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- USRock Hill Herald
The latest on ACC vs. Clemson lawsuit over grant of rights in Charlotte
The judge presiding over the case promised news by late next week, before the two parties have a similar hearing in South Carolina.
2 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
70-year-old taken to jail after threatening Fort Worth restaurant worker with gun: police
A woman accused staff at Taqueria Mi Ranchito of taking her money and demanded a refund. Then she pulled out a gun, an employee told police.
1 min read - USNBC News
Minnesota county board candidate who allegedly threw live tarantula at tenant is charged with assault
A candidate for the Hennepin County Board in Minnesota was arrested on assault charges after she was accused of throwing a live tarantula at her tenant.
4 min read - USSC Cloud | St. Cloud Times
St. Cloud man leads police on chase
A male in his 30s, on Monday, led the Stearns Sheriff's Office on a vehicle pursuit.
1 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
2024 Voter Guide: School Board of Alachua County. See how the candidates stack up
As the August primary draws closer, see who is running for School Board of Alachua County and how they stack up.
3 min read - OpinionSouth Carolina Daily Gazette
Freedom isn’t free
You can’t understand the scope of 122,000 names until you see them on a wall. Stand at the foot of the National Monument to Freedom, recently dedicated by the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama, and you’ll see all of them, soaring three or four stories above your head. Each name, taken from the 1870 […] The post Freedom isn’t free appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
5 min read - USChicago Tribune
Naperville surveying residents for feedback on new entrance signs
Naperville is gauging community feedback on a slew of revamped entrance signs that have gone up around the city before it moves forward with future beautification projects. On Monday, the city launched a survey seeking to evaluate residents’ satisfaction with the aesthetics of its entryways. It can be accessed through the city’s website, www.naperville.il.us, and will be open through Aug. 16. ...
3 min read - USNBC News
Supreme Court leaves Illinois assault weapons ban in place as it sidesteps new cases on the right to bear arms
The Supreme Court avoided taking up a series of cases on the right to bear arms and left in place an Illinois law that bans assault-style weapons such as the AR-15 semiautomatic rifle, which has been used in various high-profile mass shootings.
3 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Casco man dies in motorcycle crash
Jul. 2—A Casco man died Tuesday at Maine Medical Center after a motorcycle crash on Meadow Road. Nicholas Murdock, 35, was driving eastbound in Casco on Monday afternoon when turned a corner near 696 Meadow Road and lost control of his 2014 Harley Davidson, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said Murdock hit a mailbox and a guardrail before being ...
1 min read - USThe Star Gazette
DNA confirms human remains found in Tioga County were those of missing Westfield woman
A year after Phyllis Potter disappeared, and eight months after human remains were found near her car, DNA tests confirmed the remains were hers.
1 min read - USThe 74
Alaska Supreme Court Reverses Homeschool Allotment Ruling
Alaska’s Supreme Court justices on Friday reversed a Superior Court ruling that struck down key components of the state’s correspondence school program. Nearly 23,000 homeschool students may continue to use their allotments of state education money to pay for private school tuition until the Anchorage Superior Court reconsiders the case. The Supreme Court made its […]
3 min read - LifestyleDelaware Online | The News Journal
What age can kids be left home alone in Maryland?
Now that school is out for the summer, what are working parents to do with their children?
3 min read - USWSOC
No charges for Pineville officer who shot, killed shoplifting suspect
No charges will be filed against a Pineville Police Department sergeant who shot and killed an accused shoplifter in May, investigators said. Pineville police said he fired his gun after the man tried to grab it.
1 min read - USTexas Tribune
Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has accused Annunciation House, which operates a network of migrant shelters, of human smuggling.
2 min read - USAmarillo Globe-News
DPS: 1 killed, 3 injured in rollover crash Monday on I-40 in Oldham County
Four people from Albuquerque, N.M., were riding in a vehicle when it rolled over, and one of them was ejected.
1 min read - WorldCBS News
Hurricane Beryl damages or destroys 90% of homes on one island, leader says
"The Union Island airport's roof is gone. It's no more," the prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines said of the "immense destruction" left by Hurricane Beryl.
2 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Fire breaks out near world's-largest Buc-ee's at the brand's original location in Luling
The newly opened world's-largest Buc-ee's in Luling is safe after the original location, scheduled for demolition, caught fire on Monday.
