US Moves to Restrict Travel From India as Virus Infections and Deaths Surge

The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, said the policy would go into effect on Tuesday. The travel restrictions will not apply to citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States, their spouses or minor children or siblings, or to the parents of citizens ...

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Grand Canyon Opens Lottery for Shooting Bison in the Park

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The National Park Service is opening a rare opportunity for skilled shooters to help reduce the number of bison roaming the far reaches of northern Arizona.

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PFD sweetens deal for downtown stadium as Spokane School Board decision looms

Prospects for a downtown sports stadium received a major boost Friday as the Spokane Public Facilities District agreed to sweeten the deal for the school district. The PFD board of directors went even further than that, chief executive officer Stephanie Curran ...

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Bright Spot: What's in a name?

Rochester, N.Y. — Our bright spot shines on Rochester Institute of Technology student Jonathan Dharmadi. He won the contest to name the new complex at RIT that will centralize performing arts with technology, arts, and design. Jonathan's title? The Student ...

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'There's no partisan way to pave a street' - San Antonio city elections are nonpartisan, and here's why

Mayor Ron Nirenberg, left, and Councilman Greg Brockhouse shake hands after participating in a 2019 forum. San Antonio's mayoral and City Council races are nonpartisan. William Luther /Staff ...

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Gov. Murphy gets second COVID vaccine shot

Murphy and his wife, First Lady Tammy Murphy, received their second Pfizer vaccine shots at the state's mega-site at the Atlantic City Convention Center, the governor's office confirmed to NJ Advance Media.

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Oregon lawmaker who opened state Capitol to far-right protesters faces criminal charges

State Rep. Mike Nearman, a Polk County Republican, has been charged with official misconduct and criminal trespassing following the Dec. 21 incident. A man in a suit faces the camera and talks to another man whose back is. Rep Mike Nearman, R-Polk ...

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Stormont Vail celebrates National Therapy Animal Day with 'Picnic With Pups'

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - April 30th is National Therapy Animal Day and Stormont Vail celebrated by bringing some puppy-love to its staff. National Therapy Animal Day was created to recognize all of the work that's done by certified therapy animals and their ...

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FBI, cops investigating death threat against Portland mayor

PORTLAND, ORE. — The FBI says it's helping the Portland Police Bureau in an investigation into a video posted on social media that includes a threat of violence against Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler if he does not resign. An anonymous account posted the ...

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Jeremy Hylka Will Be In Custody In Near Future: Lt. Egizio Vows

JOLIET, IL — Joliet Police Lt. Joe Egizio said Friday afternoon that his criminal investigations unit does not know the whereabouts of criminal defendant Jeremy Hylka, but Egizio is confident that the now-former Diocese of Joliet Catholic school teacher will be ...

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UNCC Unveils Memorial Design At 2-Year Remembrance Program For Mass Shooting

At a ceremony Friday marking two years since a gunman killed two students at UNC Charlotte and injured four others, the school unveiled the design plan for a memorial to honor those who were affected by the tragedy. A "constellation garden" is the ...

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With Florida Bill, Republicans Continue Unrelenting Push to Restrict Voting

Republican lawmakers are marching ahead to overhaul voting systems in states where they control the government, frustrating Democrats and even some G.O.P. election officials. Next up: Texas.

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Rep. Cheri Bustos won't run again; Democrats will find it hard to hold her seat on Trump turf

Bustos, 59, who lives in Moline, won re-election in 2020 by the slimmest margin of her five House runs for the northwest Illinois 17th Congressional District seat. “As I turn every corner ...

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Four displaced, three pets dead after house fire in Southeast Roanoke

10 News was on the scene to speak to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Officials said crews arrived at the home at about 5:33 p.m. after an unknown passerby saw smoke coming from the attic and reported ...

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Army disciplines officers and soldiers for handling of Vanessa Guillén's murder at Fort Hood

The personnel face discipline for a variety of failures, and investigators found Guillén was also sexually harassed. The chief investigating officer, Gen. Michael Garrett, ordered five current and former personnel in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment to be relieved of duty.

