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She exposed how the nation's poorest state spent federal welfare money. Now she might go to jail.
Anna Wolfe won a Pulitzer for exposing how Mississippi spent its federal welfare money. Now former Gov. Phil Bryant is trying to force her to reveal her sources, and she may go to jail for refusing.
8 min read - USSacramento Bee
With Sacramento scorching, these weather maps show scale of Northern California heat wave
Public agencies are warning of danger from extreme heat risk and reminding residents to practice heat safety.
1 min read - USStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Bridge next to Rapidan Dam at risk of failure a week after major flooding
RAPIDAN, Minn. – County and state officials gathered at the Rapidan Dam Tuesday to assess a still-closed bridge next to the Rapidan Dam that may be at risk of "partial or full failure" as a result of the dam's worst flooding in nearly 60 years. The assessment came during a visit Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz to tour the dam, which county officials said last week was at risk of "imminent failure," ...
2 min read - USWSOC
Large US Flag stolen from Tweetsie Railroad
Authorities in Watauga County are looking for the thief who stole a 25x40-foot U.S. Flag from a train trestle last weekend at the theme park, Tweetsie Railroad.
1 min read - USNBC News
Biden expected to hold call with Democratic governors as concerns mount following the debate
President Joe Biden is planning to hold a video call with Democratic governors as he attempts to tamp down growing concerns about his campaign.
2 min read - USWSOC
Murder-suicide investigation underway in north Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said detectives are conducting a homicide investigation in north Charlotte.
- BusinessNBC News
These women aren’t looking for a man in finance but wouldn’t mind their date grabbing the bill
Women would rather someone “fun and vibrant and exciting” than a man in finance–but they wouldn’t mind if their date grabbed the bill.
7 min read - USDeseret News
U.S. Supreme Court pushes pause on EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ rule
Power plants and ozone. What the U.S. Supreme Court said about the federal "good neighbor" policy.
5 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School sued for $20M in 2016 sex case involving student
A former St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School student says in court papers officials failed to protect him from a teacher who was grooming him for sex.
5 min read - USPolitico
Plans to demolish Texas church where gunman opened fire in 2017 draws people in
The massacre at the Sutherland Springs church was the deadliest in American history.
3 min read - USVirginian Pilot
The beach can turn deadly: Here’s how to avoid dangers while vacationing
NAGS HEAD — Numerous beachgoers around Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head left their belongings and fled the beach Thursday, June 27, as an afternoon thunderstorm unleashed powerful wind and driving rain. The wind sent one blue beach canopy into the air and then into the Atlantic Ocean. In the upstairs event room at the pier, local ocean rescue and emergency management personnel, along with a ...
7 min read - USThe Clarion Ledger
Hinds County supervisors move Clinton voting precinct to visitor center
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to move a voting precinct in Clinton.
2 min read - USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Man arrested after group attacks driver with machete before stealing his shoes, police say
The victim and his passenger were stopped at a traffic light at Colerain Avenue when multiple suspects exited a vehicle and approached them.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Woman arrested on murder in case of body found in plastic storage container in Fort Worth
The Tarrant County Medial Examiner’s Office has not released the cause of the homicide victim’s death.
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
New campaign ad ties Matt Gaetz to a convicted sex offender
The new political ad in Florida might just be the latest chess move in Kevin McCarthy’s revenge tour, which has targeted House Republicans in other primaries.
2 min read - WorldKansas City Star
Rock Island Bridge opening delayed, again. When will you be able to hang out above the Kaw?
The wait for KCK’s new entertainment district over the Kansas River will be a bit longer.
2 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
‘Holy Toledo, that’s a long heat wave.’ Paso Robles could see weeks of triple-digit temps
One local meteorologist said it has the potential to be the longest local heat wave he’s seen.
5 min read - USMaryland Matters
Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws
The Office of State Prosecutor failed to use a competitive bid process to purchase the system. State auditors said the agency also failed to provide a written justification for using a sole source contract when it spent more than $131,000 on the system between 2020 and 2023. The post Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws appeared first on Maryland Matters.
3 min read - USThe Stockton Record
Stockton needs more transparency about paid political consultants: grand jury
The push in the grand jury's June report for transparency surrounding consultants arose from its investigation into 209 Times.
4 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Teen charged in killing of Preston Lord gets bond reduced to $250K. Here's why
Taylor Sherman, 19, is one of seven people charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of Preston Lord, 16.
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Man accused of theft at election center, Arizona Senate faces new allegation from art museum
A man who officials say stole from an election center and the Arizona Senate is also accused of taking vintage jewelry from the Phoenix Art Museum.
3 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Pima County
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning starting at 3:50 p.m. and a severe thunderstorm warning starting at 3:59 p.m. for Pima County.
1 min read - PoliticsKansas Reflector
Gov. Laura Kelly praises Sen. Dennis Pyle’s bipartisan efforts on tax bill in Hiawatha and Holton
HOLTON — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday praised Republican Sen. Dennis Pyle’s work to sustain Kelly’s vetoes of earlier tax-cut packages to create a bipartisan compromise. Kelly said that while she was in the Senate, she watched Pyle, of Hiawatha, “work tirelessly” for 10 years to eliminate a state income tax on Social Security. […] The post Gov. Laura Kelly praises Sen. Dennis Pyle’s bipartisan efforts on tax bill in Hiawatha and Holton appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
3 min read - PoliticsSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Gavin Newsom to campaign for Joe Biden, Democrats in New Hampshire, a key presidential primary state
The California governor‘s trip comes as President Joe Biden is under fire for his lackluster debate performance June 27.
