A Missouri woman who has spent more than 40 years in prison for a murder her supporters believe she did not commit will get a court hearing that could lead to her release. The Missouri attorney general’s office has agreed to an evidentiary hearing for Sandra Hemme, 63, who was …
Read More »The PGA Tour and LIV Golf deal is now under federal investigation
The PGA Tour’s plan to create a new professional golf entity with Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf is drawing intense scrutiny from Capitol Hill. Earlier this month, the PGA Tour abruptly announced it was forming a partnership with LIV Golf’s parent organization — the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, or PIF. Under …
Read More »1 person dead after shooting inside Washington state movie theater
One person was shot and killed Tuesday during a showing of a “Transformers” movie at a theater in Washington state, authorities said. Authorities received the call about the shooting at around midnight on Tuesday, the Kent Police Department confirmed in a statement on Facebook. Kent is about 20 miles south …
Read More »IRS sends bills to taxpayers with the wrong due date for some
The IRS said it sent bills to taxpayers with the wrong due date, erroneously telling some California residents that their payments were due in 21 days when, in fact, they have until later this year to pay up. The tax agency on Wednesday apologized for the error in a statement. The …
Read More »California AG blasts DeSantis over migrants flown to Sacramento
Sacramento, Calif. — California’s attorney general said the state of Florida appears to have arranged for a group of South American migrants to be dropped off outside a Sacramento church. “While this is still under investigation, we can confirm these individuals were in possession of documentation purporting to be from the …
Read More »Florida man arrested for pointing gun at woman’s head after her friend used his driveway
A Florida man has been arrested for pointing a gun at a woman’s head after her friend briefly turned into his driveway in an incident captured on video, authorities said. Terry Vetsch, 60, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, according to jail records. …
Read More »These U.S. cities have seen the largest drops in homes available for sale
It’s getting tougher for house hunters to find a home to buy, particularly in large cities, as the housing industry faces a dearth of inventory. The number of homes for sale in 2023 decreased in 21 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas compared to this time last year, according to …
Read More »Jimmy Carter’s grandson says “he’s going to be 99 in October” despite entering hospice care
Three months after entering end-of-life care at home, former President Jimmy Carter remains in good spirits as he visits with family, follows public discussion of his legacy and receives updates on The Carter Center’s humanitarian work around the world, his grandson says. He’s even enjoying regular servings of ice cream. …
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Utah police have identified the man who allegedly shot the stray bullet that struck a 2-year-old boy in the head. On Wednesday the Spanish Fork Police Department announced they located a person of interest who shot a .22 caliber air rifle near a fenced daycare located in West Spanish Fork, …
Read More »Social media may pose “profound risk” to teen mental health, Surgeon General says
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for stronger guidelines for social media use among children and teens, pointing to a growing body of research that the platforms may pose what he described as a “profound risk” to young people’s mental health. In a report issued on Tuesday, Murthy …
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