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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — Attorneys in the California death penalty case of a man convicted of killing a Sacramento County deputy tried to convince jurors of the sentence he should face Tuesday. The jury began deliberating the sentence for 44-year-old Anton Lemon Paris, who faces death or life in...

Jury begins deliberations in California death penalty case

ATLANTA (CN) — Attorneys for the family of Isaac Hayes said Tuesday that a federal judge ordered former President Donald Trump to stop using the Hayes song, "Hold On, I'm Coming" in association with his campaign while their lawsuit proceeds through the court. After a hearing on the estate’s...

Trump campaign ordered to stop using ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ after lawsuit from Isaac Hayes family

Palos Verdes Estates, CA

LOS ANGELES (CN) — Eight years of litigation over one of the most infamous surf gangs in the country — the Lunada Bay Boys — could soon be at an end. Lawyers for the wealthy city of Palos Verdes Estates, two surfer plaintiffs who tried visiting Lunada Bay in 2016, and a supposed member of the Bay Boys told a Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday that a settlement was within reach.

Surfers close to settlement with Palos Verdes Estates over Lunada Bay Boys

(CN) — Roblox Corp. can proceed to trial over its claims that a line of My Avastars dolls created by a Hong Kong toymaker illegally copied the classic avatars of Roblox's popular online game platform for kids. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston on Tuesday denied most of WowWee Group's...

Roblox copyright claims over knockoff avatar dolls cleared for trial

Minnesota State

WASHINGTON (CN) — The House Committee on Education and the Workforce issued a congressional subpoena to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday, suggesting that he failed to properly address a fraudulent nonprofit organization in his state accused of stealing millions of dollars from federal nutrition programs. The Republican-led panel...

House education panel subpoenas Tim Walz over Minnesota fraud case

Washington, DC

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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

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

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Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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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.

Downed plane suit

Florida State

Deltona, FL

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Aldi, the popular discount grocery chain, is facing significant pushback from shoppers as it moves forward with plans to convert several Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations into Aldi stores. The move follows Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of these iconic southern grocery chains, earlier this year.

Aldi Faces Backlash as It Converts Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket Locations in Florida

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Wyoming State

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Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

Pinedale, WY

PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

WASHINGTON (CN) — A D.C. Circuit panel ruled Tuesday that Washington was wrong to deny a parent’s request for assistance in transporting a disabled first grader who uses a wheelchair from the door of his apartment to the bus. The city, the panel found, was obligated to provide...

Disabled first grader wins bid for assistance from apartment to school bus

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Prosecutors of former LA Dodger ask Ninth Circuit to use nixed plea deal in illegal sports betting trial

PASADENA, Calif. (CN) — Federal prosecutors went before a Ninth Circuit panel on Monday to argue that they should be allowed to use former Los Angeles...

Prosecutors of former LA Dodger ask Ninth Circuit to use nixed plea deal in illegal sports betting trial

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