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Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic
Read full article: Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA ClassicNelly Korda stumbled again Thursday in her first event since missing the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open, dropping four strokes on the first three holes in a 4-over 76 at the windy Meijer LPGA Classic.
Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at large
Read full article: Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at largeAuthorities say a fugitive dubbed the “bad breath rapist” has been arrested in the San Francisco Bay Area more than 16 years after he fled following a conviction for sexually assaulting a coworker in Massachusetts.
A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of war
Read full article: A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of warAn election this month in Pittsburgh and some of its suburbs is emerging as an early test of whether Israel’s war with Hamas poses political threats to progressive Democrats in Congress who've criticized the conflict.
Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections
Read full article: Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for electionsPrivate money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Man accused in Tavares double stabbing turns himself in, police say
Read full article: Man accused in Tavares double stabbing turns himself in, police sayA man accused in a stabbing that left a father and son hospitalized in critical condition turned himself in Tuesday to waiting U.S. Marshals, according to Tavares police.
Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI
Read full article: Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AITennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
Captain of ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to remain behind bars pending trial
Read full article: Captain of ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to remain behind bars pending trialA Pakistani national who U.S. officials say was the captain of a ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to Houthi rebels in Yemen has been ordered to remain behind bars while he awaits trial on charges of attempting to smuggle a warhead and other weapons and lying to U.S. Coast Guard officers as they boarded the boat U.S. Central Command Navy forces, including Navy SEALs, boarded the vessel in the Arabian Sea the night of Jan. 11.
California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve Garvey
Read full article: California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve GarveyCalifornia’s Senate race was expected to be a three-way Democratic prizefight this year.
4 years after woman’s murder in Orange County, family still presses sheriff’s office for results
Read full article: 4 years after woman’s murder in Orange County, family still presses sheriff’s office for resultsAfter Renisha Lee was shot and killed at an Orange County mobile home park in February 2020, her family is continuing their search for answers four years later.
Random Florida Fact: Citrus greening is killing an industry. Meet the local grove growing a solution
Read full article: Random Florida Fact: Citrus greening is killing an industry. Meet the local grove growing a solutionIt’s no secret that Florida’s citrus industry has seen some significant shrinkage.
California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman
Read full article: California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black womanCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to appoint a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off all warnings
Read full article: Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off all warningsAtlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada.
Heavy surf is pounding Bermuda as Hurricane Lee aims for New England and Atlantic Canada
Read full article: Heavy surf is pounding Bermuda as Hurricane Lee aims for New England and Atlantic CanadaThe outer bands of Hurricane Lee are starting to lash Bermuda as big surf pounded the island, with the Category 2 storm expected to make landfall on the coast of New England or Atlantic Canada over the weekend.
Civil suit can continue against corrupt former deputy linked to death of Mississippi man
Read full article: Civil suit can continue against corrupt former deputy linked to death of Mississippi manA civil suit can continue against a former Mississippi deputy who pleaded guilty on Aug. 3 to torturing and shooting a Black man in the mouth.
Racist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents say
Read full article: Racist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents sayResidents of the Mississippi county where a rogue group of officers carried out a racist assault say a culture of corruption and violence exists within the sheriff’s office.
Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia takes 3-shot lead into Founders Cup finale
Read full article: Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia takes 3-shot lead into Founders Cup finaleDefending champion Minjee Lee of Australia overcame an opening bogey for a 5-under 67 and a three-stroke lead Saturday, heading in the final round of the Founders Cup.
After derailment, toxic burn, student-athletes seek normalcy
Read full article: After derailment, toxic burn, student-athletes seek normalcyAs spring sports get underway at East Palestine High School in Ohio, organizers are trying to create normalcy for student-athletes while cleanup from the February train derailment and toxic chemical burn continues just over a mile away.
Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of Nevada
Read full article: Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of NevadaTwo of Nevada’s four U.S. House races will be in the swing-seat spotlight Nov. 8 as Democratic incumbents Susie Lee and Steven Horsford seek reelection in the western battleground state.
Minjee Lee hangs on, wins LPGA Founders Cup over Thompson
Read full article: Minjee Lee hangs on, wins LPGA Founders Cup over ThompsonLPGA scoring leader Minjee Lee made her only three birdies on the back nine and captured the Cognizant Founders Cup by two shots over Lexi Thompson for her first win of the year.
News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge funds
Read full article: News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge fundsNewspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is facing renewed pressure from a hedge fund to speed up its transition to digital publishing and consider adding new digital-savvy leaders to its board.
State says redistricting case should be put on hold
Read full article: State says redistricting case should be put on holdWith lawmakers heading into a special legislative session this month, Secretary of State Laurel Lee is asking a federal court to put on hold a case that argues judges should set Florida’s new congressional districts.
Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16
Read full article: Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16Kayla Jones scored 18 points to help top-seeded North Carolina State beat Kansas State 89-57 in Monday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament, earning a fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16.
