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Valentine’s Day Murder Over Child Visit Leads To Life Sentence For Maryland Man Valentine’s Day Murder Over Child Visit Leads To Life Sentence For Maryland Man
Valentine’s Day Murder Over Child Visit Leads To Life Sentence For Maryland Man A Maryland man who stabbed his girlfriend’s child’s father to death during a visitation dispute has been sentenced to life in prison. Thomas Eugene Harris II, 28, of Prince Frederick, will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the 2024 murder of 30-year-old Shaquille Quadry Braxton, prosecutors in Calvert County announced Thursday. Judge Mark Chandlee handed down the life sentence on June 20, four months after Harris pleaded guilty to first-degree premeditated murder. According to prosecutors, Braxton was on his way to deliver a Valentine’s Day gift to his child in Prince Frederick on…
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics. The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist: "Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you." Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…
Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later
Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later Fifteen years have passed, but the pain remains fresh for the family of Daniel Coverston, a Towson University graduate who was found murdered in his apartment on Valentine's Day in 2009. On Friday, Feb. 14, Baltimore County Police issued a renewed call for information about the cold case killing to come forward, hoping the anniversary will inspire someone to break their silence. Coverston, 22, was found shot in the head in his apartment on Lachlan Circle around 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2009—his body lying face down, just as his doctor had instructed after recent eye surgery.  His do…
Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor
Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor It doesn't matter if you're single, coupled up, in a "situationship," or anywhere in between, you might find it easy to fall in love with Ben & Jerry's newest flavor for Valentine's Day. Ben & Jerry's has revealed Chocolate Covered Strawberry as its first limited-batch flavor of 2025, the Vermont company said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The decadent twist on the romantic pairing was announced just in time for Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb. 14. The new flavor combines strawberry ice cream, a swirl of strawberry jam, and rich chocolate fudge flakes. "When strawberry …
Northeast's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks Northeast's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks
Northeast's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime-aged steaks co…
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Gift buying and date expenses for Valentine’s Day may reach new heights as Americans plan to spend more than ever on loved ones, a new survey said. US consumers will spend an estimated $27.5 billion in 2025, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would surpass the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020 and 2024's total of $25.8 billion. Valentine's Day shoppers will spend an average of $188.81, slightly up from $185.81 in 2024. More than 56 percent plan to celebrate the holiday, an increase from 53 percent in 2024. M…