 8—A Portland man on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in a St. John Street shooting that still has more questions than answers. Abdirahman Mahmoud, 36, is accused of killing 30-year-old Raoul Tshiyuka, whom police said they found shot early in the morning on March 2. Mahmoud's appearance at Cumberland County Superior Court was brief, just long enough for him to deny ...
2 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
York schools to pay former teacher $237,500 to settle gay discrimination lawsuit
May 8—The York School Department agreed to pay a former special education teacher $237,500 to settle a lawsuit she filed against the district last summer alleging she was discriminated against for being gay. The school district will pay $170,000 in backpay and damages to Michele Figueira and $67,500 to her attorneys, to be doled out by the district's insurance, according to a copy of the ...
1 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Judge denies Portland man's attempt to rescind guilty plea in killing of his kids' mother
May 8—A judge on Wednesday denied an incredibly specific appeal to undo a man's murder conviction for killing the mother of his children. Anthony Leng, 47, of Portland, is serving a 40-year sentence for the death of 36-year-old Sokha Khuon, his longtime domestic partner with whom he shared three children. After a failed attempt to appeal his sentence in 2020, Leng argued at a hearing Wednseday ...
3 min read - BusinessThe Norman Transcript, Okla.
Natural Grocers push vote to unionize, protest poor treatment of women
May 8—Former employees of Natural Grocers and community members picketed the Norman location in solidarity with current employees who want to unionize. Current and past employees are complaining that the chain has failed to meet the needs of its workers by offering subpar health care and failing to protect the rights of pregnant women and new mothers, among other things. Willow McCartney, who ...
8 min read - LifestyleThe Norman Transcript, Okla.
Popeyes now open on Classen Boulevard
May 8—Norman's newest restaurant brings a Cajun twist to fast food. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is now open at 3263 Classen Blvd. The location opened Monday, but the official ribbon cutting took place Wednesday. In the restaurant's first few days, lines for the drive-thru have wrapped twice around the building as customers try to get a taste of Norman's newest fried chicken. There was previously ...
2 min read - USNBC News
Over 20 GOP-led states sue Biden administration over Title IX rules for LGBTQ students
At least 22 Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration over its new rules to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination in federally funded schools.
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Chandler police shooting shuts down traffic in residential area
Chandler police announced on Wednesday afternoon that Los Feliz and Carla Vista drives were shut down due to a police shooting.
- USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Maine high court hears case challenging Democrats' budget maneuver
May 8—An attorney representing two Republican state lawmakers argued before the state's highest court Wednesday that Democratic leaders violated the state constitution last spring when Gov. Janet Mills called a special session as part of a procedural maneuver to pass a state budget without any Republican support. Mills called the special session so lawmakers could finish their work after they ...
4 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Gov. Mills slams lawmakers for advancing more spending bills
May 8—Gov. Janet Mills blasted the actions of Democratic lawmakers on the budget-writing committee Wednesday after they ignored her administration's warnings against increasing the state budget and instead advanced 80 additional spending bills for floor votes. A written statement from Mills' office accused the lawmakers of "employing budget gimmicks like stripping fiscal notes, delaying ...
5 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Topsham representative resigns from House seat
May 8—Rebecca Jauch, a first-term Democrat representing Topsham, resigned Monday from her seat in the House of Representatives, further narrowing her party's majority as lawmakers return to Augusta to cast important override votes on vetoes issued by Gov. Janet Mills. Jauch said in a letter to House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, that she was resigning immediately to take a job with ...
1 min read - USThe Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y.
Thruway repairs begin in nearby counties
May 8—Gov. Kathy Hochul this week announced the start of a $13.7 million pavement improvement project on the Thruway (I-90) in Herkimer and Montgomery counties. The project includes full and partial depth repairs as well as the resurfacing of about 50 lane miles between exit 29 (Canajoharie — Sharon Springs — NY Route 10) and exit 29A (Little Falls — Dolgeville — NY Route 169). About 24,000 ...
2 min read - CelebritySun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
81-year-old Auburn woman graduating from CMCC after 21-year journey
May 8—AUBURN — Kathryn Welgoss' graduation from Central Maine Community College on Thursday will complete a journey she started 21 years ago. After retiring and moving to Auburn in 2020 with her daughter Jody Collins and son-in-law, she said she felt it was the right time to finish her degree — with a little prodding from her daughter. Welgoss, who raised two children, always had a dedicated ...
4 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
30 pounds of fentanyl pills delivered by mistake to house in Winslow
May 8—WINSLOW — Police are investigating after two misdelivered packages were found to contain nearly 30 pounds of pills believed to be fentanyl with a street value of up to $2 million. In a news release issued Wednesday, Winslow police said the department received a complaint that a resident had been delivered an unexpected package from California on Friday; the resident had not ordered ...
1 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
David Duguay seeks open state Senate seat in District 19
May 8—Longtime Oxford County Commissioner David Duguay of Byron is running for an open state Senate seat. Duguay, a Republican, has three competitors: one Republican and two Democrats. He has the endorsement of four-term Sen. Lisa Keim, who is stepping down as assistant GOP leader in the because of term limits. Duguay, a retired store manager who worked for Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy, ...
