Author: Annelyn Russ

Homeless
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Ticketing Homeless People

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that cities cannot ticket homeless people for camping in public when there are no alternative shelters available.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments over a challenge to a law allowing cities to fine homeless people. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that cities cannot ticket homeless people for camping in public when there are no alternative shelters available. However, officials argue the restrictions prevent them from implementing “common sense” laws against camping in certain public places….

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House Passes Large Foreign Aid Package

The bill now heads to the Senate for a vote, and if passed, President Biden has already said he will sign it.
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House lawmakers in both parties gathered Saturday to pass a large foreign aid package. The bill includes nearly $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific. It also includes a package of additional national security measures that features a potential nationwide ban of the TikTok app. The weekend vote…

Israel
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Israeli Chief Of Military Intelligence Resigns

Aharon Haliva is the first senior figure to step down over his role in the deadliest assault in Israel's history.
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The chief of Israeli military intelligence resigned Monday. Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s decision to step down comes over failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7. Hamas members broke through Israel’s border defenses and made their way through Israeli communities unchallenged for hours. The incident resulted in the death of over 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and around 250 hostages were…

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Man Accused Of Killing Police Officer And Paramedic Pleads Not Guilty

Jaremy Smith will remain in custody until his trial begins. If convicted of the current charges, smith faces a mandatory life sentence or the death penalty.
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A man accused of two murders pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in federal court Thursday. 33-year-old Jaremy Smith, of Marion, allegedly shot and killed New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Smith is facing charges including possession of a stolen firearm, causing death by the discharge of a firearm and in relation to a crime of violence, along with…

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11-Year-Old Boy Killed In Florence County Shooting

The shooting occurred around 8pm on Clover Hill Road in the Scranton area.
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An 11-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Florence County on Wednesday. The shooting occurred around 8pm on Clover Hill Road in the Scranton area. Brentlee Crump was transported to a hospital where he later died. Crump attended Scranton Elementary STEAM Academy and was in fifth grade. An autopsy has been ordered. Further details are limited at this time….

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Police Search For Man Wanted In Connection To Rowland Shooting

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and anyone who spots him is urged to refrain from making contact.
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Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a Robeson County shooting. Shortly before 7pm Monday, officers reported to the 400 block of South Hickory Street in response to a domestic and shots fired call. Upon arrival, they found a female victim shot in the arm. She was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The suspected shooter…

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Wendy’s New Promotion Offers Free Fries On Fridays

To participate in Free-Fry Fridays you must have the Wendy's mobile app.
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Wendy’s has revealed a new promotion. The fast food chain announced customers can get any size fries for free with any purchase. The deal can be redeemed every Friday for the remainder of the year. It started April 19 and is available to claim in-restaurant or on a mobile order. To participate in Free-Fry Fridays you must have the Wendy’s…

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Toyota Issues Recall On Nearly 55,000 Vehicles

Owners can take their vehicles to Toyota dealers where the right and left rear door opener switches will be replaced with improved ones.
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Toyota placed a recall on nearly 55,000 vehicles. The recall covers Prius and Prius HEV hybrid electric vehicles made between 2023 and 2024. The automaker issued the recall due to an issue in which water could enter and short-circuit rear door latches. If this occurs, the doors could possibly open when moving or in a crash. Unexpected door openings could…

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Twelve Jurors Selected In Trump’s Hush Money Trial

The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president is being held over whether Trump falsified business records to hide a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
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Day three of Trump’s historic hush money trial occurred Thursday. The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president is being held over whether Trump falsified business records to hide a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Twelve jurors were officially selected during Thursday’s session. However, alternate jurors still have to make…

Israel
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Israel Carried Out A Strike In Iran After Direct Military Assault

The U.S. was reportedly given advance notification of an intended Israeli strike, but did not endorse the response.
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Israel carried out a military strike in Iran Friday. Iran’s air defense systems were activated in the cities of Isfahan and Tabriz after three explosions went off near a major military airbase. The explosions were reportedly related to anti-aircraft systems shooting at a “suspicious object.” Iranian officials said air defences intercepted three drones and there were no reports of a…

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