Houston, TX

A woman in Houston reacted quickly when two people tried to take her backpack. CNN affiliate KTRK has the story.

Video captures woman tackle bag snatcher to the ground

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Chicago, IL

The dead woman who was found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport died by suicide, authorities said Friday.

Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O’Hare baggage machinery died by suicide

Janell and Stu Clarke began their odyssey with dog Skyla almost 10 years ago. Now, the couple have returned home with three rescue dogs they picked up along the way.

This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck

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Emily Standley Allard

"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The founder of Hope Pyx Global wants to see more survivors take leadership roles in the fight against modern slavery.

Survivor shares what works in fighting human trafficking

A seasonal respiratory virus named parvovirus B19 – sometimes also called fifth disease – is increasing in activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday.

Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups

New York City, NY

A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in 23 killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities.

US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country

The US expressed frustration Wednesday that North Korea is continuing to refuse to allow teams into the reclusive country to recover the remains of American casualties from the Korean War.

US expresses frustration that North Korea is blocking efforts to recover remains of American casualties from Korean War

New Hampshire State

If you’re a parent, the conversation with the kids as you head out the door for a car ride probably starts like this: “Did you go to the bathroom?”

A mom with a license plate that reads ‘PB4WEGO’ wins a battle with the state to keep it

Columbus, OH

The police officer who shot and killed a pregnant 21-year-old Black woman in Columbus, Ohio, pleaded not guilty to murder charges via video conference Wednesday.

Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young pleads not guilty

Hunter Biden asked for help from the US State Department as he sought to make a deal for a Ukrainian gas company in Italy while his father was vice president, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing documents and interviews.

The New York Times: Hunter Biden asked State Department for help securing Burisma project in 2016

Austin, TX

Four years ago, a passing driver in Austin found the body of a 28-year-old woman in a silver sedan. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled to death, police say.

2 women were murdered six years apart. Now DNA evidence links a suspect, police say

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

South Pasadena, CA

Following a happenstance case break, detectives in Southern California found the person responsible for an unsolved 1986 homicide of a 19-year-old woman – a serial killer already on death row, Los Angeles county sheriff’s officials said Tuesday.

California serial killer on death row confessed to 1986 cold case homicide, authorities say

Two years after President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law was signed, millions of Americans have used it to save millions of dollars on solar panels, appliances and home insulation.

Americans have saved billions with a law they know next to nothing about

Amy Walter on the electoral path to winning the presidency

Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne had a panic attack while live on air. See how his candid approach and support from co-hosts helped him manage the moment.

‘Need to stop for a second’: Weatherman has panic attack on air

Ocala, FL

A Florida jury heard evidence for a second day in the manslaughter trial of Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old White woman accused of fatally shooting an unarmed Black mother during an ongoing dispute over the neighborhood children playing near her home.

Jury hears evidence in trial of White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor amid dispute over kids playing outside

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An innovative approach to fighting slavery

International Justice Mission’s Samson Inocencio speaks about the positive effects...

An innovative approach to fighting slavery

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