Scott Keenan

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

apnews.myway.com — ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history. But it wasn't Matthew Bogel. On Sunday, he loaded groceries into his car after shopping at the Publix.

Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.

apnews.myway.com — SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community she called home.

Edwards reactivates law license, speaking at event

charlotteobserver.com — RALEIGH, N.C. Former presidential contender John Edwards has reactivated his license to practice law and is setting out on the speaking circuit. The two-time presidential candidate and former North Carolina senator is scheduled to appear June 6 at a private retreat in Orlando, Fla., for lawyer clients of the marketing firm PMP.

Father returns from Afghanistan to surprise daughter at the Rays game

tampabay.com — ST. PETERSBURG Alayna Adams was living a dream as she prepared to throw out the first pitch Thursday night before thousands of Tampa Bay Rays fans at Tropicana Field. Her father, a lieutenant colonel stationed in Afghanistan for most of the past two years, appeared on the stadium video screen.

Grand jury indicts former West paramedic Reed - WacoTrib.com: Courts And Trials

wacotrib.com — McLennan County sheriff's deputies responded to the undisclosed Abbott residence May 7, where a bomb squad disabled a suspected pipe bomb, according to authorities. Officials also found elements that could be used to create a pipe bomb, state court documents. Reed was arrested Thursday, and has been held without bond at the McLennan County Jail since.

Sexual scandal strikes Fort Hood

mysanantonio.com — Fort Hood is investigating a sexual assault prevention coordinator for a range of offenses including abusive sexual contact and pandering â suggesting he was criminally involved in a prostitution scheme. Pentagon officials and the Army had little to say about the revelation, which came only a week after the head of the Air Force sexual assault prevention office in Washington was charged with sexual battery.

General facing sex charges due back in court Wednesday

wral.com — A U.S. Army general facing sexual assault charges is due back in court for a hearing on pre-trial motions. A court martial for Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair is set to begin June 25 on charges that include forcible sodomy, indecent acts, violating orders and adultery. A military judge on Tuesday ordered two U.S.

Texas firefighters focused concern on toxic gases

apnews.myway.com — WEST, Texas (AP) - When they saw 30-foot flames licking the sky inside a massive fertilizer plant, firefighters in this tiny Texas town rushed to evacuate nearby buildings and raced to spray water on tanks of chemicals, hoping to prevent a catastrophe.

North Miami mayoral candidate says she was endorsed by Jesus

miamiherald.com — North Miami North Miami's unpredictable election exploits entered the final day on a divine note: A mayoral candidate claiming she was endorsed by Jesus Christ. Anna Pierre, who previously said she was a victim of Vodou sorcery, posted the message in a campaign-style flier featured on her Facebook page.

Police: Man, 19, sought in N.O. parade shootings

apnews.myway.com — NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans police and federal authorities were searching early Tuesday for a young man who is suspected of opening fire at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, wounding 19. Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas identified the suspect late Monday as Akein Scott, 19, of New Orleans.