2 min read - USSemafor
California's carbon capture projects
Two innovative carbon capture projects got underway in Los Angeles County, as global emissions hit record levels.
1 min read - USOregon Capital Chronicle
Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim
The Oregon Legislature and two Democratic lawmakers didn’t retaliate against a former staffer who was twice fired after two short stints working with different lawmakers, a federal jury determined. After a week of testimony, the jury on Monday rejected allegations from Laura Hanson that her bosses refused to provide accommodations for mental and physical disabilities […] The post Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronic
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Judge postpones Trump's sentencing hearing after Supreme Court immunity ruling
A judge on Tuesday postponed Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York hush money case following a Supreme Court ruling that granted him some immunity in a separate criminal case.
2 min read - USOklahoma Voice
Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement
OKLAHOMA CITY — The chief of Oklahoma’s higher education system announced on Tuesday she will retire from the position after three years in office. Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett said her retirement will be effective in January. She was hired to the role in November 2021, succeeding 14-year Chancellor Glen Johnson. In the months ahead, […] The post Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Cobb County man convicted of child molestation for the second time
In 2003, he was convicted of child molestation against some of his relatives.
1 min read - USWPXI
Man accused of using racial slurs, threatening to kill driver in South Greensburg road rage incident
A man is facing several charges after a road rage incident that happened on June 20 at the intersection of U.S.119 and Huff Avenue.
2 min read - USDeseret News
Lori Vallow’s murder trial in Arizona rescheduled for early 2025
The decision gives Vallow’s defense more time to review evidence.
1 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
Rich Leaf, announcer, retired Harrison teacher gets 10 years federal prison for child porn
A retired teacher and high school sports announcer was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on child pornography charges.
4 min read - USMiami Herald
When will Hurricane Beryl slam Jamaica? What to know about the powerful Category 4 storm
Hurricane Beryl has the Caribbean nation on high alert.
1 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Non-verbal teen with autism who vanished on BeltLine found safe
A non-verbal teen with autism who was last seen walking on the BeltLine has been found, according to Atlanta police.
1 min read - USWJAX
New DCPS superintendent focuses on community during swearing in ceremony
In two weeks, Dr. Christopher Bernier said the district would roll out an “entry plan” that includes community town hall meetings.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
California Democrats want to defeat ‘draconian’ Prop. 47 changes with new initiative. Here’s how
California voters may consider two ballot measures changing Proposition 47 this fall.
3 min read - PoliticsNBC News
First Democrat in Congress calls on Biden to withdraw from 2024 election after debate
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, became the first sitting Democrat in Congress to call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
3 min read - USWJAX
MOSH meets fundraising requirement ahead of move to Northbank
The Museum of Science and History is one step closer to building its new facility on the Northbank.
2 min read - USNBC News
Boa constrictor gives birth to 14 baby snakes after living alone for nearly a decade
A Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England gave birth to 14 babies last month, despite having no contact with another snake for nearly a decade.
4 min read - PoliticsSemafor
Trump hush money sentence delayed
A New York judge on Tuesday delayed former US President Donald Trump’s sentencing in the Stormy Daniels hush money case to at least Sept. 18.
1 min read - PoliticsVirginia Mercury
Good to seek recount after officials certify results showing McGuire won
Having likely lost to challenger state Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, 5th Congressional District Rep. Bob Good is seeking a recount. The Virginia State Board of Elections certified primary election results Tuesday — which opened a window of opportunity for candidates appearing to have lost by less than 1% of the vote to pursue a recount […] The post Good to seek recount after officials certify results showing McGuire won appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
3 min read - USNBC News
2 missing Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee
Two Georgia firefighters who went missing late last month were discovered dead hundreds of miles away in Tennessee, authorities said.
2 min read - PoliticsIdaho Statesman
Idaho organizers secure enough signatures for an open primaries initiative. What’s next?
If approved, the measure would go before voters in November.
3 min read - USDeseret News
How Great Salt Lake dust impacts people of color
New research from the University of Utah shows Pacific Islanders and Hispanics are most adversely affected by exposed Great Salt Lake dust.
4 min read - USMiami Herald
Developer Sergio Pino tells friends: ‘Allegations are entirely false’ in FBI investigation
“These allegations are entirely false. I would have nothing to gain and everything to lose if they were true,” Pino wrote.
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Nancy Pelosi: It’s a 'legitimate question' whether Biden's debate performance was a 'condition' or just an 'episode'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that both Biden and Trump should provide the American public with test results regarding their physical and mental health.
4 min read - OpinionAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Wait, what? Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio respects his nemesis more than his top aide
Opinion: Republican former Sheriff Joe Arpaio gives props to Paul Penzone, the Democrat successor who undid many of his policies. That's a bombshell.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
Fireworks shows, parade planned on July 4 for Joplin, area communities
Jul. 2—Joplin and Carthage have Fourth of July fireworks shows Thursday; Carl Junction has its annual parade. Carl Junction Festivities start with a decorating party for those who intend to enter the Most Patriotic Firecracker on Wheels parade contest. Decorating will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Well United Methodist Church, 601 W. Well St. That sets the stage for the ...
3 min read - USWHIO
UPDATE: Man shot after pointing gun at Xenia police identified, 2 officers on leave
One officer has 16 years of law enforcement experience and the other has 10 years of experience.
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