2 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston council passes municipal, school budgets
May 8—LEWISTON — Councilors passed the city's $64.75 million municipal budget Tuesday night, an increase that will run taxpayers 9.47% or about $5.6 million more than this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The council also approved the $111.47 million Lewiston Public Schools budget to go to voters. The increase runs 9.29% more, or $9.48 million, than last year. The combined budgets of $176.22 ...
3 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Lisbon Connection bus services to end as federal funding ends
May 8—LISBON — Western Maine Transportation Services will end the Lisbon Connection bus line because there are no federal funds to support it, Community Relations Director Craig Zurhorst told town councilors Tuesday. The Federal Transit Administration reclassified the Lisbon and Sabattus bus route as urban from rural, he said. "It makes no sense, I can't defend it. I'm not even going to try." ...
2 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Mechanic Falls man charged with trying to kill a county deputy
May 8—AUBURN — A Mechanic Falls man was charged Tuesday with attempted murder of a county deputy stemming from a February domestic disturbance in Minot that led to a shooting. An Androscoggin County grand jury handed up an indictment for Corey Hamel, 43, on five felony counts. Hamel was charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and elevated aggravated assault, each punishable ...
2 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Franklin County approves purchase of heat pump for Sheriff's Office
May 8—FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners Tuesday approved $6,015 for a 24,000 BTU heat pump for the Sheriff's Office building. The money will come out of a building reserve account. Franklin Home Services inspected the boiler at the Sheriff's Office and discovered it has a crack that is leaking carbon monoxide. They determined it is not safe, county Administrator Amy Bernard said. The ...
2 min read - PoliticsMaryland Matters
U.S. House GOP targets noncitizen voting, even though it’s rare
A leading Democrat slams the bill for trying to solve a 'non-existent problem.' The post U.S. House GOP targets noncitizen voting, even though it’s rare appeared first on Maryland Matters.
4 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
A dozen KY school districts cancel events with severe weather on the horizon
Worried that a wave of bad weather could hit the region, Fayette school leaders Wednesday dismissed students and either delayed or canceled indoor or outdoor activities.
1 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
National Weather Service confirms Monday night storm produced 2 EF1 tornadoes
May 8—The storm that rolled through the area late Monday night produced two EF1 tornadoes, one in Joplin and one near Carthage, according to the National Weather Service station in Springfield. Meteorologist Mark Burchfield said a team that inspected the damage Tuesday found evidence of rotation. City officials said damage to structures in Joplin formed a spotty line on a map from 41st Street ...
3 min read - NewsMSNBC
Stormy Daniels testimony puts Trump lawyers under pressure to keep their client happy
Kate Christobeck, New York Times Reporter and Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC News Correspondent join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to Stormy Daniels stunning testimony in the Trump Hush Money trial, how impactful it is and how her evidence put Trump’s lawyers in a position between keeping their client happy and aiding his criminal defense.
- USOrlando Sentinel
Three ‘Bernedoodles’ rescued from hot vehicle near Disney, adopted by firefighters
Three ‘Bernedoodle’ pups, pulled Saturday from a hot car in a parking garage and resuscitated, have been adopted by their rescuers, averting a tragedy that has become common in the Sunshine State as rising temperatures turn locked vehicles into ovens. A fourth puppy could not be revived. The 13-week-old, designer-bred pups, a mix of Bernese mountain dog and poodle, were discovered “in ...
3 min read - PoliticsDeseret News
‘One citizen, one vote’ — Sen. Lee on why he wants avenue to verify citizenship of registered voters
It’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote. But Republicans say there isn’t an effective way to check if it’s happening.
6 min read - BusinessCBS News
Whistleblower speaks out on quality issues at Boeing supplier
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
7 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
Carson Good tapped for State University System board
Carson Good, president of Good Capital Group and a Winter Park resident, has been appointed to the board of governors for the State University System of Florida by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The appointment, announced Wednesday, must be confirmed by the Florida Senate. Good is the chairman of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. He was appointed to the authority by DeSantis in 2019. Good also ...
1 min read - ScienceMiami Herald
Sperm whale speech — with ‘alphabet’ — is decoded. What other animals can AI translate?
It’s like Google Translate for animal languages.
2 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Supreme court strikes down appeal for man convicted of 2020 road rage murder in St. Paul
Nearly two years after Minnesota's appeals court granted a new trial to a man convicted of a road rage murder in St. Paul, the state's Supreme Court struck down the ruling and the man's chance for a new trial. Anthony Trifiletti, 28, argued his constitutional rights were violated during his 2021 trial because a witness was not available in person at the time. Prosecutors said the witness, who ...