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Where Is the New York Mayor's Race Headed?

Andrew Yang is leading. Scott Stringer is under a cloud. Their rivals are jostling for a boost of momentum.

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Sea turtles rescued during historic Texas freeze return to the ocean

Sea Turtle Inc. cared for more than 5,000 turtles in South Padre Island. Now, second to last turtle is going home.

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Reynolds Signs Section 8 Discrimination Law

Des Moines, Iowa City and Marion don't allow landlords to reject potential tenants just because they use a Section 8 housing voucher to pay the rent. Landlords in those cities can still reject voucher recipients for other reasons like past convictions.

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3 firefighters hospitalized after being shocked by live power line in Orange structure fire

Three firefighters were injured by a downed power line Friday while battling a four-alarm blaze at 211 S. Earlham St. in the city of Orange. (OnScene.TV).

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Wilmington bishop retires; Rockville Centre priest to succeed him

WILMINGTON, Del — More than two years after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75, Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilmington, Delaware, is stepping down. Pope Francis accepted the resignation of President Joe Biden's 77-year-old bishop April 30 ...

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First lady Dr. Jill Biden to visit Salt Lake City on Wednesday

She promoted her husband, then-Democratic candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden, as the candidate who could unite the country and defeat President Donald Trump. Biden also promoted former Utah Rep. Ben McAdams, who at the time was the only ...

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U. of Illinois official to be next U. of Iowa president

The Iowa Board of Regents appointed Barbara Wilson to succeed Bruce Harreld, who is retiring after leading Iowa since 2015. The selection came after the nine-member board interviewed four finalists in closed session during a meeting on the Iowa City ...

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Heritage month honors Asian, Desi, Pacific Island community

Whether remotely or on-campus, the UO honors and celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month each May, paying tribute to the achievements and contributions that generations of Asian, Desi and Pacific Island Americans have made to the UO, ...

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Here's what the CDC's new outdoor mask guidance means for NJ residents

The CDC is making the right recommendations, said David Cennimo, an infectious disease specialist at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. “I think that they're trying ...

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Police officer shot during traffic stop in St. Peters

Highway patrol sent an alert just before 6:30 p.m. that an officer had been shot during a traffic stop at 3031 Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The suspect then drove away, headed south in a dark blue Chevrolet Blazer with a Missouri license plate.

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Evacuations ordered as CalFire crews battle wildfire in Calaveras County

Officials have ordered people to evacuate in the area of Loera Hills Road and potions of Watertown Road due to what they have named the Campo Wildland Fire.

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Maine CDC director calls on younger Mainers to get COVID-19 vaccine

One of the deaths reported Thursday was someone in their 20s and another was a person in their 40s. · Maine hospitals had 125 inpatients with COVID-19 on Thursday, the biggest number since Feb. 8.

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Photos: Large chemical fire burns, neighborhoods evacuated, in south St. Louis County

A large chemical fire evacuated neighborhoods around Manor Chemical Company in Affton on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Photos by Robert Cohen and Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch staff. Large chemical fire in south St. Louis County. A large chemical fire ...

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All state workers headed back to the office May 10

CONCORD -- State employees still working from home because of concerns over COVID-19 must return to work at their agencies starting Monday, May 10, Gov. Chris Sununu announced Thursday. The lifting of the state's mask requirement means state ...

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Edwards Backs Removal of House Education Committee Chairman

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said he supports Black lawmakers' push to oust House Education Chairman Ray Garofalo, who referenced the “good” parts of slavery in debate over his bill to prohibit teaching of “divisive concepts” about ...

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Some Council members want voters to decide gas tax increase

If calls for a ballot initiative are rejected, the $1 billion infrastructure and Skyway funding plan could see a final vote by May 25. by: Mike Mendenhall Staff Writer. Some Jacksonville City Council members opposed to legislation that would extend and double ...

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Secretary of State announces new service-driven operation plan

LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced on Thursday the Michigan Department of State has entered a new service-driven era of operations. The changes will make conducting business more convenient and efficient for ...

