DETROIT (AP) — Business owner Perry Johnson filed a lawsuit Friday to try to get on Michigan’s August primary ballot, the first of many likely legal challenges after five Republican candidates for governor were barred because of too few valid petition signatures. Johnson asked the state Court of Appeals to intervene and order the Board… Continue reading Republicans kept off Michigan ballot turn to the courts
At long last, jury gets closing arguments in Depp trial
By MATTHEW BARAKAT FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Johnny Depp’s lawyers asked a jury Friday “to give Mr. Depp his life back” by finding that his ex-wife, Amber Heard, committed libel. Heard “ruined his life by falsely telling the world she was a survivor of domestic abuse at the hands of Mr. Depp,” lawyer Camille… Continue reading At long last, jury gets closing arguments in Depp trial
Radnor High School Dismisses Students After Going On Lockdown Due To Bomb Threat
WAYNE, Pa. (CBS) — Radnor High School has dismissed its students after going on lockdown due to a bomb threat on Friday. The school says a written threat was discovered in the bathroom. Out of an abundance of caution, based on time of day & length of time anticipated for police to complete full sweep… Continue reading Radnor High School Dismisses Students After Going On Lockdown Due To Bomb Threat
Oilers reach West final, eager to add to storied legacy
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have a rich history. Connor McDavid and Co. are eager to add another memorable chapter. McDavid’s overtime goal Thursday night in Calgary clinched the first playoff Battle of Alberta in 31 years as the Oilers defeated the rival Flames 5-4 to move onto the Western Conference final. Whether… Continue reading Oilers reach West final, eager to add to storied legacy
On-scene commander decided not to try to breach classrooms in Texas elementary school shooting, official says
[Breaking news update, 12:36 p.m. ET] While a gunman slaughtered children inside locked adjoining classrooms in a Texas elementary school, a group of 19 law enforcement officers stood in a hallway outside and took no action as they waited for more equipment, a state law enforcement official said Friday. “The on-scene commander at that time… Continue reading On-scene commander decided not to try to breach classrooms in Texas elementary school shooting, official says
City Of Dearborn Hosts Emergency Baby Formula Distribution Event
The City of Dearborn, Michigan hosted an emergency baby formula distribution event Friday. Dearborn Department of Public Health joined with several local non-profits to make sure parents were able to get the vital food source that’s been in short supply these past few weeks. Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said they are providing formula to as… Continue reading City Of Dearborn Hosts Emergency Baby Formula Distribution Event
Checking in on the superstar shortstops the Yankees passed on during the offseason
It was not long ago that the baseball world cast an eye of confused suspicion on the Yankees. That was before the 32-13 start that’s caused the haters to clam up. But an offseason without any superstar acquisitions felt peculiar, especially as the Yankees could have, theoretically, taken their pick of any of the available… Continue reading Checking in on the superstar shortstops the Yankees passed on during the offseason
1 transported following shooting in Hialeah
One person has been transported following a shooting in Hialeah. The shooting took place near the 2600 block of West 79th Street, at around 9:30 a.m., Friday. The victim was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, according to officials. Hialeah Police is currently on the scene of a shooting at 2631 W 79… Continue reading 1 transported following shooting in Hialeah
Students who survived Texas school attack describe scene
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A young survivor of the massacre at a Texas elementary school said she covered herself with a friend’s blood and pretended to be dead while she waited for help to arrive. Miah Cerrillo, 11, told CNN that she and a friend called 911 from her dead teacher’s phone Tuesday and waited for what… Continue reading Students who survived Texas school attack describe scene
Consumers find slightly lower lobster prices as summer nears
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Lobster prices are dipping somewhat just before Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial start of the industry’s critical summer season. The price of lobster and seafood at large has shot up in recent years, and the price to lobster fishermen at the docks increased by about 60% last year. But lobster… Continue reading Consumers find slightly lower lobster prices as summer nears