Man arrested at Trump rally in Ohio due for initial hearing
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – A man charged after rushing the stage at a Donald Trump rally in Ohio is due in federal court. Authorities say 22-year-old Thomas DiMassimo, of Fairborn, Ohio, jumped a barricade and charged at Trump during the rally at a Dayton International Airport hangar. He was arrested and charged with illegally entering…
Kentucky House passes bill for 1 marriage license form
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s state House has passed a bill that would create one marriage license form for both gay and straight couples in an effort to defuse controversy over the licensing of gay marriages. The measure passed by the Democratic-led House on Friday has the blessing of Republican Gov. Matt Bevin. Under the…
AP Poll: Most Americans see drugs as a big problem
Associated Press – Sharon Johnson calls herself an addict, although she’s been sober for three years now. She started by smoking pot and eventually moved to crack cocaine. Her daughter has tried heroin and “I believe I’m going to pull her out of the gutter someday,” Johnson laments. Johnson has seen firsthand the ravages of drug…
US Killed Senior Islamic State Leader
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. officials say a senior Islamic State leader has been killed, marking a further erosion of top leadership in the militant group in Syria and Iraq. The officials were not authorized to discuss the operation and so spoke on condition of anonymity. The identity of the senior leader was not immediately available,…
Two NYC Siblings Among The Dead In Brussels
BRUSSELS (AP) – The family of two New York City siblings has confirmed that authorities confirmed they died in the bombings in Brussels. Belgian authorities and the Dutch Embassy positively identified the remains of Alexander and Sascha Pinczowski. The information was issued Friday by James Cain on behalf of the Pinczowski family. Cain is the…
Suspect Sought In South County Bank Robbery
Affton, MO (KTRS) A suspect is being sought in connection with a bank robbery in south county. Police say a man robbed the Affton branch of PNC Bank in the 8900 block of Gravois at 2:50 p.m. Thursday. The suspect didn’t display a weapon, but instead handed a teller a note, announcing the robbery. He…
Scherzer leads Nationals over Wainwright, Cardinals 8-2
VIERA, Fla. (AP) – Max Scherzer outpitched Adam Wainwright in a matchup worthy of opening day, and the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 Thursday. Scherzer struck out nine and walked three in five innings, allowing two runs – both unearned – and three hits. Wainwright gave up four runs and seven hits…