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Erik and Lyle Menendez are a step closer to leaving prison, but freedom won't come quickly
Read full article: Erik and Lyle Menendez are a step closer to leaving prison, but freedom won't come quicklyErik and Lyle Menendez still have a long way to go before they can walk out of prison, even though the Los Angeles County district attorney has recommended their life-without-parole sentence be thrown out and the brothers be resentenced and immediately eligible for parole.
Vote-weary Bulgarians face a seventh general election in just over 3 years
Read full article: Vote-weary Bulgarians face a seventh general election in just over 3 yearsBulgarians will cast ballots on Sunday in the seventh general elections in just over three years as their country faces growing political instability that might further enhance the popularity of pro-Russian and far-right groups.
Asian stocks are mostly higher, while Japan's Nikkei falls ahead of weekend election
Read full article: Asian stocks are mostly higher, while Japan's Nikkei falls ahead of weekend electionAsian stocks are mostly higher aside from in Japan, where investors are awaiting the outcome of an election on Sunday.
An Israeli airstrike on a journalist compound kills 3 TV staffers, Lebanon's state news says
Read full article: An Israeli airstrike on a journalist compound kills 3 TV staffers, Lebanon's state news saysAn Israeli airstrike on a compound housing journalists in southeast Lebanon has killed three media staffers, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said Friday.
Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier
Read full article: Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricierIf Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Volusia schools announce makeup days from Hurricane Milton. Here’s when
Read full article: Volusia schools announce makeup days from Hurricane Milton. Here’s whenAfter canceling classes during Hurricane Milton earlier this month, Volusia County Schools have announced the district’s makeup days.
Spraying begins in Orange County to combat mosquito-borne illnesses
Read full article: Spraying begins in Orange County to combat mosquito-borne illnessesOrange County has been spraying as part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus following the recent impacts of Hurricane Milton.
Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputies
Read full article: Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputiesThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of a man who was fatally shot while running at deputies with a knife in September.
‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raise
Read full article: ‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raiseAs early voting is underway, voters in Brevard County are deciding whether to give their local politicians a $70 raise. One of the two charter amendments on Brevard ballots would raise county commissioner salaries from $60,000 to $102,000.
Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attemptFlorida is suing to force the Justice Department to stop blocking the state’s investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November election
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November electionAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is now fighting to take back her old position from incumbent Andrew Bain.
Woman, 66, goes overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship that sailed out of Florida
Read full article: Woman, 66, goes overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship that sailed out of FloridaThe U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Bahamas Defense Force are searching for a 66-year-old woman who went overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas near Nassau.
New videos show arrest of man wanted in wife’s shooting death out of Orlando
Read full article: New videos show arrest of man wanted in wife’s shooting death out of OrlandoNew videos show how a man accused of murder in his wife’s shooting death in Orlando was arrested just hours later in Indian River County
‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusations
Read full article: ‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusationsThe plaintiffs in the case allege that many of the signatures on the Amendment 4 petitions were forgeries, belonged to dead people, or contained perjury.
Fake podcast invites promise money, but steal your social media
Read full article: Fake podcast invites promise money, but steal your social mediaNames like Fearne Cotton, Rachel Hollis and even Tony Robbins can catch your attention, offering to feature you as a guest on their podcasts. They may even promise as much as $3,000 for a 45-minute interview. But, as they say, if it sounds too good to be true, it often is.
4 times in 7 years: How much will FEMA pay to purchase this flooded Ormond Beach home?
Read full article: 4 times in 7 years: How much will FEMA pay to purchase this flooded Ormond Beach home?An Ormond Beach couple hopes the federal government will approve their application to purchase their flooded home, but they fear they could be shortchanged in the process.
Florida’s election supervisors discuss handcounting ballots, polling place challenges ahead of Nov. 5
Read full article: Florida’s election supervisors discuss handcounting ballots, polling place challenges ahead of Nov. 5In a recent discussion, Central Florida election supervisors addressed a range of concerns about the upcoming election, including polling place accessibility and the potential impact of hand-counting ballots.
How Florida’s election supervisors try to build and maintain trust in the voting process
Read full article: How Florida’s election supervisors try to build and maintain trust in the voting processAs election season approaches, Central Florida's election supervisors are confronting not only logistical challenges but also ongoing skepticism from election deniers.
Millions of dollars intended for surrogates vanished, families claim
Read full article: Millions of dollars intended for surrogates vanished, families claimA Central Florida couple who recently became parents through surrogacy is among hundreds of families worldwide who claim they’ve been defrauded by an escrow company that was supposed to handle payments to surrogates.
Intimidation, apathy worry Central Florida’s election supervisors ahead of November vote
Read full article: Intimidation, apathy worry Central Florida’s election supervisors ahead of November voteIn a recent interview with News 6, election supervisors from five Central Florida counties shared their thoughts on the upcoming November election, highlighting both optimism and concern.
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AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement is racing to stop them
Read full article: AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement is racing to stop themLaw enforcement agencies across the U.S. are cracking down on the troubling spread of child sexual abuse imagery created through artificial intelligence technology.
