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26+ min ago (395+ words) Left inset: Frederick Durham (Upson County Sheriff's Office). Right inset: Margaret Dubinion (Upson Beacon/Obituary). Background: Frederick Durham being taken into custody for the murder of Margaret Dubinion (WAGA/YouTube). A Georgia man told cops he killed his girlfriend after she started "disrespecting him by calling him vulgar names" " beating and strangling her to death " before wrapping her up in a comforter and stuffing the'woman into a suitcase. He then left for work and "went to buy lottery tickets," according to prosecutors. Frederick Durham, of Upson County, was found guilty last week of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and concealing the death of another in connection with the brutal slaying, according to the Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. Durham was sentenced to serve life in prison without parole. He was accused of killing his girlfriend, Margaret Dubinion, in…...

44+ min ago (188+ words) Maricopa County announced it's looking to create a new nonprofit dedicated to supporting shelter pets. The funding received would support services like spay and neutering and vaccinations. The nonprofit is called Friends of Animal Care and Control. And the goal is to raise funds for homeless pets in the community, while easing pressure on public resources. Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin says the county has a responsibility to protect animals. "We have to take care of dogs. That is a mandate for county services " just like it is for public safety, just like it is for air quality," he said. Galvin says the number of homeless pets fluctuates throughout the year. "We try to get them back into their homes of their owners, but many times we're unable to do that. Also, during periods of economic unease or during…...

53+ min ago (98+ words) AVONDALE, Ariz. " A crash in Litchfield Park has left one person dead and sent another person to the hospital, according to authorities. The Avondale Police Department said the two-vehicle crash happened just before 1 a.m. Sunday near Camelback and Litchfield roads. When crews got to the scene, one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames. Fire crews pronounced the driver of one of the vehicles dead at the scene. The second driver was taken to the hospital. An update on that person's condition is not available. The roadway in the area of the crash is closed....

59+ min ago (386+ words) Dunwoody officials are set to vote Dec. 15 on a double drive-thru permit for a new Zaxby's location at 125 Perimeter Center West within the Ashford Lane outdoor mall. The City Council voted unanimously Dec. 1 to deny a drive-thru permit for a Raising Cane's at 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Add Appen Media as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DUNWOODY, Ga.The Dunwoody City Council will meet Dec. 15 and vote on a drive-thru permit for a new Zaxby's restaurant near the Ashford Lane outdoor mall. The council will also track its progress meeting goals laid out during its spring retreat. At its last meeting, the council voted unanimously to deny a drive-thru permit for a new Raising Cane's restaurant at 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road, citing incompatibility with an abutting hotel and plans for a multi-use path. The council's Dec....

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (379+ words) SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations - this time in California. The Department of Interior on Wednesday said it would transfer jurisdiction along most of California's international border with Mexico to the Navy to reinforce "the historic role public lands have played in safeguarding national sovereignty." The newly designated militarized zone extends nearly from the Arizona state line to the Otay Mountain Wilderness, traversing the Imperial Valley and border communities including Tecate. Since April, large swaths of border have been designated militarized zones, empowering U.S. troops to apprehend immigrants and others accused of trespassing on Army, Air Force or Navy bases, and authorizing additional criminal charges that can mean prison time. More than 7,000 troops have been deployed to the border, along with an assortment of helicopters, drones and surveillance…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (1103+ words) Nora Meyers Sackett says New Mexico's small, intertwined tech ecosystem can sometimes suffer from siloing itself. But she hopes a newly released roadmap highlighting the state's advancements from national labs and universities will help "clarify the path forward." "We're going to work every single day to ensure that we are going down that path hand-in-hand with the ecosystem," said Meyers Sackett, director of the state's Technology and Innovation Office. "We can't do it alone. It has to be done together." The'Science and Technology Roadmap, released this month, identifies sectors where New Mexico has a competitive edge and charts how the state can capitalize on them. More specifically, the strategic plan aims to turn the state's research strengths into long-term economic growth and high-paying jobs. The roadmap's creation follows the establishment of the Technology and Innovation Office earlier this year, spun…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago (419+ words) The Arizona Wildcats are ranked number one in the AP poll and that will likely not be changing after this 96-75 beating of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Arizona took over Birmingham, Alabama and even got some chants of "U of A! U of A! U of A!" by the end of the night in enemy territory. Wildcats guard Brayden Burries had his official breakout performance in this game as he tallied season highs in points, three pointers made, field goals made and rebounds. The record breaking win cemented the Wildcats" status as a team to be reckoned with not only in the Big 12 but in the overall college basketball landscape. Lloyd continues to rack up firsts and records but none of it matters if the success does not follow in the spring. Fans are seeing this level of play and are…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago (266+ words) Sometimes it can be difficult to take responsibility for your own mistakes. But that often makes things worse. A Montana man told police officers that his truck was stolen. However, he actually drunkenly crashed it in a river." On December 3, Polson Police, firefighters, and the Lake County Search and Rescue team got reports of a submerged vehicle in the River near 7th Avenue West. They used an underwater drone to determine that it was unoccupied and noticed that it seemed familiar." Police officers decided to investigate the pickup truck that was submerged in the Flathead river. Upon pulling the 2004 white GMC Sierra to land, they noticed it was linked to a stolen vehicle report." A man named Kobe Schamp claims his pickup was taken from the South Shore Lounge parking lot. However, information discovered once the Sierra was on dry land…...

7+ hour, 14+ min ago (266+ words) The Wildcats (9-0) trailed by two points at halftime before seizing command with a 14-1 run, highlighted by Burries making three consecutive baskets. Burries was 5 for 10 from 3-point range, mitigating a quiet night for fellow freshman Koa Peat, who was saddled by foul trouble and scored six points " far off his 15.9 points-per-game average. Labaron Philon Jr. scored 24 points, including a twisting pullup in the lane that gave Alabama (7-3) a 41-39 lead at the half. That was the final highlight for the Tide, which couldn't match Arizona's intensity over the final 20 minutes. Motiejus Krivas, Arizona's 7-foot-2 Lithuanian center, finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Jaden Bradley added 14 points and seven assists, haunting the former Crimson Tide program that he helped earn the top overall seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Arizona (9-0) stretched the lead to 23 on three occasions, beating their fifth ranked opponent of…...

7+ hour, 32+ min ago (359+ words) Freshman Brayden Burries scored a career-high 28 points on Saturday, helping No. 1 Arizona stay unbeaten in a 96-75 victory over No. 12 Alabama in Birmingham, Ala. Burries hit five 3-pointers and added seven rebounds for the Wildcats (9-0), who outscored Alabama 57-34 in the second half in their fifth ranked win of the season. Motiejus Krivas totaled 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Jaden Bradley had 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Anthony Dell'Orso scored 13 points off the bench and Ivan Kharchenkov added 10 points and five steals for the Wildcats. Tobe Awaka led all players with 15 rebounds in the win. Labaron Philon Jr. tallied 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead Alabama (7-3), which had its four-game winning streak snapped. Latrell Wrightsell scored 21 points for the Crimson Tide, who were outrebounded 52-32. After trailing by two at halftime, Arizona began the second half on a 14-4 spurt, stamped with Krivas…...