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George Santos loses request to dismiss charges in fraud case
A Brooklyn judge rejected George Santos’ request to dismiss certain charges in his criminal fraud case on Friday. Brooklyn federal judge Joanna Seybert decided all 23 charges against the truth-challenged former Long Island congressman will stand. Santos, a Republican, was seeking to dismiss three counts of aggravated identity theft. His legal team argued that Santos’ campaign simply ...
1 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
House GOP’s probe into the Trump assassination attempt is doomed from the start
The consensus that’s building on the right points to one potentially insurmountable hurdle for House Republicans’ investigation: their own lack of credibility in leading investigations.
3 min read - USNBC News
Four photographers shot iconic images when gunfire rang out at Trump rally
When gunfire rang out at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, four photojournalists were there to capture the iconic images seared into America's collective memory.
5 min read - USNBC News
Barking dog saves life of owner with dementia after days in Utah heat
A barking dog saved the life of his owner, who has dementia and had gone missing amid high temperatures in Utah last month.
2 min read - USWSOC
4, including minor, charged in luxury car theft ring
Four suspects, including a minor, are facing over 50 charges in connection with a luxury car theft ring, the Union County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Attacker who sexually battered woman in Miami Beach is caught in Broward, police say
Here’s what we know.
1 min read - USWFTV
FDLE issues missing child alert for 16-year-old, police believe she is in danger
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Rockledge Police Department is asking the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old.
1 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for Biden to drop out of the 2024 race
Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio called on President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign Friday, becoming the fourth Democrat in the chamber to ask Biden to drop out of the race.
2 min read - BusinessThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate remains at 3.4% in June
Jul. 19—WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania's unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month at 3.4% in June — the ninth consecutive month at 3.4%. The U.S. unemployment rate rose by one-tenth of a percentage point from its May rate to 4.1%. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) on Friday released its preliminary employment situation report for June 2024. The Commonwealth's ...
2 min read - USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Bail revocation petition withdrawn in lieu of plea agreements involving Wilkes-Barre shooting, standoff
Jul. 19—WILKES-BARRE — A Wilkes-Barre man hugged and kissed his family inside a Luzerne County courtroom before approaching Judge David W. Lupas believing he was returning to the county correctional facility. Julio O. Rivas, 35, of Elizabeth Street, left the courthouse with his family as he remains free on bail after he entered no contest pleas to shooting a man in front of a barber shop on ...
2 min read - USThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Casey secures $207.6M to make drinking water safer, improve water infrastructure
Jul. 19—WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, this week announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved $207,618,615 worth of projects across the Commonwealth that will help communities access clean, safe drinking water; remove or replace hazardous contaminated pipes; and collect and treat wastewater. All of the selected projects are receiving ...
7 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
'That's All, Brother' is returning to the Air Force museum
Jul. 19—Mark your calenders, history-buffs and aviation geeks: That's All, Brother — the historic Douglas C-47 Skytrain airplane that soared over the beachers of Normandy on D-Day 80 years ago — is returning to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The public is invited to see the plane once again, presented by the Commemorative Air Force from July 28 to 31. The aircraft will land on ...
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Dayton police no longer handling stray animals
Jul. 19—Dayton Police Department officers in many cases are no longer permitted to take possession of dogs while on duty, with officials saying the department has done everything it can to address loose dogs in the community. "The Dayton Police Department does not have the capacity to provide care and shelter for all of these dogs, nor does the department have the staffing to address such ...
5 min read - USNY Daily News
Mini-poodle viciously attacked by owner makes full recovery, reunites with rescuing cops ahead of adoption
His owner may have tossed him from a park ledge, but this pup has landed on his feet again! Rocket, the mini poodle critically injured by his cold-hearted owner made a full recovery, and reunited with the hero officers who rescued him ahead of his adoption, officials at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said Friday. The resilient 1-year-old pooch will go to his ...
