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Greyson F

Another day, another restaurant with health inspection problems. While about once a week another restaurant is flagged for performing poorly on its annual visit by the health inspector, the vast majority of restaurants never have issues, excel at the cleanliness and certifications needed, and you never have to think twice about visiting. However, one Tucson restaurant has never performed all that well on its annual inspections and has had infractions during eight of the nine visits. This last visit was not the exception, resulting in the restaurant being placed on probation.

Local Restaurant Placed on Probation Following Health Inspection

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Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that John Santiago a.k.a. Freddy Muniz, age 46, has been sentenced for his conviction of (i) conspiracy to sell fentanyl; and (ii) possession with intent to sell approximately half a kilo of fentanyl. Mr. Santiago was found guilty after a jury trial in September of 2023.

Fentanyl Offender Receives 20 Years to Life Sentence in State Prison

Minneapolis, MN

DayTripper

On November 26, 1869, photographer Charles Zimmerman of St. Paul, Minnesota nearly met his demise while attempting to photograph the frozen Minnehaha Falls near Minneapolis. According to the Minneapolis Daily Tribune dated November 28, 1869,As Zimmerman positioned himself underneath the towering, icy facade of the falls to capture a unique interior perspective, disaster struck.

On this day in history: Photographer Nearly Killed by Falling Icicle at Minnehaha Falls, 1869

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Prattville, AL

Kassondra O'Hara

She deserves justice and her family deserves answers. Shannon Paulk would be 33 years old had her life not been needlessly taken in 2001. Would she still live in Prattville, AL, where she was ripped from her family? Would she be married? Be a mother? Have a career?

22 Years Have Passed Since the Unsolved Murder of 11-Year-Old Shannon Paulk

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Concord, NH

CONCORD – A New York man was sentenced Monday in federal court in Concord for transporting stolen goods from Home Depot and Lowe’s across state lines, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

NY Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing $200,000 in Goods from Lowe’s and Home Depot

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Clayton, MO

CJ Coombs

The Martin Franklin Hanley House is said to be the oldest building in the county seat of St. Louis County. It's located at 7600 Westmoreland in Clayton, Missouri. The house was built in 1855 on what used to be a 112-acre farm. In time, a large city grew around it.

Historic Martin Franklin Hanley House in Clayton, Missouri

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Morris County, NJ

Roxbury Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County resident, was found in Roxbury Township; preliminary investigation suggests non-suspicious circumstances. Morristown, NJ – The prolonged search for Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County teacher reported missing since June, reached a somber conclusion. Authorities announced the discovery of her remains in a secluded Roxbury Township area, bringing an end to a mystery that has gripped the local community.

Missing Morris County Teacher Found Deceased

Georgia State

Washington, DC

KevinJamesShay

As alleged ethics violations surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas continue, more lawmakers and organizations are calling for his resignation. "The Supreme Court should be the gold standard of judicial ethics, but some justices today, particularly Justice Clarence Thomas, are falling far short of that standard," read a November 1 public letter signed by groups such as the League of Conservation Voters and People for the American Way. "To begin restoring the Court’s legitimacy, the undersigned 67 organizations call for the resignation of Justice Thomas."

More lawmakers and groups call for Clarence Thomas to resign

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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

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small alligator unexpectedly surfaces on Lake Michigan's shores. An extraordinary sighting took place on the shores of Lake Michigan when an unexpected guest, a small alligator, made an appearance. The local Police Department was quick to identify the reptile, and the incident sparked interest and intrigue.

Alligator Spotted on Lake Michigan Beach Monday

Virginia State

Hampton, VA

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

A quick trip to the beach has been at the center of two missing persons cases in Virginia. It's been years since the family and friends of 34-year-old Keir Johnsonhave seen her or her eight-month-old daughter, Chloe Johnson. There aren't many details available about the case as it is reportedly still an ongoing, active investigation, but let's unpack the little we do know about the missing mother and daughter duo.

Keir & Chloe Johnson: Virginia Mom & Daughter Disappear Before Beach Trip In 2017

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Staunton, VA

Margaret Minnicks

The Shack is a storefront in the middle of downtown Staunton, Virginia. It is an extremely small restaurant with 7 tables and 26 non-matching chairs. Therefore, only 26 guests can be served at the same time for lunch and dinner. If you are one of the 26 guests, you will be offered a delicious meal with top-notch ingredients and inventive cooking.

A tiny restaurant in Virginia can serves only 26 guests at a time

Jermaine Edwards, a former Morristown resident, has been sentenced to five years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in August 2023. Morristown, NJ – A tragic incident that shook the Morristown community reached a legal resolution on November 17, 2023. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, along with Chief Detectives Robert McNally and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson, announced the sentencing of Jermaine Edwards for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident.

Morristown Resident Sentenced for Fatal Hit-and-Run

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Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Earn Stroke Care Recertifications from The Joint Commission

DETROIT (March 15, 2023) – Henry Ford Hospital has earned re-certification by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stoke Center, and Henry Ford Jackson Hospital has...

Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Earn Stroke Care Recertifications from The Joint Commission

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