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Search for ‘armed and dangerous’ gunman after male is shot in the head, SC cops say
The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died, according to the sheriff’s office.
1 min read - USCourier Post
Prison term for man who sexually assaulted minors over decades
Newfield man admitted guilt in December to four counts of sexual assault involving minors
1 min read - USWSOC
Man sentenced to 90 days for shooting at newspaper delivery driver
According to the District Attorney’s Office, Corey Geter pleaded guilty to two charges in connection with the east Charlotte shooting.
1 min read - BusinessDetroit Free Press
EVs are getting better fast, and you want one. Here's why you might want to lease, not buy
Volatile prices and fast-moving technology may make some new vehicles obsolete fast. What should you do if you're in the market for an EV?
5 min read - LifestyleThe Tennessean
Market basket: Love those veggies in an easy, breezy quiche
Mix eggs, cheese and all your favorites for a great breakfasty-lunch meal
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa sues Biden administration over Title IX rules protecting trans students, abuse survivors
Iowa joined one of several lawsuits against the Biden administration over Title IX rules intended to protect transgender students from discrimination.
3 min read - USMinnesota Reformer
Legislature restores exemption allowing religious groups to discriminate based on gender identity
The Minnesota Legislature voted Tuesday to restore an exemption in state law protecting religious organizations and schools against claims of gender identity-based discrimination. The post Legislature restores exemption allowing religious groups to discriminate based on gender identity appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
3 min read - USThe Guardian
From arming teachers to corporate tax breaks: Tennessee’s new, extreme laws
Republican lawmakers passed laws criminalizing helping minors get abortions and handed billions of dollars to corporations
7 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Chuck Todd: The missing ingredient to win the 2024 election — a mea culpa
For as long as I’ve covered politics, the “hold your nose and vote” trope has been a staple in the zeitgeist.
11 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Biden campaign goes after Trump on health care in $14 million ad boost
The ad campaign in battleground states will focus in part on Donald Trump's previous efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
4 min read - USKansas City Star
‘It’s gone, forever.’ Customer loses trust in Hereford House after tainted food allegation
A longtime patron of Leawood’s Hereford House who believes he got sick after eating contaminated food says he will probably never return after his request for a refund was denied.
5 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
100 years ago: Miss Clara Louise suffers broken nose from sidewalk cyclist
Mayor Kampmeyer instructed the police officers to arrest all bicycle riders who use the sidewalks in the city limits, and to punish them to the fullest extent of the law.
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Missouri has fifth highest gun death rate, new study says. Where does Kansas come in?
The analysis linked gun ownership and looser gun laws with higher rates of firearm deaths.
2 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
Alhambra news, May 8 edition
Alhambra Homecoming and 175th Anniversary Mark your calendars!
3 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
St. Clair County school districts recouping lost revenue from vet tax exemption
“This gave us the ability to lower our tax rate and really make our taxpayers whole,” a local superintendent said.
5 min read - USNew Jersey Monitor
Hearing planned for amended bill that would restrict access to public records
A controversial bill to overhaul New Jersey's Open Public Records Act will get a hearing Thursday. Critics call it a "corruption-codifying" bill. The post Hearing planned for amended bill that would restrict access to public records appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
3 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Weather: Tornadoes suspected in Warren, Butler counties; over 1,000 power outages reported
The weather service said it plans to conduct storm surveys on Wednesday. But efforts may be limited due to severe weather that may occur tonight.
4 min read - USNebraska Examiner
Northwest Lincoln, Lancaster County District 21 legislative race features fresh political faces
LINCOLN — Two small business founders and one union leader are vying for a northwest Lancaster County legislative seat encompassing Lincoln, Malcolm, Raymond, Davey and Waverly. Incumbent State Sen. Beau Ballard of Lincoln is running for the seat for the first time after his Jan. 4, 2023, appointment to succeed his former legislative boss, Speaker (and […] The post Northwest Lincoln, Lancaster County District 21 legislative race features fresh political faces appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
8 min read - USThe Cool Down
Scientists sound alarm as growing threat looms over coastal states: 'We are preparing for the wrong disaster'
"It's very abnormal and unprecedented."
