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USWSB Cox articles
Elderly man with dementia vanished in DeKalb County, thinks he’s going to Virginia
Police say his wife is currently in Virginia attending a funeral. His family says he believes he is heading there to see her.
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USThe Meridian Star, Miss.
Youth hold Easter fundraiser for United Way
Apr. 27—Photos with the Easter Bunny are doing more than making relatives smile after a Youth Leadership Lauderdale class presented funds raised by the festive photoshoot to the United Way of East Mississippi. Youth Leadership Lauderdale is a program through the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation aimed at helping high school juniors grow as both individuals and leaders. Hayden ...
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USThe Guardian
Baltimore teacher accused of using AI to create fake, racist recording of principal
Dazhon Darien arrested over fake recording of principal complaining about students and faculty members
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USChicago Tribune
Man responsible for West Dundee cop’s ‘life-altering’ injury gets 8-year prison term
A Sycamore man whose 2022 attack on a West Dundee police officer resulted in a “life-altering” injury has been sentenced to eight years in state prison. Tylor Z. Hyde, 28, was convicted of a half dozen charges in connection with the incident following a March bench trial heard by Kane County Judge Julia Yetter, who handed down the sentence this past week. Prosecutors said West Dundee police ...
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USNY Daily News
Death of Staten Island newborn with injured arm under investigation – police
A 1-month-old Staten Island boy died early Saturday, and cops were trying to determine if the infant, who had a visible injury on his left arm, had been assaulted, police said. Police responding to a 911 call from the panicked mother found the baby unconscious in an apartment at NYCHA’s West Brighton Houses on Broadway near Henderson Ave. about 6:45 a.m. EMS rushed the infant to Richmond ...
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USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
What happened when Uber and Lyft shut down in the Texas capital
A large regional city with a progressive bent wants to impose new rules on Uber and Lyft. The ridesharing giants threaten to leave the city. The dispute becomes the hottest issue in town. The state legislature gets involved. It could be Minneapolis in 2024, as it tussles with Uber and Lyft over a minimum wage for drivers. But it's also Austin, Texas, in 2016. Austin lost Uber and Lyft service ...
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USThe Clarion Ledger
MS Legislature passes historic education funding model, sends to governor's desk
The Mississippi Senate voted to approve of a new K-12 education funding formula, erasing a decades-old process.
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USClaremore Daily Progress, Okla.
Irregular votes confirmed in school board race
Apr. 27—Irregular votes in the Sequoyah Public School Board of Education race have prompted local officials to ask the governor for a new election date to determine the winner in Office 2. District Court Judge Lara Russell upheld Lindsey Young's challenge to the April 2 election results, based on findings there were "clearly 10 irregular votes" cast. The initial election results showed Greg ...
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USClaremore Daily Progress, Okla.
Foyil Fire District getting more fire hydrants
Apr. 27—Fire safety in Foyil just got a boost from the Cherokee Nation. Councilman Kevin Easley presented rural Foyil Fire Chief Randy Atchely a $25,356 check this week so he can buy five new fire hydrants for the rural service area. Fire Chief Randy Atchley, Foyil Fire Protection District, is thankful for the help. "When I met Randy [a fellow Cherokee] a year ago during my campaign, I asked ...
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USWichita Eagle
Weather service issues tornado watch for large part of Kansas, including Wichita
The tornado watch is through 7 p.m. Wichita now also falls in an area where more severe weather is possible.
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USThe State
Driver injured, 3 dead when SUV hits bridge, tree and flips over, SC highway patrol says
A Volvo SUV was driving north on Interstate 85 near Lakeside Road in the Upstate.
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USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
I-40 eastbound lanes remain closed after train derailment near Arizona-New Mexico border
The eastbound lanes of I-40 are still closed near Chambers after a train derailment Friday.
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USHilton Head Island Packet
Suspects took gunshot victim to Beaufort-area hospital after Friday gunfire, cops say
The Beaufort Police Department said a group of people had been detained at a local apartment complex.
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BusinessWFTV
Revamped social club opens in Orlando
The Citrus Club has recently revealed its newly renovated multi-million dollar look.
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USINSIDER
The Walton family empire: Inside the lives of the billionaire Walmart heirs collectively worth more than Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos
The three surviving children of Walmart founder Sam Walton have a collective net worth of about $240 billion, more than either Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk.
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USKTVX
Man arrested for brutal murder of father in West Valley City
A man was arrested in West Valley City on Friday for the brutal murder of his father, according to West Valley City Police.
