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Iconic Sex and the City quotes get a Gen Z glow up
Giving notable quotables an update so the kids are a little less salty about the SATC vibes.
3 min read - USWHIO
1 dead after shooting inside local home; homicide investigation launched
A homicide investigation was launched after a shooting in Dayton on Wednesday.
1 min read - USWHIO
Verdict announced in case involving driver accused of causing deadly school bus crash
Hermanio Joseph, the driver accused of causing a crash a deadly school bus crash last August, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
2 min read - USWHIO
‘My kids think I’m an idiot,’ Driver out thousands of dollars after buying an out-of-state car
A man says he purchased a 2014 Mercedes GL 450 sight unseen from an out-of-state seller for around $21,000 and problems began almost immediately.
1 min read - USVictorville Daily Press
Hesperia pastor, foster parent accused of long-term sexual abuse of two girls
Jose Manuel Lozano has pleaded not guilty to charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child, along with five other child molestation-related counts.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
18-year-old accused of killing her best friend in DeKalb DUI crash gets $23,000 bond
If she is found guilty, she’ll face significant jail time of up to 15 years.
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Drunk driver gets 21 years in prison for Palm Springs crash that killed a man, injured 6
More than two years after a crash in Palm Springs killed a man and injured six people, the drunk driver pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison.
1 min read - USWFXT
DA: ‘Major breakthrough’ made in case of dismembered body found on road near Mass. state forest
A “major breakthrough” has been made in a decades-old investigation into the gruesome discovery of a woman’s body on a road near a Massachusetts state forest, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.
2 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Accused of misconduct, attorney Michael Padden argues to Supreme Court that he's been 'railroaded'
Longtime Twin Cities attorney Michael Padden told the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday that he was being "railroaded" by the state's Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility for recommending he be disbarred for multiple acts of misconduct. Padden is accused of lying to a judge and clients, misappropriating client funds, forging clients' name on documents, neglecting client matters, ...
4 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Waymo driverless cars have hit Atlanta’s streets. Here’s what we’ve learned about them
The driverless cars will be testing Atlanta’s famously difficult driving for the summer.
2 min read - USPeople
Miss. Mom Has Lost 2 Sons to Gun Violence in Span of Month: 'I Have to Remain Strong' (Exclusive)
Cameron Horne-Crook, 14, was gunned down March 25. In April, his brother, Bryson Horne-Wash, 20, was also fatally shot
4 min read - WorldThe Tennessean
United Methodists lift 40-year ban on LGBTQ+ clergy, marking historic shift for the church
The UMC General Conference, the church's top legislative assembly, is gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina.
5 min read - USAFP
False Arizona ballot fraud claim revived ahead of 2024 election
Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election in the US state of Arizona by just over 10,000 votes, a margin social media posts claim is dwarfed by the number of mail-in ballots Maricopa County unlawfully counted. This is false; ballots received after the deadline were rejected, and the image in the posts reflects the date envelopes received on Election Day were transferred for signature verification, not the day they arrived from the postal service.
3 min read - USWFXT
Possible human remains were found near an Easton home prompting large police presence
There was a heavy police presence in a Massachusetts neighborhood Wednesday afternoon after possible human remains were located near an Easton home.
1 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
UF, City of Gainesville agree to extend current RTS contract for six months
UF's prepaid bus fare program is responsible for nearly $13.7 million of RTS’ $28 million budget this year.
2 min read - BusinessDeseret News
Major U.S. newspapers sue Microsoft, OpenAI over alleged copyright violations
The news outlets contend tech developers are profiting from millions of ‘purloined’ articles used to train generative AI platforms.
3 min read - USNBC News
College decision day passes many students by as financial aid delays linger
Held-up financial aid packages are finally rolling in after FAFSA issues pushed the typical May 1 enrollment deadline deep into June at some schools.
4 min read - USPeople
Cause of Death Revealed for Noah Presgrove, Okla. Teen Found Dead on Highway Wearing Only Shoes
A trooper found Noah Presgrove’s body on Sept. 4, 2023
2 min read - USThe Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville man sent to prison in deadly 2021 photoshoot
The 25-year-old Fayetteville man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Ezekial Moultrie in 2021.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Trial starts for only prison officer to not take plea in prisoner’s beating death
Robert Gene Ingram was being transported to North Florida. He was found dead in the van after severe beating by prison officers.
4 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Hundreds of wild horses faced eviction from national park — then people fought back
About 200 horses from a historically significant herd have long called the North Dakota national park home.
2 min read - USWSOC
Former Union County middle school teacher accused of sex crimes with student
A former Union County middle school teacher is charged with sex crimes against a student, deputies said Wednesday.
2 min read - USThe News-Press
Kayak found off Fort Myers Beach prompt search, owner believed Collier County resident
A kayak found adrift south of Fort Myers Beach has prompted a response from several law enforcement agencies.
1 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Woman dies in jump from Highway 101 overpass, CHP says
The incident temporarily closed the highway in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday afternoon.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Man jailed for days after he’s mistaken for sex offender during traffic stop, suit says
The California man “lived a waking nightmare for five days,” said his attorney.
4 min read - USWSOC
‘Bring him home’: Family unable to rest until Belmont man’s body returns home
A mother is pleading for answers as police search for her son’s body.
2 min read - SportsDeseret News
Jimmer Fredette, other BYU sports stars, endorse 3rd District Congressional candidate Case Lawrence
Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette, and two other BYU sports legends, endorsed 3rd Congressional District candidate Case Lawrence on Wednesday. In a video ad posted on X, Fredette debated former BYU soccer standout Mikayla Cluff and BYU football national champion Robbie Bosco over which BYU team was the best of all time: 2011 basketball, 2021 soccer or 1984 football.
