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- USCharlotte Observer
‘It was like going to Vegas’: Why did NC residents once travel to this SC city to elope?
The city is still a hotspot for weddings, with more than 7,000 trips to the altar annually.
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
LIVE UPDATES: New tornado watch issued for all of north Georgia until 1 p.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking another risk for strong to severe storms. Damaging wind gusts and hail are the main impacts. A brief spin-up tornado remains possible.
5 min read - USKIRO
Two detained after child fatally shot in Seattle’s Magnolia Neighborhood
Seattle Fire Department medics pronounced the child dead at the scene.
- USNiagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
WNY Land Conservancy looking for owners to donate property
May 9—The Western New York Land Conservancy is looking for landowners along the Niagara Escarpment and Lower Niagara River who want their undeveloped property to be permanently protected. Land Protection Director Sarah Costlow said the group is mainly interested in forested areas, wetlands, meadows and fields — preferably 25 acres or larger. For properties closer to the Niagara River, a ...
2 min read - BusinessSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
Top Midsize Workplace: Roig Lawyers provides ‘a career, not just a job’
DEERFIELD BEACH — When Michael Rosenberg was looking for a place to start his law career he was looking for a place to grow just as the firm was growing, too. That was about two decades ago, and Roig Lawyers, which was created in 2000 by Fernando Roig, his wife, and a paralegal, has only grown larger. Today the firm has 55 attorneys throughout the state, with offices in Miami, the headquarters ...
5 min read - PoliticsCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Davidson supports Massie, Greene in failed effort to oust speaker
Rep. Warren Davidson along with 10 other House Republicans voted against tabling Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate.
2 min read - USWDVM
Metro Transit Police Department officer fires gun at suspect at Suitland Metro station
SUITLAND, Md. (DC News Now) — The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) said it recovered a gun after an officer fired at a suspect at the Suitland Metro station on Wednesday evening. In a post on the X platform at 10 p.m., MTPD said that it was investigating after an officer fired a gun. Nobody […]
- OpinionIowa City Press-Citizen
Garden Walks with Judy: A trip to the garden center
Press-Citizen columnist Judy Terry made a visit to a couple local garden centers. Find out how it went in her latest piece:
3 min read - USThe Coloradoan
Harmony Road construction traffic would be helped by zipper merging
Zipper merging is not "cutting in line," and has proven to improve traffic flow when drivers do it correctly. Here are the benefits.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Johnston is getting Flock license plate surveillance cameras. Here's what they do:
Johnston will be the next community in the Des Moines metro with license-plate reading cameras.
3 min read - USAmes Tribune
Ames High students say the district can save $5 million through solar energy
With an eye to the sky, Ames High students say the district can save $5 million through solar energy.
3 min read - OpinionThe Tennessean
'Gone With the Wind' actress fought against racist housing covenants. That history matters.
Opinion: Hattie McDaniel, the 'Queen of Sugar Hill,' had to fight for her home against racist housing policies and the court battle changed the law.
2 min read - OpinionThe Tennessean
Fourth Amendment rights protect Americans from unreasonable arrests and searches
Opinion: Founding Fathers ratified the Fourth Amendment as a response to colonial royal authorities conducting unreasonable searches and seizures.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Central Iowans urged to take survey on affordable housing and community needs
The Barriers to Housing and Community Needs Survey is open to central Iowans to address affordable housing needs going forward.
1 min read - HealthThe Des Moines Register
ISU graduate’s engineering expertise helps patients recover from brain injuries
The Urbandale native, set to graduate this week, helped design and manufacture personalized utensils and devices for people with traumatic brain injuries.
5 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa Supreme Court rules for University of Iowa, reverses $12.8 million payment to contractor
The Iowa Supreme Court sides with the University of Iowa, nullifying a previous decision that ordered the university to pay a contractor $12.8 million.
4 min read - USWashington State Standard
Washington is intercepting federal benefits bound for foster youth
Despite pressure to end the practice, Washington continues to divert federal benefits owed to foster youth to fund the Department of Children, Youth and Families, which runs the state’s foster care system. That’s according to a report released last month by the Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego, which grades each state […] The post Washington is intercepting federal benefits bound for foster youth appeared first on Washington State Standard.
3 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
NC student was suspended after saying ‘illegal aliens’ need green cards. He’s suing.
