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Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

Yardbarker

Peyton Manning is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2021, but there's one record he'd like to get rid of — the most interceptions ever thrown by a rookie (28).It seems like there will be plenty of chances this season for a rookie to potentially break it following a quarterback-rich 2024 NFL Draft class. Several of the rookies, including the Bears' Caleb Williams, Commanders' Jayden Daniels, Patriots' Drake Maye, Vikings' J.J. McCarthy and Broncos' Bo Nix, could start Week 1 and struggle on rebuilding teams.That's exactly what Manning is hoping...

Peyton Manning hopes anyone but this QB breaks his rookie INT record

Chicago, IL

2023 WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun allowed frustration to boil over on a hard foul against Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese, leading to a third-quarter ejection in a tight game.
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When battling for position with Reese for a rebound off a Chicago miss, Thomas swung her left arm toward Reese, hitting her in the neck and sending her to the floor.Following a review, Thomas was given a flagrant two and ejected from the game. She finished her brief outing with nine points and six turnovers, marking just...

Watch: Sun forward Alyssa Thomas ejected after hard foul on Sky's Angel Reese

Bronx, NY

Add MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Fox Sports to the list of noteworthy people who have criticized New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner for somewhat suggesting earlier this week the club may not be able to sign All-Star outfielder Juan Soto to a lucrative contract either before or after he reaches free agency this fall. "My takeaway was along the lines of an owner essentially crying poor who has the richest team," Rosenthal said during an appearance on the "Foul Territory" program about Steinbrenner's latest comments on Soto's future, according to Sam Neumann of Awful Announcing. "That’s a...

Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner under fire over Juan Soto comments

Pittsburgh, PA

Veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward has been absent from the Steelers' voluntary offseason workouts and OTAs and does not plan to show up as he seeks a contract extension, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Heyward, who is entering the final year of his four-year, $64 million extension he signed in September 2020, has been one of the biggest voices in Pittsburgh's locker room as a longtime team captain and 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.The team, including linebacker Alex Highsmith, can feel the difference."Cam's definitely one of those leadership voices in the locker room. So when he's here, you'll hear...

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith says it's 'quieter' without DT Cameron Heyward

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Rhean Jalipa Fontanoza , a 46-year-old UPS employee who was on work disability, has been charged with the special circumstance murder for executing his longtime friend and coworker after tracking him down on his delivery route and shooting at him 14 times, hitting him 10 times, in a matter of seconds as he sat seat belted in his delivery truck in Irvine last week. Authorities are still working to uncover the motive of what led to the execution of a longtime friend, according to the OCDA .

UPS driver who fatally shot his coworker and friend in Irvine charged with murder

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Why do some Black male diabetics ditch their medication?. This morning, I was told of yet another African American male in Southwest Virginia who passed away after he stopped taking his Type 2 Diabetes medication. The first time I heard this story was several decades ago and the young man was in his 20s. So it's not just males in later life who are giving up.

Something is causing Black males in Virginia to stop taking their Type 2 Diabetes medications

San Francisco, CA

Draymond Green would 'love' to be teammates with close friend LeBron James. During the 2022-23 season, when Green was in the final year of his contract, rumors linked him to the Los Angeles Lakers with the belief that he would team up with James. Instead, Green signed a four-year, $100 million extension with the Golden State Warriors. Nevertheless, during a recent appearance on Shaquille O'Neal's "The Big Podcast," the four-time champion admitted that he would enjoy sharing the court with one of the greatest players in NBA history.“I would love to play with Bron,” Green said. "Not necessarily I want to be on this NBA...

Draymond Green names player he'd 'love' to team up with

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

USAye!

Shocking Case of Severe Abuse Uncovered After Car Accident. May 19, 2024, Tabone Parish, Louisiana- In an alarming case that has shocked the nation, the victim's mother, 40-year-old Latoya Harris, and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Terrence Washington, are now behind bars in Louisiana. The couple faces heinous charges after the 15-year-old girl is believed to have been subjected to unimaginable abuse at their home in Tabone Parish, just outside of New Orleans.