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Fifth person charged in $2.29M Columbus Zoo fraud case
Jul. 19—The Ohio Attorney General's Office has announced that it has filed charges against one final person in a multi-million-dollar fraud investigation surrounding the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. A former purchasing assistant, Grant Bell, of Galloway, has been charged with one count of theft in a bill of information filed with the Delaware County Common Pleas Court. Bell is the son of former ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
'A new beginning:' New $95 million Fairborn High School opens its doors
Jul. 19—Students will start classes at the brand new Fairborn High School starting this August, as the massive $95 million complex is complete. The 214,000 square-foot facility on Commerce Center Boulevard just east of Interstate 675 formally opened Wednesday afternoon, with performances from Miami Valley Dance Center and the Fairborn High School Marching Band. The high school consists of ...
2 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Jackson man fatally stabbed, roommate charged with murder
Louis Gargiso was charged with murder and two weapons’ charges in the death of Robert Sunris, according to authorities.
1 min read - USThe Arizona Republic
"We have no internet. We have no CAD': Phoenix dispatchers make do during emergency system crash
911 dispatchers across the Phoenix valley went to a hand writing process after their computer systems crashed Thursday night.
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Huber Heights may vote Monday on Bethel Twp. annexation
Jul. 19—Huber Heights city council is expected to decide Monday on a request to annex nearly 200 acres of Bethel Twp. land to the city. The vote culminates a contentious petition process drawn out by discord between council members and rife with pushback from residents. In February, Miami County commissioners reluctantly approved some Bethel Twp. landowners' request to annex their 296.236 ...
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Fairfield man charged with rape in Dayton for nonconsensual sex acts
Jul. 19—A Fairfield man is being charged with rape in Dayton after police said that he held a woman down and engaged in nonconsensual sex acts. Hector De La Cruz Perez, 45, was indicted Friday in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court on a single count of rape, a first-degree felony, according to court documents. In an affidavit filed with Dayton Municipal Court, investigators said that on June ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Investigators ask for public help after Preble County fire ruled arson; $5K reward offered
Jul. 19—Fire investigators are asking for public help after ruling that a West Elkton fire was caused by arson, with a possible $5,000 reward. In a release, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of State Fire Marshal said that at 12:19 a.m. on Friday, the Shawnee Fire District responded to a fire in a vacant single-family house at 7369 Greenbush Road. Fire crews found the house to be ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Man shot, killed in domestic incident in Washington Twp.; woman detained
Jul. 19—A man was shot and killed late Friday morning in Washington Twp. during what authorities are calling a "domestic-related" incident. The shooting was reported just after 11:50 a.m. in the 10000 block of Dayton-Lebanon Pike (state Route 48), according to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center. The property is across from Immanuel Korean Church and to the north of East Social Row ...
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Kettering police raid of internet cafe leads to illegal gambling charges
Jul. 19—A man indicted Friday is accused of running an illegal gambling operation at a Kettering internet cafe raided in May by local law enforcement. Sanjay Natwarbhai Patel, 44, of Naperville, Illinois, which is 28 miles west of Chicago, is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 1 in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court for one count each of gambling and operating a gambling house. The Kettering ...
4 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Man who tried to kill Trump was researching the Crumbleys
A parent whose daughter was killed in the Oxford school shooting says he's not surprised Trump's shooter was researching his daughter's killer.
4 min read - USKIRO
New details on cause of tiny home fire in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood
The man arrested for causing the Thursday morning fire that damaged 25 tiny homes in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood made his first court appearance on Friday.
1 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Huber Heights drops city manager Dzik after OVI; vote on replacement is Monday
Jul. 19—Eight weeks after he was placed on administrative leave following an arrest for operating a vehicle while impaired, Rick Dzik has been ousted from his job as the city manager of Huber Heights. His interim replacement, John Russell, is expected to be appointed to the position on a long-term basis on Monday. Russell, who previously served as fire battalion chief for the Huber Heights ...
