ADRIAN — With the all three of the missing Skelton brothers now being at least 18 years old, their mother is asking a court to declare them legally deceased. An evidentiary hearing into Tanya Zuvers’ petition is scheduled to begin July 29 in Lenawee County Probate Court. Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton have been missing […]
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Power officials declare ‘Level 1’ emergency as heat wave sets record-high temperatures across states — here’s what you need to know
The year’s first heat wave for the central and eastern United States has spread torrid temperatures and high humidity from Chicago to Boston. What’s happening? Record-setting heat has spread from the Midwest and Ohio Valley regions to the Mid-Atlantic and New England as a “heat dome” settles over the eastern half of the country. Chicago […]
Florida Supreme Court allows judicial candidates to declare political ideology
The Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for judicial candidates across the state to openly declare their political ideology — as long as they don’t disclose their party affiliation. The highest court’s decision was tucked in a ruling over how to penalize a St. Johns County judge who told potential voters in a 2022 campaign […]
Rebel Spanish nuns declare schism with Vatican over property deal
A community of nuns in a 15th century convent in northern Spain has split with the Roman Catholic Church because of a property dispute and doctrinal wrangling that has seen them join up with a renegade priest. The Church has threatened to excommunicate the 16 nuns who live in Belorado, a town of 1,800 on the […]
Democrats declare ‘Illinois is on the right track’ as Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs $53.1 billion budget
Fending off critics of the largest budget in Illinois history, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the $53.1 billion spending plan he signed Wednesday will jump start economic development, provide relief to the poor and tackle other “important issues at the top of mind for Illinois families.” “We’ve heard complaints every year after we balance the budget. […]
Judge Cannon expands hearing on Trump’s request to declare special counsel’s appointment invalid
Judge Aileen Cannon is planning on holding a sprawling hearing on Donald Trump’s request to declare Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel invalid, signaling the judge could be more willing than any other trial judge to veto the special prosecutor’s authority. The planned hearing also adds a new, unusual twist in the federal criminal national […]
Gov. Sanders signs executive order to declare emergency, authorize funds for Arkansas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed an executive order to declare an emergency and authorize funds for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding for the state of Arkansas. In a statement Governor Huckabee states that on or about May 24, continuing severe storms, flooding and tornadoes began in Arkansas, causing danger, hardship and […]
DePaul student protestors say administrators declare stalemate in negotiations
CHICAGO — DePaul University students protesting against the Israel-Hamas war say school administrators have ended negotiations related to cutting ties with Israel or companies they say support the war. Students also say university administrators indicated that they will take down the DePaul University encampment that has been up on the quad since April 30. “Let me make […]
After Stormy Daniels wraps testimony, judge denies motions to declare mistrial and loosen Trump’s gag order
When asked by lawyers for former President Donald Trump whether she had made up her story about a sexual affair with the former president, adult film actress Stormy Daniels had an emphatic, one-word answer: “No!” This is Yahoo News’ succinct update on the criminal and civil cases against Trump. Here are the latest developments. 🚨 […]
NY AG asks Trump civil fraud judge to declare $175M bond ‘without effect’
The New York attorney general’s office has asked a judge to void the $175 million bond former President Trump secured to put off paying the larger monetary damage award in his civil fraud case. State lawyers said in court filings Friday that the former president and his co-defendants — the Trump Organization and its top […]
Lightning, rains kill 36 people in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in southwest
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 36 people, mostly farmers, across Pakistan in the past three days, officials said Monday, as authorities in the country’s southwest declared a state of emergency. Most of the deaths occurred when lightning struck farmers harvesting wheat and rains caused houses to collapse in eastern […]
NY to declare drug overdoses a state emergency? Lawmakers raise alarm about rising deaths
Anti-overdose efforts in New York have gained access to $335 million in opioid settlement funds so far, but mounting drug deaths have now fueled a push for a state emergency declaration to combat the public health crisis. New York’s continued struggle to curb overdose deaths — which set new record-highs last year by claiming more […]