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Eau Claire leaders not ready to end mask mandate yet

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Eau Claire County's mask mandate is scheduled to expire June 30. The mandate, which has been in place since March 31 when the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers' mask requirement, was approved by ...

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US Senate confirms Gayle Manchin as Appalachian Regional Commission co-chariman

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Gayle Manchin with then-Vice President Mike Pence in January 2019. (Senator Joe Manchin III/Facebook). CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Gayle Manchin, the wife of U.S. Sen.

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Youth soccer association treasurer from Beaver County admits to stealing $100000

Jenessa Tolejko, 35, of Beaver pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced Thursday. Tolejko served as treasurer of the Brighton Township-Beaver ...

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Leapfrog safety ratings highlight top performers' COVID-19 prevention measures

The biannual report handed out "A" grades to a third of the 2,735 hospitals up for review. The watchdog group also invited its highest achievers to share the organizational practices they leaned on during the pandemic. (Getty/michaelquirk). Share Facebook ...

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'Big Gretch is the homie': Rep. Jewell Jones refuses to take jail photo because he can't wear mask

When the sheriff says yes and tells Jones everything is being recorded, he mumbles about calling "Gretchen." Jones was also heard telling police he was going to call the governor during his arrest on the side of I-96.

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No, Joe Biden's climate plan won't replace hamburgers with plant-based meat

Despite false rumors, President Joe Biden won't force you to replace your burgers with plant-based meat alternatives. Impossible Foods. Over the past several days, a handful of politicians and media commentators have said President Joe Biden plans to limit ...

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'Imma shoot up Lauderdale Lakes Middle.' Broward Schools worker charged with threats, cops say.

An employee at Broward County Public Schools has been charged with making bomb and mass shooting threats, deputies say. Patrick Jean, a 28-year-old front desk attendant at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School, was arrested on Wednesday. He is facing two ...

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Billions of bugs: Meet the cicada chasers trailing Brood X

For Dan Mozgai, a marketing professional from New Jersey, the perfect vacation involves insects. Lots and lots of insects. They can't be just any random bugs, though. They have to be periodical cicadas. The critters spend almost their whole lives underground ...

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State Department, CDC urge Americans to avoid travel to India over COVID-19 concerns

Two United States government agencies have issued their most serious travel advisories for India, both urging Americans to not travel to India as coronavirus cases surge to record levels in the country. The deadly wave of COVID-19 cases has pushed India ...

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A Turtle's Journey: Nesting season begins May 1 on the Gulf Coast

Sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A SEA TURTLE NESTING. Leave it alone and give it space to nest; Call a turtle hotline ...

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Two-vehicle crash in Suffolk injures 3, including 1 with life-threatening injuries

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Suffolk Police say three people were injured including a man who sustained life-threatening injuries, following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. First responders were sent to the scene of the crash around 12:15 p.m. at the ...

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The Biden backer whose great-grandfather first called out the Armenian genocide.

With help from Allie Bice and Daniel Payne. Welcome to POLITICO's 2021 Transition Playbook, your guide to the first 100 days of the Biden administration. Through the course of JOE BIDEN's presidential campaign, SARAH MORGENTHAU, an attorney and ...

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Massachusetts reports 16 additional COVID-19 deaths and 1260 new cases

The current seven-day positivity rate is 1.63%. DPH says there are currently 590 individuals hospitalized because of the coronavirus. Of those hospitalized 155 are in the ICU and 89 are using ventilators.

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Local summer camps plan to follow CDC guidance as they return

Pope said IndyParks is still adhering to the mask mandate until that is lifted for Marion County. Staff and campers will be required to wear a mask and will be separated by three to six feet based on CDC guidelines.

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Extra CHP Officers Will Be on Patrol in Coming Months to Improve Motorcycle Safety Along Humboldt Highways, CHP ...

California Highway Patrol press release: Whether you drive on a scenic highway or a congested freeway, motorcycles are all around. As such, motorcycle-involved crashes in California continue to be a major ...

