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Tracy woman pleads guilty in million-dollar EDD fraud scheme, faces 20 years in prison

By Harika Maddala Click here for updates on this story     TRACY, California (KCRA) — A Tracy woman pleaded guilty to scamming more than $1 million worth of unemployment claims, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday. Kaymeisha Keyes, 32, defrauded the California Employment Development Department by filling over 70 unemployment insurance claims between 2020 and 2021, according

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Professional rock climber Charles Barrett found guilty of sexual assaults in Yosemite

By Harika Maddala Click here for updates on this story     CALIFORNIA (KCRA) — Professional rock climber and guidebook author Charles “Charlie” Barrett was convicted of sexual assaults in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced that a federal jury found Barrett guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one

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Houston Style Magazine Presents: Super Tuesday – A Call to the Polls! Houston, the Stage is Set for Early Voting on Super Tuesday

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Feb. 14, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The heart of democracy beats stronger this Tuesday, February 20, as Early Voting commences in Texas and 14 other proud states across our nation. This pivotal moment in our presidential election process is not just about delegate

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Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock: A Historic Appointment as METRO Chair Reflects Houston’s Diversity and Drive for Excellence

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Feb. 14, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a landmark move for diversity and expertise in public service, Mayor John Whitmire has nominated Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to head the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, known as Houston METRO. Upon approval, Gonzalez Brock will

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Houston Celebrates Empowerment at AAMA’s Inaugural Galentine’s Day Fundraiser – Te AAMA

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Feb. 14, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — On the bright Monday morning of February 12, 2024, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) marked a new tradition with its first ‘Te-AAMA’ Galentine’s Day Fundraiser Luncheon. Held at the prestigious Junior League of

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Empower Your Business: Join H-E-B’s Pioneering Supplier Diversity Table Talks & 2024 Quest for Texas Best

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Feb. 14, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine presents an enriching opportunity for local entrepreneurs and diverse businesses to gain insights from the leading moguls of the haircare industry. Join the esteemed H-E-B Supplier Diversity Table Talks on Wednesday, March 20th, from

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Pro-Palestinian protesters block traffic on Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

By Carlos Castaneda Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A pro-Palestinian protest action briefly blocked all traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Wednesday morning. Starting at about 7:45 a.m. Protesters stopped cars and stretched banners across the roadway denouncing Israel’s bombing of Rafah in the Gaza Strip

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Man charged with using US Postal Service to steal tens of thousands of dollars in Virginia

By Elizabeth Holmes Click here for updates on this story     RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — A federal investigation has shed new light on the myriad of post office issues impacting Central Virginia. Based on court documents filed earlier this month, Olden Ellerbe III of Richmond is facing federal charges for stealing mail containing important banking or

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A year after Army National Guardsman suffered a traumatic brain injury in hit-and-run, his mother feels he’s been forgotten

By HEATHER WALKER, DANIEL COHEN Click here for updates on this story     MIRAMAR, Florida (WSVN) — A hit-and-run crash left an army national guardsman fighting for his life. Now, one year later, his mom feels alone in her ongoing battle to care for him. The Nightteam’s Heather Walker has tonight’s 7 Investigates. Sgt. Jahmaar Williams/2019:

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‘That’s a true soldier’: Rapper Drake surprises cancer survivor with $100k

By Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Nashville resident Lauren Schwallier’s year-long battle against breast cancer has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Last year, two days before turning 33, Lauren received a life-altering diagnosis that shifted her world. Initially she thought the lump was due to a hormonal

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‘This impacts our whole culture’: Sturgeon spearers face potential endangered species designation

By Margaret Cahill Click here for updates on this story     FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin (WGBA) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering putting lake sturgeon on the endangered species list. Sturgeon spearers on Lake Winnebago say this isn’t necessary, and would hurt their way of life. Sturgeon spearing draws hundreds out onto Lake

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Canada’s defence minister reacts to Trump’s NATO remarks: ‘We’re going to hear rhetorical statements’

By Adrian Ghobrial Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — Canada’s defence minister chose his words carefully when asked to respond to Donald Trump’s suggestion the U.S. might not protect those NATO allies not spending enough on defence from Russia. Asked if he was concerned about Trump’s latest rhetoric, Bill Blair

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Man gets 6 years prison for selling drugs in SF Tenderloin while on supervised release

By Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A man who admitted to selling meth and fentanyl in San Francisco’s Tenderloin while on supervised release for another drug conviction was sentenced to over six years in federal prison, prosecutors said Tuesday. Northern District of California U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey’s

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Woodbury kindergartners are getting valentines from all over the world

By Derek James Click here for updates on this story     WOODBURY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Inside Mrs. Lallier’s classroom, you’ll find kindergarteners reading mail addressed to them. “Happy Valentine’s Day Mrs. Lallier’s Class,” one student reads aloud. The cards and letters are coming to Royal Oaks Elementary ahead of Valentine’s Day after a simple call for

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Former KDKA-TV personality Jon Burnett hopes donating his brain to science will help researchers understand CTE

By Kristine Sorensen Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburghers know Jon Burnett from his 36 years on the air at KDKA-TV forecasting the weather, performing crazy stunts on Evening Magazine, Pittsburgh 2Day and Pittsburgh Today Live, and mostly as the fun-loving guy who was the same on TV as off.

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Houston’s Leadership Elite: Celebrating Four Visionaries Who Are Shaping the Future

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Feb. 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine readers are in for a treat as we spotlight the remarkable achievements of four outstanding community figures: Roland Garcia, Leslie Briones, Jacquie Baly, and Sanjay Ramabhadran. This influential quartet has distinguished themselves by completing

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‘We paid too much’: Canada’s auditor general blasts border services agency over ArriveCan app

By Rachel Aiello Click here for updates on this story     OTTAWA (CTV Network) — Canada’s auditor general has found that those involved in the contracting, development and implementation of the controversial Arrivecan application showed a “glaring disregard” for basic management practices. Ultimately, Canadians “paid too much for this application,” according to Auditor General Karen Hogan.

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