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A woman’s on trial for allegedly killing her Boston police officer boyfriend: What to know about the case
Karen Read has been charged with murder in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, whose body was found in the snow outside a home in the Boston suburbs in 2022.
6 min read - USNBC News
Vietnam veteran's remains identified nearly 50 years after being found in Arizona
Remains found 49 years ago near Flagstaff have been identified as Gerald Long, who served in Vietnam and was originally from Minnesota, authorities said Wednesday.
2 min read - USNBC News
Air Force airman killed by Florida deputies who were at wrong apartment, attorney says
An Air Force airman who was fatally shot at his Okaloosa County, Florida, apartment Friday was killed by a deputy after law enforcement burst into the wrong home, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Wednesday.
2 min read - BusinessReason.com
No, Unions Aren't Having a Resurgence—and That's Good for Workers
Private unions have every right to exist, but that doesn't mean they're actually beneficial on net.
4 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Suspect, 63, arrested for alleged attempted murder in Kaneohe
May 9—Honolulu police arrested a 63-year-old woman for allegedly driving her vehicle intentionally towards a 32-year-old woman, almost hitting her Wednesday morning in Kaneohe. The 32-year-old woman was "able to jump out of the way of the vehicle," police said. The suspect was identified and arrested at 9:21 a.m. for second-degree attempted murder. The investigation is pending. No other ...
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Man, 20, indicted in fatal Kalihi shooting
May 9—An Oahu grand jury indicted a 20-year-old man today in the shooting death of 23-year-old Richie Kony in Kalihi on April 30. Ethan Taumua was indicted on charges of second-degree murder and two firearms offenses. Taumua is being held without bail at the Oahu Community Correctional Center. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of life with the possibility of parole for the ...
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Forecasters say potentially severe thunderstorms, flooding possible by weekend
May 9—The National Weather Service is issuing a warning of the potential for severe thunderstorms and possible flash flooding affecting Hawaii by this weekend. Forecasters say "an unusually strong upper-level disturbance is expected to approach the islands later Friday into Saturday, bringing the possiblity of very active weather to portions of the Aloha State." The forecasters say the latest ...
1 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Biden says Trump won't accept 2024 election results
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump would not accept the outcome of the 2024 election.
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia to be investigated for public inebriation
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia denies he missed a meeting to stay at a hotel bar, and says he will mount a defense.
2 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
New well to provide safe water for Glorieta
May 8—Roughly 70 households in Glorieta will soon enjoy water from a new well intended to provide the community with a safe, reliable and drought-resilient water source. A one-year process to construct the nearly 1,000-foot well in the small community near Pecos was recently finished, and "it's ready to go online in the very near future," said Trent Botkin, board president of the Greater ...
4 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
State Supreme Court's changes to pretrial release procedures get mixed review
May 8—Changes to New Mexico's pretrial release and detention rules that went into effect Wednesday drew mixed reactions. Some top prosecutors and the governor applauded the revision as an important step to fix gaps in the system that benefit repeat offenders, while defense attorneys criticized the rule change process as an overreach by the state Supreme Court. At least one public defender ...
5 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Radio show honors veterans, spotlights history
May 8—As the lulling sounds of The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" faded, Estevan Gonzales seamlessly shifted to his introduction of a talk show designed to "support our heroes." "Welcome to Thank You for Your Service," Gonzales said to listeners tuning into the monthly KSWV radio program that showcases and honors all things related to veterans and those who love and support them. "Ready for the ...
3 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Powerball for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, is a $20 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Will Powerball make you a millionaire overnight?
5 min read - USWFXT
Police arrest man accused of setting ‘several’ fires near residences in Manchester, New Hampshire
A man accused of intentionally setting at least three fires near residences in Manchester, New Hampshire Wednesday morning is facing arson charges.
1 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Knox County Sheriff's Office deputy shoots man at Clayton Park
"For reasons still under investigation, shots were fired," the TBI said.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
‘Someone who didn’t want to die’: Lawyer demands release of Tarrant jail death video
Daryl Washington, an attorney for Anthony Johnson Jr.’s family, is demanding the release of the video or the resignation of Sheriff Bill Waybourn.
3 min read - USWFXT
25 Investigates: Educator survey reveals prevalence of violence against teachers is a ‘crisis’
71% of Massachusetts teachers say they have been subjected to violence by a student at least once, according to an exclusive survey conducted by 25 Investigates.
6 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
New Mexico Supreme Court changes rules on pretrial release
May 8—The New Mexico Supreme Court revised pretrial release rules to hold people behind bars — at least temporarily — if they commit certain crimes while awaiting trial. The order was issued on Wednesday and will take effect immediately for both pending and newly filed cases. It is similar in scope to Senate Bill 271, which became law this past session. Those already on pretrial release who ...
