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Phoenix, AZ

Greyson F

Just about every culture has some kind of historical connection to meats prepared and then wrapped in bread. Cooking the meat, then covering it in an edible dough both protected the meat and helped it last longer, which was important in an age without refrigeration and when individuals were traveling for weeks (or months) and fresh food wasn’t readily available. Historically, this method of transporting meat originated in the Middle East, before spreading through Europe. The empanada was birthed in Spain (then passed to the Americas, where most countries make a different variation of the food), and in England, it became known as a pasty. Now, a popular restaurant in metro Phoenix has plans on making its own expansion in the Valley.

Local Restaurant Chain Opening New Location

Mesa, AZ

When you go to the grocery store you’re looking for quality products and affordable prices. You’re probably not considering how the shop performed on its previous health inspection. After all, it isn’t preparing food in the same way as local restaurants. However, grocery stores go through the same health and quality control inspections as restaurants in the community as well. One local grocery store in metro Phoenix has an attached restaurant. This restaurant performed poorly enough to receive a D grade on its inspection (despite the grocery store passing the same inspection).

Local Restaurant and Grocery Store Hit With D-Grade Health Inspection

Las Vegas, NV

Jalyn Smoot

For the first time since the 1983-84 regular season, a professional NBA game will be played in Las Vegas this week. The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, which Forbes tabbed as a major TV ratings success, will host its semifinals and finals at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday and Saturday night.

Billionaire athlete LeBron James plans to use his wealth to bring an NBA team to Las Vegas

Washington, DC

NBC News

WASHINGTON — Former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will be honored in a private funeral service on Dec. 19 following a day of lying in repose at the Supreme Court, the high court announced on Friday. O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court justice, died on Dec. 1. She was 93.

Supreme Court announces funeral plans for former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Virginia State

Ruther Glen, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Dreams do come true. According to WTVR CBS 6, a woman from Ruther Glen, Virginia had dreamed for a long time of being a contestant on “The Price Is Right.” Rita Armstead's dream came true when she appeared this week as a contestant on an episode of the iconic television game show where contestants compete by guessing the prices of merchandise to win cash and prizes.

Ruther Glen woman won a refrigerator on 'The Price Is Right'

Esther S

It's been a long, long wait, hasn't it? But it appears that groundbreaking may happen in the very near future. High speed rail service between Las Vegas and Southern California that runs parallel to I-15 most of the way is no longer just a twinkle in someone's eye. According to reporting by news3lv the developer, Brightline West, is finally talking about breaking ground for the project.

High Speed Rail Between Vegas and SoCal May Actually Happen Soon!

Iowa State

Fort Calhoun, NE

OMAHA, Neb. — A man has been arrested in the stabbing death of a Catholic priest who was attacked over the weekend in a church rectory in a small Nebraska community, authorities said. The Rev. Stephen Gutgsell was assaulted Sunday “during an invasion” of St. John the Baptist Catholic...

Iowa man arrested in the death of a Nebraska priest

Cleveland, OH

Parma, OH

An Ohio woman who threw her freshly made Chipotle burrito bowl in the face of the employee who made it for her is about to learn a lesson in customer service. Rosemary Hayne, 39, was originally sentenced to 180 days in jail at a Nov. 28 hearing that occurred after the video of her hurling her food at the employee went viral.

Ohio woman who threw Chipotle burrito bowl at employee sentenced to work in fast food for 2 months

Portland, OR

Robbie Newport

Touring musicians must carry their musical equipment with them while on the road. In practical terms, this means storing their musical equipment in their vans and vehicles while sleeping, eating, and visiting the cities they are traveling through or playing in. While this sounds simple enough, in Portland it has been a challenge for more than just one band or musician.

Famous Scottish fiddler the latest victim to Portland thieves

Texas State

Houston, TX

Texas state Sen. John Whitmire will be Houston’s next mayor, NBC News projects. Whitmire defeated Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a fellow Democrat, in a runoff election Saturday to lead the fourth-largest city by population in the U.S. The two advanced from a Nov. 7 election featuring 18 candidates, when...

Democrat John Whitmire wins Houston mayoral race

Lewiston, ID

Mia Carlson

LEWISTON, ID - A 49-year-old Lewiston man who was convicted of trafficking nearly two pounds of methamphetamine was sentenced today in Nez Perce County Second District Court. Judge Michelle Evans ordered that Nickolas Jacobson be held for 10 years before he is eligible for parole and he must pay a $25,000 fine. He was found guilty by a jury following a two-day trial in September.

Convicted Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Nearly 2 Lbs of Meth

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

A toddler was among six people killed when tornadoes struck Nashville and the Tennessee town of Clarksville early Saturday evening, officials said. Dozens more were injured. Nashville police said in a statement Sunday that 2-year-old Anthony Elmer Mendez was killed alongside his mom, Floridema Gabriel Perez, 31, in a northern community of Nashville along Nesbitt Lane. Joseph Dalton, 37, was also killed, the statement said.

Toddler among 6 dead as tornadoes tear across Tennessee

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Illinois State

Standard, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

San Diego, CA

A dead 52-foot fin whale washed up on Pacific Beach in San Diego Sunday. The whale came ashore sometime before 9:30 a.m. local time, NBC San Diego reported, off of Santa Rita Place near the border of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. The dead whale was bleeding from its side,...

Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego beach

Houston voters will decide a runoff election between two Democrats who emerged from a crowded 18-person first-round vote in November. In that round, Texas state Sen. John Whitmire received the largest share of votes with 43%, followed by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who received 36%. The campaign has focused on crime, affordable housing and controlling the city’s expenses. With a population of more than 2.3 million, Houston is a sprawling metropolis that is among the largest in the U.S. by both population and size.

Houston Mayor Runoff Election Results 2023

New Jersey State

Mount Laurel, NJ

A white New Jersey man who was captured in a viral video in 2021 harassing his Black neighbors and hurling racial slurs was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison. Edward C. Mathews, 47, was ordered to serve at least four years before he is eligible for parole, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

N.J. man sentenced to 8 years in prison after video showed him harassing Black neighbors with racial slurs

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Pregnant with no OB-GYNs around: In Idaho, maternity care became a casualty of its abortion ban

If you’re pregnant in Bonner County, Idaho, you’ll likely spend a lot of time on Route 95. Bonner General Health, a 25-bed hospital, discontinued obstetrics, labor...

Pregnant with no OB-GYNs around: In Idaho, maternity care became a casualty of its abortion ban

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