1 min read - PoliticsOhio Capital Journal
‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity
Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision granting the presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken by a president fundamentally altered U.S. democracy, President Joe Biden said from the White House Monday evening. Speaking for less than five minutes, Biden said the 6-3 decision contradicted the spirit of the country’s founding — set to be celebrated nationwide this week on […] The post ‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity appeared first
3 min read - PoliticsDeseret News
Major newspapers called on Biden to drop out. What have religious publications said?
Several major papers have published columns or editorials calling on Biden to rethink his 2024 presidential campaign.
3 min read - USBucks County Courier Times
July Fourth on the cheap? Free attractions in NJ, PA rank high on USA Today's '10Best' list
Here's why you should check out Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia this Fourth of July.
2 min read - USNY Daily News
NYC fireworks forecast: Chance of rain clouds celebration
New Yorkers might have to deal with a little rain during fireworks displays on Thursday night. There is a 37% chance of rain in Manhattan between 8 p.m. and midnight on July 4, according to the National Weather Service. The yearly Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:25 p.m., and the televised broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Other forecasters put the chance of rain even higher. ...
2 min read - USAlbert Lea Tribune, Minn.
Albert Lea man sentenced to prison for threats with knife
Jul. 2—An Albert Lea man was sentenced to two years and three months in prison Monday after he reportedly threatened people with a knife in January. Damian Javier Velazquez, 21, pleaded guilty in April to two counts of second-degree assault with a knife, causing fear of bodily harm, and one count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, specifically psilocybin mushrooms, from a ...
2 min read - USReading Eagle, Pa.
July Fourth holiday travel expected to be the busiest ever
You might want to consider packing some extra snacks if you’re road tripping for the July Fourth holiday. AAA is projecting 70.9 million travelers will head at least 50 miles from home over the holiday travel period. AAA notes its forecast, for the first time, is for the entire holiday week plus the Saturday before — June 29 — and the Sunday after the holiday — July 7. This year’s projected ...
4 min read - USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Whitefish Bay works to fix sinkhole, warns that aging utilities are widespread
Since the utility collapsed, staff installed 500 feet of temporary piping to reduce flood risks, but officials say they aren't "out of the woods yet."
4 min read - USBusiness Insider
Extreme heat is affecting workers this summer. New federal rules would require bosses to provide rest, water, and shade.
The proposal would affect workers in industries like farming, and construction who've been exposed to record-setting heat waves this summer.
5 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
A lucky winner in North Texas claims a $1 million Mega Millions lottery prize
A Bridgeport resident won $1,000,500 in Mega Millions. The lucky ticket was purchased at Raceway #6973.
2 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Hurricane Beryl moving across Caribbean. Could it impact Texas over Fourth of July?
The Category 5 Hurricane Beryl that made initial landfall in Grenada is moving across the Caribbean. Will it impact Fourth of July in Texas?
2 min read - USAir Force Times
One airman dead, five injured in Malmstrom Humvee wreck
Staff Sgt. Jorge Delgado was killed in a Humvee accident on Malmstrom AFB Saturday that injured five airmen, including three passengers and two others.
2 min read - BusinessDemocrat and Chronicle
UV index soars in Rochester. What you need to know
While the sun was a welcome change to Rochester’s oft-cloudy skies to start the week, it brought with it the type of ultraviolet radiation that requires precautions for being outside.
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Here are some of the new California laws starting in July
New California laws include tracking gun sales, bars requiring drink test kits, DIY phone fixes, and a ban on hidden fees.
3 min read - LifestyleWHIO
LIST: Find local fireworks displays in the Miami Valley
Find out when your community’s fireworks displays are happening this year.
3 min read - ScienceThe Clarion Ledger
Researchers work to identify 82 million-year-old dinosaur found in Mississippi
The fossilized bones belonged to a dinosaur from a large group of dinosaurs known as hadrosaurs, but which type is currently a mystery.
2 min read - USAFP
Post falsely claims shoplifting goods worth less than $900 not a crime in California
A social media post recently claimed that “shoplifting is not a crime until it reaches a threshold of $900” in “liberal” US states like California. But the claim is false: the US state’s criminal codes show shoplifting is treated as a misdemeanour punishable by up to six months in a county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Repeat offenders face more severe punishment as the crime could be treated as a felony.
3 min read - LifestyleKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Hot and stormy or just hot? Here’s what July 4th weather to expect in Knoxville
Summer sunshine has been bringing the heat in Knoxville. Here’s how hot it will get on Independence Day, and when it could storm.
