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Maddow Blog | On targeting Hillary Clinton, Trump rewrites recent history
Donald Trump now says it would’ve been “terrible” if he’d tried to prosecute Hillary Clinton after the 2016 election. But that's exactly what he did.
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Building on Obama’s plan, Biden boosts overtime pay for millions
Barack Obama expanded overtime pay for millions. Donald Trump largely gutted that policy. Joe Biden is reversing Trump's reversal — and going even further.
3 min read - USWJAX
Large brush fire on Jacksonville’s Southside 100% contained, Florida Forest Service says
JFRD and Florida Forest Service contained on large brush fire in a wooded area off Kirbo Road.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
2 Dallas Roosevelt High football players hurt in drive-by shooting; school closed Friday
Dallas ISD officials said classes were canceled at Roosevelt High School of Innovation “due to a credible threat.” The shooting took place Thursday night after football practice.
2 min read - USThe Courier & Press
Vanderburgh County jail worker arrested, accused of having sex with incarcerated man
A Vanderburgh County jail worker is preliminarily charged with a Level 5 felony after investigators say she had sex with an incarcerated man.
2 min read - USThe 74
Pillen Approves Nebraska’s ‘School Choice’ Law As Opponents Weigh Next Steps
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday approved a Nebraska lawmaker’s replacement “school choice” measure as opponents now weigh how they will fight the new law. “I’m very excited for a bunch of low-income kids who couldn’t access an education that best fits their needs, and now they’ll be able to,” Linehan told the Nebraska […]
2 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
North Texas capital murderer had fixation with Bonnie and Clyde when he shot cop: witness
Jurors were told in the second day of the trial’s sentencing phase that Jerry Don Elders was also under investigation for a string of catalytic converter thefts.
2 min read - USRock Hill Herald
NC sex offender went to Fort Mill seeking child online. He’ll spend 31 years in prison
When the man was arrested in 2021, he had just finished a five-year sentence for another sex crime.
2 min read - USDeseret News
An Ohio pastor says he’s facing new pressure to end his 24-hour homelessness ministry
The Rev. Chris Avell says he’s been threatened with new criminal charges related to his homelessness ministry, weeks after he and city officials agreed to work together to resolve their legal dispute.
3 min read - LifestyleMiami Herald
Here are the Miami hotels that just made Michelin Guide’s new list. Did they get stars?
What to know about the new ratings system.
1 min read - USMacon Telegraph
Victim held at gunpoint during home invasion in Warner Robins, police say
The suspects were wearing ski masks, according to reports.
1 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
South Jersey sergeant allegedly kept child porn case evidence for personal use
In 2023, Sergeant Christopher Ortiz was charged with child porn possession. He's now charged for keeping police evidence as part of his porn inventory.
1 min read - BusinessThe Montgomery Advertiser
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Gulf Coast region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Heavy rain from overnight thunderstorms drench Kansas City. How much fell and where?
See a map of 24-hour rainfall totals around the area.
1 min read - BusinessThe News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.
Champaign County average home prices keep growing as inventory shrinks
Apr. 26—CHAMPAIGN — With a smaller inventory and higher prices, residential real-estate continues to be a seller's market, according to local Realtors. The Champaign County Realtors Association reports that the average home-sale price for March was $242,445, which is 17 percent higher than the same month last year. The median sale price was $192,500, a 10 percent increase year over year. In ...
2 min read - BusinessLohud | The Journal News
Week in Real Estate: Lower Hudson Valley's transit oriented developments, unique listings
This week we take a look at our coverage of the Lower Hudson Valley market's transit oriented developments and unique listings.
3 min read - USMacon Telegraph
Middle school student responsible for string of break-ins in Warner Robins, police say
Law enforcement say the suspect left their school ID at the scene of the crime.