Teen Endures Horrific Abuse, Fights for Life

TeeJay Small

UK Government Communications Headquarters are preparing for the worst. The world has been a political powder keg of military activity in recent years, with Putin's Russia encroaching upon the sovereignty of their neighboring Ukraine. Reports have been circulating for months which suggest Russian forces may be seeking to expand their influence beyond Ukraine's borders, with some insiders fearing that the nation will mount a full-scale invasion of a NATO allied country within the calendar year.

British & American Forces Prepare For Impending Russian Invasion Of The West

Bucks County Beacon

Earlier this week, the United State Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Grants Pass v Johnson . Grants Pass, a small city in Oregon with fewer than 40,000 residents has all but built its reputation on removing people experiencing homelessness, first to other locales and more recently to jail. Years ago, Grants Pass supplied bus tickets for those without addresses. According to testimony Monday, often the municipalities the individuals were removed to, just sent them back.

Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Homeless People Should Be Treated Humanely, or Instead as a Criminal Menace

Maine State

The Maine Monitor

The Biden administration finalized new rules for nursing homes this week that establish minimum care hours from registered nurses and nurse aides, and require a registered nurse on duty at all times.

New federal rules will require nursing homes to increase staffing

Georgia State

The Current GA

Georgia voters kicked out incumbents, picked replacements for departing legislators and set the stage for June runoffs as well as the big show in November. Ballot casters up and down the Peach State made choices Tuesday that are already set to reshape the state Legislature, which could have an even greater effect on the average Georgian than who sits in the White House this time next year.

Voters deliver upsets in Georgia House races with other contests headed to a June runoff

San Jose, CA

Golden Gate Media

Tragedy struck on Friday morning, May 24th, 2024, when a fatal collision occurred on US-101 southbound, north of Blossom Hill Rd., involving a big rig tractor-trailer combination and a Honda sedan.

California man, 22, instantly killed after he collides head-on into semi truck in wrong-way crash

San Bernardino County, CA

In a recent development, the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office has concluded that the skeletal remains discovered in the 11400 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road on May 19, 2024, are not human. This revelation follows an intensive investigation initiated by deputies from the Central Station, who responded to the scene upon receiving a report of found skeletal remains on the property.

California coroner determines human remains discovered in remote desert are 'non-human'

New Jersey State

Baltimore, MD

NEW JERSEY -John Devlin, a 37-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his role in a conspiracy that defrauded health insurance companies. Devlin, along with his co-conspirators, orchestrated a multistate patient brokering scheme that involved bribing drug-addicted individuals to enroll in drug rehabilitation centers in exchange for referral fees. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing.

Man Sentenced for Multistate Patient Brokering and Bribery Scheme

Union County, NJ

NEW JERSEY - In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger has announced the indictment of nine men for allegedly operating a major narcotics distribution ring in Union County, specifically targeting the Plainfield area. The individuals charged are suspected members of the Sex, Money, Murder set of the Bloods street gang and are accused of distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.

Nine Charged in Union County Drug Ring Bust

Palmetto, GA

ATLANTA – U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is vowing to pause until next year a postal service restructuring plan that has caused massive delays in processing mail at a regional distribution center in Palmetto.

Postal service agrees to pause restructuring mail processing system

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

A woman whose skeletal remains were found almost four decades ago in a Crescent Beach sand dune has finally been identified through advanced DNA technology. Now the search for whoever killed and buried Mary Alice Pultz in the sand can continue, armed with her face and a name that could jog some memories, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said.

Crescent Beach body finally identified after 39 years

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

While it's just an old superstition that cats will steal your breath, you'll gasp when you see how cute these cats are. All are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link to each cat to get in touch with their respective shelter.

Six amazing cats that will take your breath away

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Best Kentucky Derby betting sites — Everything you need to know before you bet

Even for an event that is always steeped in history, this year's Kentucky Derby will be particularly special and historic, as it is the 150th edition...

Best Kentucky Derby betting sites — Everything you need to know before you bet

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