In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery
Read full article: In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recoveryHigh school seniors in Asheville are grappling with several important life decisions as they still recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on their region.
Harris, Beyoncé team up for a Texas rally on abortion rights — hoping battleground states hear them
Read full article: Harris, Beyoncé team up for a Texas rally on abortion rights — hoping battleground states hear themVice President Kamala Harris is teaming up with Beyoncé for a rally in solidly Republican Texas.
Georgia prepares for a divisive election which could determine its future in Europe
Read full article: Georgia prepares for a divisive election which could determine its future in EuropeThe South Caucasus country of Georgia will go to the polls Saturday in a parliamentary election many citizens believe may be the most crucial vote of their lifetimes.
Lithuania votes in the 2nd round of its parliamentary election, with change uncertain
Read full article: Lithuania votes in the 2nd round of its parliamentary election, with change uncertainLithuanians will vote Sunday in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains for the left-leaning opposition.
In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker
Read full article: In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flickerThe last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits alone at the west end of a suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and largely ignored.
Progressives warn Harris must change her closing message as the election looms
Read full article: Progressives warn Harris must change her closing message as the election loomsProgressive Democrats are warning Kamala Harris that she risks losing the support of a small, but significant portion of her political base unless she changes her campaign’s closing message — and its messengers — immediately.
To fight misinfo, news outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night stories
Read full article: To fight misinfo, news outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night storiesIn election night planning, news outlets are being mindful that they have to keep watch on what doesn't happen along with what does.
Conservatives could win control of Kansas and Nebraska state school boards
Read full article: Conservatives could win control of Kansas and Nebraska state school boardsConservatives could win majorities on the Kansas and Nebraska school boards this year, which would make it easier for them to shape what’s taught in classrooms.
Tropical Storm Dana brings heavy rains and strong wind to India's eastern coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Dana brings heavy rains and strong wind to India's eastern coastTropical Storm Dana is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to India’s eastern coast, uprooting trees and bringing a flood risk after nearly 600,000 people evacuated.
King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery
Read full article: King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slaveryKing Charles III has told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for a reckoning over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86
Read full article: Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86Jack Jones, a Grammy-winning crooner known for "The Love Boat” television show theme song, has died.
Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'
Read full article: Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes” after an Australian diplomat led a group of Western nations in renewing concerns about human rights violations in China.
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Read full article: Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goalAustralia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both nations under the AUKUS treaty.
Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end
Read full article: Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't endJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s parliamentary election.
Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceDemocrats backing Rep. Colin Allred’s bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion.
Spraying begins in Orange County to combat mosquito-borne illnesses
Read full article: Spraying begins in Orange County to combat mosquito-borne illnessesOrange County has been spraying as part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus following the recent impacts of Hurricane Milton.
Trump says China's leader will bully Harris 'like a baby' as his allies try to infantilize her
Read full article: Trump says China's leader will bully Harris 'like a baby' as his allies try to infantilize herDonald Trump has said China’s leader would handle Vice President Kamala Harris “like a baby” if she’s elected to the White House.
Major Michigan city decides against verifying mail ballots early, potentially slowing results
Read full article: Major Michigan city decides against verifying mail ballots early, potentially slowing resultsA decision by the elections clerk in Michigan’s third-largest city is raising concerns of a slowdown in reporting election night results in a county that is being targeted by both presidential campaigns and includes a competitive congressional race.
Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputies
Read full article: Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputiesThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of a man who was fatally shot while running at deputies with a knife in September.
Like Biden, Harris puts focus on Trump as Election Day draws near
Read full article: Like Biden, Harris puts focus on Trump as Election Day draws nearWhen Joe Biden was running for reelection, his strategy was to keep the focus squarely on Donald Trump and his treat to democratic institutions.
Trump's lawyers seek dismissal of federal election case, call special counsel illegally appointed
Read full article: Trump's lawyers seek dismissal of federal election case, call special counsel illegally appointedLawyers for former President Donald Trump have told a federal judge that the election interference case against him should be dismissed, arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was illegally appointed and that funding for his office should be cut off.
Red-cockaded woodpeckers' recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened
Read full article: Red-cockaded woodpeckers' recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatenedThe red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one.
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Read full article: In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during electionIn a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.
‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raise
Read full article: ‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raiseAs early voting is underway, voters in Brevard County are deciding whether to give their local politicians a $70 raise. One of the two charter amendments on Brevard ballots would raise county commissioner salaries from $60,000 to $102,000.
Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe tickets
Read full article: Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe ticketsUniversal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the red
Read full article: Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the redAs the cost of living continues to soar, millions of Americans are grappling with the heavy burden of credit card debt.
Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse agrees to pay $102 million for cleanup
Read full article: Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse agrees to pay $102 million for cleanupThe owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department.
Edgewater officials unveil flood plan, move to investigate actions before Milton
Read full article: Edgewater officials unveil flood plan, move to investigate actions before MiltonPeople who live in Edgewater have had enough of the devastation and flooding after hurricanes in recent years.