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- USThe Day, New London, Conn.
The 'secret' is out: Take a trip to Conn College's secluded Caroline Black Garden
May 12—NEW LONDON — One might think it hard to achieve peace within 100 feet of bustling Route 32 ― a highway that carries thousands of passengers daily to and from the heart of the city. But across from Connecticut College's main entrance on the highway, on a five-acre expanse known as the Caroline Black Garden, a plaque proudly distinguishes it, among three other botanical gardens in the ...
3 min read - USKTVX
Sgt. Hooser’s family reminisces about his life at public viewing ahead of funeral
Sgt. Hooser's family members cried as they discussed what his loss meant to them, with one saying, "This has been terrible for our family, our hearts have been shattered."
2 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
'A little bit of saltiness': East Lyme submariner comes full circle
May 12—GROTON — USS Virginia Cmdr. Mike Hartzell is back where he started. The East Lyme native, born at Naval Submarine Base New London and raised one mile from where he now lives with his wife and three children, took command of the fast attack submarine last month. A commander by rank, he's captain of the ship to the crew members who passed each other sideways in the narrow confines of the ...
6 min read - USWFLA
8-foot gator wrangled alongside Florida highway
An alligator was spotted on Mother's Day soaking up the sun alongside a highway in Florida.
1 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
BCSO wants to talk about safety, crime with local businesses
"This is your chance to engage directly with Sheriff John Allen and learn about cutting-edge technologies that can enhance safety and collaboration between local businesses and law enforcement."
1 min read - USKTXL
Californians can now track cost of improvements, investments in their community. Here’s how
(FOX40.COM) — A new interactive map seeks to enable residents of California to track the impact that community-focused improvements and infrastructure investments have throughout the state. According to Caltrans, the digital map lists 319 projects across the state that Clean California funded with $643 million as a part of the organization’s initiative to “clean up, […]
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Girl killed near Key Biscayne’s Nixon Beach. The famed attraction isn’t a stranger to danger
Boating accidents aren’t unusual in Biscayne Bay, frequently packed with water and sun worshipers on the weekends and holidays.
2 min read - USWDVM
Woman stabbed in Northeast on Mother’s Day
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was investigating after a woman was stabbed in Northeast Sunday. The stabbing happened in the 800 block of Bladensburg Road at around 5:30 p.m. There, MPD found the woman who was stabbed. She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. MPD said to look […]
1 min read - USWDVM
Small water vessel loses power in Washington Channel
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS said people were stranded after a water vessel lost power on Sunday. DC Fire and EMS crews responded in a fireboat to the water incident that happened in the Washington Channel. When crews arrived, the people aboard the small vessel got off so the vessel could […]
- USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Lawmakers scramble to find lodging in July amid high tourist season, looming Baldwin trial
May 12—State Rep. Randall Pettigrew jumped on the phone the same day Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she was calling lawmakers back to Santa Fe for a special session in July. Pettigrew, a Republican who lives in Lovington in far southeastern New Mexico — some 300 miles from the capital city — sought to find accommodations right away. "The Drury was booked, and La Fonda didn't have ...
9 min read - USWSB Cox articles
DeKalb County man dead after two men shot him, left in his car
DeKalb Police say a man is dead after being shot multiple times outside of his vehicle.
1 min read - USThe Enquirer
CPS unions to announce votes of no confidence Monday afternoon ahead of staff cuts
Cincinnati Public Schools' unions will publicly share the results of their votes of no confidence in Superintendent Iranetta Wright on Monday.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Scarf-covered thief loots Southern California dentist office
Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a commercial burglary suspect who stole thousands of dollars in equipment and cash from a local dentist’s office last month in Calabasas. The break-in occurred on April 17 at Dentique Dental Lounge, located in the 5700 block of […]
1 min read - LifestyleWPIX New York City, NY
Mother’s Day at the Whitney Museum
NEW YORK (PIX11) — On Mother’s Day, the place known for contemporary modern art was filled with future artists and their families. “I don’t care what kind of museum it is, and I just like it. If it’s an art museum, I like the art,” said eight-year-old Mira Fuhrmann. Mira was one of many kids […]
1 min read - USKNWA Fayetteville
First-generation student from Morocco graduates from NWACC with associate degree
A first-generation student from Meknes, Morocco has overcome the odds and is set to graduate from Northwest Arkansas Community College on Monday.
