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- USRaleigh News and Observer
Casinos may be on hold, but NC lawmakers could act on another gambling issue this year
Lawmakers have been trying to deal with illegally operated video gambling and sweepstakes parlors for years.
5 min read - LifestyleLexington Herald-Leader
Swarms of screaming insects to invade the Midwest, South soon — including parts of KY
Two broods will emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803.
7 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Winchester police remember fallen officer who came back from retirement to serve
“He wasn’t the kind that wanted to ease into retirement, didn’t want to sit on the front porch and whittle, so to speak. He wanted to work and he wanted to serve his community.”
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Dallas-Fort Worth resident wins $1 million on Powerball ticket, Texas Lottery says
The winning Quick Pick ticket matched all five of white ball numbers but not the red Powerball number.
1 min read - USWFXT
Live updates: Prosecution enters DNA analysis as jury selection continues in Karen Read murder trial
The process continues Thursday to find five more jurors for the Karen Read murder trial.
4 min read - USThe Guardian
Trump hush-money trial: second juror dismissed as setbacks grow
Issues underscore difficulty of choosing jury in a very public, high-stakes case, with six more jurors and alternates needed
5 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Dennis Dechaine appears in court for 2-day hearing for new trial request
Apr. 18—A month before Dennis Dechaine was found guilty in 1989 of murdering and kidnapping 12-year-old Sarah Cherry, his defense attorneys pleaded with the court to test the blood found under Cherry's fingernails for DNA. That request was denied. According to news reports at the time, the state would have had to get help from a lab in California and the judge thought that would take too much ...
3 min read - USThe Guardian
US man arrested in for allegedly throwing pipe bomb at Satanic Temple
Sean Patrick Palmer, of Oklahoma, arrested after explosive device found last week near porch of Satanic Temple in Massachusetts
2 min read - USMiami Herald
‘Mass shooting. People down’: 911 calls reveal frantic scene during Doral bar shooting
A security guard and the gunman were killed at Martini Bar shooting in the predawn hours of April 6. Seven others, including a police officer, were injured.
1 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Lawmakers pass supplemental budget that includes $60 million in storm relief
Apr. 18—AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature agreed to a $430 million supplemental budget proposal in the early hours of Thursday morning that includes $60 million in relief for damage caused by winter storms. The House of Representatives approved the budget by a 75-63 vote just after 4 a.m. Thursday. The Senate soon followed with a 19-14 vote. The decision came after an all-night debate in the ...
2 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
'I made a reckless choice': Yonkers man sentenced in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian
Azhar Said's daughter assailed the "broken" moral compass of the man who left her father to die after running him over.
3 min read - USDaily Commercial
He's in prison 40 years for murder. Here's why an appeals court says he gets a new chance
Scott Rudolph, in prison for murder, will get a new hearing. An appeals court said law officers erred when they searched his home without a warrant.
3 min read - PoliticsLohud | The Journal News
It's finally over. Five months later, results from Harrison supervisor's race will stand
The long-running saga among Dionisio, Belmont and the Democratic candidate played out over months inside courtrooms in Westchester and Brooklyn.
2 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Union County lottery player wins $61,321, playing the $5 $250 Cash Stash
A lottery player in Union County purchased a ticket for the $5 $250 Cash Stash, winning $61,321 on Thursday, April 18.
- USWSOC
Several arrested, cars seized after street takeovers in Hickory
Hickory Police Department officers arrested more than a half dozen people enforcing North Carolina’s new street takeover law.
1 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Which of NC’s 6 historic working lighthouses will be open for climbing this year? A guide
Each summer, vacationers flock to NC lighthouses so they can climb to the top and take in the view. But this year, only half of the structures are open.
9 min read - USWPXI
Allegheny County DA Zappala tours Kennywood days ahead of opening to ensure safety
With Kennywood’s opening day just two days away, the district attorney wanted to tour the park and get a sense of the security level.
1 min read - USCarlsbad Current-Argus
Eddy County Courthouse won't be torn down if new complex is built, officials say
Eddy County Commissioners place proposed plan for a new courthouse on hold as public expresses concerns for current courthouse downtown.
3 min read - USArgus Leader
Sioux Falls authorities still don't know the cause of 911 outage that affected South Dakota
911 outages were also reported in parts of Nevada, Nebraska and Texas around the same time late Wednesday.
1 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Clemons asks state officials to weigh in on Newberry charter vote controversy
A ballot was thrown out, resulting in the charter conversion initiative for Newberry Elementary School failing.
2 min read - USThe State
Over 9 pounds of cocaine and more seized during ‘significant’ drug bust, SC cops say
A wide variety of illegal drugs, a gun and nearly $100,000 in cash were seized, according to the sheriff’s office.
1 min read - USAlbert Lea Tribune, Minn.
Sheriff's Office to utilize grant program to recruit, train 2 new untraditional employees
Apr. 18—The Freeborn County Sheriff's Office is utilizing two state grants in its efforts to fill open law enforcement positions in the department. The Sheriff's Office was awarded two $50,000 Minnesota Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Program grants through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Justice Programs that it plans to use to recruit and ...
2 min read - LifestyleWFXT
New England town ranked as one of the best small college towns in America
There are thousands of college towns across the country, each offering a different experience to students.
1 min read - BusinessThe Jackson Sun
McWhorter: 'Generation-changing' developments seen in Madison County, TN
Commissioner of Community and Economic Development Stuart McWhorter shares notable state and local investments made in 2023.
