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PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Key Republican goal for 2024: denying Biden election-year wins
On a variety of priories — from the border to the economy, cancer research to internet access — Republicans are putting election goals over national needs.
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USMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Far-right OAN retracts report about Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels
When the One America News Network settled with Michael Cohen this week, it was the latest in a series of settlements for the far-right media outlet.
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USKansas City Star
Trucker was watching Netflix in crash that killed grandparents, cops say. He’s charged
The Iowa couple were in Minnesota visiting family, according to an obituary.
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USKansas City Star
Police look for victims after man charged with food tampering at Johnson County steakhouse
A Kansas City man has been charged with adulterating food at a Johnson County steakhouse, and prosecutors are asking customers who fell ill after eating there to come forward.
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USThe State
Pickup truck and SUV collide on SC road leaving one person dead and more hurt, cops say
Three victims were hospitalized, and one of them has died, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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USThe Courier & Press
Courier & Press well represented at Society of Professional Journalists annual awards
Courier & Press staff awarded by Indiana SPJ for sports photography, coverage of government and politics, and breaking news reports
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LifestyleThe State
These South Carolina brunch spots rank among nation’s best. Why customers crave them
Here’s what to know about the state’s four ranked restaurants.
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PoliticsMSNBC
Judge Merchan fines Trump $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal trial
Judge Juan Merchan found Donald Trump in contempt on Tuesday for violating a gag order nine times, imposing $1,000 fines for each violation.
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PoliticsReuters
Biden signs new memo to boost security of US critical infrastructure
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a new national security memorandum to boost the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, replacing a decade-old policy. The White House said it was launching a "comprehensive effort to protect U.S. infrastructure against all threats and hazards, current and future." The directive empowers the Homeland Security Department to lead the government-wide effort to secure U.S. critical infrastructure and to submit regular National Risk Management plans summari
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USLexington Herald-Leader
Southeastern Kentucky county hit with two murders in two days
In both cases, the victims had multiple gunshot wounds.
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LifestyleTODAY
What is Pride Month? Everything you need to know about the observance
What is Pride Month exactly? Find out its history, why the rainbow flag became a Pride symbol and how you can celebrate this year.
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USAsheville Citizen-Times
Why are flags flying at half-staff in North Carolina?
Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered state institutions to fly U.S. and N.C. state flags at half-staff.
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USRaleigh News and Observer
‘We mean business!’ Wake teachers and bus drivers rally for higher pay raises.
The protests come as the school board is considering budget options that would boost employee pay higher than proposed by the superintendent.
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USRaleigh News and Observer
18-year-old buying gas trusts gut on NC lottery ticket. Prize leaves him in ‘disbelief’
“I initially just went there to fill up the lawn mower,” the man said.
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USLas Cruces Sun-News
New Mexico voting FAQ
In 2024, votes will be cast on issues and races that will set America’s direction for the coming years.
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USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Developer gave Tarrant commissioners $35K. Then they OK’d a $200M deal for his project
This North Texas developer donated $35k to Tarrant County officials a year after they were elected and just months before they voted on a $200 million public improvement district on land he bought.
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LifestyleTODAY
30 hilarious spring jokes for budding comedians
In need of a good laugh? These spring jokes for kids and adults will make you chuckle. From funny one-liners to spring-themed puns, these jokes are on us.
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USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Death of Colorado woman with Indiana ties ruled a homicide years after disappearance
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced the autopsy results investigating Suzanne Morphew's death. Morphew is from Alexandria, Indiana.
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USPeople
Ga. Woman Accused of Drowning Bulldog in River by Loading Crate with Rocks: 'Straight Evil'
Timorra Rogo has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty
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USWSB Cox articles
20-plus year Dunwoody church employee found with child porn, police say
A church employee was arrested after Roswell police say they found child sexual abuse material at his home.
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OpinionIowa Capital Dispatch
Puppy-killing Kristi Noem may have brought us together
I dated a guy in college who grew up on a farm in southern Illinois — El Paso, Illinois, to be precise. The first time I visited his family, I was enveloped in a different world, stereotypical but wonderful in countless ways. The house is what I think of whenever I read something about farm […] The post Puppy-killing Kristi Noem may have brought us together appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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PoliticsSemafor
Trump violated gag order in New York hush money case, judge rules
The former president was fined $9,000 for violating a gag order stopping him from attacking witnesses in his hush money case in New York.
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PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | To excel, Trump relies on voters disengaged from current events
One of Donald Trump's strongest voting blocs is made up of Americans who don’t follow current events at all. There are real, practical implications to this.
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USKansas City Star
‘Little pink shirt’ spotted in search for girl who fell into river, MI officials say
The girl fell in one day after a 7-year-old boy drowned in the same river just miles away, according to officials.
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USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Hunterdon man charged in fatal hit-and-run near Somerville Senior Citizens building
Andres Estaban Silva, 33, of Raritan Township, is facing a five to 10-year sentence in state prison if found guilty of the second-degree crime.
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OpinionThe News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.
Bob Asmussen | For C-U's Veggie Van, it's wheels up
Apr. 30—The Veggie Van will benefit from this weekend's annual Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae flower sale scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Indian Acres Swim Club, 1 Arrow Road, Champaign. Each year, the sale sends proceeds to an area nonprofit. "I'm very thankful that they're helping me with the fundraising," Rebecca McBride said. Their story: **** The white vehicle makes its maiden voyage on ...
