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Democrats renew calls for US Supreme Court's Alito to recuse amid flag flap
Democrats intensified calls on Thursday for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to step aside in two cases - one on Donald Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution and the other on a charge involving the Capitol attack - after a media report that another provocative flag flew outside a home of the jurist. A flag bearing the phrase "Appeal to Heaven" that was carried by some Trump supporters during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot flew outside Alito's vacation home on Long Beach Island, New J
3 min read - PoliticsPolitico
The White House sees validation in Portland’s turn towards the center
‘Well-meaning ideas have gone too far, and we need a sensible approach.’
7 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | House Democrat penalized after listing Trump’s legal crises
After Rep. Jim McGovern listed a series of Trump scandals, House Republicans tried to silence the Democrat. The effort had the opposite of the intended effect.
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Second flag takes Justice Alito’s mess to a striking new level
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito didn’t need another damaging revelation, but he's facing a new flag controversy. Is Congress prepared to do something?
3 min read - USTimes-News
SRO scare: County drops proposal to end payment for officers
Henderson County will continue the funding for school resource officers (SROs) in the coming fiscal year.
4 min read - USWJAX
Hamburger Mary’s to close in Downtown Orlando
Hamburger Mary’s is closing its doors after 16 years in Downtown Orlando.
1 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Florida to repeal clean energy goals, citing new law deleting climate change mentions
The Florida Office of Energy is planning to repeal goals for utilities statewide to transition to cleaner energy, including that 100% of the state’s energy come from renewable sources by 2050. The proposal to roll back the goals was crafted by the director of the Office of Energy, Brooks Rumenik, and has been approved by Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Republican from Trilby who ...
2 min read - USThe Meadville Tribune, Pa.
Signs are pointing up: Local firms hiring 65 Crawford Tech students
May 23—Standing on stage in front of more than 200 friends, family members and community dignitaries, Chase Blake felt pretty good as he signed his name on a letter of intent to accept a position with Corry Manufacturing Co. following his completion of the welding program at Crawford Tech in a few weeks. The reason behind the positive feelings was clear, he explained a moment after he ...
5 min read - USThe Meadville Tribune, Pa.
Meadville man headed to trial over allege judicial center bomb threat
May 23—A Meadville man charged with threatening to bomb the Crawford County Judicial Center late last month will head to trial. The case against Douglas Stephon McClure, 40, who resides in the 1100 block of Market Street, was held for court Wednesday after a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Samuel Pendolino. McClure remains in Crawford County jail, Saegertown, in lieu of ...
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Motorcycle crash shuts down stretch of northbound I-95 in Broward County
Fatal collision shut down traffic during rush hour.
1 min read - USWPXI
Driver hurt in head-on crash involving school bus in Fayette County
One person was hurt in a head-on crash between an SUV and a school bus Thursday morning in George’s Township.
1 min read - USWFTV
Man charged with second-degree murder after shooting inside middle school parking lot, sheriff says
Deputies in Marion County said a man has been charged with second-degree murder after a shooting inside a middle school parking lot.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Leading Democrats demand Alito face investigation after second report of far right-linked flag
Lawmakers urge US supreme court justice to recuse himself from certain cases after new report of flags linked to Capitol attack
4 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Air quality monitors installed across Wayne County: How to check your area
The monitors check for multiple different pollutants in the air to assess air quality. Hyperlocal air quality updates can be seen at justair.app.
2 min read - USWPXI
2024 School Guide rankings: How local districts fared on the Keystone exams
The Pittsburgh Business Times has once again released its exclusive rankings of the region’s top-scoring school districts based on Keystone exam scores.
1 min read - USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Convicted serial molester found guilty on having child sexual abuse materials
May 23—WILKES-BARRE — A Luzerne County jury took their time Wednesday before convicting Jack P. Covert II of having child sexual abuse materials. The jury deliberated for about six hours before reaching a verdict convicting Covert, 65, formerly of Second Street, Dallas Township, on six counts of child pornography and a single count of criminal use of communication facility. Covert faced a ...
