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- USUSA TODAY
Dozens of passengers on 12-hour-long flight suddenly fell ill with vomiting and nausea
On a 12-hour-long Condor flight, 70 passengers reportedly started vomiting and feeling nauseous. Airport medical staff met the plane upon arrival.
1 min read - BusinessIndianapolis Star
Melinda French Gates to resign from Gates Foundation: 'Not a decision I came to lightly'
"After careful thought and reflection I have decided to resign from my role as chair," Melinda Gates, the ex-wife of billionaire Bill Gates, said.
2 min read - OpinionLexington Herald-Leader
George Brown responds: I am eager to continue ‘good fight’ as public servant for 77th.
OpEd: Rep. George Brown says his experience shows he’s the best candidate for the job.
1 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
'Heave ho!': Boca man's fate for actions at Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots now in judge's hands
Richard Cook, of Boca Raton, in mob that tried to push past police inside a U.S. Capitol tunnel to gain access to the House chambers, prosecutors say.
3 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Amazon worker dead after exchanging gunfire with Columbus police Sunday
May 13—An Amazon employee is dead after exchanging gunfire with Columbus police Sunday. The incident started after West Jefferson police were dispatched on reports of an active shooter at Amazon CMH5 building, located at 6400 state Route 29, around 4:43 p.m., according to a Facebook post by the West Jefferson Police Department. "At least one shot was fired within Amazon, damaging the ...
1 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Ex-auditor Roger Reynolds' felony conviction overturned
May 13—The felony conviction of former Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds has been overturned on appeal. The decision comes following oral arguments in November in Columbus by 10th District Court of Appeal judges assigned to hear the case by the Ohio Supreme Court after all all five 12th District judges recused. The long-time auditor, who was re-elected while under indictment, was found ...
4 min read - USThe Bergen Record
$1.8 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot won by two NJ lottery players. Where tickets were sold
Two New Jersey lottery players hit a $1,800,840 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Family Fare to donate $10,000 to homeless shelters after woman found living inside sign
The nonprofit Midland's Open Door in a Facebook post last week thanked Family Fare for the contribution toward its crisis shelters and soup kitchen.
4 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
WPAFB celebrates huge new NASIC complex, starts work on child development center
May 13—Monday was a day to celebrate growth at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) officially cut the ribbon on its new Intelligence Production Center III at Wright-Patterson on Monday, celebrating and formally opening the home to a key national intelligence operation. Employees are expected to move in this summer. Also Monday, the 88th Air ...
3 min read - USNevada Current
Suspected wolf pack sighting in NV turns out to be coyotes
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Wildlife managers in Nevada confirmed Monday that a possible wolf pack sighting north of Elko months earlier was, in fact, a pack of coyotes. The Nevada Department of Wildlife reported the possible wolf pack sighting in March, prompting state biologists to collect DNA from two scats and hair samples nearby to confirm whether or not […] The post Suspected wolf pack sighting in NV turns out to be coyotes appeared first on Nevada Current.
3 min read - LifestylePopular Mechanics
We Found Editor-Approved Grills for Up to 32% Off Ahead of Memorial Day
We found the best early Memorial Day grill sales for 2024. Shop editor-tested and -approved grills from Weber, Oklahoma Joe's, and more for up to 32% off.
4 min read - USIdaho Statesman
The latest La Niña forecast is in. It could mean an even colder, snowier winter for Idaho
This past winter was an El Niño winter, so you can likely expect different conditions for winter 2024-25.
3 min read - USThe 74
New Data: Indiana High School Students College-Going Rate Continues to Flatline
The rate of Indiana high school seniors who go directly on to college remains stagnant, according to the latest data released by state officials. New numbers for the Class of 2022 announced Thursday by the Indiana Commission of Higher Education (CHE) indicated — for the third year in a row — that just 53% of Hoosier […]
5 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Woman screams for help as fire ants bite her face during arrest in Texas, video shows
“Ants are on my face, ants are getting on my face, please!” the woman can be heard screaming in the body camera footage.