Lee Enterprises directors reelected despite hedge fund fight
Read full article: Lee Enterprises directors reelected despite hedge fund fightThree directors at newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises have been reelected over the objections of the hedge fund that has been trying to buy the company since last fall.
Hedge fund loses ruling in Lee Enterprises takeover fight
Read full article: Hedge fund loses ruling in Lee Enterprises takeover fightA judge has cleared the way for newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises to use a voting system that will ensure two longtime directors are reelected at its upcoming annual meeting despite the objections of a hedge fund that is trying to buy the company.
State launches donation portal supporting those impacted in southwest Florida tornadoes
Read full article: State launches donation portal supporting those impacted in southwest Florida tornadoesA new donation portal opened for those impacted by tornadoes that touched down in southwest Florida last month.
Judge backs Lee Enterprises rejection of hedge fund nominees
Read full article: Judge backs Lee Enterprises rejection of hedge fund nomineesLee Enterprises' effort to repel a hostile takeover got a boost this week when a judge ruled the newspaper publisher could ignore two director nominations from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund.
Daytona Beach police among first agencies to use livestreaming body cameras
Read full article: Daytona Beach police among first agencies to use livestreaming body camerasThe Daytona Beach Police Department is among the first law enforcement agencies in Florida to have live-streaming-capable body-worn cameras.
Alden hedge fund appeals to investors in news publisher Lee
Read full article: Alden hedge fund appeals to investors in news publisher LeeThe Alden Global Capital hedge fund is sending its own appeal to shareholders of newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises as part of its campaign to acquire the company.
Lee Enterprises rejects takeover bid from Alden hedge fund
Read full article: Lee Enterprises rejects takeover bid from Alden hedge fundNewspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has rejected a takeover offer from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund that is one of the largest newspaper owners in the country with a reputation for intense cost cuts and layoffs.
Hedge fund Alden in hunt for another big newspaper chain
Read full article: Hedge fund Alden in hunt for another big newspaper chainHedge fund Alden Global Capital, one of the country’s largest newspaper owners with a reputation for intense cost cuts and layoffs, has offered to buy the local newspaper chain Lee Enterprises for about $141 million.
Florida teacher charged with abuse days after being named Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Florida teacher charged with abuse days after being named Teacher of the YearA Florida educator was charged with child abuse against a student just two days after being named a Teacher of the Year at the school.
Asian American health workers fight virus and racist attacks
Read full article: Asian American health workers fight virus and racist attacksHealth care workers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent say they have been subjected to racial slurs and sometimes physical attacks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers
Read full article: Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage, Shirley Chisholm and her beloved sorority in pearls and purple. Pearls had a strong fashion showing, in line with a social media campaign that had inauguration watchers donning strands in support and celebration of Harris. “If there’s a message to be taken from today’s inauguration fashion, it’s that those who attended are signaling faith in unity and bipartisanship, as well as restoring truth and trust,” Torgerson said. Another inauguration fashion star on Twitter was Nikolas Ajagu, the husband of Harris' niece, Meena Harris. It was updated on January 21, 2021, to correct the fact that Meena Harris is Vice President Kamala Harris’ niece, not her sister.
Preps underway for President Donald Trump’s rally at Sanford airport
Read full article: Preps underway for President Donald Trump’s rally at Sanford airportSANFORD, Fla. – Crews are preparing for President Donald Trump’s next campaign stop at the Orlando Sanford International Airport. He said this marks his 122nd Trump rally. “We will welcome the president with open arms to come to the Sanford airport and have his rally.”Zembower said the county’s mask mandate is still in place and Trump’s campaign is aware. Sanford police, airport police and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office are providing security for the rally but not sharing specific details. “I care about how he cares about my country and he truly, truly loves America and he wants to keep it America,” she said.
Mirim Lee wins a stunner in a playoff at the ANA Inspiration
Read full article: Mirim Lee wins a stunner in a playoff at the ANA InspirationChiu)RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – Mirim Lee chipped in three times Sunday, the last one for eagle on the final hole that got her into a three-way playoff at the ANA Inspiration that she won on the first extra hole with a birdie. Her birdie putt missed on the left side. Lee hit 5-wood just over the back of the putting surface, chipped to 5 feet and made the winner. The Canadian took her only lead on the 12th hole when Korda made bogey, and it didn't last long. Henderson's 8-foot birdie putt curled in the left side of the cup on No.
‘Mighty mice’ stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts
Read full article: ‘Mighty mice’ stay musclebound in space, boon for astronautsBut the eight genetically engineered “mighty mice” launched with double the muscle maintained their bulk. Their muscles appeared to be comparable to similar “mighty mice” that stayed behind at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. In addition, eight normal mice that received “mighty mouse” treatment in space returned to Earth with dramatically bigger muscles. His next step: possibly sending more “mighty mice” to the space station for an even longer stay. Three NASA astronauts looked after the space mice, performing body scans and injections: Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, who performed the first all-female spacewalk last fall, and Andrew Morgan.