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Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, Maryland - Authorities are delving into the "suspicious death" of a potential kidnapping victim, whose body was reportedly discovered in a wooded locale last week. According to the Baltimore Police Department, the incident unfolded on March 28, just before 1 a.m., when officers were summoned to a residence following reports of a home invasion. Upon arrival, a woman recounted to the police that two unidentified men forcibly entered her home, demanding money. They purportedly claimed to have her son, 47-year-old David Winchester Jr., and threatened harm unless she complied with their monetary demands. The suspects absconded from the premises without the ransom.

Man found dead in woods after possibly being kidnapped in Baltimore

North Carolina State

Knightdale, NC

In Knightdale, North Carolina, a 17-year-old male is facing a murder charge in connection with the tragic killing of a 40-year-old mother of three that occurred late last year.

Teen charged with murdering mother of 3

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

Food Excluded from Supplemental Security Income Calculations to Improve Equity and Efficiency. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an update to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations, marking a significant shift in how In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations are determined.

Social Security Administration Simplifies SSI with Major Rule Change on Food Assistance

Lakeland, FL

iSkyCreations - News & Media

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Lakeland, FL – The Polk County Sheriff's Office made a distressing discovery in a Lakeland home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, following a complaint about animal neglect and hoarding. Responding to the scene at 4328 Hedge Drive North, investigators from the Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit were confronted with a severe case involving dozens of cats and a dog living in harmful conditions.

Severe Animal Neglect and Hoarding in Lakeland: Disturbing Discovery by Polk County Sheriff's Office

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Calling all onigiri fans: A new spot dedicated to the beloved Japanese snack just opened in Koreatown, and it’s unlike any other in Los Angeles. Last week, Supamu opened its first brick-and-mortar location at the corner of 6th and Catalina.

This New Koreatown Onigiri Spot Is Unlike Any Other in Southern California

Automatic Recovery Rate Reduced to 10 Percent, Enhancing Financial Security for Beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the fairness and equity of its overpayment policies by announcing a reduction in the default withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries.

Social Security Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Beneficiaries

Georgia State

Catoosa County, GA

Ringgold, GA

In a disturbing case from Catoosa County, Georgia, 24-year-old Dillan Michael Tennant has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of first-degree cruelty to children.

Man who beat children, 2 & 3, over dirty bedroom is sentenced

Senai

Ennis William Cosby, son of beloved comedian Bill Cosby and his wife Camille, was tragically cut down in the prime of his life on January 16, 1997. Shot in the head during a failed robbery attempt near Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, California, Cosby's untimely death sent shockwaves through the nation and ignited a wave of sympathy and support for the grieving Cosby family.

Tragedy and Justice: The Murder of Ennis William Cosby

Anaheim, CA

NewSantaAna

Patrol Officers arrested Joseph Michael Sanders , a 34-year-old transient with a criminal record, on 4/18/2024 at approximately 6:30 p.m., on charges of kicking a small dog, as seen on a widely publicized video, according to the Anaheim Police Department .

Transient ex-con who repeatedly kicked a small dog arrested by the Anaheim Police

Denver, CO

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Inspectors have failed rental units for methamphetamine contamination, hoarding, pest infestations, mold and water damage, sanitation concerns, heating, and lack of utilities, according to a report presented Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council.

Meth contamination, hoarding, pests lead to Denver rental inspection failures

Texas State

Arlington, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department has begun an investigation into the death of a 62-year-old woman involved in an auto-pedestrian accident that happened on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. This incident is now under consideration by law enforcement officers.

Tragic Death: Arlington Woman Killed in Kroger Lot

Colorado State

The Denver City Council will vote Monday to spend another $850,000 on meals for migrants. The council is set to approve two contract extension that appear on the consent agenda. Matters on the consent agenda are considered routine and pass in a block vote unless a council member calls an item out. The council will consider contract extensions with Michaels of Denver Catering, Inc. and Colorado Hospitality, Inc. for $350,000 and $500,000, respectively. That brings the total amount spent on migrant meals with those two vendors to $2.8 million.

Feeding migrants costs Denver another $850,000

Atlanta, GA

365 Atlanta Traveler

If you're heading out to a sports bar for March Madness, you'll be happy to know that some of the best in the nation are right here in Georgia. A new report by BetUS has taken a deep dive into the best sports bars in every state across the United States -- and Georgia is home to five of the best.

5 Georgia Sports Bars Named Best in U.S.

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

The elaborate scheme involved falsifying accounts receivable to secure and misuse a substantial line of credit. In a significant legal development, Nitin Vats, a former employee of the defunct New Jersey-based company Lotus Exim International Inc. (LEI), has admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in a $17 million loss to a bank. This confession was made before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, marking a pivotal moment in the investigation led by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Former Employee Guilty of $17M Bank Fraud

Polk County, FL

Haines City, FL

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Polk County, FL – In a shocking incident of animal cruelty that has disturbed the Haines City community, 21-year-old Angel Enrrique Burgos faces multiple charges, including two counts of felony animal cruelty. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit, in collaboration with the Haines City Police Department, responded to a distressing scene in the Hidden Lake Preserve neighborhood on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Haines City Man Arrested for Horrific Animal Cruelty Incident

Orange County, CA

Santa Ana, CA

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 8:29 a.m., Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of unknown trouble at a residence in the 1500 block of S. Lowell Street. Santa Ana Police Officers responded to the residence and located an adult male victim with a stab wound to his torso. The Orange County Fire Authority also responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

A Santa Ana man was apparently murdered by his roomate this morning

King County, WA

Connell, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A King County practical nurse has been charged with misconduct for romancing a prisoner, the Department of Health reports. In March, the Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Monica A. Davis with unprofessional conduct, according to the DOH.

Nurse Charged for Inappropriate Prisoner Romance

Bucks County Beacon

Written by Thomas F. Schaller , University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Rural white voters have long enjoyed outsize power in American politics. They have inflated voting power in the U.S. Senate , the U.S. House and the Electoral College .

Why ‘White Rural Rage’ Is a Threat to American Democracy

Irvine, CA

On Friday, March 22, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m., police officers were conducting surveillance in shopping centers due to recent organized distraction thefts, according to the Irvine Police Department .

The Irvine Police arrested an organized credit card theft group from L.A. County

Aurora, CO

Aurora pit bull owners and other dog lovers made themselves heard Monday during the Aurora City Council meeting. A judge’s recent decision means pit bulls once again aren’t allowed in the city. This prompted owners of the breed to take their grievances to City Hall.

Pit bull owner to Aurora council: ‘You’re not taking my dog’

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‘It’s unconstitutional:’ Sen. Bracy calls out redistricting maps proposed by Florida Gov. DeSantis

ORLANDO, Fla. – Democrats are increasing vocal opposition to a congressional redistricting proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis, which will be discussed during a special legislative session...

‘It’s unconstitutional:’ Sen. Bracy calls out redistricting maps proposed by Florida Gov. DeSantis

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