4 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
5 summer job ideas for teens in Albuquerque this summer
May 8—Here are five opportunities for high school students interested in earning some extra cash and valuable work experience this summer. Doggie Daycare Attendant The Animal Humane New Mexico is hiring a doggie daycare attendant to supervise the animals staying at the Doggie Day Care and Boarding Center. The ideal candidate is a person who loves all breeds of dogs, can maintain ...
3 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Woman shot inside Albuquerque Convention Center during graduation ceremony
May 8—A woman was critically injured after being shot by a man as the two sat in the audience during a graduation ceremony at the Kiva Auditorium in Downtown Albuquerque on Wednesday evening. Gilbert Gallegos, an Albuquerque Police Department spokesman, said the alleged shooter, a 21-year-old man, is in custody. He said the woman, who is in her 30s, was taken to a hospital in critical ...
1 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Three alleged online child predators arrested, AG blames Meta social media sites
May 8—The distraught parents of an 11-year-old girl contacted the Chaves County sheriff's office earlier this year after noticing disturbing Facebook messenger chats between their daughter and a man who turned out to be a convicted sex offender from Texas. The case, which was eventually investigated as part of an undercover operation by the state Department of Justice and led to three arrests, ...
4 min read - USAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Albuquerque will add gunshot detection devices to Uptown area
May 8—The city of Albuquerque will be adding the ShotSpotter gunfire detection devices to the Uptown area, weeks after a gunshot was fired by a teen outside Coronado Center. When a gunshot is fired in the device's range, a notification is sent to Albuquerque police dispatch, and related information can be accessed by officers through an app. Albuquerque Police Department spokeswoman Franchesca ...
3 min read - USKSEE articles
Fresno’s ‘most prolific’ graffiti taggers arrested, mayor says
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Officials with the City of Fresno announced on Wednesday that a majority of the city’s most prolific taggers have been arrested. The city states the accomplishment comes with the integration of the Fresno Police Department’s Graffiti Abatement Team, which was put into action on Feb. 20. In 2024, the team responded […]
2 min read - USDeseret News
West side story: Salt Lake City’s dramatic tale of change, challenge, and a new horizon
We went into the communities to see the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of this often economically ignored part of the city.
29 min read - BusinessKSNF Joplin
How to handle storm-damaged trees safely and wisely
JOPLIN, Mo. — If you’ve lost trees, or they’ve suffered damage during the past few days of stormy weather, you have a lot of company. What causes some to come down while others don’t? The employees of G.W. Construction Services typically don’t cut down trees for a living, but the job they were supposed to […]
2 min read - USWFXT
Police investigating after two people shot in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood
Boston police are investigating a double shooting in a Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday night.
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Bill headed to Gov. Shapiro’s desk would ban hand-held cellphone use while driving
Pennsylvania is poised to become the 27th state to ban hand-held cellphone use while driving.
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Kristi Noem refuses to say whether Mike Pence did the right thing by certifying the 2020 election results
In a rough stretch of interviews for the South Dakota governor and VP contender, Noem said the question about Pence's actions was "hypothetical."
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Beachgoer kicking it in the Florida Keys finds $1M worth of cocaine, Border Patrol says
The contraband was found on Long Key, agents say.
1 min read - USKSEE articles
1 arrested after DUI crash in Fresno, CHP says
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An individual was arrested following a DUI crash near Highway 99 in Fresno over the weekend, the California Highway Patrol said. According to CHP, they responded to a crash on Sunday evening in the area of Highway 99 and Olive Avenue in Fresno. Investigators say it was determined a sedan vehicle […]
1 min read - USWDVM
Water main break causes Boil Water Advisory, impacts thousands across Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) – Parts of the District are still under a Boil Water Advisory following a water main break in Northwest D.C. on Wednesday morning. DC Water officials say around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, a 20” water main broke at the corner of 41st and Morrison Streets in Upper Northwest. About 4,800 customers were […]
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Barron Trump to step into the political arena as a Florida delegate at the Republican convention
Barron Trump was picked by the Republican Party of Florida as one of the state’s at-large delegates to the Republican National Convention, according to a list of delegates obtained by NBC News.
3 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Powerball lottery winning numbers for Wednesday, May 8. Jackpot back down to $20 million
The Powerball lottery jackpot for Wednesday, May 8 dropped back down to $20 million after a ticket from Florida won a $215 million prize.
5 min read - USKXRM Colorado Springs
Walk A Mile & (em)POWER 5K fundraiser event in Pueblo
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The 10th annual Walk A Mile & (em)POWER 5K, a color run fundraiser hosted by Juniper Southern Colorado (formerly PUeblo Rape Crisis Services), will take place on Saturday, May 18, at the Pueblo Riverwalk. The color walk/run is held to raise awareness of sexual violence and demonstrate the community’s support of survivors. […]
1 min read - LifestyleKXRM Colorado Springs
USAFA marks 30 years of special Goodwill relationship
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) holds breathtaking views of southern Colorado and serves as the grounds for training for our future protectors of the skies. There is a unique crew who get to call the USAFA their work home, where inside two of the dormitory buildings, they […]
3 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
One person hospitalized after box truck catches fire in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)– One person was taken to a local hospital after a structure fire on Tennessee Street in Salem on Wednesday, May 8. According to Salem Fire & EMS, crews responded at 7:22 p.m. to the 1000 block of Tennessee St. on a report of a structure fire. Firefighters entered the building and found […]
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Denton man charged with murder after ex-girlfriend was found dead in shed, police say
After police found Melonie Frye deceased in January, the medical examiner’s office ruled her death a homicide.