3 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Kokua Line: How long does road test take?
Question : How long does the road test take ? I’m hoping to schedule this for my lunch hour. Answer : “Plan for up to one hour for the road test, safety and sanitation measures, document review, vehicle inspection and processing. Arrive early and check in. Do not be late for your appointment. If you are late, you will need to reschedule the test, ” according to the Honolulu Department of ...
3 min read - WorldThe Guardian
US woman who posed as Irish heiress extradited to UK to face fraud charges
Marianne Smyth is accused of stealing more than $170,000 from people she met through her work at UK-based mortgage companies
2 min read - USThe State
A new Whataburger is being built along this busy road in Lexington. Check out where
The national chain, which was founded in Texas, has a host of locations planned in South Carolina, including several in the Midlands.
1 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Gov. Josh Green signs 16 bills, protecting keiki and kupuna
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL @STARADVERTISER.COM At top, state officials, lawmakers and bill supporters gathered around Gov. Josh Green before he signed five bills into law Monday at the state Capitol. 1 /3 CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL @STARADVERTISER.COM At top, state officials, lawmakers and bill supporters gathered around Gov. Josh Green before he signed five bills into law Monday at ...
5 min read - LifestyleModesto Bee
Fishing in the Central Valley: Cleaning up the shores, another part of good fishing
Central Valley fishing clubs doing their part to clean up debris in fishing areas
4 min read - LifestyleColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Columbus veteran and wife honor military, American history with growing tea company
“We want to tell stories,” says Roger Owens, the owner of a growing American-themed tea company that honors U.S. history, veterans and others.
7 min read - USWFXT
‘I condemn those comments’: Head of state police questioned about investigation into Trooper Proctor
Massachusetts State Police Col. John Mawn condemned the comments that Trooper Michael Proctor made about Karen Read after he was assigned to investigate the death of her boyfriend.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
My family stayed in a luxurious $827-a-night villa at Disney World. We walked to the parks and saved money with some key perks.
My family used Disney Vacation Club points to book a villa at Disney's BoardWalk Inn. It's within walking distance from Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
6 min read - OpinionThe Oklahoman
There is a right way to teach religion in schools. It's about embracing diversity
Adam Soltani: "I firmly believe there is a right way and a wrong way to teach about religion in public schools."
3 min read - BusinessTallahassee Democrat
Making minimum wage? Here’s how many hours you have to work to afford rent in Florida
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, someone making minimum wage in Florida needs to work nearly 100 hours a week to afford rent.
3 min read - USThe Progress-Index
State AG says Hopewell does not have power to enact employees-on-council restriction
Attorney General Jason Miyares says Hopewell violated the Dillon Rule by voting to require city workers to step down before getting on City Council
2 min read - USJournal Star
Man dies after being found unresponsive in his cell at Peoria County Jail
The 31-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital several hours after being arrested at a restaurant in Downtown Peoria.
1 min read - LifestyleThe Courier Journal
What restaurants are open on July 4th in Louisville? Hours for Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, McDonald's, etc.
These spots will be open for a bite to eat on Independence Day.
3 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
Texans praise Sharp in his retirement from A&M
Jul. 2—BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Porter Garner jokes that he is not sure John Sharp ever sleeps. "It's not uncommon to get a text from John late at night, or at four in the morning," said Garner, longtime president of The Association of Former Students at Texas A&M University. "He has some new idea or concept he'd like to discuss. Ultimately, it is about A&M, to benefit our students, our former ...
7 min read - USNY Daily News
Pics released of driver wanted for shooting at NYPD cops after chase, fiery crash
Surveillance images were released by the NYPD Tuesday of a driver wanted for shooting at cops after leading them on a high-speed chase that ended in a fiery crash. “This violent criminal must be stopped before he hurts or kills someone,” NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry tweeted. Cops tried to pull the man over in his 2004 Acura TL with Connecticut license plates near 36th ...
2 min read - USNY Daily News
Rudy Giuliani disbarred, loses New York law license
Former mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred in the state of New York. A New York appeals court in Manhattan ruled Tuesday the 80-year-old politician — once known as “America’s Mayor” — should be stripped of his license for repeatedly lying in an attempt to keep Donald Trump in office after he lost the 2020 election to President Joe Biden. Giuliani’s disbarment is “effective immediately” and ...
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