3 min read - USPennsylvania Capital-Star
Pa. House passes bill covering post-traumatic stress injuries for first responders
Following several personal and emotional speeches, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would cover post-traumatic stress injuries for first responders under the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act. The post Pa. House passes bill covering post-traumatic stress injuries for first responders appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
3 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tampa police seek public’s help in identifying stabbing suspect
The Tampa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a stabbing. On March 4, a man who was experiencing homelessness was stabbed on the 1500 block of East Eighth Avenue, the police department said in a news release. The man was treated at a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, and he was later released. The police department released a video of ...
1 min read - USThe Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind.
Anderson police investigating Tuesday stabbing
May 8—ANDERSON — Anderson police are investigating the stabbing of a 36-year-old man Tuesday in the 1800 block of Meridian Street. Officers were dispatched at 5:09 p.m. to a gas station and found the man sitting in a vehicle near 19th and Jackson streets. The man was transported to an Indianapolis area hospital and listed in serious condition. The preliminary investigation revealed that the ...
1 min read - PoliticsThe Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind.
Primary turnout lowest in 16 years
May 8—ANDERSON — The turnout in Tuesday's primary was the lowest in the last five presidential years. Of the 88,933 registered voters in Madison County, only 18,393 ballots were cast or 20.68%. Four years ago, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the primary was moved from May to June. That year, 24,000 ballots were cast of the 89,000 registered voters or 27%. During the contested 2016 ...
2 min read - USCharlotte Observer
‘Worst budget’ ever? Mecklenburg commissioners give mixed reviews of CMS’ $653M request
Yearly Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools budgets frequently produce tense conversations about how much the county wants to fund.
5 min read - USWashington Times-Herald, Ind.
Council proposes 3.5% pay hike
May 8—The Daviess County Council is recommending a base level 3.5% pay raise for county employees with some additional increases to keep some departments competitive. The county's wage committee originally suggested a 4% increase. Councilman Mike Sprinkle suggested lowering the amount to 3%. His proposal died for lack of a second. The council then approved the 3.5% hike of a four to three ...
3 min read - USVC Star | Ventura County Star
Roundup: Student death at Thacher School campus under investigation, more news
Sheriff's authorities are investigating a student's death at Thacher School in Ojai as a possible overdose, more local news.
2 min read - USThe Sentinel Echo, London, Ky.
Legislators award funds to Laurel County projects
May 8—The Laurel community will be seeing some improvements, thanks to some funding obtained by state legislators. The announcement and symbolic checks were made at Creekside Gardens' The Calico on Tuesday morning with several legislators present for the ceremony. Jason O'Bannon, owner of Creekside Gardens/The Calico, hosted the event and gave an overview of the operations. O'Bannon purchased ...
3 min read - USThe Cullman Times, Ala.
Holly Pond increases road budgets
May 8—HOLLY POND — Costly infrastructure projects in the town of Holly Pond required local officials to amend several budgeting ordinances Monday, May 6. Last month Mayor Carla Hart reported a sinkhole caused by a damaged culvert running underneath an access road used by school buses to enter/exit Holly Pond High School. At the time, Hart was hopeful only minor repairs would be needed. On ...
2 min read - LifestyleThe Sentinel Echo, London, Ky.
All About Mom: Mother's Day events planned for London this weekend
May 8—This weekend marks the celebration of mothers, and London has several events planned. The Train Station in Corbin is hosting Mom Prom Y'all on Friday, May 9 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. A contest for highest hair, best cat eyes and ugliest dress are part of the festivities, as well as a photo booth. London Children's Museum is offering free admission for one child and one adult for their STEAM ...
1 min read - PoliticsThe Sentinel Echo, London, Ky.
Republican National Committee courts election conspiracy theorists to help watch polls
May 8—As the Republican National Committee ramps up plans to monitor the polls for illegal voting this fall, the national party is increasingly working with a loose network of anti-fraud extremists who have been found to routinely spread election lies. The extremists also have close ties to the prominent far-right conspiracy theorists who tried to overturn the 2020 results of the presidential ...
11 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth wants to block warehouse in southeast neighborhood. Developer calls it illegal
A possible legal battle hasn’t deterred residents and city staff from pushing to rezone industrial land in southeast Fort Worth
3 min read - USWSOC
Bike ride held in remembrance of fallen EMS workers
Thirteen emergency medical technicians and paramedics were honored in South Carolina.
1 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Fayette students at 14 schools faced longer bus waits due to driver absences, route delays
Fayette County Public Schools: Six afternoon routes were delayed Wednesday because of too few drivers
1 min read - USWFTV
Marion County woman accused of neglecting, starving children
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said they came across two children who lived in the woods with their parents and didn't even know their own names.
2 min read - USWSOC
TRACKING: Severe thunderstorms with winds up to 70 mph push through area
Strong storms that brought high winds, heavy wind, lightning, and hail have caused widespread damage across the Charlotte area.
4 min read - BusinessLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Lubbock County last month.
2 min read - BusinessLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Texas last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USWSOC
Before you go boating, make sure you’re doing this, CFD says
First responders in our area are getting their boats ready for rescue operations ahead of the busy summer season.
1 min read - BusinessAmarillo Globe-News
Potter County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Potter County last month.
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