A California woman who won $5.2 million in a lottery has pleaded guilty in federal court in South Dakota to scamming six people. The Rapid City Journal reports Judy Carroll, of El Cajon, California, and her husband won the California lottery in 1989. Authorities say Carroll scammed people including a… Read More
New York rap star indicted on racketeering charges
The rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine was in federal custody Monday awaiting a Manhattan court appearance. The Brooklyn-based rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, was among four people arrested on racketeering and firearms charges. Sponsored: 4 drugs that cause Diabetes An attorney who has previously represented Hernandez did not… Read More
As wildfires smolder, some begin rebuilding
Brad Weldon lost his home to fire when he was a kid, so when a deadly wildland blaze came roaring toward his ranch house in the pines where he lives with his 89-year-old blind mother, he wasn’t going to let disaster strike twice. Weldon and his mother’s caregiver, armed only… Read More
Man sentenced in murder of pregnant wife, 2 young daughters
A Colorado man was sentenced Monday to life in prison for killing his pregnant wife and their two young daughters and dumping their bodies on an oil work site. Prosecutors have said they agreed not to seek the death penalty in exchange for Christopher Watts’ guilty plea, after seeking approval… Read More
Buy your own Oscar for Best Picture
Two Academy Awards for best picture are going up for sale in a rare auction of Oscars. Auction house Profiles in History announced Monday that an Oscar awarded to “Mutiny on the Bounty” in 1936 and another given to “Gentleman’s Agreement” in 1948 will go up for auction in Los… Read More
Retirees and seniors talk stock market concerns
The recent turbulence in the U.S. stock markets is spooking some older workers and retirees, a group that was hit particularly hard during the most recent financial crisis. There’s no indication, though, that the recent volatility has brought about large-scale overhauls in retirement planning. #1 Worst Cellphone For Your Eyes… Read More
Police arrest “unruly” pig (pic)
Maine State Police say they helped corral a rather “unruly’ pig on the run along Interstate 95. State police say in a Facebook post they were alerted to the “uncooperative” pig along the interstate in Palmyra on Wednesday. How to replace your hips while you sleep [sponsored] https://www.facebook.com/MaineSP/photos/a.208573672491505/2383462235002627/ Police say… Read More
10-time NBA all-star gets the boot
Carmelo Anthony is done in Houston. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey released a statement Thursday saying the team is “parting ways” with Anthony and “working toward a resolution.” Anthony played just 10 games for the Rockets after signing a one-year, $2.4 million deal during the offseason. Sponsored: [BREAKING] Leaked government… Read More
Country music comes home at Bayou Stock festival
County music artist Dylan Scott has been around the music his whole life and that’s where he got the idea for his inaugural Bayou Stock music festival. Growing up in Bastrop, Louisiana, Scott learned to sing and play guitar from his dad — a former guitar player for country legends… Read More
MLB’s two 2018 MVPs announced
Mookie Betts is ready to become an ambassador for baseball, now that he’s won a batting title, World Series and Most Valuable Player award with Boston. “I enjoy being kind of a face around the game. I’ve kind of used this pedestal or whatever you want to say to spread… Read More
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