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USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Boy injured in east Fort Worth drive-by shooting early Wednesday morning
The boy told police he saw a vehicle approaching, then heard gunshots coming from the vehicle. He realized later he’d been shot.
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OpinionThe New Republic
Samuel Alito Throws Wife Under Bus to Avoid Recusal
The Supreme Court justice blamed his wife for the January 6-related flags seen flying outside two of his houses.
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USThe Clarion Ledger
Downtown Jackson Partners loses leader. What's next?
Keri Lum, DJP's marketing director, will be in charge until an interim president can be named.
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USThe State
Taller buildings in Columbia? How hotel push could change the look of parts of downtown
City leaders have been hoping to attract a full-service hotel to help secure bigger conventions and events in the capital city, but height restrictions are standing in the way.
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USAkron Beacon Journal
Top Thrill 2's closure 'not a summer-long thing,' Cedar Point says
Cedar Point says the closure of its new Top Thrill 2 roller coaster is not a "summer-long thing."
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USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Man remains jailed following SWAT callout at Lubbock motel
A man remained in custody Wednesday after a nearly two-and-a-half standoff with a Lubbock SWAT Team stemming from a reported assault the day before at a motel.
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USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Charges dropped against Scottie Scheffler. Here’s why prosecutors aren’t pursuing case
Scottie Scheffler was arrested before the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.
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USKansas City Star
Kansas City firefighters rescue man suspended upside down in tree, dangling by foot
The individual, who was suspended upside down in a tree, was found after 40 minutes before being rescued by firefighters.
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OpinionThe New Republic
Trump Savagely Dragged for Comparing Himself to Mother Teresa
Sure, if Mother Teresa had an affair with a porn actress and then was charged with trying to cover the whole thing up.
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USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
With guilty plea, Minnesota feds secure 64th and final conviction in massive magazine fraud case
The last defendant awaiting trial in a massive telemarketing magazine subscription scam that led to charges against more than 60 people nationwide pleaded guilty this week, a day before his trial was set to begin in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Jeremy Wade Wilson, 42, of Fort Worth, Texas, entered guilty pleas Tuesday to six counts of wire fraud and violations of the SCAMS Act, a statute focused ...
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USThe Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Landscaping plan for Highway 197 heard by Bemidji City Council
May 29—BEMIDJI — Bemidji's portion of State Highway 197 could look substantially different, with the inclusion of trees, bushes and other landscaping related to a project proposed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to reconstruct the corridor. The Bemidji City Counci l was briefed on the landscaping plans by City Engineer Sam Anderson during its work session on Tuesday, which ...
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USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
2-year-old girl killed by father who cut her throat at Pembroke Pines home, police say
Editor’s note: Some details in this article may be disturbing to readers. A 2-year-old girl died after her throat was lacerated by her father in his Pembroke Pines home Tuesday morning, officials say. Jeronimo Duran, 33, is now facing charges of murder while engaged in child abuse and aggravated child abuse, court records show. He had a history of domestic violence allegations, including a ...
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PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.29.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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USSacramento Bee
Cal football players moved rocks at this lakefront Tahoe home as workout. See $9.5M listing
Wildlife on the lake can be seen from the porch as if “you’re living in a National Geographic magazine,” as a rare property comes to market.
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USThe Daily American
Somerset Co. Search and Rescue Team out again: Don't hide from a dog named Karma
He was trespassing. Conemaugh Township Police came out to end the situation and called for help from the search and rescue. They came with their dogs.
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USWFTV
Project seeks to restore Titusville shoreline that’s popular with launch spectators
Crews broke ground Wednesday on a project that aims to combat shoreline erosion and restore the environment along the Titusville Causeway.
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USTacoma News Tribune
No suspects identified after man was shot near Tacoma’s Wright Park over the weekend
The victim was hit multiple times.
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USMSNBC
Donald Trump jury has options in hush money trial deliberations
Now that closing arguments are done and the jury is instructed on the law, deliberations have begun in the historic criminal case of People v. Donald Trump.
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USSpringfield News-Leader
New memorial at Jordan Valley Park honors victims of 2020 Kum and Go shooting
"We wanted to make sure we honored all of the victims from that night," said SPD Wives' Callee Ramsey at Tuesday's unveiling of a memorial bench.
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USHilton Head Island Packet
Search underway for three men who were involved in a home invasion, SC cops say
Anyone with information about the home invasion is asked to call 888-CRIME-SC.
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USReuters
US Supreme Court Justice Alito rejects calls to recuse in 2020 election cases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito rejected on Wednesday requests by Democratic lawmakers to recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election, including Donald Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution on federal criminal charges for trying to reverse his defeat. Some lawmakers called for him to step aside from the pending cases after media reports that flags like those carried by Trump supporters during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol
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USAustin American-Statesman
Off to the races: Texas Republicans, Democrats set candidates for November election
While some primary runoff races held wide margins throughout election day, others were neck and neck, coming down to less than 100 votes.
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USAustin American-Statesman
Son of Buc-ee's co-owner indicted in connection with multiple invasive visual recordings
A Travis County grand jury charged Mitchell Wasek, son of a co-owner of the Buc-ee's chain, with 21 counts of invasive visual recording.
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USWJAX
Teen recovering in the hospital after shooting at the Lindsey Terrace Apartments
A teen is recovering after being shot in the shoulder in the Argyle Forest area.
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WorldNavy Times
Dozens of Navy TH-73 Thrasher helicopters damaged in Florida storm
The Navy is utilizing its TH-57B/C Sea Ranger helicopters while the Thrashers are assessed and repaired.
