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- USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Hillsborough lawyers: Yes, we can delay the school tax vote
The Hillsborough County School Board cannot dictate the timing of a property tax referendum, the County Commission argued this week in response to Tuesday’s lawsuit in Hillsborough Circuit Court. Citing logic, past cases and a Florida Supreme Court opinion dating back more than 70 years, attorneys for the county said it should be clear that the commission had every right to postpone the ...
4 min read - USKansas City Star
Family of DoorDash driver shot by KCKPD alleges excessive force, wrongful death in lawsuit
Amaree’ya Henderson, 25, was shot while driving away from a traffic stop as his girlfriend sat in the passenger seat. He was unarmed, according to the lawsuit.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Donald Trump endorses 'true friend of MAGA' Derek Schmidt in Kansas GOP primary
Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt picked up a key endorsement from former President Donald Trump in campaign for Congress.
2 min read - USNew Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
State Police: Man struck by vehicle on I-293 is Auburn man
Jul. 26—Police have identified the man hit by a vehicle on Interstate 293 in Manchester earlier this week as Mark Robinson, 63, of Auburn. Robinson suffered life-threatening injuries after he entered the travel portion of the northbound highway around 6 a.m. Wednesday and was struck by a work van, according to State Police. Officials on Friday said Robinson remains hospitalized in critical ...
1 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Unidentified body found in Casco Bay near Chebeague Island
Jul. 26—The Maine Marine Patrol recovered a body from Casco Bay around 10:30 a.m. Friday. A recreational fisherman found the unidentified man in the water about 100 yards from the end of Indian Point Road on Chebeague Island, according to Maine Marine Patrol. The fisherman called police and the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office notified Marine Patrol at 9:18 a.m. Marine Patrol brought the ...
- PoliticsNew Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
NH suit against political robocallers gets federal boost
Jul. 26—The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday supported the rights of organizations and individuals to sue robocall companies for calls that intimidate, threaten or coerce voters in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act, bolstering a New Hampshire lawsuit resulting from the presidential primary. "Voter intimidation, whether carried out in person or by way of robocalls, disinformation ...
2 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
U.S. agriculture chief announces $4 million for Maine solar projects
Jul. 26—BRUNSWICK — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Friday more than $4 million in grants and a loan guarantee to advance solar and heat pump projects in Maine. Vilsack joined Gov. Janet Mills, U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, at a ceremony at the Brunswick Farmers Market to celebrate Maine's agricultural industry and the small farms ...
4 min read - USDeseret News
Donald Trump to hold another rally at site of assassination attempt
'What a day it will be,' former president shares on Truth Social about returning to Butler, Pennsylvania.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Six Flags Over Georgia officially implements new chaperone policy
Guests at Six Flags Over Georgia saw multiple signs posted before entering the park on Friday, about the theme park’s new chaperone policy.
2 min read - USWJAX
Founder of the Pulse Christian Youth Center is June’s Doing Good in Your Neighborhood honoree
Congratulations to Ed Wolanski, who was selected as the “Doing Good in Your Neighborhood” honoree for the month of June.
1 min read - USPress-Republican, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Longtime pastor at First Assembly of God retires
PLATTSBURGH — The Rev. Michael and Elizabeth San Soucie filled cardboard boxes with what he had gathered in 54 years as the pastor at the First Assembly of God in Plattsburgh. Two weeks later, it’s still a process. He was 31 when he arrived, and at 85, he’s calling it. San Soucie preached his last message July 7 at the church located at 164 Prospect Ave. in Plattsburgh. “I prayed about it, and ...
11 min read - USWFXT
Two teens arrested, charged with robbing 9-year-old boy at gunpoint in Boston
Two teens have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old boy of his cellphone at gunpoint in Boston Thursday, police say. The young boy was at Children’s Park at the corner of Intervale and Fernboro Street waiting for a cookout around 6:30 p.m. when two 15-year-olds approached him and took his cell phone at gunpoint, Essex County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. The two 15-year-old teens were charged with armed robbery and threat to commit a crime in West Roxbury Juvenile Court on F
1 min read - USNY Daily News
NYPD rolls out weapons detectors at MTA subway station in lower Manhattan
The NYPD deployed a weapons-detection system at the Fulton St.subway station in lower Manhattan on Friday, scanning straphangers for weapons for the first time in the system’s 119-year history. The detectors — an AI-augmented array of cameras and traditional metal detector technology made by Massachusetts-based Evolv Technology — have been at the center of a controversial move by Mayor Adams ...
