Alabama State

Oklahoma State

Vera, OK

The Independent

An Oklahoma father and his girlfriend were arrested after police found the man's 15-year-old daughter tied up to a tree with a ratchet strap in his backyard, authorities say.Police arrested Johnny James, 40, on a charge of aggravated child abuse and neglect. His girlfriend, Kayla Sharee Clark, 42, has also been charged with child neglect. The incident occurred on July 28 after Washington County Sheriff's deputies responded to a home in Vera, Oklahoma. The deputies received a call reporting child abuse at the home, according to Law&Crime, which viewed a probable cause affidavit. The woman who called police said she...

Father tied his 15-year-old daughter to a tree for three days because ‘she can’t be trusted and lies’

Tennessee State

Hendersonville, TN

A Tennessee mother, Brandi Elliott, faces a first-degree murder charge after authorities allege she drowned her daughter. The Hendersonville Police Department announced the charge in a press release, but it remains unclear if Elliott has entered a plea or retained an attorney to represent her. On July 13, police responded...

Mom Allegedly Drowned 7-Year-Old Daughter in Creek Because She Wanted ‘Time Alone’

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Losing a child can be the most heartbreaking experience for a parent. However, remembering them and doing something special in their memory can become a source of comfort over time. A mom named Melissa–who goes by @xo_mel on TikTok–found a wholesome way to honor the memory of her daughter, who died when she was five months old. "Come with me as I go buy someone's birthday cake in honor of my late daughter," she says in the video.

People are in tears after watching what this mom did for a 14-year-old in honor of her late daughter

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Clarksville, TN

31-year-old Amy Matthews was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Alex Matthews, at her Cindy Jo Court residence on June 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Alex, who claimed an argument occurred because he found out Amy was talking to another man. Alex informed officers that, after this, they both began arguing before it turned physical when Amy attempted to grab Alex’s phone. Amy proceeded to slap Alex multiple times on the leg while yelling, “he hit me.” Alex provided officers with footage of the incident that he recorded. Amy Matthews was then deemed the primary aggressor, and she was then taken into custody for domestic assault on July 3rd.

Amy Matthews slaps husband after he catches her cheating

Houston, TX

New York Post

Double trouble!

A Texas husband was charged with bigamy when his third wife discovered he was getting re-married to another woman through a Facebook post as the married couple never divorced.

Marcus Shorten, who has already gone through two separate divorces in his lifetime, wed a woman named Tammie in 2012, but decided to separate after seven years together, according to KTRK.



The couple still talked occasionally and even discussed going through the legal proceedings of a divorce.

“I didn’t want a divorce, I’m getting me some help Tammie, I don’t want a divorce I don’t want my family to think of me as...

Husband charged after his wife discovers he married another woman through Facebook post

Arizona State

The Mirror US

An Arizona father was charged with murder after he allegedly left his two-year-old toddler in a sweltering car as he played video games inside his home, resulting in the young girl's untimely death

Arizona dad 'distracted by PlayStation for 4 hours' while daughter, 2, died in scorching car in 120°F

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Monterey Park, CA

Irish Star

Alison Chao, 15, was found safe after she disappeared from her father's home while riding her bike to her aunt's house in Glendale, California, and was seen by a woman who followed her

Alison Chao's mom explains why daughter ran away in statement as California 15-year-old vows to tell all

Tucson, AZ

InsideEdition

Christopher Sholtes drove home with his daughter, Parker, asleep in the car. He told police he did not want to wake her so he left her in the vehicle with the engine on and the air conditioner running.

Arizona Mother Pleads for Her Husband to Be Freed After He Was Charged in Hot Car Death of Their Daughter

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Alameda County, CA

Knewz

A 70-year-old California man used his last dying breaths to walk across to the neighbors and identify his son-in-law as the killer of his wife, daughter, and two toddler grandsons. Knewz.com has learned that Miguel Carcamo Ramirez’s message was then relayed by said neighbor to the police in a 911 call and resulted in the […]

Victim, 70, Used Dying Breaths to ID Killer Who Massacred his Own Wife, Young Sons and In-Laws: Cops

USA TODAY

More than a dozen children have died in hot cars this year. It couldn't happen to you. Could it?

Talking Tropics: Amanda looks at when Debby could officially form, where it might go...

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