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USThe Courier Journal
Scottie Scheffler's arrest at PGA Championship in Louisville: What's happened so far
The May 17 arrest set off a national media storm, with Louisville police facing harsh criticism over the arrest and lack of body camera footage.
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USDemocrat and Chronicle
How warm has this spring been? A look at degree-days in Rochester
May average temperatures have hovered near historic highs
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USThe News Leader
One dead, one seriously injured in Augusta County crash on U.S. 11
One person was killed and another seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a crash on U.S. 11 in Augusta County, according to Virginia State Police.
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USThe Ledger
Bartow officer charged with hosting drug- and alcohol-fueled sex party with 4 teen girls
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said parts of the encounter - which involved alcohol and THC gummies and vapes - were captured on Snapchat video.
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USWSOC
Chesterfield County deputy charged with DUI after leading short chase
A Chesterfield County deputy was arrested in his marked patrol car this week, WPDE reports.
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USVirginian Pilot
Newport News seeks commitment from U.S. Navy on downtown military housing
Newport News recently secured a commitment from the state for a $40 million loan to support construction of U.S. Navy housing downtown, but the city is awaiting the Navy’s response on the project’s next steps. The city’s Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Jerri Wilson said Tuesday to her knowledge, the Navy has yet to officially commit to a specific course of action for downtown housing in ...
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LifestyleGreenville News
Thrill-seeker alert: Carowinds a top 10 theme park for adrenaline junkies. Here's why it ranked.
The theme park is home to the Fury 325, North America's tallest and fastest giga coaster.
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USThe Clarion Ledger
JPS receives more than $9M from EPA to fund energy-efficient school buses
Jackson Public Schools officials announced a $9 million grant from EPA to buy energy efficient school buses.
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USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Two Rochester men accused of aggravated robbery after altercation with knife at Crossroads AT&T store
May 29—ROCHESTER — Two Rochester men were arrested after an altercation with a knife at the Crossroads AT&T store Tuesday evening, according to a news release from the Rochester Police Department. Rochester police officers were dispatched around 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, to 430 Crossroads Dr. SW. Police said "two suspects had entered the store through the back door and were stealing multiple ...
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LifestylePost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Chillin' at the grill: Rochester flame chefs give tips
May 29—Think there's nothing about grilling you don't already know? While you may think so, grill masters can always use a refresher course, especially since the grilling season is officially here. Getting the best results for your efforts involves a bit more than heating up the grill and putting food on the grates. Since most folks have their own way of going about this, I checked around to ...
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PoliticsSalon
"That's what I'm trying to tell you": Cannon confused by legal questions in Trump documents case
Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, has frustrated prosecutors by appearing confused on basic legal points
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USThe Clarion Ledger
Graduation ceremonies around Mississippi. See all the photos
It's graduation time in Mississippi. See photos of graduates around the state:
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USMichigan Advance
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states with almost $1 billion to help them purchase clean school buses. The initiative, part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program rebate […] The post Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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USPeople
Mo. Mother Allegedly Walked into Police Station, Told Officers She Shot Daughter and Drowned Son
Ashley Parmeley, 36, allegedly pulled up to the police station with her deceased daughter in her car after drowning her son in a fountain, say authorities
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PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | In donor appeals, Trump ‘tests the boundaries’ of campaign laws
If the latest reporting is accurate, Donald Trump is effectively telling wealthy donors that if they put money in his coffers, he’ll put money in their pockets.
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USThe Bergen Record
Teaneck woman accused of throwing internet router at girl's face
A Teaneck woman was arrested last week on child assault charges after she struck a girl in the face with an internet router, police said.
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NewsThe Florida Times-Union
Crowded Jacksonville animal sanctuary seeks 'miracle' $3.2 million for expansion
One EPIC Farm, a Jacksonville animal sanctuary, is at capacity, with 60-plus animals on 7 acres. Fundraising is underway to fund expansion.
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USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Laura Kelly calls long-promised special session for Kansas tax cuts for June 18
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is calling a special session on tax cuts for June 18 after she and the Legislature failed to agree on past proposals.
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USdpa international
Jury starts deliberations in ex-president Trump's hush money trial
In the first criminal trial against a former US president, the jury has retired to deliberate the verdict. In the New York trial against Donald Trump, Judge Juan Merchan dismissed the 12-member jury from the courtroom on Wednesday after giving them mandatory instructions, several journalists present in the court reported. The jury must now reach a unanimous verdict. Normally, this takes between a few hours and several days. In the event of a guilty verdict, Judge Merchan will determine the sente
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WorldCBS News
Ancient remains of 28 horses were found buried in France. How did they die?
The horses were found "carefully" arranged and had all been "buried simultaneously," researchers said, but there were scarce clues left as to how and why the animals died.
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USBucks County Courier Times
Bristol father admits fatally shaking infant son while caring for him in Bucks County home
A Bristol man has admitted he abused his infant son during the last six weeks of his life including shaking him twice the day he died.
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USWSB Cox articles
Savannah Chrisley opens up about long distant relationship with Robert Shiver: ‘They suck’
The couple have been together for 9 months at this point and Savannah said they are “trying to navigate this next chapter of my personal relationship.”
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USKIRO
Monroe police ask for help identifying robbery suspect
The Monroe Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect.
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USDelaware Online | The News Journal
41-year-old man dead after driving off Route 273 ramp, hitting concrete barrier
The man's name has not yet been released.
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USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Hill Fire scorches 1,300 acres in Santa Barbara County as firefighters work to slow spread
An evacuation warning was still in place for residents in the area.
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