1 min read - WorldReuters
U.S., Taiwan to hold trade talks in Taipei starting on Monday
The U.S. and Taiwan will hold another round of negotiations toward their "21st Century" trade agreement starting on Monday in Taipei, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday. The talks, led by USTR and the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, are expected to discuss more complicated areas in their negotiating mandate that were not already agreed on previous negotiating rounds, including agriculture, labor, digital trade, environment, and state-o
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | An unsettled contradiction at the heart of Trump’s immunity claim
On immunity and impeachment, Donald Trump and his lawyers made one argument in 2021 and the opposite argument in 2024.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Oklahoman
Oklahoma bill that would make daylight saving time permanent heads to Stitt's desk
Senate Bill 1200 heads to the governor's desk after it passed the House. It seeks to "lock the clock" and make daylight saving time permanent.
2 min read - USWSOC
EMS: 1 hurt in I-85 bus crash with kids on board in Gaston County
One person was seriously hurt in a bus crash Friday morning on Interstate 85. The bus had several children on board.
1 min read - USWPXI
Cranberry Township road restricted until June for safety improvement project
A road in Cranberry Township will see lane restrictions until June as it undergoes a safety improvement project.
1 min read - PoliticsWorcester Telegram & Gazette
$251M boost for shelters, new limits OK'd by state
$251M boost for shelters, new limits OK'd by state
5 min read - USWPXI
Pittsburgh Regional Transit operator to participate in bus ‘Roadeo’
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit operator will put his driving skills to the test when he takes part in a national competition this weekend.
1 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
EGF Mayor Gander endorses City Council President Olstad for mayor in final State of the City address
Apr. 26—EAST GRAND FORKS — During his final State of the City address, East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander endorsed current City Council President Mark Olstad to replace Gander as mayor when his term ends later this year. "I wholeheartedly endorse Mark Olstad in his campaign for mayor," Gander said. "I have total confidence in his ability, his integrity, his effectiveness. I only hope he has ...
4 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Mike Nowatzki, UND's Communication Appreciation Day keynote speaker, expresses hope for journalism
Apr. 26—GRAND FORKS — UND journalism graduate Mike Nowatzki, who now is communications director for the Office of Gov. Doug Burgum, hopes the re-establishment of UND's journalism program will help alleviate what he believes is a decrease of objectivity in journalism. Nowatzki, who has 18 years of journalism experience, said the return of UND's journalism program is important for the next ...
4 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Students asked to see Oklahoma's bill process in action. Their measure heads to Stitt's desk
The bill's authors say the measure was requested by students in Morrison, Oklahoma, and it offered a chance to teach students how a bill becomes law.
1 min read - USPal Item | Palladium-Item
Jury unable to reach verdicts in Wayne County molesting trial
Randy E. Oliver was charged with two Class A felonies, each carrying up to 50 years in prison, and two Level 1 felonies with maximum 40-year sentence.
2 min read - LifestyleFort Worth Star-Telegram
Feel the magic inside this colorful Texas home for sale — that was built for a magician
The pink primary bedroom is a must-see.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
CDCR sues to restore punishment for prison guard who used tear gas on 2 inmates
CDCR stripped the officer of 5% of his pay for 12 pay periods.
2 min read - USWFTV
Local teens create platform to help students looking to volunteer in their community
Thousands of people will fill the streets of downtown Orlando on Saturday for this year’s Florida Puerto Rican Parade.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
The state of California has opened its huge new Sacramento office complex. Take our tour
We checked out the gym, the childcare center and the cutting-edge kitchen
1 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Boylston, Lunenburg included in $10M hike to state budget
Boylston and Lunenburg are among the local towns to benefit from a public safety and judiciary mega-amendment added to the state budget.
3 min read - USChicago Tribune
Illinois man extradited in Gary girlfriend’s death
A Riverdale, Illinois man was extradited earlier this month for allegedly killing his Gary girlfriend near their five young kids. Samuel Carlos Edwards, 37, was charged on Jan. 13, 2023, with murder in the Dec. 27, 2022 death of Ieisha Jefferson, 31, of Gary. He made his first court appearance on Wednesday. His next date is scheduled for June 13. Court records show he was arrested in Houston ...
2 min read - USDeseret News
Utah drivers urged to plan ahead as 209 road projects rev up for summer
Here is a list of some of the bigger projects in the state.