3 min read - USMaryland Matters
Legal gray areas hinder police watchdogs
Roughly a quarter of Maryland jurisdictions did not get their police oversight systems up and running before the July 2022 deadlines set by state lawmakers. The post Legal gray areas hinder police watchdogs appeared first on Maryland Matters.
8 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Students holding balloon release vigil for Dunwoody teen who died after medical emergency
DeKalb County students will hold a vigil on Wednesday for a 15-year-old classmate who died suddenly after a medical emergency.
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 23 in the June 4 primary election
Democrat Karen Varley is challenging Republican state Rep. Ray "Bubba" Sorensen this fall for the Iowa House District 23 seat.
4 min read - USWSOC
Woman shot and killed outside Shelby home, police say
Around 7:45 p.m., police said they responded to the 600 block of Live Oak Street after receiving reports about a shooting.
1 min read - PoliticsWisconsin Examiner
Republicans approve audit of Wisconsin diversity, equity and inclusion practices
The Wisconsin Republican-led Legislative Joint Audit Committee approved the start of an audit Tuesday into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities across state agencies. The action is Republicans’ latest move to target DEI initiatives across the state. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) called for the audit at the end of 2023 — following a deal […] The post Republicans approve audit of Wisconsin diversity, equity and inclusion practices appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
4 min read - OpinionMaryland Matters
A bridge too far? Reflections on the Dali disaster
Stronger, more effective shipping regulations are imperative for the sake of marine species, communities and the planet. The post A bridge too far? Reflections on the Dali disaster appeared first on Maryland Matters.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 21 in Marion, Warren counties
Iowa state Rep. Brooke Boden, a Republican, is facing Democrat Spencer Waugh for the Iowa House District 21 seat.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 38 in Newton, Jasper County
Incumbent Republican Rep. Jon Dunwell and Democrat Brad Magg are running for the seat.
6 min read - USWichita Eagle
Kansas students can soon enroll in new districts. What are top options around Wichita?
Some Wichita-area schools are too full to participate in open enrollment. See which ones are available — and how they compare.
3 min read - USThe 74
Should Washington’s Public Schools Ban Students From Using Cellphones?
Smartphones gripping people’s attention isn’t anything new. But following the pandemic, Kris Hagel recalls seeing a troubling rise in public school students distracted by their phones during class. “I would walk through classrooms last year and kids have absolutely no attention to the teacher that’s presenting a lesson in front of them because they’re so […]
4 min read - USMaine Morning Star
Dozens of bills left in limbo now have chance to be enacted this session
Of the more than 200 bills stuck in limbo between passage and funding when the Maine Legislature wrapped much of its work last month, nearly 80 now have a chance to still be enacted this session. Among the measures include bills to bolster existing state statutes, such as to establish a unit to enforce violations […] The post Dozens of bills left in limbo now have chance to be enacted this session appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
5 min read - SportsTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Florida ticket won $1 million in Mega Millions Tuesday night. Here are the rest of the results
There was a Mega Millions winner in Florida last night, but not for the $306 million prize.
4 min read - USWFXT
Steward Healthcare planning to sell all hospitals
Steward Healthcare wants to sell all its hospitals by the end of the summer.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
New York slapping big fines on sports cars in effort to limit noise
Authorities in New York, seeking to quieten down the city that never sleeps well, have begun issuing fines to drivers of excessively noisy cars, and even drivers of unmodified sports cars are reportedly falling foul of new rules. Officials have been levying the fines since last December as part of a new noise abatement pilot programme, which also aims to curb excessive car horn honking. US car magazine Car & Driver quoted one driver who said he received an $800-dollar noise violation ticket for
2 min read - USNebraska Examiner
Southeast Omaha District 7 will send first-time public officeholder to Legislature
OMAHA — An open seat to represent the largely southeast Omaha district in the Legislature has attracted a field of four: a lawmaker’s aide, a longtime Latino activist, a bilingual public schools advocate and an owner of a martial arts studio. All have been politically active in various ways, but none ever held an elected […] The post Southeast Omaha District 7 will send first-time public officeholder to Legislature appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
14 min read - ScienceSouth Bend Tribune
Cute lemurs make terrible pets, but supporting their conservation will bring big rewards
Lemurs are in trouble, 98% of lemur species are considered endangered or near extinction. It is critical we help support their conservation.
