New Jersey State

CBS Philly

MADISON, N.J. -- Convicted U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez has told CBS New York he's not stepping down, even as some fellow senators have called for his resignation. Menendez has vowed to appeal his corruption conviction and on Wednesday, despite reports he was caving in to demands to resign, the senator dug in and told reporter Christine Sloan, "I can tell you that I have not resigned nor have I spoken to any so-called 'allies,'" adding, "Seems to me that there is an effort to try to force me into a statement. Anyone who knows me knows that's the worst way...

Sen. Bob Menendez has financial means to delay prison time, pundit says

NBC News

The judge presiding over the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., indefinitely delayed the trial of his wife, Nadine Menendez, a co-defendant in the case who is undergoing cancer treatments, the court docket showed Tuesday. "The trial of this matter is adjourned sine die," U.S. District Judge Sidney H....

Trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, delayed indefinitely

NEW YORK -- U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted on federal bribery charges, and pressure is mounting for him to resign. The New Jersey Democrat was found guilty Tuesday, following more than nine weeks of testimony.After the verdict, Gov. Phil Murphy released a statement, reading in part, "I reiterate my call for Senator Menendez to resign immediately after being found guilty of endangering national security and the integrity of our criminal justice system."The governor said if Menendez refuses to step down, he will call for a vote to expel him. "In the event of a vacancy, I will exercise my duty to...

After guilty verdict, calls mount for Menendez to resign

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., was found guilty on all counts Monday after being tried on charges of accepting bribes, including cash and gold bars, to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York whose office prosecuted the case, hailed...

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts in corruption trial

WashingtonExaminer

The bribery and corruption case against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has featured everything from gold bars to meat monopolies, silver bells to Cuban quirks, Mercedes convertibles to Egyptian camels.  The trial took nine weeks. It was complex and delved into serious charges against the longtime lawmaker, his wife, two New Jersey businessmen on trial with him, […]

Top moments from Bob Menendez’s bribery and corruption trial

Coral Gables, FL

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Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Oregon State

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Youngstown, OH

The Shy Green

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Carol Perez

There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

Washington, DC

Politics, it is said, is the art and science of persuasion. A politician gathers power by convincing people — but needs to get their attention first. And who better to give advice on that than those pied pipers of the internet: influencers?. That was partly why a crowd of...

The way to voters’ hearts? It must be memes and TikTok, influencers say

Bedminster Township, PA

Bucks County Beacon

Something stinks in Pipersville and many local residents say the pungent smell is coming from Kingdom Provisions, LLC, a slaughterhouse located at 5960 Durham Road, where turkey buzzards are constantly perched in trees and an abundance of flies is considered commonplace.

Pipersville Residents Held Hostage By Slaughterhouse Horrors

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Wisconsin State

MILWAUKEE — ANALYSIS — It’s not easy showing up to a four-day party to nominate and support Donald Trump, knowing that you can’t cast your delegates for Trump. But that was the challenge of the Washington, D.C., Republican Party this week in Wisconsin. Republicans kicked off...

The relegation of the Washington, DC, delegation

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Tribune

Tuesday night, Palm Springs City Council passed a much tougher ordinance on homelessness. The new ordinance bans homeless encampments. It also allows the Palm Springs Police Department to potentially arrest people who sleep on public property but only, if there is shelter space available.

Palm Springs Takes A Tougher Approach On Homelessness

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Menendez faces calls to resign after bribery conviction

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer was among a group of high-profile politicians who called for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign Tuesday after the New Jersey...

Menendez faces calls to resign after bribery conviction

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