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USWSOC
Caldwell County chemistry teacher wins prestigious grant
The prestigious grant will enable Lauren Smith, the Honors Chemistry teacher at Caldwell Early College High School, to participate in the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education at the University of Kentucky this summer.
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USDemocrat and Chronicle
Rochester City Council calls for state inquiry into DA Sandra Doorley's conduct in traffic stop
"Recent body camera footage, shared by the Webster Police Department, has raised significant concerns regarding Ms. Doorley's behavior during a traffic stop in Webster, New York."
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BusinessWFLA
Counties with the most homes selling under list price in Florida
It’s a tough time to be in the market for a new house. But as peak homebuying season begins, homebuyers are starting to have at least some negotiating power — especially in markets that recorded large price growth over the last few years. The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose above 7% at the start of […]
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USDelaware Online | The News Journal
57-year-old bicyclist killed in crash after not stopping at stop sign: Police
The bicyclist, a 57-year-old Felton man, died at the scene.
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USThe Progress-Index
Colonial Heights Police look for man who wandered away from adult care center
Floyd Vines is 63 years old and was last seen wearing a gray sweater, dark pants and black slide shoes
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USBaltimore Sun
Key Bridge collapse: By the numbers, one month later
A month after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, federal, state and local authorities as well as local community organizations have banded together to focus on recovery efforts. On March 26, the Key Bridge collapsed after a support pillar was struck by the container ship Dali, killing six construction workers and leaving tons of wreckage from the bridge in the harbor, diverting ships and ...
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OpinionThe Pueblo Chieftain
Berg: 'Come, Holy Spirit!'
Diocese of Pueblo Bishop Stephen J. Berg writes about the sacrament of confirmation and the Holy Spirit.
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WorldLas Cruces Sun-News
Scott: Migrating birds benefit from early Rio release
"A water release at the Rio Grande couldn't be better timed for migrating birds in New Mexico."
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USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
St. Paul 14-year-old fatally shot at Minneapolis gas station early Friday
A 14-year-old St. Paul boy was fatally shot at a gas station in northeast Minneapolis early Friday morning, police said. Officers responded about 3 a.m. to reports of shots fired outside the gas station in the 2600 block of University Avenue Northeast. They found a 14-year-old on the ground near an SUV. Officers provided medical aid until paramedics arrived and took the boy to Hennepin County ...
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USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Police: 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Rodney St. apartment, 16-year-old arrested
At about 4:15 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the area of the lower Belmont Street neighborhood for a report of a possible shooting victim.
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USWSB Cox articles
3 arrested after major drug bust linked to metro Atlanta shooting investigation
Deputies say they found marijuana, Oxycodone, promethazine, guns and cash in the apartment.
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USPensacola News Journal
Wildfire off Garcon Point Road in Santa Rosa spreading 'rapidly'
A section of Garcon Point Road was briefly closed, but has since been reopened.
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USThe Repository
Sugar Creek Township man indicted for attempted murder
Clinton J. Walker, 29, of Sugar Creek Township faces the charge of attempted murder.
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USThe State
SC teen weighed 47 pounds when he died. His mother is charged with his murder
The mother “continually neglected her medically fragile child’s needs with a depraved indifference to human life.”
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USKTLA articles
Police pursuit ends near LAX; 4 arrested
A lengthy police pursuit early Saturday morning that came to an end near Los Angeles International Airport resulted in four arrests, authorities confirmed. According to Beverly Hills police Lieutenant Andrew Myers, officers attempted to pull over a SUV around 2 a.m. when plate-reader technology revealed that the vehicle, which was carrying four passengers, was involved […]
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USWKRN articles
Alleged sexual assault victim confesses to murder in South Nashville
A 19-year-old is being charged with murder after officials said he admitted to killing a man Friday night in South Nashville.
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USThe Abilene Reporter-News
Early voting off to a slow start in Taylor County
Early voting in this year's joint city and school elections has gotten off to a sluggish start, and only two days remain for early voting.
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USKTVX
Heavy rain, flooding forces closure of SR-201 in Salt Lake County
Heavy rain and subsequent flooding has caused authorities to close a portion of SR-201 in Salt Lake County Saturday morning, according to the Utah Dept. of Transportation.