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Gov. JB Pritzker's clean energy pitch offers limited subsidies for nuclear plants and increased oversight of ComEd

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is supporting short-term subsidies for two threatened Illinois nuclear plants as part of a wide-ranging overhaul of energy policy his office says would put the state on a path to 100% clean power by 2050. The proposal represents a balancing ...

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Local doctor says people who've had COVID-19 should get vaccinated

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A Chippewa Valley doctor said a previous bout with COVID-19 shouldn't stop someone from getting vaccinated. Prevea Health President and CEO Dr. Ashok Rai said people who've had COVID-19 and recovered have natural ...

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Delaware police officer dies after being attacked while on duty

Delaware State Police have arrested a man after a police officer and an elderly couple were assaulted early Sunday morning in Delmar, Sussex County. Police say the officer is fighting for his life.

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State law won't shield New Mexicans from prosecution if carrying pot through Border Patrol checkpoints

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – As border states like New Mexico legalize the use of recreational marijuana, lawmakers and federal officials remind residents it's still illegal to carry the drug through ports of entry and Border Patrol highway checkpoints.

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9 women sue a Virginia summer camp for alleged sexual assault and harassment

RURAL RIDGE, Va. (WSET) — Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. camp for children and adults in Rural Retreat, Virginia promotes folks of all ages to discover themselves through nature, a loving community, and song. One of the former campers describes it as a spiritual ...

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All clear given at Elmhurst University after report of man with gun on campus

At around 3:35 p.m., the alert was posted on the university's website saying a person with a gun was reported near Dinkmeyer Hall. About a half hour later, the university said a man with a gun was spotted near another residence hall.

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1 dead after industrial accident in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City police received the call at about 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday and responded to the scene. According to Salt Lake City police officer Keith Horrocks, emergency responders declared the man dead at the scene.

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COVID In Colorado: CU & CSU To Require Proof Of Vaccinations Ahead Of Fall Semester

(CBS4)- Students at the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University will have to be vaccinated from COVID-19 before the fall semester in 2021. Both schools made the announcement Wednesday. CU Boulder officials say faculty, staff and ...

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12-year-old boy fighting for his life in ICU after he was shot in the head with a BB gun

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 12-year-old Kalamazoo County boy was in the intensive care unit at Bronson Children's Hospital after he was shot in the head with a BB gun while playing with friends. According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office, Deven Free ...

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'We believe you,' Utah leaders, advocates tell sex assault victims

SALT LAKE CITY — When sexual assault survivor Alli Fields told her friends what had just happened to her, she said their reaction downplayed the gravity of the situation. They thought it just sounded like a bad date. "There was no, 'You have to report that, ...

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City of Tyler moves forward with Rose Complex project

Construction is anticipated to begin in June for a new convention center to replace Harvey Hall and finish around October 2022 for the Rose Festival season.

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Gwinnett van crash victims remembered for their challenges, triumphs

Normisha Monroe was working hard to turn her life around after a long battle with alcoholism. The 38-year-old, who was known affectionately as “MiMi,” had been sober for nearly three years. She tried to encourage other women in the addiction recovery ...

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Work Zone Awareness Week is this week

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Between 2015 and 2019, more than 50,000 accidents occurred in work zones across the state of Florida, killing 380 people. This week, the Florida Department of Transportation is looking to raise awareness of work zone ...

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Federal hate crime indictment for suspects accused in Ahmaud Arbery's death | What we know

Arbery, a Black man, was shot and killed on Feb. 23, 2020 while he was jogging through a south Georgia neighborhood when he was accosted by a white father and son.

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Volunteers needed for the senior nutrition meal program in La Crosse County

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The Aging & Disability Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound participants in Holmen, Onalaska and La Crosse locations. Shifts are from 10:30 a.m. to noon and routes average about 12 ...

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Grocery store, apartments are latest plans for the Berkman II property

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In front of the blighted Berkman II building Wednesday, demolition crews stopped while city councilmen and the latest developer unveiled what the riverfront property in downtown Jacksonville would look like once its ugly predecessor ...

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Brainerd man sentenced to 4 years for 3rd Precinct fire

MINNEAPOLIS — A Brainerd man who pleaded guilty to helping set fire to MPD Third Precinct headquarters during protests over the death of George Floyd has been sentenced to four years in federal prison. Twenty-three-year-old Dylan Shakespeare ...

