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Nonprofit founder steals thousands from project meant for those experiencing homelessness

Leaders for a Minneapolis nonprofit are considering their next steps after one of their founders admitted to stealing thousands of dollars in donated funds.

Alex Murdaugh sentenced in federal court to 40 years in prison for financial crimes

Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received another prison sentence on Monday, this time in federal court, where a judge sentenced him to 40 years after he pleaded guilty last year to nearly two dozen charges of conspiracy, fraud and money laundering.

In these 22 states, you need a six-figure income to afford a typical home, analysis finds

Buying an affordable home in the United States has gotten a lot harder for many people since 2020.

Nashville: Easter brunch shooting leaves 1 dead/5 others wounded, police say

One person was killed and at least five others were wounded in a shooting at a Nashville restaurant during Easter brunch celebrations Sunday afternoon and police say they are looking for a suspect who fled in an SUV.

The symbolism in Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album has fans talking

Beyoncé knows how to get people talking, and her new album “Cowboy Carter,” had tongues wagging long before its release date on March 29. With star power as ubiquitous as hers, every little detail of a new work is going …

Ramy Youssef references Israel-Hamas war in ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue

Ramy Youssef made his “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut this weekend, and managed to strike a balance between humor and heart in his opening monologue.

40,000 people/64,000 eggs: 144th White House Easter Egg Roll underway

The hottest ticket in Washington this week involves spoons, eggs, referees and a throng of cheering parents: It’s time for the 144th annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

AT&T says personal data from 73 million current and former account holders leaked onto dark web

AT&T has launched an investigation into the source of a data leak that includes personal information of 73 million current and former customers.

‘I consider myself very lucky’: This man was one of the last to make it off the Baltimore bridge before its collapse

It was just past 1 a.m. on March 26 and Larry DeSantis was headed to his second job at Herman’s Bakery in the Baltimore area -– the halfway point of another long, but normal workday.

Why some clouds vanish during solar eclipses

It’s midday, and the sun is high in the sky, a natural cyan canvas peppered with puffy, cauliflower-shaped clouds. With little warning, the clouds cluttering the horizon start to vanish before your eyes. Not long after, the world begins to …

Kansas City: New city office creates more language access

In May, a new office will start breaking language barriers for people in Kansas City. It’s called the ‘Office for Language Access’.

‘So much joy’: Art Spark! offers art programs for people with memory loss

A new program at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) invokes thoughts of creativity, while making waves in the Alzheimer’s and dementia community.

Texas to Virginia: More than 50 million under severe weather threat; possible tornadoes/damaging winds

A wide-ranging storm system is moving across the United States, bringing the threat of severe storms, flooding and snow across central and eastern parts of the country.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals rate cuts aren’t imminent

The Federal Reserve has been keen on paying attention to investors’ expectations on interest rates. But the Fed is prepared to ignore Wall Street’s hope for a rate cut in June if it feels the economy isn’t ready yet.

People seeking employment at RNC asked if they believe 2020 election was stolen

People seeking employment at the Republican National Committee have been asked in recent job interviews whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen, according to two sources familiar with the questioning.