The school accused the student of making a ‘racially motivated’ comment that disrupted class. His family’s lawsuit says the school “effectively fabricated a racial incident.”
3 min read - USMiami Herald
After mass shooting, Doral’s nightlife may see changes. How late could bars stay open?
Under the newly approved ordinance, bars, nightclubs and entertainment venues would have to close at 1:30 a.m., two-and-a-half hours earlier than usual.
4 min read - LifestyleSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
What’s being built there? 2 Ritz-Carlton buildings offer luxury seekers a beach restaurant, spa, yacht club
This real-estate feature from the South Florida Sun Sentinel highlights the latest plans for new construction as demand rises for more housing, offices and stores across the region. You can submit questions through this form or by emailing buildings@sunsentinel.com, if you’re wondering about “what’s being built there?” in your community. Here’s one of the latest projects. The location? 1380 S. ...
3 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Can you legally make your own fireworks in Kentucky? We asked an ATF agent for answers
In 2022, more than 10,000 people across the U.S. were treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries.
5 min read - PoliticsNBC News
RNC lawyer Charlie Spies was ousted after sustained lobbying from MAGA influencers
Charlie Spies was ousted as chief counsel of the Republican National Committee after just two months on the job.
7 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Trump's VP pick could put a Senate appointment in the hands of a MAGA foe
CLEVELAND — Two of former President Donald Trump’s prospective running mates come with politically fraught complications: the Republican governors who would choose their successors.
6 min read - USCarlsbad Current-Argus
Carlsbad father's conviction upheld by NM Supreme Court in death of 8-year-old girl
Juan Lerma was convicted in 2022 of child abuse resulting in death after his 8-year-old daughter was found dead and buried in plastic bags.
4 min read - USThe Daily Times
San Juan County Commission presented with interim budget of more than $174 million
San Juan County commissioners will meet Tuesday, May 21 in Aztec to vote on whether to accept the interim budget.
5 min read - USWSOC
More than 100K lose power after deadly storms
Deadly severe storms unleashed destruction across the area Wednesday afternoon.
1 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Police officers pursuit car with mismatched plates throughout Manhattan: NYPD
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) – A man is wanted and a woman is in custody after police pursued a car with mismatched plates throughout Manhattan late Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Police attempted to pull over a gray Audi four-door sedan near 25th Street and 9th Avenue in Chelsea around 10:52 p.m., according to authorities. The […]
1 min read - USRockford Register Star
Hero of Eggleston Road: Rockford man shares chilling account of fight with alleged killer
Rockford's Keith Fahrney still thinks about March 27, the day he fought off an accused killer and stopped him from claiming another victim.
3 min read - USNebraska Examiner
Eastern Lancaster County District 25 legislative race highlights public safety, housing
LINCOLN — Public safety, housing and taxes are among top issues for three business owners vying for an eastern Lancaster County legislative seat encompassing Lincoln and Bennet. Incumbent State Sen. Carolyn Bosn is running for the District 25 seat for the first time after Gov. Jim Pillen appointed her April 7, 2023, to succeed State Sen. […] The post Eastern Lancaster County District 25 legislative race highlights public safety, housing appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
10 min read - USWFXT
‘They just started swinging’: Fight breaks out on flight after touchdown at Logan Airport
Cell phone video shows a brawl breaking out in the aisle of a Spirit Airlines flight moments after touchdown at Logan Airport.
2 min read - USMaryland Matters
And then there were two
A Democratic state senator and a Republican delegate stand out as the last of 188 lawmakers who have yet to complete a required sexual harassment training. The post And then there were two appeared first on Maryland Matters.
3 min read - USIndiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana teachers call on state board to reconsider literacy licensure requirement
Teachers from around Indiana spent hours before the State Board of Education on Wednesday, criticizing a new literacy licensure requirement that was adopted by the General Assembly earlier this year. The training requirement requires all Pre-K to Grade 6 and special education teachers to complete 80 hours of professional development on science of reading concepts […] The post Indiana teachers call on state board to reconsider literacy licensure requirement appeared first on Indiana Capital Chron
5 min read - USWHIO
Police asking for help after masked thief stole $800 Lego set during child’s birthday
Police are asking for the public’s help after a masked thief stole nearly $1,000 worth of LEGOs from a Kettering business
1 min read - USWSOC
TRACKING: Several school closures announced following severe storms
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools also announced closures due to power outages on Thursday morning.
