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Trump appeal in Georgia puts Fulton County election case deeper into limbo
A Georgia’s appeals court signaled it will consider a request from Donald Trump and his co-defendants to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
2 min read - BusinessSacramento Bee
Can you apply for California unemployment benefits if you were fired from your job?
You must meet specific requirements when applying for unemployment benefits in California.
2 min read - BusinessKansas City Star
How much money does it take to be considered rich in Kansas, Missouri? What data says
It takes nearly $100,000 more to crack Missouri’s 5% than it did five years before. See how other states compare.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Has tourism in Sacramento County recovered from COVID-19? See how much visitors spent
Travel spending in Sacramento County was up 4.5% in 2023, according to Visit California.
3 min read - LifestylePost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Dishing on the local ice cream hot spots
May 8—With summer inching ever closer, ice cream season is coming along with it. Not that we don't enjoy ice cream the rest of the year, but for many of us scoops in a bowl, in a cone, on a stick or as a sundae can be the ultimate summer-time, hot weather treat. The truth is it doesn't have to be summer to enjoy this confection. Take a look at freezer sections in grocery stores — you'll find ...
4 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Investor bought Rochester cold storage facility for $2.1 million
May 8—ROCHESTER — A Chanhassen investor recently paid $2.1 million for a cold storage facility in northeast Rochester. Mike McGuire purchased the 18-year-old Minnesota Cold Storage complex at 7447 Dresser Dr. NE on April 30. McGuire made a downpayment of $225,000. Furniture, fixtures and equipment valued at $409,395 were included in the sale. The 16,000-square-foot facility is located off of ...
1 min read - SportsFort Worth Star-Telegram
200-pound creature was fisherman’s ‘consolation prize.’ Then he set a world record
“People think it’s an alien, a humanoid,” the Kentucky angler said of the animal before catching a world record alligator gar in Texas.
4 min read - USCharlotte Observer
26-year-old kills man and steals $60, then gets wings for her and boyfriend, cops say
The woman’s mother recognized her daughter in a video police shared from the scene, Tennessee authorities said.
1 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su subpoenaed over plan to return employees to offices
A Republican-controlled House committee charged that Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has engaged in “a posture of blatant negligence” in her dealings with Congress.
3 min read - LifestyleTODAY
Why I’d never fly without insurance as a travel expert — and 4 other things I’d never do
Travel journalist Mark Ellwood shares 5 travel tips he'd never do when a trip, including travel without insurance and forget to geotag luggage.
3 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Portsmouth police demand person of interest come forward in connection to 10-year-old’s death
Portsmouth police on Wednesday made a forceful, frustrated request that a person of interest come forward for questioning about the death of 10-year-old Keonte Thornhill, who was killed by a stray bullet April 26. While he is not considered a suspect in the case, police believe 26-year-old Cleon Deonte Banks’ actions relating to a fight between “several” juveniles contributed to it escalating ...
3 min read - USPeople
Neb. Dad Who Smothered His Young Children Found Tucked into Bed and Said He'd 'Do It Again' Learns Fate
Emily Price, 5, and Theodore Price, 3, were found dead in 2021
3 min read - LifestyleTimes Record News
Partners in Education hosts annual awards dinner
Partners in Education hosts awards dinner at Faith Baptist Church
5 min read - USWFXT
Live court video, updates: New evidence presented on Day 7 of testimony in Karen Read murder trial
Read is facing charges including second-degree murder in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe.
8 min read - SportsThe Bergen Record
NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4 winning numbers for Wednesday, May 8
Check your tickets for New Jersey daily lottery draw games here.
1 min read - LifestyleDemocrat and Chronicle
Food tours kick off in Fairport, Pittsford and Rochester. What to know
The newest food tour makes the rounds to hot spots in Fairport.
2 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Leon County Democratic activist, labor leader Monica O'Neal dies in Tallahassee hospice
O’Neal was president of the now disbanded AFSCME Local for Leon County and a longtime vice-chair of the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee.
