Ex-Dallas officer files notice to appeal murder conviction
Lawyers representing the white former Dallas police officer convicted of murder for killing her unarmed black neighbor have filed a notice to appeal her conviction and sentence.
Author: Associated Press
Farewells to US Rep. Elijah Cummings to begin in Baltimore
Many are set to gather at a historically black college in Baltimore to honor the life of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Verizon to offer customers free Disney+ subscription for 1 year
Verizon is offering new and current customers a free year of Disney’s new video streaming service.
Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed
A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss Chicago’s lawsuit against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.
World Series set to begin with Houston hosting Washington in Game 1
Washington Nationals (93-69, second in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (107-55, first in the NL West)
Police: Mother arrested after infant tests positive for meth
A 27-year-old South Carolina woman was arrested after police say her infant son tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine.
Macy’s to stop selling real fur by end of fiscal year 2020
Macy’s Inc. says it will stop selling real fur by the end of its fiscal year 2020 at its namesake stores, Bloomingdale’s, as well as at its discount outlets.
4 more parents plead guilty in college admissions scandal
Four more parents pleaded guilty on Monday in the college admissions bribery scandal, and a Texas man accused of helping to orchestrate the scheme also agreed to reverse his plea and accept guilt.
SC judge says forfeiture law unconstitutional
A South Carolina judge has declared the state’s forfeiture law that allows money or other items to be taken without a conviction violates the state and federal constitutions.
Coroner: 13-year-old electrocuted playing with a metal pole
South Carolina authorities say a 13-year-old boy was electrocuted when a metal pole he was playing with touched a power line.
