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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — When Michael Moore was released from prison after serving time for selling drugs, he realized that it was time to make a change in his life. With the help and guidance of the Delaware Center for Horticulture, Moore enrolled in a post-release program in public landscaping, which included job training for gardening, park maintenance and basic knowledge of planting. He completed the program in 2014. “I was encouraged to apply and I gave it a shot,” said Moore, who was approached about the program following his four-year prison term. “I ended up getting hired on their staff after the program because I was willing to learn.” The program helped him stay grounded, said Moore, who recently got pardoned for all of his charges with the help of the organization. The Branches to Chances Program provides classroom and hands-on training through professional development in the horticulture and landscape industry. The center hired Moore in February 2014, and he … [Read more...] about Gardening program helps ex-offenders start over

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 WASHINGTON (AP) — The defense team in the Capitol riot trial of the Oath Keepers leader is relying on an unusual strategy with Donald Trump at the center. Lawyers for Stewart Rhodes, founder of the extremist group, are poised to argue that jurors cannot find him guilty of seditious conspiracy because all the actions he took before the siege on Jan. 6, 2021, were in preparation for orders he anticipated from the then-president — orders that never came. Rhodes and four associates are accused of plotting for weeks to stop the transfer of presidential power from the Republican incumbent to Democrat Joe Biden, culminating with Oath Keepers in battle gear storming the Capitol alongside hundreds of other Trump supporters. Opening statements in the trial are set to begin Monday. Rhodes intends to take the stand to argue he believed Trump was going to invoke the … [Read more...] about Trump at center of Oath Keepers novel defense in Jan. 6 case

0 Kids & Family Patch and Disney on Ice will give away five family packs of four tickets each to the show of your choice. Enter to win through Jan. 20. Emily Stone , Patch Staff Posted Reply Patch is partnering with Disney On Ice to give away five family packs of four tickets each to see Disney On Ice in January or February. The show plays the Allstate Arena Jan. 22-26 and at the United Center Jan. 29-Feb. 2 and Feb. 5-9. Winners can pick the show they want to attend at either venue. You can enter to win through Jan. 20. Disney On Ice offers a chance to rock out with magical idols in a musical showcase. Disney On Ice presents Let's Celebrate!, which features Mickey and Minnie in a winter wonderland, a Very Merry Unbirthday Party, a royal ball with the Disney princesses and much more. Five winners will be chosen from the 67 participating Patch communities/neighborhoods in the Chicago area. Enter to win by … [Read more...] about Win Tickets to See Disney On Ice

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 24 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties Friday to illegally annex more occupied Ukrainian territory in a sharp escalation of his war. Ukraine's president countered with a surprise application to join the NATO military alliance. Putin’s land-grab and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s signing of what he said is an “accelerated” NATO membership application sent the two leaders speeding faster on a collision course that is cranking up fears of a full-blown conflict between Russia and the West. Putin vowed to protect newly annexed regions of Ukraine by “all available means," a renewed nuclear-backed threat he made at a Kremlin signing ceremony where he also railed furiously against the West, accusing the United States and its allies of … [Read more...] about Putin illegally annexes Ukraine land; Kyiv seeks NATO entry

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 42 ZION, Illinois (AP) — A holy miracle happened in Zion 115 years ago. Or so millions of Ahmadi Muslims around the world believe. The Ahmadis view this small-sized city, 40 miles north of Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, as a place of special religious significance for their global messianic faith. Their reverence for the community began more than a century ago -- with fighting words, a prayer duel and a prophecy. Zion was founded in 1900 as a Christian theocracy by John Alexander Dowie, an evangelical and early Pentecostal preacher who drew thousands to the city with his faith healing ministry. The Ahmadis believe their founder, Mirza Ghulam … [Read more...] about Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for October 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Jimmy Carter, already the longest-living U.S. president in history , will celebrate his 98th birthday Saturday with family and friends in Plains, the tiny Georgia town where he and his wife, 95-year-old Rosalynn, were born in the years between World War I and the Great Depression. The 39th president’s latest milestone comes as The Carter Center, which the Carters established together after their one White House term , marks 40 years of promoting democracy and conflict resolution, monitoring elections, and advancing public health in the developing world. Jason Carter, the former president's grandson now leading the Carter Center board, described his grandfather, an outspoken Christian, as content with his life and legacy. "He is looking at his 98th birthday with faith in God’s plan for him," the … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter celebrates 98th birthday with family, friends, baseball