Across Georgia, GA|News|
Snapchat Led To Gator Hunting Arrest In Georgia: Officers
Authorities said the man illegally shot and killed an alligator in Burke County.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
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I'm a national news writer for Patch. I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship in The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University in 2007 and became a reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010. I've covered three New Hampshire presidential primaries and won awards for environmental reporting and Sunday staff excellence from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. I live in Maine's Midcoast with my girlfriend Julia and too many animals to list here.
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Across America|News|
16 Inches Of Rain: California Gets Drenched
Your 5-minute read to start the day: Seemingly endless rain in California; mother who gave birth to quadruplets needs help; Rutgers mandate.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
The Facebook Papers And Virtual Hate: 5 Things To Know
Frances Haugen quit her lucrative job and leaked the Facebook Papers, which claim the company fuels and profits from online hate.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Bipartisan 'Renaissance Man' Of Politics Dies
Your 5-minute read to start the day: former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods dies; bomb cyclone in Bay Area; Biden's voice of calm.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
2 Killed In Virginia Police Chase
Virginia police said Curtis Armstead Jr., 24, and Miquel Jenkins, 23, both of Fredericksburg, were killed in the crash.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
'Renaissance Man': Grant Woods, Former AG, McCain Ally, Dies
Grant Woods served as Arizona's attorney general from 1991 to 1999 and supported John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden.
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Across America|News|
Brian Laundrie's Belongings, Human Remains Found In Florida
Your 5-minute read to start the day: Brian Laundrie's belongings found in Florida; autistic man in crisis killed by police in Maine.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Augusta, ME|News|
Autistic Man Shot, Killed By Police Was Backing Away: Witness
Two Augusta, Maine, police officers shot Dustin Paradis after he reportedly threatened others at a homeless shelter while carrying a knife.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
MLB Giving Minor Leaguers Housing After Decades Of Criticism
Major League Baseball will offer minor leaguers housing in 2022; MLB has been criticized for not paying minor leaguers enough.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
$17M Ransom: Kidnapped Americans' Lives Hang In Balance In Haiti
Your 5-minute read to start the day: Christian missionaries in lawless Haiti remain in captivity; Colin Powell's legacy; supply chain help?
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Colin Powell And Diversity In The Military Today
Colin Powell was a trailblazer in the United States military, which is becoming more diverse every day.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Millions Of Coronavirus Vaccines Tossed Out By U.S.
About 40 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine are available in the United States, but many are wasted.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
17 Americans, Including Children, Kidnapped In Haiti
Your 5-minute read to start the day: American missionaries kidnapped; Bill Clinton released from hospital; Texas GOP and redistricting.
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Across America|News|
Police-Involved Shooting In Medina: 2 Arrested
Bellevue police said two people were arrested after a man rammed a police cruiser in Medina, causing the officer to open fire.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
'Life Is At Stake': Another Lead Crisis Erupts Not Far From Flint
Your 5-minute read to start the day: another lead in water crisis; Black firefighter depicted as white; California to ban gas lawn mowers.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Flint, MI|News|
Another Michigan Water Crisis In Mostly Black Benton Harbor
Amid the Flint water crisis, the 10,000 residents of Benton Harbor in Michigan are forced to use bottled water for everything due to lead.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
North Carolina Girl Shoots Incredible Golf Round Of 57
Macy Pate, 16, a sophomore at Reagan High School, shot a 57 at Bermuda Run Country Club. Only 11 players in PGA history have shot a 57.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Biggest Social Security Boost In A Generation: 5 Things To Know
The average retired worker will get $92 more a month. A quarter of those on Social Security rely on the checks for most of their income.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Fauci Effect: Doctor Sparks Surge In Medical School Applications
Medical school applications are surging from Phoenix to Buffalo as today's youths seek to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Baton Rouge, LA|News|
Hurricane Ida: Caskets Still Floating Across Louisiana
Louisiana formed a Cemetery Response Task Force to recover caskets displaced by Hurricane Ida.
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