RUTLEDGE, Tenn. – An East Tennessee hardware store owner who put up a “No Gays Allowed” sign in response to the Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex marriage says he decided to take a “bold” stand for his beliefs. Jeff Amyx tells local media outlets that he put the sign up …
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The man accused of killing a wealthy Washington family and their housekeeper, and setting their mansion ablaze, fired his defense counsel at a court hearing Thursday. Daron Dylon Wint, 34, who is facing charges of first-degree murder in the May slayings of Savvas, Amy and Philip Savopoulos and housekeeper Veralicia …
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ATLANTA – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is backing a historic deal aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear program, calling it “a major step in the right direction.” Carter told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he’s confident the agreement allows any violations by Iran to be detected. Carter says the …
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ANTIOCH, Calif. – A Northern California woman is offering a sweet deal on her 1906 Craftsman home in Jackson. She’s trading it for a great dessert. The Contra Costa Times reports (http://bayareane.ws/1Kilwqm ) that Erin Allard is hosting a dessert contest with the 2,267-square-foot century-old home as the grand prize. …
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The latest on the search for the two Florida teens who went missing while on a fishing trip off Florida’s Atlantic coast: 9:45 a.m. The Coast Guard says its search for two missing teenage boaters will press forward at least into Friday. Chief Petty Officer …
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NEW YORK – The federal monitor overseeing changes at the New York Police Department has asked a judge to sign off on modified policies for making street stops. The changes to the NYPD’s patrol guide proposed Friday would spell out ways to ensure stops are lawful and to clarify a …
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RICHMOND, Va. – A court hearing has been set for Virginia ex-first lady Maureen McDonnell’s appeal of her corruption conviction. The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday scheduled oral arguments in McDonnell’s appeal for Oct. 29. A jury in September found Maureen and former Gov. Bob McDonnell …
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ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A mama bear and her five cubs decided to beat the heat in a New Jersey backyard pool. Tim Basso posted a video online showing the bears climbing into his family’s above-ground pool, tumbling out of it, dragging around pool toys and climbing on a slide …
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OKOLONA, Miss. – Officials say a north Mississippi deputy has been shot by a motorcyclist during a traffic stop but is expected to recover. Authorities said Monday that the suspect fled, and they’re looking for a black male driving a red speed bike with no license plate. Monroe County Sheriff …
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NEW YORK – A New York City millionaire who died this summer has bequeathed a $100,000 trust fund to care for her 32 pet cockatiels. The New York Post reported Saturday (http://bit.ly/1N9PcID) that Leslie Ann Mandel’s will asks that the small parrots continue living in an aviary at her $4 …
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