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- PoliticsPolitico
Trump at NRA convention floats a three-term presidency
The former president has more recently shut down the proposition of seeking a third term, which is barred by the Constitution.
5 min read - USPolitico
Alice Stewart, veteran GOP adviser and CNN commentator, dies at 58
Law enforcement told CNN a medical emergency likely occurred.
1 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Minnesota Vietnam veterans being sought for 50th anniversary
May 18—ST. CLOUD — The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for those willing to share their stories during a 50th anniversary event of the Vietnam War at the Mall of America. It's part of the Vietnam War Commemoration Oral History Project for veterans to share their experiences about their service during the war. To participate, veterans will be interviewed to record a video of ...
1 min read - USThe Arizona Republic
Police identify man who died in Surprise standoff that left infant wounded and house ablaze
The 51-year-old broke into the house and would not allow the woman and child to flee the home where he did not reside, police said.
2 min read - USKSNW Wichita
Man acquitted in killing of pregnant woman, her boyfriend at Topeka apartment
A 41-year-old man has been acquitted in the 2016 killing of a pregnant woman and her boyfriend at a Topeka apartment.
2 min read - NewsKTVI
Finishing touches to Waterloo water tower after several delays
After several delays due to bad weather, the water tower in Waterloo, Illinois is now in its proper place.
- USIdaho Statesman
‘Blatant act of violence’: Caldwell police investigate dozens of shots fired Saturday
Officials said bullets struck homes and vehicles.
1 min read - USWJMN Marquette
Resident dies in Iron Mountain apartment building fire
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WJMN) – One person is dead after an apartment building caught fire in Iron Mountain on Friday. At approximately 10:53 p.m. on May 17, the Iron Mountain Fire Department (IMFD) and the Iron Mountain Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to a structure fire at the 600 block of East “H” Street, which […]
1 min read - USWFXT
No injuries after reported manhole explosions in Everett near Encore Boston
First responders and emergency crews worked on a busy intersection of road in Everett Saturday after reported manhole explosions.
1 min read - USWBRE
Wanted NJ man found in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department says a man wanted in New Jersey was found in Wilkes-Barre. According to police, Friday officers were dispatched to the 30 block of Washington Street for a report of a man sitting inside her vehicle to whom she does not know. Upon arrival, police said […]
1 min read - USWJAX
A break in rain, storms before more on Sunday
Action News Jax’s First Alert Weather Team says there should be a break in the rain and storms tonight before more arrive on Sunday.
1 min read - USWHIO
1 arrested, 1 wanted after shooting and crash in Middletown
A female was hurt in the shooting.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Alabama House nominee: UAW unionization failure highlights need to protect workers' right to organize
MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by Shamari Figures, Democratic nominee from Alabama for the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss voting maps creating more majority Black districts, Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama voting against union representation by the United Auto Workers, and President Biden's upcoming commencement speech at Morehouse College.
- USWFRV Green Bay
WATCH: Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education Awards
(WFRV) – After a brief hiatus, the Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education Awards Program has returned and it can be seen in its entirety right here. The program has partnered with Local 5 in an effort to recognize staff members at 24 school districts in northeast Wisconsin by allowing parents, students, community members, and staff […]
1 min read - USWSOC
Shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt in Gastonia, GEMS says
Authorities in Gastonia are trying to figure out what led to a deadly shooting on Saturday afternoon.
1 min read - USWSOC
Woman killed after officer-involved shooting in Gastonia that stemmed from domestic call
The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. on South Kings Drive.
1 min read - USWJAX
JSO confirms it’s at scene of shooting in Argyle Forest area, holding briefing
JSO confirmed it’s at the scene of a shooting in the area. A sergeant will be holding a media briefing at 8:30 p.m. to provide updates. You can count on Action News Jax to be there.
1 min read - USKFOR articles
Most of Ponca City with very little water after electrical issue
Ponca City posted on Facebook around 6:30 p.m. Saturday alerting its citizens that most will have very little water after an issue at the plant.
- USThe Anniston Star, Ala.
Look Back ... to a favorable tax vote, 1949
May 18—May 18, 1949, in The Star: Voters in the city of Anniston yesterday renewed the special 5-mill property tax which is earmarked for school use by a favorable vote of more than six to one. Tabulations from boxes of six wards showed a total vote of 647 for passage of the renewal measure as opposed to 95 dissenting ballots. (Nearly 7,000 Annistonians are eligible to cast ballots.) Also this ...