1 min read - USThe Desert Sun
‘Traveling wall’ honoring those killed in Vietnam arrives in Desert Hot Springs this week
A "traveling wall" that recreates the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be in Desert Hot Springs this week.
1 min read - USTODAY
Students fell behind during the pandemic. How 1 educator is closing the learning gap
Students fell behind when they shifted to remote and hybrid learning during the pandemic. Here’s how the superintendent of the Los Angeles schools is helping them catch up.
6 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
Project Veritas, founder O'Keefe sued by crisis PR firm over alleged $41K in unpaid bills
Digital Strategy says it performed work for Project Veritas from 2021 to 2023, until a dispute over the March and April invoices arose.
2 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
New WayPoint Center to assist the under-served opens in Lexington’s east-end neighborhood
The building, once eyed for demolition, was site of the city’s first Black pharmacy.
4 min read - USPeople
Miss. Man Gets Death for Torturing, Murdering 2-Year-Old Stepson Because Boy Took Too Long to Find Juice Box
Joseph David Heard was convicted of the murder of Hayden Lee Bataille
2 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Content of two closed hearings in Idaho case against Bryan Kohberger could help set trial
“My job is to try to keep on a balance here, a neutral balance, where when we get to the trial — if we ever get there — that it will be fair,” said Judge John Judge, who is overseeing the murder case.
5 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Cruise fleet founder selling this NorCal home designed by notable City of Paris architect
The elegant home of the founder of Hornblower Cruises was built by notable architect Clinton Day.
3 min read - USWFXT
Feds: Man aimed ‘high-powered’ laser at Coast Guard helicopter landing at Boston hospital
A man was arrested Monday after federal investigators said he pointed a “high-powered” laser at a Coast Guard helicopter that was trying to land at a Boston hospital.
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Minnesota expunges nearly 58,000 misdemeanor cannabis records
Minnesota has expunged nearly 58,000 misdemeanor cannabis records ahead of schedule, state officials announced Monday. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) said it's completed the process of expunging misdemeanor cannabis records as required by the state's recreational marijuana law. State officials had previously expected to finish that work by August. "We are pleased to be ...
2 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Murder suspect denied bail in Durham after 2 killed in weekend shootings
Brandon Eno is charged with fatally shooting two people, including a woman who shared his last name.
2 min read - USKansas City Star
Two flying from Florida are killed when plane crashes into field, Arkansas cops say
Their families contacted police after not hearing from them, police said.
1 min read - USKLST San Angelo
$300 added to San Angelo Gives amplification fund through Pay It Forward
Through the KLST Pay It Forward Campaign, sponsored by Carpet Tech, $300 was added to the San Angelo Gives amplification fund to help organizations in the Concho Valley continue carrying their missions out right here in their own backyard.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Michael Cohen says Trump told him to bury Stormy Daniels story: ‘Just take care of it’
Former fixer tells hush-money trial Trump was ‘really angry’ after account of alleged sexual liaison with adult film star emerged
7 min read - USMiami Herald
Assistant principal charged in torture and killing of 3 people in 2013, Georgia cops say
Three other men have now been charged in connection with the cold case 11 years later.
2 min read - USColumbia Daily Herald
Middle Tennessee county gives damage update after tornadoes, shares recovery resources
The Maury Office of Emergency Management now reports more than 245 homes damaged from last week's storms.
2 min read - USWJZY
Former Anson County coach accused of human trafficking faces additional charges in Stanly County
A man known for coaching kids in Anson County who was accused of human trafficking among other crimes against children now faces additional charges out of Stanly County.
1 min read - ScienceWJZY
Why you may get another chance to see the northern lights soon
Solar flares and eruptions will likely increase as we reach “solar maximum."
2 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Florida Gov. DeSantis expands state of emergency for Tallahassee, North Florida
DeSantis, who was scheduled to appear in Coral Gables later in the day, amended an executive order he had issued on Friday.
