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Penrose, CO

Mountain View, CA

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

Cypress, TX

Sparta Township, NJ

NEW JERSEY - Diana Valteri, 42, and Edmond Haxhillari, 43, who have residences in both Sparta, New Jersey, and Cypress, Texas, pleaded guilty on August 20, 2024, to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in a federal court in Trenton. U.S. District Judge Robert Kirsch presided over the case.

NJ Couple Guilty in $790k COVID Loan Fraud

San Francisco, CA

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Victor Viera-Chirinos, a high-level drug trafficker who fled to Honduras to avoid prosecution three years ago, was sentenced to 82 months in prison by Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco on Wednesday morning. Chirinos, 42, was among 14 defendants accused of being...

Tenderloin drug trafficker gets 82 months in prison for role in large dealing operation

Idaho State

BOISE, Idaho — A federal court in Idaho protected the rights of two trans inmates who sought an injunction against a state law against using public funds on gender-affirming medical procedures. They win an injunction narrowly tailored to their situation: they, and other gender-dysphoric people who are incarcerated and prescribed hormone therapy, may receive their hormone treatments.

Gender care for Idaho prisoners

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

DALLAS — The manager of a Mexican cumbia band, Los Yaguaru de Angel Venegas, may proceed with certain unfair competition, cancelation of trademark and infringement claims against a newer group that is performing under the original’s name and logo. Family members are involved, and the manager was able to show that his brother obtained the trademark by fraud when he told the Patent and Trademark Office that the group’s name is based on his stage name, not his brother’s.

Band name trouble

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

North Carolina State

Boone, NC

Town Talks

Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO — An aviation company could not toss negligence claims brought in Illinois federal court by the families of passengers who died in a 2018 plane crash. The families say the aviation firm failed to adequately train the downed flight’s crew, and despite its arguments to the contrary, the court finds the families’ claim to be adequately alleged.

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet the happiest little pup who does not let his tough past define him. Scooter, or Scoot for short, is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix pup who was sadly run over by a car, causing permanent nerve damage to the back of his body. Because of this, he is unable to control bodily movements for his back half, forcing him to wear diapers.

Meet Ada: An Adorable Little Pomeranian Searching For Family

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES (CN) — A California judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday filed against Los Angeles Magazine by online activist/commentator Yashar Ali over an unflattering profile, finding Ali had failed to prosecute the case. Published in 2021, the 6,000-word story called Ali a "Twitter power broker" and a “political-operative-turned-social-media-muckraker." Ali,...

Judge tosses Yashar Ali’s lawsuit against LA Magazine over unflattering profile

Texas State

BROOKLYN (CN) — Just two weeks after ex-U.S. Representative George Santos entered his own guilty plea in the Eastern District of New York, he returned to court in a starkly different capacity: as a victim. The expelled congressman sat in the gallery Thursday while a Texas man admitted he...

Texas man cops to scam attempt on George Santos, Danny Masterson

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

South Carolina State

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A criminal defendant did not need to be advised that he would face mandatory deportation and a permanent ban from the country if he entered an Alford plea to criminal sexual conduct with a minor, ruled the South Carolina Court of Appeals. His counsel should have explicitly advised the man of the immigration penalties, but the defendant did not show how this omission prejudiced him, as he still would have taken the plea and its lesser sentence even if he was told this.

Bad lawyering, but no relief

Florida State

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Gainesville, FL

Akeena

Hey, Florida foodies! If you’re a fan of Tijuana Flats, you might want to brace yourself for some not-so-appetizing news. One of our local Tijuana Flats locations was recently forced to shut its doors temporarily after a state inspection revealed some pretty concerning issues. Let’s dive into what happened and what it means for this popular Florida-based chain.

Struggling Chain Restaurant Closes Doors After State Inspection in Florida

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Colorado funeral home owners plead not guilty to federal charges over Covid-19 relief fund fraud

DENVER (CN) — The owners of a Colorado funeral home where prosecutors say nearly 200 bodies were found rotting in a warehouse pleaded not guilty on...

Colorado funeral home owners plead not guilty to federal charges over Covid-19 relief fund fraud

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