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Columbus Mayor Requests DOJ Review Of Racial Bias In Police Force

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has asked the U.S. Department of Justice for a formal review of racial bias in the city's police force. Ginther and Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein spoke with Justice Department Acting Deputy Director Robert Chapman ...

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Man charged with murder in slaying of woman, 19, in south Minneapolis

Murder charges have been filed in district court Wednesday against a man in the brutal killing of 19-year-old Yadhira Romero Martínez in south Minneapolis last week. Jose Daniel Cuenca-Zuniga, 23, was charged with second-degree murder in Martinez's ...

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'We are heartbroken': Beloved Jim Oliver's Smoke House destroyed by fire

Sitten is the Music and Media Manager for the Smoke House and has known the family for years. The historic restaurant and music venue served as a symbol of community in Monteagle. In 1960, Jim Oliver ...

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SUV-Sized Boulders That Fell On Highway 119 In Boulder Canyon Will Keep Road Closed For Several Days

BOULDER CANYON, Colo. (CBS4)– Colorado Highway 119 remained closed in Boulder Canyon Wednesday and likely for the next several days after large boulders the size of SUVs fell on the highway Tuesday evening. It's estimated that blasting the rocks ...

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Dry, warm weather returns Thursday; Next chance for rain moves in this weekend

DENVER (KDVR) — After a soggy Tuesday and Wednesday morning, dry conditions are moving back in with sunshine Wednesday afternoon. Dry and mild weather is here to stay on the Front Range for the next few days. Thursday's high temperatures will ...

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ISP to patrol construction zones to catch drivers speeding

ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Illinois Department of Transportation marked Work Zone Awareness Week with the troubling statistic that 37 construction workers died working on Illinois roads in 2020. "Just follow the signs, watch the workers, follow flaggers' ...

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East Texas health leader says spirits remain high for vaccine second doses

TYLER, Texas — Health officials are reporting across the nation, millions of people are not getting a second dose of a COVID vaccine. In Texas, the Department of State Health Services data shows more than 500,000 Texans are "overdue" for a follow-up shot.

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Changes coming for Lee County COVID vaccination procedures

FORT MADISON (WGEM) -- Lee County health officials said Tuesday falling community demand for COVID-19 vaccines is forcing them to re-think how they're getting vaccines into arms. On Monday health department officials said they're concerned about the ...

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Police: Mother fired shot into Memphis daycare after argument with an employee

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A parent faces charges of attempted murder and reckless endangerment after police say she fired a gun into a daycare in an apparent dispute with an employee Tuesday. According to police, the woman arrived at La Petite Academy on ...

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Remembering the 2011 Super Outbreak of Tornadoes- Part 1

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -. It's now been ten years since one of the *most devastating, and largest tornado outbreaks in the history of the United States. Between April 25 and April 28th, 2011, this was a multi-day tornado outbreak that impacted 16 states ...

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GBI shares photos, additional leads in rideshare driver's murder case

Investigators have released new photos and leads in the mysterious case of a Barrow County woman who disappeared for several days before she was found murdered more than 100 miles from home. Murder warrants were issued for four suspects Saturday ...

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Alaska candidate shadowed by anti-gay article, election post

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in Alaska has previously written articles in support of an organization that espoused gay conversion therapy, questioned the integrity of elections and described the “Twilight” books and movies ...

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Feds accuse Seth Andrew, whose nonprofit purchased Marlboro College campus, of stealing over $200000

Seth Andrew, left, takes part in a Brookings Institution panel discussion in January 2012, during his time leading Democracy Prep. Andrew is now seeking to purchase the Marlboro College campus through his non-profit Democracy Builders. Photos via Medill ...

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People from around the country try to adopt severely burned dog

As FOX13 found out a new animal cruelty law that went into effect this year in Mississippi means whoever did it could face serious charges. Captain Lisa Sanders with the Tate County Sheriff's Department is the lead investigator ...

