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Cosby Faces New Civil Case After Prison Release

March 12, 2026

Bill Cosby, recently freed from prison, is now the focus of a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles. The case involves one woman who claims he drugged and assaulted her during a 1972 comedy event. She says that after receiving wine and a pill from him, she was unable to recall what happened and woke up disor

sports

Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

sports

Bam Adebayo’s 83‑Point Night: Fans Cheer, Critics Question

March 12, 2026

The Miami Heat were already winning by 25 points when Bam Adebayo drew an offensive foul that would normally be ignored. Coach Erik Spoelstra, however, challenged the call because Adebayo had already scored 77 points in a previous game and the team wanted even more. The challenge failed, but it show

crime

A Missouri Man Arrested Over Child‑Safety Charges

March 12, 2026

In Benton County, a 45‑year‑old Missouri resident named Scott Minor was taken into custody at about 3:40 p. m. Friday. Police say he is suspected of helping a child online and grooming her for sexual purposes. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is being held with a $150, 000 bond. Minor

politics

New Sheriff Showdown: Snedeker Challenges Allen in 2026

March 12, 2026

Philip Snedeker, who once led Quay County’s police force, has announced a run to unseat Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen in the upcoming Democratic primary. The contest repeats their 2022 face‑off, but this time only the two candidates are on the ballot; no Republicans or independents will conte

weather

Storm Warning: 60‑mph Winds Threaten South Jersey

March 12, 2026

A fast‑moving storm is heading east across South Jersey, moving at about 50 miles per hour. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for west‑central Ocean County. The main danger is wind gusts that could reach 60 miles per hour. The warning covers severa

weather

Warm New Jersey Heat Hits Record, but Short‑Lived

March 12, 2026

New Jersey felt like spring this week as many towns saw temperatures climb into the 70s and even touch the low 80s. The heat wave started after a day that set a new high for Newark on March 10, when the city reached 82°F—surpassing its previous record of 81°F from 2016. Nearby areas followed suit, w

politics

Trump Tries to Rally Support in Ohio and Kentucky Amid Economic Concerns

March 11, 2026

The former president is heading to Cincinnati on Wednesday, where he will tour a pharmaceutical plant and claim his policies are cutting drug costs. He plans to use the visit as a platform to reassure voters that he can keep the economy stable, even as tensions rise from the U. S. and Israel’s actio

health

The Hidden Cost of “Pre‑Approval” in Health Care

March 11, 2026

Many people think health insurance is simple: you pay a premium, and the company covers what your doctor recommends. In reality, most patients must first ask for permission before a treatment can be paid for. This step, called prior authorization, often turns simple care into a long battle. Take th

weather

A Sudden Shift: From Tornado Tragedy to Winter‑Like Weather in the East

March 11, 2026

The night a powerful tornado tore through Lake Village, Indiana, left two people dead and many injured. The victims were an elderly couple from the same family. Firefighters found several severely hurt residents right after the storm, but fewer than ten were taken to hospitals; some people chose to