5 min read - USWJAX
Attempted robbery ends in shooting in Ortega Hills
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Thursday.
1 min read - PoliticsMaryland Matters
U.S. House Republicans pass bill to stop census from counting noncitizens
'The census is essential to democracy,' said Rep. Jamie Raskin. 'This bill would destroy the accuracy of the census, which may have something to do with its actual motivations.' The post U.S. House Republicans pass bill to stop census from counting noncitizens appeared first on Maryland Matters.
4 min read - SportsTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Powerball rolls over to $36 million, 2 win Fantasy 5. Here are Monday's Florida Lottery numbers
The Powerball rolled over to $36 million for Saturday's drawing, but two winning tickets scored in Fantasy 5. Here's where.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 41 in Ankeny
Three candidates are running in the primary election to represent Iowa House District 41, which includes northern Ankeny.
8 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Austin Baeth running unopposed for reelection in Sherman Hill's Iowa House District 36
Where does Iowa House District 36 Rep. Austin Baeth stand on issues such as education, abortion and taxes in his reelection bid?
4 min read - USOklahoma Voice
Closure of Oklahoma women’s leadership program causes outcry over anti-DEI action
OKLAHOMA CITY — The closure of a popular women’s leadership program has caused uproar among female officials at the state Capitol and across Oklahoma, who say the governor’s executive order against diversity, equity and inclusion is striking down initiatives meant to improve representation. The University of Oklahoma announced last week the National Education for Women’s […] The post Closure of Oklahoma women’s leadership program causes outcry over anti-DEI action appeared first on Oklahoma Voic
6 min read - USThe 74
Missouri Governor Signs $468M Education Bill that Boosts Teacher Pay, Charters
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Tuesday that boosts the minimum salary for teachers, changes the formula for funding public schools and expands a tax-credit scholarship for private schools. It also allows charter schools in Boone County and requires a public vote for districts seeking to go to a four-day school week. When fully implemented, […]
4 min read - PoliticsPalm Beach Daily News
Barron Trump to cast vote as Florida delegate at GOP convention nominating his father
Barron Trump, who turned 18 two months ago, is scheduled to graduate from Oxbridge Academy on May 17.
2 min read - USNew Jersey Monitor
Lawmakers eye fines for businesses that coerce workers over immigration status
No worker should be afraid of reporting their employer for violating labor laws out of fear of being prosecuted for their immigration status, bill sponsor Sen. Teresa Ruiz said. The post Lawmakers eye fines for businesses that coerce workers over immigration status appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
3 min read - USWJW
Shooting victim found on side of road: Police
Cleveland police are investigating after a shooting victim was found with several gunshot wounds on the side of the road.
- OpinionWisconsin Examiner
What will Joe Biden do for Racine County?
It’s pretty clear what Racine County — a purple region in the critical, tipping-point state of Wisconsin — can do for Joe Biden. According to the AP, all but five of the past 33 winning presidential candidates have carried the county. Trump was one of the exceptions — he won here in 2020 but lost […] The post What will Joe Biden do for Racine County? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
7 min read - USWREG articles
Powerful storms kill 2 in TN as tornadoes tear through central and southeastern US
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Severe storms tore through parts of the U.S. again Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing two people in Tennessee and one person in North Carolina. A storm that rumbled across northeastern Tennessee brought high winds that knocked down powerlines and trees. Claiborne County Sheriff Bob Brooks said a 22-year-old […]
5 min read - PoliticsWJZY
Questions about Trump’s hush money criminal trial, answered
The questions cover everything from the atmosphere in the courtroom to the storylines that underpin the case.
14 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Some students will have to pay up after senior prank goes ‘too far,’ Tennessee school says
Some students at Spring Hill High School are having to pay up following a senior prank day that got out of hand.
2 min read - USThe Commercial Appeal
MSCS superintendent says there are enough openings to avoid layoffs as she shifts personnel
Rather than lay off staffers whose jobs aren’t needed in a streamlined operation, Feagins wants to shift them to vacant positions in the district.
3 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
The Republican Party wants more poll watchers. Here’s what they can, and can’t, do.
The RNC said it will recruit 100,000 volunteers and attorneys in battleground states to serve as poll watchers. Here's what they can, and can't, do.
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