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Former Trump lawyer blasts Aileen Cannon's "incompetence" and "bias," says trial should have begun
Ty Cobb criticized Judge Aileen Cannon for dithering over court motions that should have been ruled on "long ago"
2 min read - USThe Guardian
Consultant behind deepfaked Biden robocall indicted for Democratic primary scheme
Steve Kramer charged in New Hampshire for AI-generated impersonation of Biden that urged residents not to vote in primary
2 min read - OpinionSalon
Behind Trump’s courthouse spectacle a dark reality remains concealed
Project 2025 would destroy the United States and make Trump a defacto king
8 min read - USThe Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach house that sold for $5.6M in late 2020 fetches $12.5M after extensive remodel
A house at 257 W. Indies Drive in Palm Beach sold for $5.6 million in late 2020. It just changed hands for $12.5 million after extensive remodel.
3 min read - USWJAX
JSO: Man shot to death inside truck in Lackawanna
On Wednesday afternoon a man was shot and killed inside a pickup truck on Webster Street in Lackawanna.
1 min read - USCumberland Times News, Md.
Trone submits funding requests for Allegany County
May 23—CUMBERLAND — U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) has requested nearly $3.5 million in federal Community Project Funding for two projects in Allegany County. If ultimately signed into law as part of the fiscal year 2025 federal funding package, Potomac Fire Company No. 2 would receive $679,990 to replace an engine and Frostburg State University would receive $2.8 million to revitalize its ...
2 min read - USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Orwell looks into allowing chickens in the village
May 23—ORWELL — Village council is looking into the possibility of allowing chickens to be housed in regulated coops within the village. Orwell Council President Chris Ruks and councilman Jeremy Cottrell formed a committee with Tom DeSantos to review the possibilities regarding chickens being housed in the village. Ruks said village residents have approached council about the idea of raising ...
1 min read - USCumberland Times News, Md.
Cumberland man jailed on felony assault charge
May 23—CUMBERLAND — A city man was arrested Thursday on felony assault and related charges following an overnight incident in the 100 block of Oak Street, according to Cumberland Police. Marley Z. Powell, 30, was ordered jailed without bond by a district court commissioner following the 2 a.m. arrest. The victim apparently did not require medical treatment at the scene. Powell's arrest was ...
- USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court dismisses O'Toole's request to set a salary for a new position
May 23—A request from Ashtabula County Prosecutor Colleen O'Toole to direct the county courts to set a salary for a special investigator position for her office was unanimously rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday. O'Toole filed a request for a writ of mandamus on Dec. 19, 2023, asking the court to order the county Court of Common Pleas judges to set a rate for a special ...
2 min read - USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Ashtabula man accused of rape
May 23—JEFFERSON — Bart Alan Millard, of Ashtabula, has been accused of raping two children under the age of 13. He was indicted on April 25, and charged with with two counts of rape, first-degree felonies. On Oct. 23, 2022, the alleged victims reported to Ashtabula police that they had been raped by Millard on several occasions, and an investigation started the next day, according to police ...
1 min read - PoliticsWPXI
Exclusive: Nippon Steel exec tells why he’s confident the U.S. Steel deal will go through
Nippon Steel Corp. is confident the $14.9 billion purchase of United States Steel Corp. will be completed despite the American political climate and United Steelworkers’ opposition, a top Nippon Steel executive told the Business Times in an exclusive, in-person interview Tuesday.
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Police identify woman killed in Adams County when tornado blew her out of a car
Officials in Adams County, Iowa said Monica Zamarron, 46, was killed when a tornado near Corning blew her out of a car.
1 min read - BusinessAustin American-Statesman
Two more Texas Red Lobster locations close amid bankruptcy: See updated list
Two more Texas Red Lobster locations are now closed. Tyler, Victoria restaurants join 8 others amid bankruptcy, liquidation.
2 min read - OpinionAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Why it's nearly impossible to build a home in metro Phoenix that most of us can afford
Opinion: It's tough to build a home under $400,000 in metro Phoenix now, and that has implications for all of us.
4 min read - USCape Cod Times
AccuWeather says 2024 hurricane season is 'serious threat.' Here what to know
"My greatest fear this season is rapid intensification. It can go from a strong tropical storm to a Category 4 or Category 5 hurricane."
3 min read - USWPXI
Sources: developer negotiating to establish region’s first Wegmans Food Market at Cranberry Springs
Wegmans Food Market, the much lauded Rochester, New York-based grocery chain that always ranks high on various national surveys, may be on the brink of setting up its first store in the Pittsburgh area.
1 min read - USPolitico
Why progressive DAs are losing their grip on the West Coast
From Portland to Los Angeles, top prosecutors in deep-blue regions are being challenged over their criminal justice policies.