5 min read - USOregon Capital Chronicle
Prepare for wildfires on the road and power outages at home, officials say
Slightly lower temperatures and calmer winds in the past 24 hours have helped firefighters in eastern Oregon battle several large blazes, including the biggest in the country. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which manages resources, reported Friday that temperatures east of the Cascades have dipped but still remain in the 80s to 90s with winds […]
3 min read - USGoSanAngelo | Standard-Times
Crash claims life of teenager
A 16-year-old died in a crash Thursday.
1 min read - PoliticsWDVM
2024 Presidential Race: Joe Biden Drops Out, Kamala Harris Drops In
Washington (DC News Now) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would not seek re-election. He then endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, as the democratic nominee. Sarakshi Rai is the Director of Audience Development and Head of Social Media at The Hill. Rai joins Capitol Review if this was the right move for […]
- OpinionThe Dispatch
The Honeymooners
Why Democratic vibes about Kamala Harris are so upbeat.
14 min read - USArgus Leader
DCI rules Get-N-Go shooting justified; employee says suspect 'made no comment about money'
DCI has ruled the law enforcement shooting death of a man who took hostages during an incident at a Sioux Falls gas station was justified.
2 min read - USThe Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind.
Pendleton man charged with possession of child pornography
Jul. 26—ANDERSON — A Pendleton man has been charged with two felony counts of possessing child pornography. Payton Alexander Weisse, 20, was arrested Friday following an investigation by the Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force. If convicted, he faces a possible prison sentence of one to six years. Weisse recently moved to Pendleton from Noblesville. Detective Greg Loveall with ...
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Yolo criminal grand jury indicts two Pennsylvania men accused in 2021 Woodland murder
The indictment moves the Yolo County murder case straight to trial.
2 min read - USThe Abilene Reporter-News
UPDATED: Big Country crash claims life of teenager
A 16-year-old died in a crash Thursday in the Big Country.
1 min read - USCumberland Times News, Md.
'It was surreal:' Local veteran describes shooting at Trump rally
Jul. 26—CUMBERLAND — Sarah Taylor said she was excited for a "once in a lifetime" experience. She had gotten tickets for herself and a friend to attend former President Donald Trump's campaign rally July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. The event venue was a relatively short drive from her Cumberland home, Taylor, 42, said. But "once we made it in," the scene surrounding the rally was "fishy" and ...
3 min read - NewsWDVM
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race? Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
- USThe Bergen Record
Trump to rally in Butler again in return to scene of near-assassination
Trump was shot and a person killed at last Butler rally
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Wise County man who obtained fentanyl that led to pregnant girlfriend’s death is sentenced
The defendant admitted that the fentanyl he obtained led to two fatal overdoses.
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 3:03 p.m. July 26.
2 min read - USTacoma News Tribune
Northbound SR 509 through Port of Tacoma partially closed following serious injury crash
WSDOT says congestion is building in the area.
1 min read - USBellingham Herald mcclatchy
Feds announce $240 million for fish hatcheries to support Pacific Northwest Tribes
The Departments of the Interior and Commerce on Thursday announced a $240 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support fish hatcheries that produce Pacific salmon and steelhead, underscoring the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to empowering Tribal Nations and fulfilling the federal government’s trust and treaty responsibilities. Fish hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest support essential subsistence, ceremonial and economic benefits for Tribal communit
5 min read - USKIRO
Snohomish County sends firefighters to combat Big Horn and Retreat Fires
Firefighters from Snohomish County are assisting in battling two major wildfires in Eastern Washington.
1 min read - PoliticsDeseret News
Was Trump shot or not? Trump’s campaign and the FBI weigh in
The FBI has been accused of bias, as former President Trump's doctor responds to Director Wray's comments.
3 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Justice announces miles of roads to be paved across region
Jul. 26—princeton — Paving projects in Mercer, McDowell, Monroe, Raleigh and Fayette counties are among the many which will continue across West Virginia this summer under a $150 million supplemental budget appropriation, Gov. Jim Justice and the state Department of Transportation announced Thursday. Justice discussed the projects Thursday during his latest administrative briefing. On May 30, ...