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Owner of pizza shops in Greenwich, Stamford gets 30 days in prison for tax evasion scheme

Steven Cioffi, who owned a stake in ReNapoli Pizza in Old Greenwich and Amore Cucina & Bar in Stamford, is also required to pay $122,177 plus an additional $100 in restitution to the government. Cioffi ...

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Gov. Tim Walz hails CDC mask guidance, set to ease COVID-19 restrictions

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz welcomed new federal COVID-19 guidance Tuesday allowing vaccinated people to go mask-free in many outdoor settings, even though it will have little practical impact in a state that mostly required them indoors. The relaxed mask ...

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Military Helicopter Crashes Into USS Charleston, Sinks Into Sea

Military officials are investigating after an unmanned helicopter crashed into the side of USS Charleston Tuesday morning, according to the Commander of the U.S. Third Fleet. The incident happened shortly after the aircraft MQ-8B Fire Scout took off from the ...

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Second Man Charged in Murder of 7-Year-Old Jaslyn Adams, Police Say

Demond Goudy, 21, was charged with first degree murder and first degree attempted murder, in Chicago's Homan Square neighborhood Tuesday evening, police said. Don't miss local breaking news and weather ...

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Woman dies after man falls from building, lands on her in week before her 30th birthday

The incident happened at about 7:25 p.m. Sunday near an intersection in the San Diego neighborhood of East Village. Police say the man who fell from the structure was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The 30-year-old man who was walking with Kahle ...

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Chattanooga area summer camps plan for a return, following CDC guidance

LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. — A summer staple for children hopes it can return to some sense of normal this year. Last year COVID-19 cancelled or changed summer camps all across the country. Now the CDC is releasing new guidance on how they can ...

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Eight more counties joining transition of driver licensing from circuit court clerks to Transportation Cabinet in May

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Eight more counties will make the transition in May to a new, secure driver-licensing system that gives customers more choices and modern services. “Over the years our circuit court clerks have done great work to get Kentuckians ...

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Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie Offers to Step Down

Runcie, who came into the national spotlight after the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, addressed his future with the district at a Broward County School Board meeting Tuesday, saying it may be time to step aside.

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Coast Guard Cutter Delivers Emergency Supplies to Palau following Typhoon Surigae

SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) delivered emergency supplies including water and food to the island of Kayangel, April 24, the Coast Guard 14th District said in an April 26 release. The mission was in ...

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DHS pushes back Real ID requirement date for travelers

(NEXSTAR) – The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the proposed date to start enforcing Real ID-compliant identification for air travelers will be delayed by 19 months. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that the deadline ...

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Jail inmates plotted murder to keep victim from testifying, police say

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) -- A murder plot involving at least five people was announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said several inmates were planning to take the life of a man, who was already a ...

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Houston-area sheriff is named to lead immigration agency

HOUSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated the sheriff of one of the nation's most populous counties to lead the agency that deports people in the country illegally, picking a seasoned law enforcement official who sharply criticized Donald ...

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Vacant buildings await new opportunity in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -More than a year into the pandemic, and following the derecho, vacant commercial space is becoming more and more visible as small businesses close. “When businesses shut down, we went from about 15,000 people ...

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No more 'Cuomo chips.' New York's legislature will suspend a rule that required food to be ordered with alcohol.

The leaders of the New York State Legislature said Tuesday they would move on the next day to suspend a coronavirus directive that required customers to order food when purchasing alcohol at bars and restaurants. The food directive was originally ...

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Photos: United Cajun Navy and volunteers continue their search for 7 missing Seacor Power crew members

Scott Daspit, father of one of the missing Seacor Power crew members, pulls out a map to show where volunteers have searched and where they might continue their efforts, at Harbor Light Marina in Chauvin, La., Monday, April 26, 2021. The United Cajun ...

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Miami-Dade detective searching for boy's killers: 'These were cowards'

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Detectives are searching for the shooters who killed 3-year-old Elijah LaFrance and wounded a 21-year-old woman after the boy's birthday party on Saturday night in Miami-Dade's Golden Glades neighborhood. The crime scene ...

