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Marksville police officer, accused of murder, loses bid for mistrial
The Advocate reports (http://bit.ly/2oe880h ) that Stafford testified Friday that he shot at the vehicle because he feared Few was going to back up and hit the other deputy, Norris Greenhouse Jr. Few was seriously wounded but survived, while his son, 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis, was killed after being struck with four bullets. "I would have called off the pursuit myself", Stafford said. [Full Article...]
1 dead, 1 wounded in Las Vegas bus shooting
There is no evidence of a second shooter and no other victims have been located, police said. According to a twee. "The shooting incident happened on the bus", said Las Vegas Metro Police spokesperson Larry Hadfield on the developing situation. [Full Article...]
6 hospitalized after fire at Kansas group home
LDCFM Division Chief Eve Tolefree said in an email that a total of 11 members of the department responded to the Overland Park Fire Department's request for mutual aid. Rhodes said three firefighters were treated for minor injuries, but added that it was a "huge blessing" that none of the injuries were serious. Titan Built LLC, the construction company working on the apartment project, released ... [Full Article...]
Suspect held in San Francisco after four bodies found in Sacramento home
There were no reports of shots fired or other problems until the relative called to report that he was concerned about the welfare of the home's residents, Sacramento police spokesman Sgt. Elias contributed from San Francisco . Authorities state that the suspect is a male and was picked up in the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Pierce Street. [Full Article...]
Meals on Wheels a beneficial service
But that doesn't mean the programs are completely safe. Seniors at least 60 years old, and the disabled between 18-59 years are eligible for services. The standard fee is $7 for two meals, or $4 for one, but there are fee reductions for those who are struggling financially, said Charlotte Fan, North County Service Center manager for Meals on Wheels San Diego County. [Full Article...]
US Marshals Sent To Protect Judge Who Blocked Latest Travel Ban
Critics said the new ban remains legally flawed. If the court does issue a preliminary injunction, the next step in permanently halting the order, the Justice Department has asked that it be limited to the 90-day ban on six mostly Muslim countries, and should not include the 120-day ban on refugee applicants. [Full Article...]
Ryan health bill a disaster, call your GOP representative
If all Democrats and 23 Republicans in the House vote against the bill, it would be defeated. "I think quite simply if you're taking away from the state of OH nearly $26 billion in [Medicaid] payments for healthcare, those costs are gonna get shifted on to someone else and it could very well get shifted on to those who are privately covered", said Corlett. [Full Article...]
Slain Wisconsin officer ID'd as 15-year veteran
Details of the incident, which spanned three cities, have thus far remained scarce, but Everest Metro Police Chief Wally Sparks confirmed in a press conference that the suspect, whose name was not released, is in police custody and there is no current threat to the community. [Full Article...]
Rick Perry Slams Student Government Election as 'Diversity' Stunt
Perry's took to the Houston Chronicle to argue of voter intimidation . The disqualification stemmed from a video used in McIntosh's campaign that included glow sticks not reported on a campaign finance report. Added Smith: "Honestly, we were just surprised to see that the secretary of energy would take the time to weigh in in detail and we respectfully disagree with his assessment of what hap... [Full Article...]
Teen Abducted By Her Teacher Still Missing
But, new details continue to emerge about Cummins' efforts to groom and lure 15-year-old Thomas, his former student, before abducting her last week. Jones was a struggling student who says she was pulled from a class with a teacher so she wouldn't have to take a test that was used to judge the performance of the school. [Full Article...]
White House jumper caught on fence
Callahan. Reports emerged last week that a man accused of breaching the White House perimeter earlier in March was on the grounds for at least 15 minutes before he was captured. Secret Service agents helped the woman down and then arrested her. Previously in March, a man was able to wander on the White House grounds for nearly 20 minutes before finally being detained by Secret Service. [Full Article...]
Authorities search for missing student and teacher
Cummins to pick up that phone and call someone. and let us know where you are so you can start dealing with the consequences". "Please, please come home". The student told another schoolmate about what she said she had seen that day. The report also said "Cummins will be reprimanded in regards to his duty to uphold his professional responsibility and behavior as a teacher". [Full Article...]
The richest people in the world in South Florida
Amazon's Jeff Bezos , now owner and publisher of the Washington Post newspaper, had the best year of any person on the planet. "Rinehart took her late father's bankrupted estate and rebuilt it into something much larger", says Forbes . The US was second with 25. Other notable newcomers to the list include: Australian Manny Stul, whose toy company created the popular Shopkins collectibles; Am... [Full Article...]
Explainer: What you should know about the Meals on Wheels controversy
Here in Dallas, only about 60 percent of the Meals on Wheels funding comes from donations. However, local programs said federal cuts won't impact them. Still, with 30 years of Meals on Wheels experience under her belt, she's confident the budget won't pass as-is, so long as citizens, like those who attended the roundtable, speak up. [Full Article...]
House leaders set Obamacare repeal and replace vote for Thursday
In a joint letter sent Thursday to the leaders of the House and Senate , the governors of Ohio, Michigan, Nevada and Arkansas argued that the " current version" of the American Health Care Act in the House hurts states. They won't vote, no matter what we do, they're not going to vote. Some Republicans , along with conservative groups such as the American Enterprise Institute and the Heritag... [Full Article...]
EMT Struck and Killed by Stolen Ambulance in the Bronx
As he was escorted by police from the 43rd Precinct early Friday morning, Gonzalez muttered to himself with EMTs silently watching him being put into a waiting police cruiser. The grieving family of Yadira Arroyo will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from local organizations following the news of her brutal death Thursday. [Full Article...]
National Weather Service issues winter weather advisory for midstate counties
Sunday's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 79 and an overnight low of 44. Saturday night: Partly cloudy with a low about 59 degrees. Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Record daily high temperatures are 74 degrees Friday , 78 degrees Saturday and 77 degrees Sunday , weather service data shows. [Full Article...]
Raiders Reportedly Interested in Acquiring Marshawn Lynch from Seahawks
The Oakland Raiders may try to pull Marshawn Lynch out of retirement, ESPN reports . When the Vikings made a decision to part ways with Peterson, it was expected that the five-time First-team All-Pro player will command the interest of many teams who want to contend for the championship. [Full Article...]
A McDonald's Tweet Called Donald Trump 'a Disgusting Excuse of a President'
A tweet from McDonald's corporate account attacked President Trump Thursday; it was deleted within 30 minutes. The restaurant chain said Twitter had notified it that their account had been "compromised". The reply was both tweeted and deleted Thursday morning. The account later tweeted that Twitter alerted McDonald's the account was compromised. Intentional or not, McDonald's may have ... [Full Article...]
Fewer Americans Filed Claims Last Week for Jobless Benefits
The labor force consists of employed residents and those who are unemployed, but actively looking for jobs. State-supplied comments in the report attributed the drop to layoffs in construction, administrative, support, waste management, and wholesale and retail trade industries. [Full Article...]