Mountain View, CA

Thomas Birley, 27, receives the longest prison sentence passed to date for his role in the disorder.

Man who stoked hotel fire jailed for nine years

Police believe the suspects who hurled bricks at vehicles are aged between 12 and 15 years old.

Warning after bricks thrown at moving cars

Keith Edwards was among several people arrested after protests in Nottingham.

Man, 81, denies charge after city centre protest

Devon and Cornwall Police said a 19-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after a tractor overturned.

Teen seriously injured after tractor overturns

Anu Okusanya's family say she had heart attacks after fleeing a gang that had previously attacked her.

Attack witness 'ran to her death rather than safety'

The unmarked burial site in Oldham contains 145 stillborn babies, 128 babies and children and 29 adults.

Babies and children among 300 bodies in mass grave

Washington, DC

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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

Four people have been arrested and a three-year-old boy remains in a serious condition in hospital after reportedly falling from a window. Hampshire Police were called at 18:35 BST on Wednesday after receiving a report raising concerns over the welfare of a child at an address on South Front, Southampton.

Four arrests after toddler 'falls from window'

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday's attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said...

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Georgia State

The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at a high school in the US state of Georgia has been arrested and charged with murder. Colin Gray, 54, is facing four charges of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight of cruelty to children. Officials...

Father of US school shooting suspect charged with murder

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested over continuing antisocial behaviour in a town, after police officers were "met with threatening behaviour". Large groups of youths were seen wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons in Rawtenstall on 20 August and officers experienced threatening behaviour while patrolling Bacup later that week, Lancashire Police said.

Boy, 13, held over gang's 'threatening behaviour'

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

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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

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

Senior Filipino officials have sparked outrage for posing for photos with a former smalltown mayor accused of spying for China, as they escorted her home from Indonesia. Alice Guo is seen flashing a wide smile and the peace sign with the smiling interior minister and chief of the Philippine National Police. The photo was allegedly taken before they boarded a Manila-bound private jet in Jakarta late on Thursday.

Fury as Filipino officials pose with 'China spy mayor'

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Colorado State

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

Panama City, FL

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For Floridians with a craving for fried chicken, Popeyes is often a top choice, thanks to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. However, a recent state inspection led to the temporary closure of a Popeyes location in Panama City, raising concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and safety standards.

Popeyes Location Closed Following Serious Issues Found During Inspection in Florida

The 38-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent and false imprisonment.

Man charged after woman falls from window

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Man jailed for starting fire in tower block basement

People had to be evacuated from their homes and £70,000 worth of damage was caused, the court...

Man jailed for starting fire in tower block basement

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