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Trust Index: President Biden is NOT proposing limits on red meat consumption

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax Trust Index Team is fact-checking an allegation circulating on TV and social media that accuses President Joe Biden of forcing Americans to reduce their red meat consumption as part of his plan to slash greenhouse ...

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Census data: Louisiana grew by just 2.7% from 2010 to 2020, Congressional seats not impacted

Louisiana's population grew by a mere 2.75% between 2010 and 2020, only a little more than a third as quickly as the U.S. as a whole, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday. Despite a relatively anemic growth rate – the 10th slowest in ...

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Double shooting under investigation following string of New Orleans gun violence in last 24 hours

New Orleans police are investigating a double shooting in the St. Claude neighborhood, one of six shootings reported in the New Orleans area on Monday. An initial report from the NOPD at 3:14 p.m. said gunfire erupted at France and North Villere streets, ...

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Kansas City reporter killed in apartment by stray bullet

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CNN) - A Kansas City, Mo. journalist ready to start a new chapter in her life was killed by a stray bullet. Aviva Okeson-Haberman was in her apartment when authorities say she was struck by a bullet that went through her window Friday.

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Piping plover pair Monty and Rose may have reunited Monday on Montrose Beach Dunes

Though the number coordinates on the piping plovers could not yet be confirmed, the plover that was sighted wore a green band, as Monty does, explained Louise Clemency, field supervisor for the Chicago office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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State senator recovering after doctors had to amputate her leg

“It will be a long and difficult road back, but I am a fighter,” Calkin wrote. “I love representing the people of Senate District 30 and all Rhode Islanders. There is so much important work ahead of us, and I will be back as soon as I can.”.

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Allegation of sexual misconduct by lobbyist leads to another round of calls for reform in Texas Capitol

When Speaker Dade Phelan called the Texas House to order Monday, he declared that the Capitol community had been shaken to its core by the allegation that a lobbyist used a date rape drug on a legislative staffer.

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US Supreme Court rejects Texas-led lawsuit seeking to protect a Trump immigration policy

The court declined to hear a Texas-led case that seeks to uphold a Trump-era "public charge" policy that could limit how many immigrants qualify for green cards. by Bryan Mena April 26, 2021 6:43 PM Central. Copy link. Republish. The U.S. Supreme Court ...

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AG Nessel: Elaborate licensing scam costs couple their life savings

(WLUC) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Orlene Hawks today alerted professionals licensed by the State of Michigan to beware of an elaborate, sophisticated scam that ultimately cost one ...

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Runcie's arrest linked to testimony about public corruption case, prosecutors say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The members of the School Board of Broward County are preparing to meet on Tuesday to discuss Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie's situation, as he faces a perjury charge related to a public ...

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Watch now: Video shows partygoer throwing fence post through car at Mifflin Street Block Party

An attendee at Saturday's Mifflin Street Block Party threw a metal fence post through the front windshield of a white sedan, bringing the tally of damage during the event to at least two vehicles. Lea Wheeler, 22, who graduated from UW-Madison last May, ...

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EAA breaks ground on Aviation Center expansion

OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- An expansion, decades in the making, is breaking ground in Oshkosh. EAA will expand its Oshkosh aviation center for the first time in more than 20 years. Officials broke ground on the 30,000-square-foot addition on Monday. EAA hopes ...

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In California, it's official: Gov. Gavin Newsom will face a recall election.

Fueled by partisan fury and a backlash against pandemic shutdowns, a Republican-led campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has officially qualified for the ballot, triggering a recall election for the second time in the state's history, officials said on ...

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Legislative roundup, 4.26.21: Nondiscrimination bill heads to Little's desk

Sen. Carl Crabtree, R-Grangeville, discusses the nondiscrimination bill on the Senate floor Monday afternoon. Within three hours Monday afternoon, the Senate pushed a controversial public school “nondiscrimination” bill ...

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LSU president search: 3 semi-finalists interviewed; here are their backgrounds, recap

Three journalism majors from Louisiana were the first up to be interviewed Monday by the committee vetting candidates for LSU's top leader. But the first of two days of interviews saw the only woman among the eight semi-finalists, Mary Rankin, the former ...

