Georgia State

Mountain View, CA

Winder, GA

Axios Atlanta

The 14-year-old charged in Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Georgia high school told sheriff's deputies last year that he would never threaten to commit such an act, according to a report shared with Axios Thursday.Why it matters: Colt Gray is accused of using an "AR-platform-style weapon" to kill Apalachee High School students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, and math teachers Christina Irimie, 53, and Richard Aspinwall, 39, who was also an assistant football coach, GBI director Chris Hosey previously said. Nine others were injured.Gray, who Hosey said will be tried as an adult, is charged with four...

Student charged in school shooting denied making previous threats, report says

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Where are they? Podcast

When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Massachusetts State

Ashland, MA

Axios

A Massachusetts physician who admitted she punched a police officer during the Jan. 6 U.S. capitol riot was sentenced to nine months in prison Thursday, the Department of Justice announced. The big picture: Jacquelyn Starer, 71, of Ashland, joined other rioters entering the Capitol building through the Rotunda doors some...

Massachusetts doctor sentenced over punching police officer on Jan. 6

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Melbourne, FL

Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Washington, DC

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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Washington State

Seattle, WA

Axios Seattle

Washington state's schools chief is asking districts to find ways to reduce students' cellphone use — part of a growing movement to crack down on personal devices in classrooms.Why it matters: Teachers and some experts say smartphones can distract students, hurt academic performance and hinder developing social skills.The big picture: Several states — including Florida, Indiana, Louisiana and South Carolina — recently enacted policies restricting student cellphone use in schools, as did the Los Angeles Unified School District.The latest: Chris Reykdal, Washington's superintendent of public instruction, issued guidance last week asking the state's 295 school districts to craft policies limiting...

Washington state schools chief seeks to curb cellphone use

New York City, NY

Barron Trump, former President Trump's youngest child, is attending New York University this fall. The big picture: The 18-year-old, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight, is straying from the family's tradition of attending the University of Pennsylvania — an Ivy League his father and three of four siblings attended.

Barron Trump to attend NYU in break from family tradition

Mississippi State

Pontotoc County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificail intelligence assistance. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi, has announced the arrest of Filiberto Gonzalez, a 34-year-old Hispanic male from Mexico, on Monday afternoon, August 12, 2024. Gonzalez, an illegal alien, faces two counts of rape involving a 10-year-old boy.

Man Arrested on Multiple Rape Charges

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Chicago, IL

Advocates for Chicago's unhoused population say this week's shooting on a CTA train that killed four people, including two who were believed to be unhoused, emphasizes the need for more resources. Driving the news: Cook County prosecutors this week charged Rhanni Davis with four counts of first-degree murder for the...

Fatal shooting on Chicago train demands more attention on unhoused, advocates say

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

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Judge outlines maximum penalties for Georgia school shooting suspect and his father

The 14-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect and his father both appeared separately in court Friday for the first time. The big picture: The father and...

Judge outlines maximum penalties for Georgia school shooting suspect and his father

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