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Department of JusticeWASHINGTON (AP) — Two former FBI officials settled lawsuits with the Justice Department on Friday, resolving claims that their privacy was violated when the department leaked to the news media […]See the Story
Two former FBI officials settle lawsuits with Justice Department over leaked text messages
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Lauderhill · LauderhillThere’s a “rocky” situation in one South Florida community where neighbor has been pitted against neighbor.Loretta and Leroy Bayliss, of Lauderhill, just want to be left alone. Instead, they are facing fines and a possible lien on their home.It’s all over rocks, grass and plants.“I am tired!” Loretta Bayliss said. “I’m at my wits’ end with the city of Lauderhill and the neighbor next door.”After the grass died in a spot on their property, the Ba…See the Story
South Florida neighbors’ feud over rocks, plants escalates to fines: ‘She just keeps calling code’
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Salt Lake City · Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah officials denied clemency Friday to a man who is set to be executed for the stabbing death of his girlfriend’s mother in 1998. The decision regarding the fate of Taberon Dave Honie, who is scheduled to die by lethal injection Aug. 8, was announced in a one-paragraph notice from Scott Stephenson, chair of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. “After carefully reviewing all submitted information and considering all argum…See the Story
Utah officials deny clemency for man set to be executed for 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother
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Disney · South MiamiDelaney Benson steps into a role with deep family roots, bringing Disney’s beloved Ariel to life in South Miami’s Area Stage immersive production of “The Little Mermaid.”For 34 years, Disney’s The Little Mermaid has captivated audiences.Benson, 23, now embodies the red-headed mermaid in a full circle moment for her and her family.“It really has been so special to grow up with Ariel,” said Delanie Benson.To Delaney, Ariel represents more than jus…See the Story
Delaney Benson brings Ariel to life in ‘The Little Mermaid’ at South Miami’s Area Stage
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Property · MargatePolice arrested a Margate man on a hate crime charge early Thursday morning after they said he threatened a Black man with a gun after he incorrectly believed he was on his property — and called him a racial slur while doing so.According to an arrest warrant, the incident happened at around 8 p.m. Wednesday outside the home of Brian Francis Xavier Nobert, located in the 800 block of Southwest 54th Avenue.Police said Nobert, 62, exited his home n…See the Story
Nude Margate man threatens Black man with gun while hurling racial slur, police say
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Feds · Las VegasAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man has been charged with threatening to injure and kill government officials in three states and Washington, D.C., including the New York judge and prosecutor who handled former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial. Federal officials and court records show that 32-year-old Spencer Gear was being held Friday in federal custody after pleading not guilty in Nevada to 22 felony charges. Hi…See the Story
Vegas man charged with threats to officials including judge, prosecutor in Trump hush money trial
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Benjamin Netanyahu · GazaAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial trip to the United States comes as ceasefire talks to broker an end to the raging war in Gaza and bring about a hostage-for-prisoners exchange hang in the balance. How might the visit affect those talks? Face time with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris could rachet up pressure on Netanyahu, accused at home of drawing out the war for his ow…See the Story
How might Netanyahu's visit to the US affect cease-fire efforts?
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Sports · FloridaPolice asked for the public’s help Friday in locating a 44-year-old woman who they said has been missing for over three weeks. According to Miami-Dade police, Shamita Rakey Stewart was last seen on July 2 near the 3200 block of Northwest 79th Street. Detectives said Steward is considered endangered and “may be in need of services.” Stewart is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds, according to detectives. Anyone with information abo…See the Story
Police search for missing, endangered woman from northwest Miami-Dade
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