us-regions state government might set up a $30 million annual fund to help lobster harvesters and other commercial fishing” target=”_blank”>fishermen< rules make an approximately 950-square-mile (2,460-square-kilometer) area of the Gulf of Maine essentially off limits to lobster fishing from October to January. Federal authorities implemented the rules to try to …
Read More »DC locals on Biden Supreme Court nomination: 'Look beyond the White male'
Washington, D.C. – Residents of washington-dc” target=”_blank”>Washington, D.C.< does not go back on his word about nominating a Black woman to the judiciary. After promising to nominate a Black woman to the high judiciary during his campaign, Biden doubled down when Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, announced his retirement last week. …
Read More »Florida teen wins appeal to receive abortion meds without parental consent
A us-regions teenager can now discuss judiciary procedures with a doctor without her parents’ consent after she won an appeal in district court, records show. A Florida law passed in 2020 requires individuals under 18 years of age to have parental consent before talking with a doctora> about abortion procedures, …
Read More »Florida authorities release chilling dashcam video of shooting on I-95: report
A us-regions man was arrested after he allegedly opened fire during a road-rage shooting in June and authorities from Miami-Dade released chilling new dashcam footage of the incident. The June 21 incident occurred on I-95 in northwest Miami-Dade after it is believed Eric Popper, the man arrested, cut off another …
Read More »Fraternal Order of Police accuses White House press secretary Psaki of laughing off rising crime rates
The Fraternal Order of Police, America’s largest crime union, harshly criticized Jen Psaki on Monday after the White House press secretary mocked Fox News’ coverage of rising crime rates and questioned the validity of discussing “soft-on-crime” target=”_blank”>crime< in a statement on Monday. “She may feel safe in the executive, one …
Read More »Family of Kansas woman who allegedly joined ISIS wants nothing to do with her
The family of a Kansas woman accused of joining terrorism and training an all-female unit in conflicts wants nothing to do with her, prosecutors said. Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, made her initial appearance Monday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria. Prosecutors say that the alleged jihadist, who is charged with providing …
Read More »Massachusetts man faces bribery, extortion and other charges related to a casino project
BOSTON — A former chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe will have his day in crime” target=”_blank”>court to face bribery< after being delayed for months by the coronavirus pandemic. He’ll be on trial with co-defendant David DeQuattro, the owner of an architecture firm in Providence, Rhode Island. Federal prosecutors say …
Read More »3-year-old Wisconsin boy dies of complications from burn injuries suffered in house fire
MILWAUKEE — A young boy has died from complications of burn injuries suffered in a us-regions, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office. The medical examiner’s report says 3-year-old Gideon Simos suffered burns of varying degrees over 90% of his body in Wednesday’s fire and died Sunday at healthy-living …
Read More »Chemical company in Tennessee sees high-pressure steam line failure
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Five people were injured Monday in a high-pressure steam line failure at a chemical company’s us-regions, the company said. A consistent, heavy release of steam at Eastman Chemical Co.’s Kingsport site about 7:30 a.m. caused loud noises and vibrations felt by the surrounding community, according to a …
Read More »Fire at propane supplier in Pennsylvania sends three to hospital
WATTSBURG, Pa. — Three people were taken to hospitals after a reported explosion and fire at a propane supplier in us-regions, authorities said. Emergency dispatchers in Erie County said the disasters in Venango Township near Wattsburg was reported at 9:20 a.m. Monday. (Jeff Overs/BBC News/ Current Affairs via Getty Images) …
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