Iowa State

Columbus, OH

TheDailyBeast

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), formally accepting the GOP’s vice presidential nomination on Wednesday, received a loud cheer from the crowd at the Republican National Convention after he relayed a story about his gun-loving grandmother.The account came just days after Donald Trump was shot in the ear by an attempted assassin. The former president, sitting in the audience, listened as Vance retold the tale of his “Mamaw.”“When Mamaw died shortly before I left for Iraq in 2005, and when we went through her things, we found 19 loaded handguns,” the former Marine said, drawing sustained laughter from many observers in the...

Crowd Goes Wild as Vance Boasts of ‘Mamaw’s’ 19 Guns to Injured Trump

Ohio State

USA TODAY

Former President Donald Trump picked J.D. Vance to be his running mate, catapulting the Ohio senator even more into the national spotlight.

Who is JD Vance? What to know about Donald Trump's VP pick

Mediaite

After former President Donald Trump told Fox News that he would be announcing his pick for a running mate on Monday, cars were seen outside the Ohio home of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), one of the names being floated as his pick. Forbes Breaking News also saw Vance being driven from his home in a […]
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WATCH: JD Vance Gets Motorcade Escort from His Home as VP Speculation Hits Hyperdrive

Pennsylvania State

Pittsburgh, PA

PITTSBURGH — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, spoke out against a possible second term for former President Donald Trump, a nationwide abortion ban, and a recently released conservative policy proposal. Davis and other leaders spoke at a news...

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis denounces Project 2025 in Pittsburgh speech

MILWAUKEE -- MILWAUKEE (AP) — JD Vance introduced himself to a national audience Wednesday after being chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate, sharing the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and making the case that his party best understands the challenges facing struggling Americans. Speaking to a packed arena...

JD Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt

New York City, NY

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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

Delaware State

Delaware, OH

The New Republic

Donald Trump shocked nobody on Monday when he announced J.D. Vance as his running mate. All signs had been pointing toward the Ohio senator in recent weeks, and it’s hardly surprising that he would choose a sycophant and relative neophyte to share the stage with at this week’s Republican convention. Yet the decision does in fact represent a serious departure for Trump, one that ought to raise more concerns about his plans for a potential second term as president.Trump has a singular obsession in life, and that’s to win—at all costs, by any means. If he has to cheat, like...

The Scary Message Trump Sent by Choosing J.D. Vance

Oklahoma State

Kay County, OK

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Kay County woman cannot be tried for child neglect for using medical marijuana with a license while pregnant, the state’s Court of Criminal Appeals ruled. Thursday’s 3-2 decision was written by Presiding Judge Scott Rowland, who suggested the Legislature address the issue. Amanda...

Oklahoma woman can’t be tried for legal use of marijuana while pregnant, court rules

Usha Chilukuri Vance, 38, and her husband, Sen. J.D. Vance, have been married since 2014. The pair met while attending Yale Law School.

Who is JD Vance's wife? Here's what we know about Usha Chilukuri Vance

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Coral Gables, FL

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

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

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Can You Flash Your Headlights to Warn Other Drivers About Speed Traps?. Flashing headlights can serve as a signal to other drivers that law enforcement is nearby, often warning of speed traps or sobriety checkpoints.

Is it legal to flash your headlights to warn drivers of speed traps? What Drivers should now

Kentucky State

Hadley Duvall speaks in a campaign ad for Democratic President Joe Biden called "They Don't Care." (Screenshot) A Kentucky woman who talked about abortion in a pivotal campaign ad for Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear last year is now up on airwaves supporting President Joe Biden on the same issue. Hadley...

Kentuckian Hadley Duvall in Biden abortion ad says Trump and Vance ‘don’t care about women’

Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Milwaukee, WI

As the nation watches the Republican National Convention (RNC), will public attention finally focus on the plight of people living unhoused in Milwaukee, the RNC host city? It’s a question residents are asking following the killing of Sam Sharpe, one of the many people living in and around the city’s King Park community.

For Milwaukee’s homeless, help can be hard to come by

The Atlantic

He has no business speaking for Kentucky.

‘Hillbilly’ Women Will Get No Help From J. D. Vance

NewsBreak

D.C. Dispatch: Assassination-attempt probes and reactions to Vance for VP

President Joe Biden was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Wednesday and is experiencing \"mild symptoms.\" (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Iowa’s congressional delegation is calling for an...

President Joe Biden was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Wednesday and is experiencing "mild symptoms." (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Iowa’s congressional delegation is calling for an...

D.C. Dispatch: Assassination-attempt probes and reactions to Vance for VP

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