1 min read - WorldThe Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D.
Back in Time, May 18
May 18—Charles Lindbergh made history on May 20 — 21, 1927, the day that he flew for 33 1/2 hours from Long Island, N.Y., to Paris, a distance of 3,600 miles; as a further bonus he collected $25,000 from Raymond Orteig who vowed to pay the first pilot to cross the Atlantic non-stop from the U.S. to Paris that sum in 1919. It is claimed that his aircraft was specifically built to meet the ...
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
California commission approved new I-80 toll lanes. Could you be charged $1 per mile?
A Yolo County official said lanes similar to those approved on I-80 charge drivers $1 per mile.
2 min read - USWKRN articles
1 injured, 1 charged after crash at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
A motorcyclist is reportedly facing multiple charges -- including driving under the influence -- following a Friday crash at Loretta Lynn's Ranch that sent a pedestrian to the hospital.
1 min read - USWBRE
Armed Forces Parade hits the streets of Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local patriotic parade put on pause by the pandemic made its return to Scranton. It honored active military service members who marched their way back to the Center City. The Armed Forces Parade returned to downtown Scranton for the first time in five years. One woman who attended with […]
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Cal Fire battling brush fire along Highway 62 in Desert Hot Springs, travel impacted
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fire was reported shortly before 3 p.m. as windy conditions persist.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Cobb County police investigating shots fired call in Austell neighborhood
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a shots fired call in Austell, the department confirmed to Channel 2 Action News.
1 min read - USThe Santa Fe New Mexican
Veteran banners set to fly once again thanks to Knights of Columbus
May 18—Carmela Quintana had a banner made for her father, U.S. Army veteran Peter Quintana, in 2021 as part of Santa Fe's popular Hometown Heroes program. She was able to surprise him with the honor before he died on Veterans Day later that year. "I'm not the only family member who has a story like that," said Quintana, an Air Force veteran. She serves as commander of the American Legion ...
7 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Police find dead man floating in water at Queens park: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A body was pulled from the waters at the World’s Fair Marina Banque at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens on Saturday afternoon, according to police. Officers from the 110th precinct responded to a 911 just a few minutes before 2 p.m. There was a report of a dead body floating […]
1 min read - USKIRO
Emergency landing: Airplane uses North Spokane Corridor as runway
A small passenger plane had to make an emergency landing on the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) on Saturday afternoon.
1 min read - USWBRE
Skill Games vs. Slot Machine: What’s the Difference?
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Skill games those casino-like devices found at gas stations and local shops are popping up more and more in northeastern Pennsylvania. In a joint reporting project with Times Leader Media Group 28/22’s Sydney Kostus takes a deep dive into regulations behind the games and how players hitting ‘push to play’ are […]
4 min read - USKTSM
SISD’s Escontrias STEAM Academy celebrates bittersweet 100-year anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Saturday, May 18 was a day of mixed emotions for families in Socorro with close ties to the Escontrias STEAM Academy from the Socorro Independent School District. The school, which is the birthplace of SISD, celebrated the campus’ 100-year anniversary with games, food, a car show, and other activities for […]
4 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Man shot point blank in chest in broad daylight shooting outside West Pensacola apartments
A man has been hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a broad daylight shooting outside the Pavilion apartment complex in which another man shot him point blank in the chest.
1 min read - USKTSM
LCPS to host commencement ceremonies at Pan American Center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Class of 2024 commencement ceremonies will be held from May 23-25 at the Pan American Center,1810 E. University Avenue, at the New Mexico State University (NMSU) campus, the Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) announced in a news release. This is the first time since 2019 that all six high […]
2 min read - USWFXT
Second suspect arrested in connection to armed robbery on Randolph’s Johnson Drive
Randolph police announced Friday that a second suspect had been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on Johnson Drive that took place earlier this week.
1 min read - USKFOR articles
Fire crews knock down commercial fire in SE OKC
The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a commercial fire near SE Oklahoma City Saturday evening.
1 min read - USPolitico
Giuliani’s 80th birthday surprise — getting served with indictment papers
After weeks of successfully evading Arizona prosecutors, Trump’s former lawyer was served a notice of indictment in Arizona’s 2020 election subversion case.
