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Alabama fugitive who fed meth to pet 'attack squirrel' named Deeznutz charged with wildlife offense
An Alabama man who denied feeding methamphetamine to a so-called “attack squirrel” he considered a pet has been charged with wildlife offense.
Temperatures soar to 102 degrees in Serbia as heatwave moves toward central, eastern Europe
World Weather Attribution said that every heatwave occurring in Europe today “is made more likely and more intense by human-induced climate change.”
7 arrested in vandalism of popular Chicago ‘Bean’ sculpture
CHICAGO (AP) — Police in Chicago have arrested seven people suspected of spray-painting graffiti on two downtown landmarks, including the popular giant metallic sculpture known as “The Bean.”
Piano teacher gets to keep $40K in feud with noisy neighbor
SELAH, Wash. — An appeals court says a piano teacher in Washington state deserved the $40,000 she was awarded in a dispute with a neighbor who revved his pickup truck engine for months to drown out the sound of her…
Police arrest man accused of stealing 26 street signs
GEORGIA, Vt. — Deputies have arrested a Vermont man who is accused of stealing more than two dozen street signs.
Registry allows deer hunters to connect with landowners
INDIANAPOLIS — Deer hunters seeking private property in Indiana to hunt on can connect with landowners, golf courses, parks, land trusts, farmers and communities interested in letting them do so.
New Illinois laws to raise gas and cigarette taxes
CHICAGO — Illinois residents under 21 won’t be able to buy tobacco products and cigarettes will cost more under new laws taking effect on Monday.
Last day for Amtrak trains on Indianapolis-to-Chicago route
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It’s the final day for Amtrak trains on the Hoosier State passenger line between Indianapolis and Chicago.
Stricter distracted driving rules take effect July 1
CHICAGO — Motorists caught using cellphones while driving will face harsher penalties under a new Illinois law taking effect Monday.