3 min read - LifestyleThe State
A well-known gift shop is moving from Columbia’s Main Street to another popular district
The store offers everything from clothing to tasty truffles to items for hosting parties and more. Now it is in the midst of a move to a new location.
3 min read - BusinessSturgis Journal
Langley Covered Bridge back open after second closure
Garrett Myland, assistant manager and engineer for the Centreville-based agency, said he is pleased with the paint job.
2 min read - PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Ex-GOP boss toppled by Kari Lake recordings, calls her response to released messages 'irony'
Republicans are again drawn into a controversy involving Kari Lake and her decision to release private communications.
3 min read - USLouisiana Illuminator
Teacher stipends, early childhood funding restored in latest Louisiana budget proposal
Louisiana lawmakers have restored money for public school teacher pay stipends and early childhood education programs in the latest version of the state budget plan released Wednesday evening. The Louisiana Senate Finance Committee approved new versions of most of the state spending bills expected to go into effect July 1. Members made dozens of changes […] The post Teacher stipends, early childhood funding restored in latest Louisiana budget proposal appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
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Gilbert passes brass knuckles ban in effort to clamp down on 'Goons' violence
Gilbert Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to clamp down on teen violence, in response to the "Goons" scandal. It mirrors action by Chandler.
2 min read - USTimes Record News
Wichita Falls area restaurant inspections: Dead insects, dented cans, cleaning needed
Here are scores for Wichita County restaurant inspections May 12-19. They range from perfect to not so perfect.
2 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
A Home at the Samaritan House: Expansion project nearly 20 years in the making
May 23—Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series exploring the Samaritan House's $16.9 million expansion project. Samaritan House Executive Director Chris Krager smiled on a recent day in Kalispell at a large marker board filled with colorful graphs and charts showing the organization's progress toward the biggest expansion in its history — a project about 20 years in the making. ...
7 min read - USThe Arizona Republic
Scottsdale roadway to close for 3 months. Here's how to avoid traffic and delays
Scottsdale will construct a pedestrian bridge to connect two parks, which will close a major roadway for three months starting June 3.
2 min read - USThe Arizona Republic
How much money did the 2024 WM Phoenix Open raise for charity?
The 2024 WM Phoenix Open raised more than $17.5 million for charity, setting a record since The Thunderbirds launched the golf tournament in 1937.
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Annual homeless count shows slight dip in county's unsheltered population
Maricopa County's homeless population saw a slight decrease this year compared to last, according to the report on the latest Point-in-Time count.
5 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Millions raised for sheriff's animal shelter that was never built. Where did the money go?
A nonprofit founded by former Sheriff Paul Penzone to construct a new animal shelter raised money but built nothing. What happened to MCSO MASH?
18 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
With more voters and security risks than ever, Maricopa County plans new elections center
County officials aim to move their entire election operation to a new office at 801 West Jefferson Street before 2028.
3 min read - BusinessNBC News
Buying a home is getting more difficult — and it isn’t just because of price
Buying a home in 2024 is a challenge – from mortgage rates to bidding wars, obstacles exist. NBC News quantifies the challenges with its Home Buyer Index. This is what we've learned.
4 min read - PoliticsOregon Capital Chronicle
Republicans from eastern, southern Oregon choose different styles in Senate primaries
Family members of two ousted Republican senators will take their place in the Oregon Senate next year after primary elections that saw hardline conservatives win in southern Oregon and more pragmatic Republicans prevail in eastern Oregon. The post Republicans from eastern, southern Oregon choose different styles in Senate primaries appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
10 min read - USINSIDER
TSA agents think the crewmember lane at airports is a huge security flaw that staff abuse for smuggling
Some TSA agents think the Known Crewmember Program is a safety risk, following news that four flight attendants smuggled drug money out of the US.
5 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Mesa students want schools to address causes of vaping, violence. Here's how
Mesa students were asked to come up with solutions to issues like violence and vaping. Overwhelmingly, their ideas focused on addressing root causes.
8 min read - PoliticsPennsylvania Capital-Star
New Casey campaign coalition puts focus on senior voters in Pennsylvania
First shared with the Capital-Star, the “Seniors for Casey” coalition has more than 100 seniors across the commonwealth, including former Gov. Ed Rendell, former Philadelphia Mayor John Street, and former International Vice President of SEIU Rosemary Trump. The post New Casey campaign coalition puts focus on senior voters in Pennsylvania appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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