3 min read - USWGN Chicago
Prosecutors: Suspect driving over 120 mph, under influence at time of deadly Glenview crash
CHICAGO – A Northbrook man is accused of driving nearly 90 mph above the posted speed limit, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, when he crashed into another car, killing 17-year-old Marko Niketic. The crash happened just before 11:10 p.m. Sunday night in the 1200 block of East Lake Avenue in Glenview. The Glenbrook South High […]
5 min read - USWKRN articles
‘Operation Double Trouble’: 52 severely neglected animals rescued from 2 TN properties
A Gallatin-based organization said it helped save more than 50 animals Thursday that were living in "deplorable conditions" on two separate properties in West Tennessee, with one property described as a backyard breeding situation and the other described as hoarding case.
3 min read - USWJZY
This is the ‘most religious’ state, according to new study
The Beehive State has the largest share of religious adherents out of every other state in the nation, according to new research from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah.
2 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
Rio Rancho police hold K9 competition
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police hosted their first-ever K-9 service dog competition at Rio Rancho High School on Saturday. Law enforcement from around the state became with their dog partners to compete in agility, detection, and apprehension challenges. In all, around 22 dogs from around the estate were entered in the competition. “This […]
1 min read - USKTAB Abilene
Fatal multi-vehicle crash in south Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A multi-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of one driver. On May 18 at about 12:15 p.m., crews responded to the 3200 block of South Danville Street for a crash involving three vehicles. A Honda Accord was traveling northbound when the vehicle left the roadway at the onramp […]
1 min read - USKTLA articles
Family searching for missing at-risk man last seen in Los Angeles County
The family of a missing at-risk man is seeking public assistance to help locate him. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says 35-year-old Jesus Garibay was last seen around 1 p.m. on May 17 in the 17000 block of Coolwater Avenue in Lancaster. Garibay, who also goes by the nickname “Chewy,” suffers from diminished mental […]
1 min read - USKTVX
SWAT responds as man holds woman hostage in Salt Lake City home, police say
Salt Lake City Police took a 51-year-old man into custody after a domestic violence kidnapping situation in the Yalecrest neighborhood Saturday morning.
1 min read - USWFRV Green Bay
Broken line of thunderstorms this evening, sunny and dry tomorrow
The Latest Northeast Wisconsin Forecast from Storm Team 5… Its been a very warm day here in Northeast Wisconsin, with highs into the mid and upper 80s. This very unseasonal warmth has allowed an approaching cold front to spark a line of showers and thunderstorms, with a few of those storms being severe with wind […]
2 min read - USThe News-Press
Fort Myers High School Class of 2024 graduates; see the festivities in dozens of photos
Congratulations to the Fort Myers High School Class of 2024! About 460 students earned their diplomas on Saturday.
- USWSOC
Lincoln Co. high school coach arrested in SC on child sex assault charges
A Lincoln County man wanted on child sexual assault charges was arrested in South Carolina on Friday.
1 min read - USThe Courier
Louisiana couple arrested in Texas after traffic accident revealed tortured teen
A Terrebonne Parish couple was arrested in Baytown, Texas after they were found to have abused the 15-year-old in their car when they wrecked it.
2 min read - SportsKDVR Denver
Denver weather: More shower, storm chances Saturday before a dry Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms move into Denver’s weather Saturday afternoon and evening ahead of a warm and sunny Sunday.
1 min read - USWKRN articles
TN First Lady Maria Lee partners with nonprofit to build accessible playground in Clay County
On Saturday, Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee and Gov. Bill Lee joined community leaders and volunteers from across the state to build a new playground in Clay County.
5 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
York County Jail administrator will take over as new warden of Maine State Prison
May 18—The Maine Department of Corrections has named the York County Jail administrator as the next warden of the Maine State Prison. Nathan Thayer has served as jail administrator in York County for the last three years, according to a news release from the Department of Corrections, and will start his new position Monday. The department announced Friday that Thayer had been selected as ...
2 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Maine State Police search for teen missing nearly a week
May 18—Maine State Police are seeking help in locating a missing teen who was last seen in the York County town of Parsonsfield. Kylie Townsend-Ireland, 14, was last seen on May 13, police said in a social media post. She is about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, and has brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a purple butterfly on the back. Anyone with ...