3 min read - USThe Florida Times-Union
Nate Monroe: Jaguars stadium deal will be a challenge for Mayor Deegan unlike any other
A stadium renovation agreement would be one of the most expensive infrastructure projects in the city's history and a defining achievement for Deegan
4 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Michael Carbo, convicted in Chisholm cold-case murder, to get a new trial
DULUTH — Michael Carbo Jr., who was convicted in the long-unsolved murder case of a Chisholm woman, will get another chance to plead his case, the Minnesota Supreme Court said Wednesday. Carbo was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder in 2022 in St. Louis County Court, closing a cold-case from 1986 that had never, before Carbo, had a serious suspect. He was sentenced to life in ...
1 min read - USAFP
Video of 'cloud seeding' truck in Dubai is computer-generated
Social media users are sharing a video of a truck speeding through Dubai while enveloped in clouds alongside claims that weather modification programs triggered the deadly floods that hit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in April 2024. But the clip was created using visual effects, its creator told AFP -- and scientists say cloud seeding does not cause extreme weather events .
2 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
'It's our money': How Kentucky lawmakers decided where to spend $137 billion
Critics say the budget, which is massive and complicated, was rushed, and the process didn't allow for enough public input.
10 min read - USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
Texas A&M University-Kingsville institute helps rural school staff eye mental health
The King Ranch Family Trust is supporting a rural mental health school training program offered by an A&M-Kingsville institute.
3 min read - USWPXI
Thrill kill: Several juveniles plead guilty to ‘poaching spree’ of illegal deer in Cambria County
Several juveniles pleaded guilty to what officials called a “poaching spree” of illegal deer in Cambria County.
1 min read - USWFTV
Jeff’s Bagel Run to expand into Texas with 5 new stores
Orlando-based Jeff’s Bagel Run has partnered with franchisee Brian Hess and his team to take the brand into the Houston market with a five-store area development agreement.
1 min read - USCape Cod Times
Dennis shows support for recreational marijuana shops, but measure falls short
Kyle Pedicini, who sponsored the measure to lift the ban on recreational marijuana shops, says Dennis could generate a half-million dollars.
5 min read - USThe Guardian
Georgia claims police not using Signal to message about ‘Cop City’, despite evidence to contrary
Defense attorney in conspiracy case cites Guardian reporting in seeking police messages on activists opposed to training center
6 min read - BusinessReuters
US senators urge Postal Service to pause delivery network consolidation
(Reuters) -A bipartisan group of 26 senators on Wednesday urged the U.S. Postal Service to pause planned further consolidation to its processing and delivery network, warning it could slow mail deliveries. The letter, seen by Reuters and led by Senator Gary Peters, who chairs the committee overseeing the USPS, urged a halt until the impacts are studied by the Postal Regulatory Commission. There has been mounting anger in Congress about changes that USPS has said are necessary to cut projected
2 min read - USWFTV
UCF plans aerospace medicine program
The University of Central Florida has hired a leader to build an aerospace medicine program.
1 min read - USMyrtle Beach Sun News
Who is CCU’s donor whose $95M gift never came? He’s reappeared in FL pledging more money
It’s reportedly the largest donation ever to a historically Black college or university. Why is there so much skepticism surrounding the $237 million gift?
11 min read - USThe Providence Journal
Chariho school bond narrowly fails. What comes next?
In neighboring South Kingstown a bond to build a new high school and other facilities passed.
2 min read - LifestyleLebanon Daily News
Car lovers rejoice! Central PA car meet, museums among best in country: USA TODAY readers
Two PA events, an automobile museum and a NASCAR track were voted among the best in the country by USA Today readers.
2 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Should we worry about Texas power grid as heat index tops 100 degrees? What ERCOT says
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a weather watch for today.
2 min read - USChicago Tribune
Gun arrest No. 18 since August made at Naperville Topgolf parking lot
For the 18th time in half as many months, police have arrested a person on firearm-related charges at the Naperville Topgolf parking lot. Joshua Passafiume, 25 of Coal City, was arrested Monday night outside the 3211 Odyssey Court business on a charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. His arraignment is scheduled for May 21, according to DuPage County Circuit Court records online. Like ...