2 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Markham family to pursue Katelyn's Law to increase statute of limitations
Jul. 19—Dave Markham wants to change the law when it comes to crimes associated with murder or involuntary manslaughter. John Carter, who recently admitted responsibility in the death of Katelyn Markham nearly 13 years ago, agreed to a plea deal on involuntary manslaughter, which had a maximum of 3 years in prison. Other charges that could have been levied against Carter and possibly others ...
2 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Man convicted of murder has hearing delayed in child molestation case
The hearing was delayed Friday in Kern County Superior Court for the man convicted of the 2021 Ridgecrest ice pick murder in his case related to child molestation charges. Daniel Gunnarsson, 23, is charged with four counts of oral copulation with a child under the age of 10, four counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14 and one count of possessing 600 or more images ...
1 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Hearing delayed for man charged with east Bakersfield shooting
The man suspected of shooting a homeless man in east Bakersfield and leaving the victim to die had his trial delayed Friday in Kern County Superior Court. Rogelio Alvarez, 59, is charged with attempted murder, assault with a firearm on a person and second-degree robbery. He is suspected of shooting Joe Fuentes on May 19. Alvarez was assigned a new defense attorney, Greg Mitts, on Thursday ...
1 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Wonderful Co. wins injunction reversing UFW's Wasco unionization success
A Kern County judge called California's card-check union authorization law "likely unconstitutional" in a ruling Thursday that nullified the United Farm Workers of America's recent enrollment of more than 600 local employees of ag giant The Wonderful Co. Judge Bernard C. Barmann Jr.'s approval of a temporary injunction against California's Agricultural Labor Relations Board set aside the ...
5 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
KCSO arrests man suspected of firearms and drug charges
A man was arrested on suspicion of firearms and narcotics charges around 3:50 p.m. Thursday in the 27000 block of N. Lincoln Street in Taft. Atraiu Null, 39, was arrested on suspicion of altering of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in public, carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, possessing a controlled substance while armed, possessing a controlled substance, possessing narcotic ...
1 min read - USWashington State Standard
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves appeared first on Washington State Standard.
4 min read - USBellingham Herald mcclatchy
In response to lawsuit, Bellingham Public Schools denies failing to protect sexually abused student
The elementary school student’s parents filed a civil lawsuit against the school district in late June.
8 min read - USPharos-Tribune, Logansport, Ind.
Cass Dems announce Cass Blue Honors Dinner
The Cass County Democrats will welcome Indiana Attorney General candidate Destiny Wells as their guest speaker for the Annual Cass Blue Honors Dinner at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event will take place in the new Vibrant Events Center, 1100 Riverside Dr. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Other attendees include Terry Goodin, the Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, Valerie McCray, a ...
1 min read - USJournal Star
Winning Mega Millions numbers for July 19, 2024 lottery drawing jackpot. Anyone win last night?
Winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery drawing results for the $251 million jackpot Friday, July 19, 2024. Anyone win? What time is the next drawing?
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Metro Atlanta mother who left for trip days ago found dead at MARTA station
Atlanta police are investigating the death of a metro Atlanta woman.
1 min read - USWHIO
Animal shelter asks for urgent help after taking in over 30 dogs
The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center said it urgently needs help after having to take in over 30 dogs Friday.
1 min read - USKLAS articles
Air Force commander accused of sexually assaulting child still has military job
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A former Las Vegas-based U.S. Air Force commander who was arrested for felony sex charges nearly two years ago continues to work for the Air Force while the allegations are being addressed through a military administrative process, according to a Nellis Air Force Base spokesperson. Lt. Col. Kevin DiFalco was accused of […]
2 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
NASA astronaut James Buchli to receive Rough Rider Award at UND later this month
Jul. 19—GRAND FORKS — NASA astronaut James Buchli will receive the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award in a ceremony later this month at UND. Buchli will be the 49th recipient of the state's highest commendation for its citizens, Gov. Doug Burgum announced. Buchli, a New Rockford native, was the first North Dakotan in space, and is a veteran of four space flights, according to a ...
