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Miramar, FL

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Valdosta, GA

The Bullet Point

This article contains AI-assisted content. Valdosta, Georgia - Two former executives of the Southern Pine Credit Union confessed to their roles in a bank fraud and identity theft operation that spanned years. Teresa Paulo, from Valdosta, admitted guilt for one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Leah Lehman, 63, also of Valdosta, pleaded guilty to similar charges on October 26.

Two bank employees plead guilty to multi-million dollar fraud and identity theft scheme

Kansas State

Malta Bend, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Henry Blosser House is located near Malta Bend, Missouri (Saline County). This three-story house was constructed between 1878 and 1880, over 140 years ago. On December 29, 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Over 140 years old, the Henry Blosser House was saved: it's expected to open in the fall of 2024

Clarkston, WA

Mia Carlson

CLARKSTON, WA - A local man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly returned to Walmart and threatened to kill an employee who had previously trespassed him from the store and then created a biohazard in an officer's patrol vehicle by spitting several times after claiming he had COVID. Shankle also reportedly attempted to spit on an officer.

Local Man Arrested: Allegedly Threatened Walmart Employees & Spit Numerous Times in Cop Car

Virginia State

Doswell, VA

Margaret Minnicks

This time of the year we see twinkling Christmas lights and beautiful decorations almost everywhere. We also hear the sound of Christmas music playing just about everywhere we go. Here is a place where you can see lights and hear beautiful Christmas music at the same time.

The longest drive-thru synchronized Christmas lights display is in Doswell, Virginia

San Jose, CA

India Currents

Divya, a 30-year-old first-generation immigrant from India came to the US in 2015 on a student visa. She studied software engineering and now works with a multinational company in San Jose on an H1-B visa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she started working remotely from home and has continued to work from home since then. Divya is unmarried.

How To Overcome Anxiety

Oregon State

Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

Chicago, IL

Amy Lee Kite

Dogs and cats that were beaten, burned, tied up and left to die have a second chance at life -- this time a good one, thanks to PAWS Chicago. Nearly 80 animals who had suffered were about to be euthanized at a Carribbean shelter in Dominica when PAWS stepped in to help.

Dogs Burned, Beaten and Left To Die are Saved by PAWS

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Hollywood, FL

Miami Gardens, FL

Hialeah, FL

Miami, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

NewsBreak

Law Offices of Dahlia A. Walker announces support for True Blue Weekend 2023

SOUTH FLORIDA – As a 1978 graduate of Alpha Academy in Kingston, Jamaica, Dahlia Walker-Huntington has always supported her brothers from St. Georges and Jamaica College...

Law Offices of Dahlia A. Walker announces support for True Blue Weekend 2023

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