3 min read - USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale’s oldest house is raising money for long-awaited, much-needed renovations
For eight years, supporters of the Historic Stranahan House Museum, the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale, have been trying to renovate the green-and-white landmark on the New River. They completed an initial phase in 2018, when they added a patio. They were ready to move into the next phase when COVID-19 hit in 2020. COVID abated, but more delays followed, including the construction of the ...
3 min read - USWSOC
Police not looking for any more suspects in deadly officer ambush
The chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said they are not looking for any more suspects after four officers were killed and five more were hurt in a shootout Monday.
11 min read - LifestyleThe Desert Sun
‘Do bigger things’: 9 Coachella Valley seniors win scholarships as Students of the Year
Hear from nine remarkable graduating students in the Coachella Valley about the challenges they've overcome — and what's ahead for them.
16 min read - USWFXT
Two men indicted in deadly Brockton shooting, DA says
Two men, including a career criminal, were indicted by a Plymouth County grand jury for their alleged involvement in a deadly shooting in 2023.
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Pleasant Hill issues proclamation to help residents more easily rebuild after EF2 tornado
The mayor of Pleasant Hill has signed an emergency proclamation that will make rebuilding easier for residents impacted by the April 26 tornado.
4 min read - USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
Which parks, roads may see extra funds? Here's how to weigh in on the 2024 bond program.
A proposed candidate project list for Bond 2024 is available for the community review, give feedback.
7 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Correctional officer charged with accepting bribes, smuggling drugs into prison
The correctional officer has been charged with eight felonies.
1 min read - USPeople
4 Babies Were Found in Freezer in Home of Mom Who 'Concealed Pregnancies.' Why Weren't Charges Filed?
A medical examiner found the cause of death for the babies to be “undetermined," according to an April 30 press release from the Suffolk District Attorney's Office
4 min read - USKIRO
Juvenile carjacking suspects tied to over $100k theft spree in Bellevue
Bellevue PD confirmed today that the juveniles arrested for an armed carjacking last Friday are connected to a 100k theft at a luxury retail shop.
1 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Thiru Vignarajah drops out of Baltimore mayoral race, endorses Sheila Dixon
BALTIMORE — With less than 24 hours remaining before early voting begins, Baltimore mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah withdrew his candidacy Wednesday and endorsed rival Sheila Dixon, potentially shifting votes on the eve of the election. His late exit from the Democratic race is the first time Vignarajah, a repeat candidate for both mayor and state’s attorney, has ended a campaign before ...
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Calumet City aldermen question credit card bills for Hooters, hotels, dinners and cars
Calumet City’s municipal credit card statement showing charges from Hooters, a Gordon Ramsey restaurant, a hotel in New Orleans and a Cadillac lease have led aldermen to question whether Mayor Thaddeus Jones or another official is attempting to charge city taxpayers for personal expenses. Concerns over city spending began when aldermen noticed the city was being charged for the lease payment ...
3 min read - USReason.com
This Elderly Man Was Arrested After Shooting a Burglar in Self-Defense—Because His Gun Was Unlicensed
Vincent Yakaitis is unfortunately not the first such defendant. He will also not be the last.
5 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Man dead, another under arrest after domestic dispute in Coon Rapids
A man is dead and another under arrest after a domestic incident in Coon Rapids early Wednesday, the Anoka County sheriff’s office said. Authorities were called to the 10300 block of Jay Street just north of Coon Rapids Boulevard about 3:30 a.m. and found a man with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. A 25-year-old Coon Rapids man was arrested shortly thereafter ...
1 min read - USWSOC
How you can support families of fallen officers after east Charlotte standoff
On Monday, four officers were killed and four others were hurt while attempting to serve an arrest warrant for a wanted felon.
2 min read - BusinessNavy Times
Congress presses SECNAV for answers on recruiting challenges
One lawmaker called Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s answers to recruiting questions “a lot of hot air.”
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Arizona Senate passes repeal of near-total abortion ban from 1864
The Arizona Senate voted to repeal a near-total abortion ban that's been on the books since 1864 after the Civil War-era law was revived last month by the state Supreme Court.
1 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
Possible bird strike diverts American Airlines flight, plane lands safely in Baltimore
An American Airlines flight heading from Washington, D.C. to Key West, Florida was diverted to Baltimore after a possible bird strike.
2 min read - USThe Repository
Stark Board of Elections rules candidate missed signature mark to run for Ohio House seat
Mark Cozy fell two valid signatures short of getting on the ballot for Ohio House 50th District. He still has time to correct the petition.
1 min read - USDaily Commercial
Minneola-area bridge over Florida's Turnpike reopens to traffic
The South Lake bridge had been closed a few weeks but is open again.
1 min read - USHanover Evening Sun
Police across state partner with PennDot on pedestrian safety: 'A two-way street'
Among the departments involved is Hanover Borough Police Department, which partnered with PennDOT for a safety presentation in downtown Hanover.
3 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Women caught on camera ‘stuffing skirts’ with $5,700 of cosmetics at Paso Robles Target
“We would like to swap out their newly acquired beauty products with a pair of shiny bracelets,” police said.
1 min read - USThe Enterprise
DA releases body camera footage from fatal police shooting in Raynham
Prosecutors have released police body camera footage from Tuesday's incident in which two Raynham police officers fatally shot a man.
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Man with meth sped away, then ran from Gwinnett deputies during traffic stop
A man is charged with possession of methamphetamine after being pulled over in Gwinnett County.
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