4 min read - USWJHL Tri-Cities
Lawyer: Sean Williams’ mixed courtroom success uncommon
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — An area defense attorney has not seen an instance like that of Sean Williams, in which a suspect as notorious as Williams represented himself and was able to overcome a felony charge. On Friday, Williams’ four-day federal escape trial concluded with a split verdict by the jury. Williams was found […]
4 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Getting dunked for the United Way
Jul. 26—princeton — Hospital administrators left the comfort of their offices Thursday and braved a dunk into cold water as they and an assortment of local food trucks came together and raised money for the United Way of Southern West Virginia. Thursday was United Way Day at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Local food truck vendors Touch of Cajun, Snow Patrol Luxury Ice, Bratz BBQ, ...
3 min read - USBellingham Herald mcclatchy
Update: Northbound I-5 traffic resumes following Bellingham crash
A collision happened near Iowa Street.
- USMerced Sun-Star
Caltrans sues former supervisor who sexually harassed employee, seeking damages repayment
Caltrans paid an employee more than a quarter of a million dollars after a jury found the transportation agency failed to stop a former supervisor’s sexual harassment.
3 min read - LifestyleKSNT Topeka
Free furniture event helps incoming, outgoing Manhattan residents
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – People in Manhattan stopped by City Park to pick up free household items. This is part of the city’s annual furniture amnesty day. People donated everything from sofas, to large cabinets and tables. While Manhattan has plenty of longtime residents, the university and nearby military post bring many people to the city […]
1 min read - PoliticsPolitico
How Trump and Vance went from a ‘threat to democracy’ to ‘weird’
With Harris at the top of the ticket, Democrats shift to a simpler characterization of Trump.
7 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Man killed by Virginia Beach police had attacked mother before, court records say
A 22-year-old man shot and killed by Virginia Beach police officers responding to a domestic stabbing last weekend had previously attacked his mother with scissors, according to court records. Virginia Beach police said they were called on July 20 to a home in the 4100 block of White Beam Court for a report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they were confronted by Marques Hasbrouck, who ...
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Michigan State Police investigate former employee of Detroit pension system in theft case
A former employee of the Retirement Systems of the City of Detroit is the target of a Michigan State Police probe into a prepaid payment card scheme.
3 min read - USKREX articles
CDOT to begin road work on Highway 145 for next 2 weeks
The road work will be along a 10-mile stretch of Highway 135 between 86 to 96 from Placerville to Norwood. Operations will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, between July 29 to Aug. 8.
1 min read - USWDVM
‘There’s something for everyone’: Silver Spring named best place for families
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Silver Spring was named the number one place to live for families in a recent Fortune Magazine ranking that analyzed over 2,000 American cities – an honor that’s no surprise to the people who live there. The community sits just a few miles away from the epicenter of […]
2 min read - USWFLA
Judge takes final step to overturn Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
A judge issued a final order Friday to overturn a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | JD Vance tries, fails to clean up his ‘childless cat ladies’ mess
Addressing his “childless cat ladies” controversy, JD Vance wants people to know he has "nothing against cats." The Republican is badly missing the point.
3 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Weather whiplash? This is Exhibit A
Welcome to the Land of Meteorological All or Nothing. Feast or famine. Drought or flood. Not much in between. We've gone from the fourth-driest stretch of weather since April 1 in 2023 to the second-wettest April 1 to July 26 in 2024, at least since modern-day records began in 1871. The very definition of weather whiplash. Is a warming climate sparking more back and forth? Thirty years ago ...
1 min read - USKLST San Angelo
Texas Wildlife Association to host summer Gala in San Angelo
According to a press release, The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation (TWAF) will celebrate the inaugural San Angelo Area Conservationist of the Year with a gala on Aug. 15 at Bentwood Country Club.
1 min read - USKTVX
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially registered in Azerbaijan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now officially registered in the Republic of Azerbaijan after starting the registration process in the second half of 2023.
2 min read - USMilitary.com
A Marine Was Badly Beaten and Then Fatally Run Over. Now, There's a $20,000 Reward to Find His Attackers.
Law enforcement officials announced Wednesday that they are offering a $20,000 reward in the search for two men who beat and then ran their vehicle over a Marine in the Los Angeles area in May.
2 min read - USWKRN articles
Motorcyclist ‘in serious condition’ after crash on Mack Hatcher
Authorities said that a motorcyclist is "in serious condition" after a crash in Franklin on Friday afternoon.
1 min read - USWHIO
Local lawmaker issues statement after Homeland Security raids Fuyao plant, 27 other locations
Just before 5 p.m., State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) issued a statement.
1 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
Chopt lawsuit over finger in salad at Mount Kisco location resolved
The Westchester County Department of Health imposed a $900 civil penalty following the incident.
1 min read