1 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Grand Forks man pleads not guilty to methamphetamine, firearm crimes
Jul. 19—GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man waived his Friday, July 19, preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to seven felony charges related to drug and firearm possession. Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, is charged with two Class A felonies: delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. The crimes have a maximum ...
1 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Five years since taking office, Grand Forks County State's Attorney shares accomplishments, goals for future
Jul. 19—EDITOR'S NOTE — If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, visit CVIC's website at https://www.cviconline.org/ or call the 24-hour crisis line at (701) 746-8900. GRAND FORKS — In the five years since Grand Forks County State's Attorney Haley Wamstad took office, she says her team has accomplished a number of feats, including tackling high-profile cases amidst a ...
9 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Fargo man sentenced for involvement in September Grand Forks County Correctional Center protest
Jul. 19—GRAND FORKS — A Fargo man pleaded guilty to two charges for involvement in a Sept. 20, 2023, protest at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center, and will serve no additional time in custody. Collin Jay Parisien, 22, pleaded guilty Friday, July 19, to Class C felony inciting or leading a riot in a detention facility and Class A misdemeanor wearing a mask during the commission of a ...
1 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Grand Forks County Commission amends special use permit for Vantis radar tower
Jul. 19—GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks County Commission amended the special permit for a proposed 110-foot for Vantis' unmanned aircraft radar system. The commission had approved the permit at its meeting Tuesday but decided to reconsider the permit following questions of a potential radar's effect and interactions with GrandSky and the Grand Forks Air Force Base. The amended permit now ...
3 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Crookston Housing and Economic Development Agency at work on research project to make city more welcoming
Jul. 19—CROOKSTON, Minn. — The Crookston Housing and Economic Development Agency is most of the way through a research project that's part of an effort to make the city more welcoming and inclusive. Results from surveys sent out during the project are still coming in, Executive Director Karie Kirschbaum said, and things are looking good so far. "You always want to find out if you can do ...
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
13 more Democrats, including Pelosi allies, call for Biden to exit 2024 election
13 congressional Democrats on Friday called on President Joe Biden to step aside as the party’s nominee for the 2024 election, bringing the total to 35.
5 min read - USMaryland Matters
Brown lawsuit charges Eastern Shore landlord sexually preyed on tenants
The Attorney General's Office on Friday sued a Wicomico County landlord for sexual discrimination, claiming he coerced women who were tenants and potential renters for sex in exchange for preferential treatment. The post Brown lawsuit charges Eastern Shore landlord sexually preyed on tenants appeared first on Maryland Matters.
3 min read - USChambersburg Public Opinion
Recruited killer is 4th man sentenced to life in 2016 triple murder in Franklin County
Christopher Van Johnson was directly involved in the slayings of Wendy Chaney, Phillip Jackson and Brandon Cole in a Montgomery Township barn in 2016.
6 min read - USSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Solar car race making St. Joseph stop
Jul. 19—The Electrek American Solar Challenge is visiting the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph on Tuesday, July 23. This bi-annual competition, in collaboration with the National Trails System, is to design, build and drive solar-powered cars across several states and more than 1,500 miles. The race will take contestants to multiple historic landmarks, including the Pony Express Museum. St. ...
1 min read - USKSEE articles
Work scheduled for these areas of Hwy 43 in Fresno County for High-Speed Rail project
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Intermittent traffic impacts are expected for some areas of Highway 43 due to ongoing work on a high-speed rail structure, according to the California High-Speed Rail Authority. The intermittent traffic impacts along Highway 43 will be done between Davis Avenue and Cole Slough in Fresno County, according to the Authority […]
1 min read - PoliticsMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
'We need to heed their warnings': Advocacy groups remain committed to work following RNC in Milwaukee
Advocacy groups, both locally and nationally, and lawmakers, stand outside City Hall to denounce the RNC, which concluded Thursday night.
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