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Columbus, OH

Scripps News

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez says she plans to file articles of impeachment against Supreme Court justices after a ruling that granted former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for official acts.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces plans to file articles of impeachment against Supreme Court justices

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

New Jersey State

Chesterfield Township, NJ

Modern, trauma-informed facility to replace Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. Chesterfield Township, N.J. – On June 13, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) announced a significant milestone in the development of a new women's correctional facility with the release of an open solicitation for design consultation. This step is crucial for providing the necessary architectural and engineering services for the project, which aims to create a modern, trauma-informed environment with centralized services and ample program space.

New Women's Correctional Facility in Chesterfield Township

Edgewater, NJ

NJ Spotlight

On Wednesday, jurors heard from the man who sold the infamous gold bars that ended up in the hands of U.S. Sen. Bob Menedez and his wife, and are at the center of the bribery charges against them. Vasken Khorozian, a jeweler in Edgewater, did business with the senator’s wife,...

The source of Menendez’s gold bars takes the stand

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Lebanon, MO

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CJ Coombs

If you like catfish, it might be worth a trip to Dowd's Catfish & BBQ. Dowd's is located at 1760 West Elm Street in Lebanon, Missouri. Whether you're traveling to or from Branson or Springfield, if you feel like going out of your way, it's a 3-hour drive from Kansas City or a 2-hour, 20-minute drive from St. Louis.

Hearty Meals await at Dowd's Catfish and BBQ

The Supreme Court on Friday significantly weakened the power of federal agencies to approve regulations in a major decision that could have sweeping implications for the environment, public health and the workplace.

READ: Supreme Court ruling that significantly weakens the power of federal agencies to approve regulations

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Justice Department overstepped by bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of people who rioted at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Former Capitol officer: As if SCOTUS ‘begging’ for something worse than Jan. 6

South Carolina State

Greenville, SC

Greenville Daily Bugle

The recent Supreme Court decision allowing cities to ban sleeping outside is set to significantly impact South Carolina. This ruling empowers municipalities to enforce anti-camping ordinances, leading to potential penalties for homeless individuals sleeping in public spaces.

Will South Carolina Cities Enforce the Supreme Court's Ban on Outdoor Sleeping?

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Charlottesville, VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW/AP) –A federal appeals court has ruled on requiring white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay damages to individuals injured during the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on July 1, 2024, that state law’s language and history were clear enough to predict how Virginia’s high court would rule.

Appeals Court Reinstates $2M in Punitive Damages for Unite the Right Rally Plaintiffs, Each to Receive $350,000

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Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Virginia State

A federal appeals court has ruled that Virginia’s $350,000 punitive damages cap applies on a per-plaintiff basis in a case against white supremacists who organized the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville in August 2017. A Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals panel in a 3-0 vote reversed...

Court Finds Virginia’s Punitive Damages Cap Applies Per-Plaintiff in Charlottesville Case

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

The Hill

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Tuesday they will introduce legislation in response to the increased ethics concerns related to the Supreme Court. Raskin and Ocasio-Cortez, who serve as the ranking and vice-ranking members, respectively, on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, were part of a committee roundtable Tuesday regarding these concerns.…

Ocasio-Cortez, Raskin to introduce legislation to ‘rein in a fundamentally unaccountable and rogue’ Supreme Court

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NewsBreak

Commuters Should Plan Ahead for Closures, Delays Due to NATO Summit in D.C.

For the first time in 25 years, Washington, D.C., is hosting the 2024 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit. Montgomery County residents planning to commute or...

Commuters Should Plan Ahead for Closures, Delays Due to NATO Summit in D.C.

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