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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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Milwaukee, WI

The Independent

Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who claimed to know Minnesota well, confused it with neighboring state of Wisconsin when criticizing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.On her Wednesday night show, Ingraham homed in on the record of Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick.Ingraham said Walz has a “tiny brain” and slammed his handling of the chaotic aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in his state. Ingraham then said: “Sure, Tim Walz was a popular teacher but listen to him for five minutes on YouTube and you realize why so many high schoolers don’t know much about the constitution. They learn from people like Walz.”Ironically,...

Laura Ingraham claims Milwaukee is in Minnesota and is roasted online for the gaffe

Business Insider

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota served in the army, taught high school, and has decades of governing experience.

12 things to know about Tim Walz, the Midwestern dad who coined the biggest insult of 2024

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

WashingtonExaminer

For Minnesotans, the 2020 riots are still fresh in our memories. We watched in horror as our cities burned and a police precinct was turned into a pile of ashes and rubble, all while our so-called leaders sat on their hands. The ensuing crime surge continues to be a daily reminder of the problem created […]

Minnesotans haven’t forgotten Kamala Harris’s role in the 2020 riots

Wisconsin State

Saint Cloud, MN

CBS Minnesota

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Former President Donald Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance held their first joint presidential rally in Minnesota on Saturday at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena, just two weeks after the assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.The event brought crowds from all over the state and across the country. Sisters Kelly and Cassidy Baatz drove 3.5 hours from Crookston and camped out overnight to be first in line to see the former president."I just didn't want to miss out on this opportunity, especially in our home state," said Cassidy Baatz.Nearly 10 hours before Trump was set...

Trump supporters wait for hours in scorching heat ahead of St. Cloud rally

Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a tense relationship with some of his state's business interests. Walz's battles with business have a common theme: Walz supported higher taxes on the rich or on businesses, and corporate leaders fought back. Business groups and executives who met...

Inside the tax battles Tim Walz fought — and won — in Minnesota

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

A variety of Minnesota public school districts say they do not provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms — debunking a claim former President Donald Trump has been making about Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate.

Fact check: Debunking Trump attack on Walz, Minnesota schools say they don’t provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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

Albert Lea, MN

Fox News

A Minnesota grandmother and former small business owner jailed for defying Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's COVID lockdown shares her story with America.

Minnesota grandma jailed for defying Walz COVID lockdown orders warns 'you do not want tyranny at this level'

Tim Walz and I both hail from Minnesota, but our politics could not be any different, and our country is being sold a lie by Democrats who want you to think he is a moderate.

Don't let Tim Walz’s folksy Midwestern charm fool you – he’s no moderate

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Florida State

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Akeena

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

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

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

Byron Center, MI

 Watch live as JD Vance delivered remarks during a rally in Byron Center, Michigan, in a visit to the battleground state on Wednesday, 14 August.Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 presidential election was billed to speak about crime, immigration policies, and inflation, according to their campaign.It comes after Kamala Harris and Tim Walz held a rally in the same state.According to a new poll from The New York Times and Siena College, the current vice president has a four-point lead over the former president in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.Polls were conducted from 5 to 9 August, with 1,973 likely voters (around 650 from each state).Wednesday's speech came after Mr Vance said he supports Mr Trump's call for presidents to have a say in Federal Reserve Board policy-making, including interest-rate moves, saying those should be "political" decisions.      Read More               Watch: Donald Trump speaks in North Carolina as campaign continues in swing stateTrump rambles about Harris in speech supposedly about economy: Latest updatesTrump uses rally on the economy to attack Harris and air past grievances      

Watch: JD Vance holds rally in Michigan in visit to battleground state

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Survey: 1 in 10 Monroe County teens admits to carrying weapon

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – No one has ever tried to count how many loaded, illegal guns are in our community everyday. But Monroe County has asked teenagers...

Survey: 1 in 10 Monroe County teens admits to carrying weapon

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