2 min read - USBaltimore Sun
Controlled demolition of Key Bridge piece atop Dali delayed by lightning, to take place Monday
The salvage of a 984-foot container ship with millions of pounds of bridge material sitting atop it can be unpredictable. After authorities said last week that they would be using explosive devices to break up the span, Tom Gilmour, a retired Coast Guard rear admiral who is a maritime consultant, joked about scheduling the event. “You’d be better off picking a team for March Madness than ...
2 min read - USWVLA Baton Rouge
Convicted sex offender accused of first-degree rape arrested in Baton Rouge
A 51-year-old man was arrested after being accused of first-degree rape and indecent behavior with juveniles.
2 min read - USWSOC
Several local, county, state departments join search for Albemarle teen’s remains
The search for the remains of 17-year-old Baylee Carver from Albemarle continues to grow.
1 min read - USKTSM
Crime of the Week: Man holds up Northeast Pizza Hut at gunpoint
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department are asking for your help in identifying a man who held up a Northeast El Paso pizzeria at gunpoint Saturday evening, April 27. This is this week’s featured “Crime of the Week.” At 10:40 p.m. on April 27, a […]
1 min read - USWPXI
Local pastor holds anti-violence event after attempted shooting in North Braddock
A North Braddock church held an event raising awareness against gun violence after a man tried to shoot a pastor there just a week earlier.
1 min read - USWCIA Champaign
Central Illinois woman gets state award for volunteer service
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Central Illinois woman is being recognized by the state for serving her community. Sarah Rochnowski has been volunteering in the area for over half of a decade. Now, she has won the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Rochnowski said she never thought about getting recognized when she set out to give […]
1 min read - USWHIO
Firefighters respond to reported fire at hotel in Montgomery County
Before 7 p.m., firefighters and medics were dispatched to a Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 5612 Merily Way on reports of a fire.
- PoliticsCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
'Misinformation': Top GOP official denounces county Republican campaign mailer
A political leaflet hit mailboxes in Boone County this week and has people picking sides – literally – about what the local GOP should be doing.
4 min read - USKTXL
Catalytic converter theft in West Sacramento broken up by police
(FOX40.COM) — West Sacramento police officers recovered two stolen catalytic converters on Saturday evening in the parking lot of a Raley’s, according to the police department. Police said a black Hyundai Elantra was parked in front of an officer’s vehicle in the parking lot. When the officer approached his police car, a man jumped out […]
3 min read - USWFTV
Eight suspects arrested for grand theft at Welcome to Rockville, deputies say
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies have identified and detained six suspects who reportedly stole dozens of phones and wallets from concertgoers at the Welcome to Rockville festival Friday night.
2 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Columbus officer shot; possibly related to shooter at Amazon facility in West Jefferson
A Columbus police officer and another person were injured Sunday evening after a shooting on the Far West Side of the city.
2 min read - USWJZY
Schools are turning to artificial intelligence to spot guns
The goal is to "get that gun before that trigger’s squeezed, or before that gun gets to the door."
6 min read - WorldTODAY
Northern lights illuminate the US sky in rare geomagnetic storm — where to see them tonight
Due to a severe solar storm, the northern lights became visible across the United States. Here's everything to know about the solar storm and where the northern lights could be visible.
3 min read - OpinionSlate
The One Thing Donald Trump Can’t Escape In Court
As much as he’s trying to avoid it, this is inevitable.
10 min read - USWIVB
No one injured after Cheektowaga house fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Cheektowaga Police are investigating a house fire that occurred early Sunday morning on Losson Road. According to a social media post made by South Line Fire, a two-car garage caught fire around 1:30 a.m. and spread to the house. All residents were home and were able to exit the residence before […]
- USKTVI
Juvenile in custody for MetroLink station fatal shooting
Homicide detectives have arrested a 17-year-old girl for a fatal shooting near the Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink Station in St. Louis.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Body of swimmer pulled from confluence of American River near Auburn
A swimmer died just south of the Foresthill Bridge after being pulled from the American River, authorities said.
1 min read - USWAVY
North Carolina granted funs to improve sewer infrastructure
North Carolina is receiving $543,000 in funding to help with stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs.
1 min read - USWCMH
Police officer, Amazon shooting suspect shot in west Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus police officer and a suspect have been shot in an incident on the west side of the city Sunday night tied to a shooting a short time before at an Amazon facility in West Jefferson. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, the shooting happened near Georgesville Road and Clime […]
2 min read - BusinessWFXT
After Long Wait, Trial On Driver Status Law About To Begin
The judicial front in the long-running battle over Uber and Lyft’s treatment of Massachusetts workers has been a flurry of paperwork for nearly four years. That’s about to change.
