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A 'constitutional sheriff' tried to seize voting machines in 2020. Officials are bracing for a repeat.

Sheriff Dar Leaf and other "constitutional sheriffs" have become prominent figures in the election denial movement, and among the most dangerous, critics say.

Camper Was the Victim of a Brutal Homicide, Not a Bear, Sheriff Says

Dustin Kjersem, 35, was found dead in his tent with “chop wounds” on Saturday, the authorities said. No arrests have been made.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Man arrested with loaded guns near Trump's Coachella rally, sheriff says

Secret Service said in a statement Sunday that the incident did not impact protective operations and that Trump was not in any danger.

Arrest made in connection with FEMA threats in North Carolina

An armed man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina, officials say.

In This Small Maine County, the Sheriff’s Race Is Haunted by a Mass Shooting

The race has become a referendum on what the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office did, and failed to do, before a shooting that killed 18 people in Lewiston last fall.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse, sheriff says

MENDENHALL, Miss. (AP) — At least three people died and four were critically injured after a Mississippi bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Sheriff's office faced accusations years before Sonya Massey's killing

Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.

North Carolina county overcounted Helene deaths, sheriff says

Buncombe County officials overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff's office and data from the state.

‘Take Back the States’: The Far-Right Sheriffs Ready to Disrupt the Election

Constitutional Sheriffs are duly elected lawmen who believe they answer only to God. They’ve spent the last six months preparing to stop a “stolen” election—by any means necessary.

Tech - Wired - October 24

Meet the Far-Right Constitutional Sheriffs Ready to Assert Control if Trump Loses

There are hundreds of Constitutional Sheriffs around the country who believe they are the ultimate legal power in their county. We break down how they have coalesced with the election denial movement.

Tech - Wired - October 24

Sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama

Sheriff's deputies in Alabama found Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in September in a rural part of Colbert County.

Sheriff's office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while fighting with fans during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium

Sports - ABC News - 6 hours ago

Sheriff's lieutenant apologizes for saying he "won't help Democrats"

Lt. John Rodgers said on Facebook that he would not help Democrats and would require proof of who a person voted for before providing them aid.

Detective who stole £400k of seized drugs jailed

Greater Manchester Police officer Andrew Talbot, 54, stole the drug and sold it on to dealers.

Logano seizes fresh chance, clinches spot in finale

Joey Logano, reinstated into the playoff field after Alex Bowman's car failed inspection, won at Las Vegas to clinch a spot in NASCAR's championship finale.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Harris tries to put Trump's age front and center

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign tried to put a spotlight on former President Trump's age and fitness for office by pointing to a campaign appearance that turned into an extended dance party ...

Politics - NBC News - October 15

How the nonprofit Stand with Trans tries to empower youth

Stand with Trans aims to help transgender people and their loved ones find community and resources amid laws looking to limit LGBTQ+ rights.

Gov. Josh Shapiro Tries to Deliver Pennsylvania for Harris

Pennsylvania’s governor may not be on the verge of the vice presidency, but he says he has everything — including his “heart and soul” — riding on a Kamala Harris victory.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

The Harris Team Tries to Tether Trump to Project 2025

A television ad conveys a key part of Kamala Harris’s closing argument: that her rival is a right-wing authoritarian who will make life less affordable and threaten access to abortion.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

The track that caused so much chaos on the dancefloor it got banned

In the early 2000s many UK clubs banned Pow! - which critics compared to Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen.

Ex-Oilers Enforcer Tries To Spark New Team

The former Edmonton Oilers power forward fought the same player that Darnell Nurse did a few games ago.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Harris tries to appeal again to 'Breakfast Club' listeners

Vice President Harris joined "The Breakfast Club" once again early Tuesday, this time to highlight how she is reaching undecided voters, including Black voters. It was her second time in two weeks ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Zombies Are Real? A Museum Tries to Bury a Hollywood Myth.

The undead monsters we know from movies and TV are distortions of a figure with roots in the religious practices of Haiti.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

309 rescued, sheriff stranded on car roof after deadly flooding in New Mexico

Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington posted a video on social media showing him standing on top of his vehicle surrounded by floodwaters.

Spanish police seize Russia-bound chemicals, including possible weapons material

Police in Spain have seized 13 tons of banned chemicals, including “possible” chemical weapons precursors, that were bound for Russia.

UK investors seize advantage and feast on bargain passive funds

Analysts suggest kickbacks might explain how, in contrast, 89% of flows to Luxembourg funds went to active vehicles

Business - Financial Times - October 17

6 million pills seized, 47 arrested in major drug smuggling bust

The pills seized had an estimated street value of $13.6 million, officials said.

‘Seize the moment’ and secure cease-fire deal: Hostage’s parents

Parents of 23-year-old hostage Omer Neutra say now is a "window of opportunity" for a cease-fire deal.

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Record haul of drugs seized from "narco sub" and other boats in Pacific

The seizure "represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," the Mexican navy said

Police in Haiti battle gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital

Police in Haiti are clashing with gunmen trying to take over one of the few communities in the capital, Port-au-Prince, that is not controlled by gangs

Guadeloupe loses electricity after striking workers seize power station

French Caribbean island without power after employees cause ‘emergency shutdown of all the engines’ . The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been left entirely without power after striking ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Dodgers Take 2-0 Lead Over Yankees in a Win Overshadowed by Injury

Superstar Shohei Ohtani exited Saturday’s game late after suffering an injury while attempting to steal second base.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Toxic Waste That Set Off Global Outcry Seized by Albania’s Prosecutors

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Dodgers do it again, seize 3-0 lead on Yankees in World Series

Freddie Freeman stayed hot with a first-inning homer and New York's bats remained cold. Now LA is one win away from a sweep and a championship.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Waters seizes opportunity, catapults Warriors to win vs. Pelicans

Lindy Waters III provided all the oomph the Golden State Warriors needed in their 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Harris Makes Her Final Case, and Trump Seizes on ‘Garbage’

Plus, refunds for canceled flights.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Candidates for Congress seize on comments stemming from Trump rally "garbage" joke

Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.

Trump rides in garbage truck in effort to seize on Biden comment

Former President Trump on Wednesday climbed into a campaign-themed garbage truck in his motorcade in Wisconsin in an effort to draw attention to comments made by President Biden in which he ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

White House cleans up Biden's 'garbage' comment as Trump seizes on it

Biden seemed to call Donald Trump supporters as “garbage” during a campaign call, but has insisted that he was referring to rhetoric at a Trump rally.

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