Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his second news conference in as many weeks as he adjusts to a newly energized Democratic ticket ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention. At his New Jersey golf club, the Republican nominee blended falsehoods about the economy with misleading statements and deeply...

FACT FOCUS: Trump Blends Falsehoods and Exaggerations at Rambling NJ Press Conference

Asheville, NC

Donald Trump laid out a promise of a broad economic agenda that included drilling for more American energy, lowering taxes, eliminating inflation, sending migrants back home, saving Social Security and Medicare, and keeping the U.S. out of World War Three. In what was billed as a serious discussion of economic...

Trump Lays Out Economic Plan – Everything From Cutting Taxes, Paying Off the Debt to ‘Drill, Baby Drill’

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican rival Donald Trump are locked in a tight race ahead of the November presidential election and some on Wall Street are picking sides. Here's what we know about how some of Wall Street's top bosses are leaning. BILL ACKMAN, CEO,...

Factbox-Where Wall Street Bosses Stand on Presidential Candidates Trump and Harris

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) -Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump lobbed a series of personal and policy-based attacks at his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in a speech on Wednesday, hoping to recover from a difficult stretch during which his lead in opinion polls has all but evaporated. Some allies, donors and...

Trump Attacks Harris Policies - and Persona - as Allies Push for Messaging Shift

Wisconsin State

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Pima County, AZ

Arizona Luminaria

After weeks of intraparty division over President Joe Biden’s candidacy, delegates to the upcoming Democratic National Convention — including Democratic delegate and Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly — are rallying rapidly and enthusiastically behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their party’s new presidential candidate.

“Before it felt like a convention, but now it feels like a party:” Democratic delegate Gabriella Cázares-Kelly cites new DNC energy

West Virginia State

Glen Dale, WV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The chair of a key West Virginia state legislative committee was removed from his position by chamber leadership Wednesday after being charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. Republican Sen. Mike Maroney, who led the state Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, was arrested Tuesday...

West Virginia Senator Removed as Committee Chair After Indecent Exposure Charges

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Herbie J Pilato

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris plans to call for the construction of 3 million new housing units and outline new tax incentives for builders that construct properties for first-time home buyers, a source familiar with the plan told Reuters on Thursday. Those details are expected to...

Harris to Call for Construction of 3 Million New Homes in Speech on Friday, Source Says

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said in a phone call with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino that US-funded flights would start this month to repatriate migrants illegally crossing into Panama through the Darien jungle, according to a Panama government statement. Panama and the U.S. agreed in July...

Migrant Repatriation Flights From Panama to Start This Month

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

KINGSTON (Reuters) -Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in the Caribbean nation's southern Clarendon parish after eight people were killed in separate gun attacks on Sunday night, including a seven-year-old boy. "This is an opportunity for the government to mobilize fully to have a...

Jamaica Declares Southern State of Emergency After Sunday Night Killings

New Mexico State

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government.

House Democrats Dig in Amid Ongoing Fight in Congress Over Compensation for US Radiation Victims

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Two doctors and three others including a personal assistant to Matthew Perry have been charged with supplying the "Friends" star with ketamine, the powerful sedative that caused his overdose death nearly a year ago, authorities said on Thursday. The defendants, including a woman known as the "Ketamine...

Two Doctors Among Five People Charged in 'Friends' Star Matthew Perry's Death

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Authorities investigating the Brazilian plane crash that killed all 62 on board last week now have the full transcript of the "black box" but its contents did not immediately explain the cause of the accident, local TV station Globo said on Wednesday. The transcript from the cockpit...

Brazil Plane Crashed Minute After Pilots Sensed Trouble, Black Box Indicates, According to TV Globo Report

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With Trump VP Pick J.D. Vance, Silicon Valley Conservatives Land a 'Tech Bro' on the Ticket

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) -Donald Trump's choice of J.D. Vance for a running mate raised the hopes of Silicon Valley conservatives on Tuesday that they stand to gain...

With Trump VP Pick J.D. Vance, Silicon Valley Conservatives Land a 'Tech Bro' on the Ticket

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