Cleveland man accused of kidnapping, raping 3 women held on $8 million bond The Cleveland man accused of kidnapping three young women and sexually abusing them for a decade was ordered held Thursday on $8 million bond as details emerged about what prosecutors called “a horrifying ordeal” in which the women were repeatedly beaten and assaulted. More
Despite pleas by Craigslist killer's mother, Ohio jury recommends death penalty Begging to have jurors spare her son's life, the mother of a triple killer who lured his victims with Craigslist job offers testified Wednesday that he had a troubled childhood and suffered physical and sexual abuse. "I love Richard with all my heart," a teary-eyed Carol Beasley testified during the sentencing phase of the trial of her son, 53-year-old Richard Beasley. More
CNN no-comments outcry over breaking coverage of rape verdict ... To sum up the backlash, critics jumped on the network’s extensive discussion of the implications for the perpetrators and their plight, with less countervailing discussion of the rape victim. Change.org has launched a petition seeking an apology from the network. More
Grand jury to investigate Steubenville rape case A grand jury will investigate whether anyone else should be charged in the events surrounding the August sexual assault of a 16-year-old, Ohio's attorney general said after a judge convicted two teenagers of rape in the incident. "This community needs assurance that no stone has been left unturned in our search for the truth." Attorney General Mike DeWine said Sunday. More
Man at center of Ohio Amber Alert shot and killed by police, authorities say A man who abducted his 7-year-old daughter, prompting an Amber Alert in Ohio, was shot and killed by police, authorities said. 11/12/2024 - 10:19 am | View Link
Florida has long boomed economically from three revenue sources — farming, real estate, tourism. Now, local leaders would like to add the ocean to that list.
Florida is launching a new Office of Ocean Economy, which aims to make the state a major contender in a “blue economy” race that is well underway in other states and countries.
Some of that development is already happening here in South Florida, and backers hope the initiative will make the Sunshine State a global leader in water-driven innovation.
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Fort Lauderdale, ground zero for Broward’s homeless population, was hoping the county would take the lead on coming up with an emergency plan for housing the homeless in light of a statewide crackdown that bans sleeping or camping in public places.
As of today, Fort Lauderdale commissioners are still waiting for the county to approve a plan.
“They don’t seem to share the same sense of urgency that the city of Fort Lauderdale is laboring under,” Mayor Dean Trantalis told the South Florida Sun Sentinel on Friday.
Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U. S. Department of Health & Human Services.
For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who practice deception, misinformation, and disinformation in public health.
The safety and health of all Americans is the most important role of any administration, and HHS will play a big role in ensuring that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming health crisis in this country.
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The phrase “Latino vote” has become increasingly common in political discourse, yet it oversimplifies the rich complexity of America’s Latino communities. Far from being a monolithic voting bloc, Latino Americans represent a tapestry of political viewpoints, cultural experiences and generational perspectives that defy easy categorization.
While many embrace traditional Catholic and Christian principles and support law enforcement, their political perspectives vary significantly based on their country of origin, whether they’re U.
Imagine a thriving community in the near future. What does it look like?
Perhaps it has green spaces like parks and a rich tree canopy. It promotes social engagement, fosters dialogue among neighbors and is economically diverse. This future community has also adapted to the adverse effects of climate change, managing extreme heat, sea-level rise and intense weather events while mitigating their environmental impact.
This vision is not only possible but achievable — thanks to proper planning.
Q: Ira, Kel’el Ware has been put through the spin cycle already, but let’s be honest, Jaime Jaquez Jr. has plateaued and does anyone know what to make of Nikola Jovic’s future? – Allan.
A: Exactly. Just as there is uncertainty with Nikola Jovic three years in, there is nothing unusual about uncertainty about Kel’el Ware one month in.