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USMichigan Advance
$55M settlement against state unemployment agency given preliminary approval
Preliminary approval has been reached in the settlement of a class action lawsuit against the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). The $55 million settlement, which still needs legislative approval, would reimburse workers who said the agency ordered them to pay back pandemic-era jobless benefits before resolving a protest or appeal. The Michigan Court of Claims […] The post $55M settlement against state unemployment agency given preliminary approval appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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USArgus Leader
Governors, including Noem, oppose Air National Guard move to Space Force
Only two state governors, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, did not sign on to the letter.
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USChicago Tribune
Sheriff’s Office etches catalytic converters at Park Ridge event
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office held a catalytic converting etching event with Maine Township on April 25 to deter the theft of catalytic converters. According to officials,120 people registered for the free event, held at Maine Township Town Hall in Park Ridge. Tisa Morris, executive director of communications engagement for the sheriff’s office, said residents had to register online with ...
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USWFTV
FHP: Deadly crash shuts down stretch of John Young Parkway in Osceola County
Officials are asking drivers in this area to use caution and seek alternate routes.
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USWFXT
National Guard armory in Lexington to house migrants, homeless families
Dozens of migrants and their families will be housed at the National Guard armory in Lexington beginning next month, state officials confirmed Tuesday.
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USWFXT
Four mailboxes robbed by same suspect in Lexington, police say
An investigation is underway after authorities allege the same suspect robbed four mailboxes over the weekend with a master key.
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USGrand Forks Herald
Roseau and Red Lake among 14% of Minnesota counties with zero 2023 traffic-related deaths
Apr. 30—GRAND FORKS — Since Minnesota implemented its Toward Zero Deaths program in 2003, the state's traffic-related deaths have decreased by 37%. The program coordinator, though, believes work is far from over. "Our goal is zero," Kristine Hernandez said. "We had two counties in northwest Minnesota that had zero fatalities last year — we highlight our wins, but we all want zeroes to be the ...
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USThe Florida Times-Union
Man convicted in Keystone Heights double killing charged with theatening judge, prosecutor
Taylor Ryan Hill asked to have his conviction re-examined. Then a federal indictment says he threatened to kill court officials and their families.
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USLansing State Journal
Whitmer wants free preschool statewide. Lansing's existing program could be a model
Lansing school officials say the district is the only one in Michigan to offer a completely free preschool program for families, regardless of income.
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PoliticsThe Guardian
Trump trial enters third week with Michael Cohen’s ex-banker testifying
Ex-president held in contempt of court while private banker Gary Farro to resume testimony
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USThe Abilene Reporter-News
Police standoff ends with one death
Early this morning, Abilene police officers exchanged words and gunfire with a lone suspect. The standoff ended when officers shot the suspect.
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USSacramento Bee
2-year-old playing in bounce house dies after wind blows it away, Arizona cops say
A second child inside the bounce house was injured, sheriff’s officials say.
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USSpringfield News-Leader
This retired U.S. Navy admiral and Evangel alumnus will speak at graduation May 2
Admiral Vernon E. Clark, retired chief of naval operations, will speak at the May 2 graduation for Evangel University and its embedded seminary.
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USThe Alliance Review
Two of Alliance's busiest streets to be resurfaced soon
Alliance Mayor Andy Grove says a $2.1 million resurfacing project by the Ohio Department of Transportation will improve two busy streets.
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USLexington Herald-Leader
‘Awful choices.’ Former Kentucky teacher’s aide sentenced in case of sex with teen boys
The woman pleaded guilty to attempted online enticement of minors to engage in criminal conduct.
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ScienceReuters
T. rex is at the center of a debate over dinosaur intelligence
Surmising even the physical appearance of a dinosaur - or any extinct animal - based on its fossils is a tricky proposition, with so many uncertainties involved. Assessing a dinosaur's intelligence, considering the innumerable factors contributing to that trait, is exponentially more difficult. A study published last year by Vanderbilt University neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel that evaluated the intelligence of Tyrannosaurus rex, focusing upon estimated brain size and the number of bra
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USAthens Banner-Herald
Lilburn man charged with killing pedestrian in Athens hit-and-run
An investigation into a fatal hit and run pedestrian death in Athens has led to an arrest.
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USThe Fayetteville Observer
Man accused of trying to 'buy a child' booked into Cumberland County jail
Joseph Vieu, of Sanford, was taken to the Cumberland County jail Friday and is being held on $3 million bail.
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USThe Fayetteville Observer
Spring Lake man surrenders in fatal sports bar stabbing
Sarker Kamrul Hasan is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Derek Frerichs.
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USWSB Cox articles
Man, woman arrested after staging fake robbery, Gwinnett police say
A man and woman have been arrested after Gwinnett County police said they staged a fake robbery.
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USThe Holland Sentinel
Allegan Board Chair claims he withdrew 'under duress,' wants back on the ballot
At issue is whether Storey is up-to-date on campaign finance report filings with the state.
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BusinessPolitico
California doesn’t need Elon Musk (except when it does)
Tesla is losing Democrats, but other EV automakers are picking up the slack.
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USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa DOT social media account hacked by cryptocurrency scam
Iowa DOT's account now features ads for a cryptocurrency. The department is working with X, formerly Twitter, to regain control of the account.
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USJournal & Courier
22-year-old Lafayette man shot in the leg on his birthday
Tyshaun James got shot in leg early Tuesday as he and others celebrated his 22nd birthday, according to Lafayette police.
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