2 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Arts so white? Lexington artists say LexArts must do more for minority artists
The dust-up about lack of diversity was prompted in part by a social media posting on Facebook
6 min read - USMiami Herald
‘We miss her’: Brother of Fort Lauderdale woman who vanished in Spain pleads for help
Ana María Knezevich Henao’s estranged husband, David Knezevich, was arrested Saturday at Miami International Airport in connection with her disappearance.
2 min read - USOcala Star Banner
Ex-Marion Sheriff Don Moreland will be inducted into state law enforcement hall of fame
Former Sheriff Don Moreland will be inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame
4 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Republicans follow through on their odd home-appliance fixation
Why did Republicans prioritize the “Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act”? It all stems from the GOP's problem with energy efficiency standards.
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
2 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Portland man tries again to take back guilty plea in 2018 killing of his kids' mother
May 8—A Portland man who pleaded guilty five years ago to killing the mother of his children is now making an incredibly specific argument in an effort to undo his conviction. Anthony Leng, 47, is serving a 40-year sentence for the death of 36-year-old Sokha Khuon, his long-time domestic partner with whom he shared three children. After a failed attempt to appeal his sentence in 2020, Leng is ...
3 min read - BusinessPortland Press Herald, Maine
Subsidized heat pump installation is driving growth of clean energy jobs in Maine
May 8—Heat pump installation, benefiting from government subsidies, is fueling clean energy job growth in Maine, according to a state report released Wednesday. The study commissioned by the Governor's Energy Office shows that Maine's "clean energy economy" reached 15,000 jobs at the end of 2022, or about 2.3% of the state's workforce of 656,400. Its increase was greater than the economy ...
3 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Portland man pleads not guilty to murder charge in St. John Street shooting
May 8—A Portland man on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in a St. John Street shooting that still has more questions than answers. Abdirahman Mahmoud, 36, is accused of killing 30-year-old Raoul Tshiyuka, whom police said they found shot early in the morning March 2. Mahmoud's appearance at Cumberland County Superior Court was brief, just long enough for him to deny responsibility ...
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Trump Uses Break From Criminal Trial to Meet With His Idiot NFT Buyers
Donald Trump is out of court and ... having some very weird meetings.
2 min read - BusinessSacramento Bee
New weekend farmers market will open in Sacramento with a no-pet policy. Where is it?
The market will run year round — rain or shine — with a few exceptions.
1 min read - USWichita Eagle
Wichita man tried for raping, abusing young girls. Jury says he’s guilty of 25 crimes
He faces the possibility of life in prison on several of the charges when he is sentenced on June 21.
1 min read - USThe Coshocton Tribune
Wednesday morning storm damages small area near Conesville
EMA officials believe straight-line winds may have caused the damage.
1 min read - USCharlotte Observer
Clerks, NC officials removed from eCourts lawsuit alleging excessive jail time, arrests
An attorney for people who sued the state over its new online court system says his clients have the right refile claims.
3 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Trees down, camper flipped: Hickory Woods Campground cleans up after an EF1 tornado
The weather service surveyed the tdamage on Wednesday. The path of destruction cut through the entire campground and then crossed the road.
5 min read - USThe 74
More Black Teachers: A Push to Revive Schools in Nation’s Fastest-Shrinking City
Pine Bluff, Arkansas When TyKesha and Dedrick Cross met in fifth grade, neither of them could have known that decades later they’d be married and working as dedicated educators serving kids that look like them in America’s fastest shrinking city. In Pine Bluff, Arkansas, people see education as a way out. Many of the Cross’s […]
13 min read - USKIRO
Drunk driver crashes into active work zone near Vancouver
WSDOT shared a series of photos from last week of the scene of a drunk driving crash in an active work zone
1 min read - SportsAustin American-Statesman
Austin could see severe storm chances Wednesday and Thursday, through weekend, NWS says
Damaging winds, large hail and a small chance of tornadoes are predicted for Austin on Thursday. Stronger rain chances are likely over the weekend.
2 min read