2 min read - USWFXT
‘Unexpected influx’: Norfolk officials share concerns about turning former state prison into shelter
Town officials will meet in the coming days to discuss the impacts to the community of the state using the former Bay State Correctional Center in Norfolk as an emergency shelter amid a migrant crisis.
3 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Man who died while working at Americold in Rincon has been identified; cause of death unclear
Lawrence Wyatt, 54, has been identified as the man who died Friday morning while working at Americold in Rincon.
1 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Family of Henry Clay student who died after reported fight wants justice, communication
Tracy Kisenda, the uncle of 17-year-old Emmanuel Mwakadi who died Friday after reportedly breaking up a fight at school and subsequent seizure, said the family is trying to determine what happened.
3 min read - USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
Postal workers collect donations for annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Letter carriers in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend collected food donations for the 2024 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
4 min read - USThe Montgomery Advertiser
Sunday night shooting claims the life of 64-year-old Montgomery woman
Gloria Crews was pronounced dead on the scene by first responders, police said.
1 min read - USColumbia Daily Tribune
Judge to former MU employee Brandon Guffey: 'I'm adjudicating you a thief'
Brandon Guffey pleaded guilty to charges that he stole University of Missouri property and fraudulently used a university-issued credit card.
1 min read - USThe Enquirer
Ohio man admits to paying for, sending monkey torture videos
Ronald Bedra, 42, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to two counts related to the creation and distribution of animal torture videos.
1 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Thomas Jefferson University goes viral after presenter mispronounces names of graduates
Thomas Jefferson University has issued an apology after a presenter mispronounced names of students who were graduating.
3 min read - WorldKLAS articles
Las Vegas gas prices falling as Memorial Day approaches
With Memorial Day just two weeks away, Las Vegas is getting a break at the gas pump as prices fell for the fourth consecutive week.
2 min read - USArmy Times
Prisoner sentenced for sextortion scheme targeting troops
The scheme came to light when a service member died from suicide rather than pay extortion money.
2 min read - USWCMH
Athens County man to serve at least 20 years for raping minor
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Athens County man will serve at least two decades in prison after being found guilty of rape. According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, Joshua Murphy, 35, was sentenced to a mandatory prison term of 20-years-to-life, to be served in the State Penal System effective May 1. Murphy, of Coolville, […]
1 min read - USWKRG
Pensacola sanitation services delayed, officials say
The City of Pensacola is suspending some services as showers and strong storms with damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes pose hazards along the Gulf Coast.
1 min read - USKIRO
Man arrested for DUI after ‘light monstertrucking’ damages Snoqualmie roundabout
The driver of a Tesla Cybertruck left behind evidence after damaging a roundabout in Snoqualmie, according to police.
1 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Acadiana school districts to release students early Monday due to expected storms
Students in some Acadiana school districts will be relased early today in anticipation of inclement weather, officials said.
2 min read - NewsKETK Tyler
Kilgore College Rangerettes to perform at London New Year’s Day Parade
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The Kilgore College Rangerettes announced on Monday that they will be performing at the London New Year’s Day Parade. The Rangerettes said that this performance will also be part of celebrating their 85th anniversary. The London New Year’s Day Parade will start at noon GMT, which will be at 6 a.m. […]
- USAmes Tribune
Meet the nominees for the Ames Tribune's Student of the Week
The latest Student of the Week poll from the Ames tribune is now live.
2 min read - USThe Register-Guard
Chaotic Mother's Day in Eugene: One dead in house fire, two injured in crashes, hazmat on I-5
Eugene Springfield Fire Department responded to multiple calls for service over the weekend, including an apartment fire and fuel spill.
2 min read - USKSNW Wichita
Explosion injures 3 in Barber County, sheriff says
The Barber County Sheriff's Office says three people have been injured in an explosion at a home in Sharon.
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