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07/16/2026 · Wayne County

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Eight defendants sentenced in Texas immigration center shooting

A federal court has sentenced eight defendants to prison terms between 25 and 100 years for their involvement in a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center on July 4. One defendant received a 100-year sentence after shooting and wounding a police officer during the confrontation.

07/10/2026
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Trump Names Manhattan Federal Prosecutor as Intelligence Director

President-elect Donald Trump selected Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, as his director of national intelligence. The choice came after Trump's initial pick for the role faced criticism.

06/15/2026

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Five Men Recruited for Cambodia Casino Jobs Say They Were Trafficked Into Fraud Network

Five young men accepted jobs at a Cambodian casino, according to their accounts. They say they instead found themselves held against their will and forced to participate in fraud schemes targeting U.S. residents.

06/13/2026

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Trump Open to Compensation Fund for Jan. 6 Defendants Charged With Assault

President Donald Trump declined to rule out government payments to individuals charged with assaulting police during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Trump characterized such compensation as part of an anti-weaponization effort.

06/13/2026

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Colorado Court Overturns Homicide Convictions for Paramedics in Elijah McClain Case

A Colorado appellate court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics involved in Elijah McClain's death in 2019. The court determined prosecutors failed to prove the medics caused McClain's death.

06/13/2026

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Russian airstrikes kill at least 18 across Ukrainian cities

Russian airstrikes struck major Ukrainian cities early Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 60, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks came after Ukrainian officials warned of an imminent large-scale assault.

06/13/2026

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Monongalia County Park Commission to Meet July 9th

Monongalia County Park Commission Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Monongalia County Park Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Location: Monongalia County Extension Office Conference Room Agenda items will include park maintenance updates, upcoming event planning, and other park-related business.

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Monongalia County Commission to Meet January 18th

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Monongalia County Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Monongalia County Courthouse. Details regarding the agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date. This meeting is open to the public.

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Monongalia County Commissioners Meeting Scheduled for June 4th

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Monongalia County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the courtroom of the Monongalia County Courthouse, 241 High Street, Morgantown, WV. The agenda will include discussion and potential action on various county matters, including budget updates and new ordinances. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

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Attorney General McCuskey joins multi-state coalition raising concerns over Wi-Fi company’s ties to China

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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach

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Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain

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