6 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Man accused of poisoning Smyrna officers with paperwork faces new charge
The suspect is now facing a new charge in the case and court documents reveal there is a third victim.
2 min read - USTimes Record News
WF has enhanced risk of severe storms on Saturday
The Storm Prediction Center warns of a potential outbreak of severe weather in Wichita Falls and across North Texas on Saturday.
1 min read - USWFXT
WATCH LIVE: DA, police announcing criminal charges in ‘multi-jurisdictional investigation’
Authorities on Friday morning will announce criminal charges in connection with a “multi-jurisdictional investigation.”
1 min read - BusinessStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
After an ATF ruling, the bottom falls out for a St. Cloud firearms manufacturer
A dozen years ago, federal firearms regulators approved a new product aimed at gun owners with physical disabilities, instantly creating a new market — and St. Cloud-based Maxim Defense Industries jumped in. Over the next decade, Maxim built a line of pistol braces, which fastened to the forearm give shooters more stability. It also developed a line of heavy-duty pistols equipped with braces, ...
7 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa City High senior Grace Kirschling prevailed in the Press-Citizen's Student of the Week vote
Grace Kirschling of Iowa City High School was crowned the Press-Citizen's Student of the Week.
1 min read - USFresno Bee
Valley farmers lining up to acquire former Prima Wawona packing houses and cold storage
“You could run into a situation where farmers have no place to pack their fruit,” the farmer said. “It could be a tough year.”
3 min read - WorldThe El Paso Times
'A media show': Juárez mayor fires back after home seized in corruption investigation
Election heats up after the Juárez mayor's home was seized in a raid as part of a public corruption investigation.
3 min read - USMansfield News Journal
Ohio EPA grants $1.7M for area recycling and litter prevention programs
Five organizations in Ashland, Crawford, Marion and Richland counties are among 159 statewide awarded a total of $7.5 million in grant funding.
1 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
$4 million grant to address river erosion 'cutting dangerously close' to Middletown wastewater treatment plant
Apr. 26—A $4 million Ohio EPA grant has been awarded to the Miami Conservancy District in partnership with Middletown to address erosion along the Great Miami River bank that is "cutting dangerously close" to the city's wastewater treatment plant, according to MCD officials. "Over the last several decades, levees and dams have worked harder because of increased rainfall. Coupled with the age ...
2 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Ross names William Rice as new school superintendent
Apr. 26—The Ross Local School District has announced that it has chosen a new superintendent for the district, one who lives in the community already. William Rice was approved unanimously at a special board of education meeting on Thursday, the district said in a release. He will officially assume his new role on Aug. 1. The district underlined Rice's roots in the area, saying that Rice and ...
2 min read - OpinionSalon
Trump's sordid hush-money defense: Tales from his sleazy past could hurt him doubly
Stories of Trump's relationship with an extortionist gossip monger should be enough to sink his chances
7 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Increasing clouds with chance for rain today; Warmer temps return this weekend
Apr. 26—There will be increasing clouds today leading up to possible showers this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Highs will be around 72 degrees. The best chance for showers is in west central Ohio, but not everyoe will get rain. There will be a chance of rain throughout the night, with a chance of thunderstorms starting around 10 p.m. and continuing into ...
1 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Clark County health department offers lead abatement safety training
Apr. 26—The Clark County Combined Health District will hold a free lead abatement certification course and a lead renovation, repair and painting certification course next month. The lead abatement class will be held May 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1345 Lagonda Avenue, and the lead renovation course will be May 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These courses are intended to address a "critical ...
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Emmanuel Christian dual drone program grows to include 5 Ohio schools
Apr. 26—The dual drone and aviation program at Emmanuel Christian Academy has "grown significantly" over the last six years since it started and is now in five Ohio schools, including four local districts. The school partnered with the Gaetz Aerospace Institute (GAI) at Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Fla. in 2018 to offer the intro high school level aviation STEM ...
6 min read - USSacramento Bee
California prison counselor sues CDCR, alleging discrimination and whisteblower retaliation
The Pelican Bay State Prison counselor is suing for interest on back pay and benefits the department seized
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