6 min read - LifestyleChicago Tribune
On a difficult holiday, mothers create bonds through shared loss of children to violence
After Octavia Mitchell lost her son in 2010, she said she couldn’t celebrate Mother’s Day for 10 years. She’d spend the entire day in bed, she said, unable to get up. But, four years ago, Mitchell decided she was losing out on celebrating the day with her other children. So, she dedicated the day to celebrating herself and other mothers who have lost their children to gun violence. Mitchell’s ...
4 min read - USNew Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
Hudson man arrested for North Hampton burglary
May 12—A Hudson man was arrested in connection with a burglary at The Electric Barn in North Hampton, where $26,000 worth of products were stolen, police said. Chad Breault, no age given, was charged with burglary, a Class B felony, according to a news release. The burglary took place at the electrical supply store around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. Police were able to identify Breault and ...
1 min read - USKTXL
Water rescue in American River turns fatal, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A woman died early Sunday afternoon after an attempted water rescue in the American River, according to state park officials. Officials said officers with California State Parks, CAL Fire, Auburn Fire, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, and the California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a water rescue on Sunday near the confluence […]
- LifestyleNew Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
Will Weare pooch be top dog at Westminster?
May 12—With his rugged good looks, muscular build and winning smile, it's no surprise that Mando is already a top dog. Now he's going to the biggest show of all. "Baystar This is the Way at Knee High" — Mando to his friends — is a Lancashire heeler, a rare dog breed newly recognized by the American Kennel Club and making its first appearance at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog ...
4 min read - BusinessNew Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
First Tesla dealership in New Hampshire in the works in Londonderry
May 12—The first Tesla dealership and service center in New Hampshire is under construction in Londonderry. The nearly 50,200-square-foot building at 36 Industrial Drive will contain offices, a sales area and service bays. Unlike most dealerships, this will open in an industrial area near the airport that was formerly used as a sand and gravel operation. The location came about after Tesla ...
2 min read - USKTVI
Detectives determine 2021 fatal shooting was not accidental
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department believe a mother tried to frame her 2-year-old son for the shooting death of the child's father.
1 min read - USWHIO
Deputies investigating reports of active shooter at Ohio Amazon facility
Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Amazon CMH5 Fulfilment Center in West Jefferson after 4:40 p.m.
1 min read - LifestyleWJBF Augusta
Paine College 2024 Commencement on Mother’s Day
Although many family members were there to support their graduates, this was an extra special day for some mothers who could watch their children walk across the stage and see them graduate college.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Arizona Republic
Kari Lake's voter roll conspiracy: Senate candidate pushes 'great replacement theory'
In an appearance with Maria Bartiromo on Fox, Lake returned to a theme she has long pushed: Democrats are using immigrants to steal elections.
3 min read - USWHTM
Hundreds participate in 35th Make-A-Wish truck convoy
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Hundreds of trucks participated in the 35th annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction. Michael Kindt has been a part of the fundraiser for seven years. Kindt participates every year to give back to the organization that helped his family. “I have a granddaughter that’s a […]
1 min read - USKETK Tyler
Angelina County officials need help identifying young woman found
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a young woman found walking down the side of State Highway 94 on Sunday. She was found on State Highway 94 eastbound heading towards Lufkin in the area of Della Russell Road. The sheriff’s office said that she seems to […]
- USNewton Daily News, Iowa
Jasper County seeks estimates to remove concrete bunkers in town square
May 12—Supervisors have directed maintenance to find estimates for what it would cost to remove the concrete bunkers outside the Jasper County Courthouse, an initiative that has been discussed for the past few years. The bunkers served as aesthetically pleasing markers in downtown Newton but have proved challenging. Oftentimes maintenance crews have had difficulties navigating around the ...
3 min read - USWGN Chicago
Caught on camera: Teen boy injured in West Side shootout
CHICAGO — A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after a shootout on the city’s West Side on Saturday afternoon. According to Chicago police, the gunfire erupted just before 7 p.m. in the 2700 block of West Wilcox Street in East Garfield Park. Officers say the teen was near a sidewalk in the area when a vehicle approached and someone inside […]
1 min read - USWSOC
Four-alarm fire causes heavy damage to Salisbury apartment complex
A four-alarm fire heavily damaged a Salisbury apartment building on Sunday.
- USKTVI
St. Louis County man to face trial in Ballwin road rage case
A St. Louis County man is accused of yelling a racial slur and making death threats at another driver in a reported road rage investigation.
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