3 min read - USThe Guardian
Black death row inmates suffer botched executions at twice rate of whites in US
A glaring racial disparity is evident in the 73 botched procedures involving lethal injections since 1976, report by Reprieve finds
3 min read - USNY Daily News
Man stabbed to death in clash over Bronx parking spot
A man was stabbed to death during a clash over a Bronx parking spot Thursday morning, police sources said. The 23-year-old victim got into an argument with a man who pulled a knife as the quarrel escalated about 8:20 a.m. in Morris Heights, cops said. The two men may have been arguing over a parking spot the stabber wanted near Inwood Ave. and Featherbed Lane, a police source said. The ...
1 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Kool April Nites 2024 revs up with the first of 32 show and shines, including 3 new venues
Classic car fans have tough choices to make between 32 Kool April Nites show and shines happening over nine days, including shows at three new venues.
3 min read - LifestyleDelaware Online | The News Journal
Delmarva Chick-fil-As offering customers free food April 22-27. What you need to know
Chick-fil-A is offering free food. Here's what to know.
2 min read - USThe Palm Beach Post
What might be built on vacant land priced at $150 million in Palm Beach? Here's one idea
A new mansion rendering offers an idea of what could be built on vacant ocean-to-lake land priced at $150 million at Sloan's Curve in Palm Beach.
6 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
Police investigate 'serious' rollover crash near Indiana Avenue and Scott Street
South Bend Police asks that residents stay clear of the area until the investigation is complete.
- USWPXI
Pennsylvania State Police investigating inmate death at SCI Fayette
An inmate at SCI Fayette has died.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Orlando-area deputy’s arrest links him to husband of carjacked, murdered Homestead woman: cops
The Seminole County sheriff said the victim’s husband probably has more information that could help with the investigation.
6 min read - USWPXI
Meadowcroft Rockshelter announces opening date
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village will open for its 55th season on Saturday, May 4.
1 min read - OpinionRaleigh News and Observer
What drives people to Trump rallies? It’s not all about him, experts say
Donald Trump is in North Carolina this weekend. Experts explain what draws people to Trump rallies.
4 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
Yonkers PD must hand over police discipline records to civil liberties group, judge rules
For decades, records concerning police discipline were confidential under former Section 50-a of the Civil Rights Law.
2 min read - USPress Connects | Press & Sun-Bulletin
Binghamton man gets 9 years in prison after accepting plea deal in 2022 shooting incident
Carheem Felton, who was originally charged with attempted murder after an August 2022 shooting in Binghamton, pleaded guilty to a weapons charge.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Costco closer to getting a South Dade site through no-bid deal for cheap county land
A prominent developer wants a no-bid deal to build a Costco on county land near Cutler Bay, at a price that’s well below the appraised value.
7 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
More remains found believed to belong to Sade Robinson
A person walking along a remote, tree-lined stretch of beach in South Milwaukee Thursday discovered an arm and torso, the Sheriff's Office said.
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
'Good government' bills headed to Green's desk
Apr. 18—The full House on Wednes day sent 10 "good government " bills, as it called them, to Gov. Josh Green—but none will lead to any sweeping ethics, campaign spending or other reforms to change the way the Legislature does business. The full House on Wednes day sent 10 "good government " bills, as it called them, to Gov. Josh Green—but none will lead to any sweeping ethics, campaign ...
6 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.18.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | With message about jurors, Trump puts his gag order to the test
Donald Trump is already dealing with a gag order in his criminal case. With his online antics about the jury, the defendant is playing with fire.
2 min read - USWSOC
Officer shoots, kills suspect’s dog while serving warrants, CMPD says
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer shot and killed a suspect’s dog while he was serving arrest warrants, the department said.
1 min read - CelebrityThe Des Moines Register
City of Perry receives 2024 Keep Iowa Beautiful award
The city of Perry received the Keep Iowa Beautiful Robert D. Ray Award of Excellence for fostering community engagement and historic preservation efforts through the work of local leaders and volunteers.
1 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Hillsborough leaders greenlight carbon capture proposal
Hillsborough County commissioners pushed ahead Wednesday with a proposal for a carbon capture pilot program despite ongoing backlash from local environmental groups. The motion was originally part of the board’s consent agenda, which is intended for decisions that are not considered controversial. But commissioners pulled the measure out for a separate vote. It passed 5-2, with commissioners ...
4 min read - USNBC News
Advertising heats up in Arizona Senate race, previewing a tough campaign
The ad war is heating up in the Arizona Senate race, with both sides launching digital attacks this week foreshadowing the battleground campaign to come.
3 min read - USNBC News
How one Pennsylvania official is getting creative to combat voter apathy
Neil Makhija, a county commissioner in a key Pennsylvania county, recently held a Voter Hall of Fame to inspire more people to get out and vote.
5 min read - USNC Newsline
Politicians’ talk of a border ‘invasion’ is speech experts say has gotten people killed
EL PASO, TEXAS — In this border city, the word “invasion” is particularly fraught. Former President Donald Trump has long used it to characterize the flow of migrants to the southwestern border, recent surges of which have severely taxed the resources of the United States and Mexico. Recently, Trump also has called undocumented immigrants “not human” […] The post Politicians’ talk of a border ‘invasion’ is speech experts say has gotten people killed appeared first on NC Newsline.
10 min read - OpinionAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Rep. Austin Smith won't fight forgery claims? He should resign from the Legislature
Opinion: A crusader for election integrity will not run for reelection after accusations that he forged some of his nominating signatures.
4 min read - USWJAX
‘What I did was cowardly:’ Patrick McDowell apologizes to family of Joshua Moyers, deputy he killed
Patrick McDowell’s defense began calling witnesses on Thursday in court during the penalty phase.
2 min read - USSalon
Trump juror quits over fear of being outed after Fox News host singled her out
Jesse Watters got juror bumped "by doing everything possible to expose her identity," attorney says
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