1 min read - USKTLA articles
Husband of Burbank elementary school teacher allegedly killed by her own son speaks out
A husband remains devastated after his wife was murdered in their Burbank home allegedly at the hands of their son. On May 7, police responded to a home on the 800 block of North Avon Street at around 10 p.m. Police discovered Karyn Lombardo, 57, who was unconscious. Lifesaving measures were conducted but she was […]
3 min read - USWKRN articles
‘God, if you take him, take me, too’: Couple stuck in eye of Maury County storm lives to tell about it
A Maury County couple found themselves stuck in the eye of the storm and lived to tell about it.
1 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Seniors from Mon and Preston schools named National Merit Scholars
May 8—Four high school seniors from Monongalia and Preston's school districts are now in elite company. They were named National Merit Scholars, the scholarship's Illinois-based corporation announced Wednesday. Nationally, more than 15, 000 seniors from across the U.S. were recognized as semifinalists earlier this year. Morgantown High had two National Scholars named: Pratham Bhanushali, who ...
2 min read - USBlavity
Quick-Thinking 8th-Grader Takes Control As Driver Passes Out, Preventing Potential School Bus Crash
An eighth-grader in Wisconsin prevented a school bus from veering into the oncoming lane. In an email sent to parents, Glen Hills Middle School principal Anna Young praised Acie Holland III’s quick thinking in preventing a potential tragedy. On April 24, the school bus driver suffered a sudden medical emergency, causing her to lose consciousness while… Continue reading Quick-Thinking 8th-Grader Takes Control As Driver Passes Out, Preventing Potential School Bus Crash
3 min read - USKETK Tyler
What not to do when encountering displaced wildlife after storms
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife said as flood waters recede in East Texas some people might encounter displaced wildlife, but recommend using precaution and not interfering. According to a release, areas that have been impacted by flooding could see an increased displaced wildlife presence like snakes, armadillos, skunks and racoons. People […]
1 min read - USKSEE articles
Visalia Fire employee arrested for child pornography, police say
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Visalia Fire Department employee was arrested on Wednesday after he was found to be allegedly possessing and exchanging child pornography, the Visalia Police Department said. Police say detectives from the Youth Services Unit served an arrest warrant for Ignacio Ruiz, an engineer with the Visalia Fire Department, on Wednesday at […]
2 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Mon County opens grant process for directly allocated opioid dollars
May 8—MORGANTOWN — When it comes to the state's opioid-settlement dollars, there are two pools of money. There's nearly $1 billion dollars to be distributed at the state level through the regional application process to the West Virginia First Foundation. Then, there's the money that's been distributed directly to the state's counties and municipalities. On Wednesday, the Monongalia County ...
1 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 - LifestyleWLNS Lansing
State needs more foster families
May is national foster care month and the state is urging people to consider becoming foster parents.
2 min read - USWHTM
Harrisburg drug trafficker convicted of massive marijuana-mail scheme, hiring gunmen
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Harrisburg man was convicted of trafficking over 2,200 pounds of marijuana and hiring gunmen to protect his activities, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, between 2018 and 2020, Christopher Texidor, 36, and codefendants operated a marijuana smuggling operation out of […]
2 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Mercer County mother sues City of Princeton after son dies in officer involved shooting
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County family has sued Princeton Police Department after an officer involved shooting in Mercer County. An amended complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia in Beckley last month. Barry Yearout died in April 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital after he was shot […]
3 min read - LifestyleWFXR Roanoke
Virginia’s automotive amusement park ‘Hyperfest’ returns to Virginia International Speedway
ALTON, Va. (WFXR)—One of the East Coast’s biggest motorsports festivals, ‘Hyperfest,’ is returning to the Virginia International Speedway from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19. Over the past 20 years, Hyperfest has been designed to bring together automotive enthusiasts from all walks of life in one place. Held at Virginia International Speedway’s 1300-acre venue, […]
2 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
POLICE NEWS: Driver in Goshen crash reportedly flees
May 8—One of the drivers in a three-car pile-up reportedly fled the scene following a crash Tuesday afternoon in Goshen. Goshen police stated in a report they responded to the crash around 2 p.m. Tuesday, where a three-car pileup had just occurred, but one of the drivers had fled the scene. A witness who was stopped waiting to enter traffic from Jenkins Automotive, 1025 Lincolnway East, told ...
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