3 min read - BusinessThe Des Moines Register
Farmers market season is here: Where to find markets in the Des Moines metro
It's that time of the year! Farmers market season is finally back. Here's where to find some near Des Moines.
5 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
How productive were state lawmakers in the last two years? Here's a look at the data.
As politicians talk about their work on the campaign trail, here's historical context for how many bills are introduced, signed and vetoed.
6 min read - SportsDetroit Free Press
Where the biggest Michigan Lottery prizes in April were sold
Where the big winning Michigan Lottery prizes were sold or the location where the winner of a ticket purchased online was registered in April.
1 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Florida panthers: What to know about the endangered animals and state Democrats' new mascot
The Florida Democrats, whose numbers also have dwindled, chose the endangered Florida panther for their new logo. Here's what to know about them.
4 min read - USWFTV
Funeral home presented wrong body for viewing, family says
A local family said their time to mourn turned into a moment of horror.
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Once an eyesore, Detroit's Michigan Central Station set for grand opening
Detroit City Council approved plans for Michigan Central Station's grand opening, which is expected to draw artists and thousands of visitors.
4 min read - LifestyleThe Post-Crescent
Where to take Mom to see spring flowers Mother's Day weekend
Sunday, May 12, is Mother's Day, and what better way to spend it than celebrating spring?
3 min read - USWHIO
Part of SR-725 closed after person hit by vehicle in Miami Twp.
A portion of State Route 725 is closed after a person was hit by a vehicle in Miami Township early Wednesday morning.
1 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
'Riding a high': Cuyahoga Falls mayor talks about city's prospects, growth
Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters said the city plans to build on economic, development success in coming years as Gorge Dam removal approaches.
3 min read - USNewark Advocate
Central Ohio Technical College unveils mascot TC the Cat, representing TechCare Catalyst
Central Ohio Technical College has not had athletics since 2015, but it does have a mascot again: TC the Cat, which stands for TechCare Catalyst.
3 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Oakland County residents can get up to $2,000 to avoid water shutoffs, fix leaks
The program is meant to offer relief for families hit with temporary financial hardships who don't qualify for existing water assistance resources.
3 min read - USTennessee Lookout
Environmental groups welcome federal rules requiring TVA to clean up old coal ash dumps
More than a decade after one of the biggest industrial disasters in Tennessee history, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued new rules to force power plants to clean up lingering deposits of coal ash, a toxic byproduct of power generation that can leach arsenic, mercury and other dangerous pollutants into streams, lakes and groundwater. […] The post Environmental groups welcome federal rules requiring TVA to clean up old coal ash dumps appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
4 min read - USReuters
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates to be honored with statue at US Capitol
The late U.S. civil rights leader and journalist Daisy Bates, who was instrumental in desegregating Arkansas public schools in the 1950s, will be honored on Wednesday when a statue of her is unveiled at the U.S. Capitol. The bronze statue depicts Bates, who died in 1999 at the age of 84, with a newspaper in one hand and a notebook and pen in the other. It will be joined later this year by another Arkansas entry, honoring the late singer Johnny Cash, according to the office of House of Represen
2 min read - LifestyleThe Post-Crescent
Highlands Elementary School adds new inclusive playground equipment; working to add the rest
Another inclusive playground has been added to the growing list in the Fox Cities.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Commercial Appeal
How this Memphis man has helped save dozens of lives and plans to save even more
Shaun Brennan started out on a journey to "pay it forward" three decades ago, and the Memphis resident hasn't looked back since.
3 min read