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Evacuations expanded as fire in Lincoln National Forest grows to 4000 acres

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 4,000-acre wildfire is burning in the Lincoln National Forest, near Three Rivers Campground between Tularosa and Carrizozo. Fire officials said the fire, which is 0% contained, has reached the boundary of Ski Apache. Evacuation ...

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Sen. Chuck Schumer launches $160 billion technology initiative

Schumer announced his $160 billion piece of legislation alongside SU Chancellor Kent Syverud, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh at SU's National Veteran's Resource Center. Schumer's plan includes passing the “ ...

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'We need eyes everywhere' | FBI joins search for Erica Hernandez

Erica Hernandez was reported missing on April 18. Police believe she may be driving a black GMC Acadia with TX license plate MKJ3303.

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$6.7M renovation to Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza kicks off (PHOTOS)

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop joined the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID), community members, and local small business owners in the groundbreaking ceremony. The renovation will expand the plaza to cover ...

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Looks like piping plovers Monty and Rose have returned for their third summer at Montrose Beach

Experts say there's about 70 breeding pairs of endangered ... more. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune).

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Oklahoma governor signs near-total abortion ban into law

"I'm keeping my promise to sign all pro-life legislation," Stitt tweeted with photos of the bill signing. "We now have three more laws protecting the lives of the unborn! HB 2441, HB 1904, and HB 1102." The bill comes as both sides of the abortion debate double ...

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Pursuit ends in crash on I-35W in Bloomington; southbound traffic closed

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Authorities are on scene of a "serious crash" on Interstate 35W Sunday evening in Bloomington following a pursuit. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the southbound lanes are closed between American ...

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Woman dead after rollover crash in Sacramento County

CHP said the white Mercedes Benz SUZ veered across the center median and down the east roadway edge embankment before rolling over.

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Moorhead police investigating vandalism, hate messages at mosque

Moorhead police are investigating hate messages left spray-painted on the walls of Moorhead Fargo Islamic Center Mosque on Sunday. Officers were called to the mosque Sunday morning for a report of vandalism. The graffiti read "Death to Islam" and "Can't ...

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Even with $400 bonus, Roseville gastropub owner can't find enough help

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Missing South Carolina man last seen Friday needs medical attention

Deputies say 80-year-old John Notartomaso suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and other conditions that require immediate attention. Credit ...

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One dead in North Austin shooting

AUSTIN, Texas — One person was shot and killed in North Austin on Sunday, according to the Austin Police Department (APD). The APD told KVUE it received a call for shots fired at approximately 5:26 p.m. near the 8000 block of Research Boulevard ...

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Hannah's Sunday, April 25th evening update

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -Good Evening! What a difference twenty-four hours can make! It's a beautiful evening across the Big Bend and South Georgia, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. It's a perfect day to go ...

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Former employees remember Duane Hagadone's legacy

Kiki Miller, a current Coeur d'Alene Councilmember and fellow local leader, worked for The Hagadone Corporation for 14 years. She worked her way up in the corporation and was always learning from her boss. He told her to “keep your eye on the goal and do ...

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2500 'Orphan Doses' To Be Given At Dick's Sporting Goods Park

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – Centura Health says it has 2,500 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines specifically available to Coloradans who need their second Moderna shot. They call these shots “orphan doses.” (credit: CBS). Officials say they are focusing ...

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There Can Only Be One: Battle Of The Joshes Brings Hundreds To Nebraska

Some have called it Josh Fight or the Josh Battle Royale. Others will remember it simply as Josh vs. Josh vs. Josh. No matter the title, hundreds of people who share the first name Josh gathered Saturday in Lincoln, Neb., to vie for the "right" to their name.

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Man arrested in Desert Hot Springs after allegedly threatening to kill girlfriend and her family members

A man is jailed at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio after police say he threatened to kill his girlfriend with a large hunting knife. Desert Hot Springs Police investigators say it happened Sunday morning at 9:00 at an apartment in the 66-400 block of 7th ...

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