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PoliticsPennsylvania Capital-Star
Analysis: Turnout in the Pennsylvania 2024 primary
Despite suspending her campaign back on March 6th, the former South Carolina governor still received 157,581 votes or 16.6% of the GOP tally on April 23. The post Analysis: Turnout in the Pennsylvania 2024 primary appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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USWBTW Myrtle Beach
Latta restaurant burglarized twice in less than two weeks, deputies say
LATTA, S.C. (WBTW) — A Latta restaurant has burglarized twice this month, with thieves swiping money, food items and even a Christmas tree, authorities say. Dillon County deputies first responded to a call at A&B Country Kitchen on April 13, finding that it had been broken into through a front glass window. A cash register, […]
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USKRON
1 person shot in Oakland early Saturday morning
(KRON) – One person was shot and checked into a local hospital in Oakland early Saturday morning, according to the Oakland Police Department. Oakland police officers were dispatched to the 7900 block of Rudsdale Street for the report of a shooting around 2 a.m. Responding officers located multiple vehicles stuck by gunfire, but no victims. […]
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USWFXT
Police searching for vehicle that struck a 10-year-old on a bicycle in Reading
Police are searching for a vehicle that struck a 10-year-old on a bicycle in Reading on Friday night.
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USAkron Beacon Journal
Police searching for armed man near Uniontown Community Park, ask residents to stay inside
Uniontown Police and Summit County SWAT are searching for an armed man in the vicinity of Uniontown Community Park.
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USThe Des Moines Register
Trees downed, homes damaged in Pleasant Hill after tornadoes sweep through area.
A tornado is confirmed to have touched down in Pleasant Hill Friday, April 26. It hit several houses and left one injured.
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USWSOC
Mooresville man accused of attempted murder using screwdriver, hammer
A man is behind bars for trying to kill someone with tools, the Mooresville Police Department says.
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NewsWJHL Tri-Cities
VIDEO: Trio of black bears visits Kingsport home
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A group of three black bears paid a visit to a home off of Eastern Star Road in Kingsport, Tennessee early Saturday morning. News Channel 11 viewers Colleen and Phil Stockman submitted security camera footage from around 12:45 a.m. Saturday, showing the trio walking up to the residence’s front door to […]
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USNBC News
Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital after transferring to Rikers Island jail ahead of court appearance
Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized Saturday for a battery of tests after returning to Rikers Island jail ahead of a court appearance next week.
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USTimes Record News
Trial to start for WF preacher accused of indecency with children
A Wichita Falls preacher indicted on six counts of Indecency with a Child is scheduled to go on trial Tuesday when jury selection starts in 78th District Court.
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USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Man with handgun shot, killed by Peoria police officer
Christian Avalos Gonzales, 38, died after he was shot by a Peoria police officer Friday. He was armed with a handgun and allegedly pointed it at the officer.
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USThe Guardian
Arizona woman pleads guilty to stealing parts of corpses and trying to sell them
Candace Chapman Scott of Little Rock, 37, worked at a mortuary and arranged to transport remains to buyers across state lines
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USWyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne
Records requests reveal data about LCSD1 book policy use
Apr. 27—CHEYENNE — So far, more than 60% of Laramie County School District 1 parents and guardians have opted to give their children, regardless of grade level, open access to all books in their school library. Retired Cheyenne attorney George Powers has made several records requests since LCSD1 adopted its library book access policy. Powers provided the Wyoming Tribune Eagle with several ...
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LifestylePost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Mentors invest in Rochester's human future
Apr. 27—ROCHESTER — It takes a village. That was the experience Osayaba Ayinla learned growing up in Nigeria. What youth development looks like in Nigeria is pretty much community centered," Ayinla said. That means getting consistent lessons from everyone from your mom to your uncle to your sister and neighbor. "So as soon as I came to United States, and even in Minnesota, that was what I was ...
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USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
New Minnesota State Patrol chief hails from Hayfield and is only 2nd female leader in its history
Apr. 27—ST. PAUL — Before Christina Bogojevic joined the Minnesota State Patrol, the Hayfield native tried her hand at jobs that never seemed to stick: a phlebotomist, a school paraprofessional and an administrative specialist in a real estate office. At 27, Bogojevic made another career move after earning a two-year degree in law enforcement from Rochester Community and Technical College. It ...
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LifestyleKXRM Colorado Springs
Slushy Snow, Rain and Severe Thunderstorm Potential All Ahead for Saturday
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — One storm system is bringing all sorts of active and severe weather to Southern Colorado for Saturday. You can expect rain, thunderstorms, slushy snow, difficult mountain travel, and even severe thunderstorms. A low pressure system from the west will be moving over Southern Colorado on Saturday. That’s what brought thunderstorms overnight to […]
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