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Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Texas State

USA TODAY

Gonzales was convicted of the rape and murder of 18-year-old Bridget Townsend, who was just getting her start in life.

'I'm sorry': Texas executes Ramiro Gonzales on birthday of 18-year-old he raped and killed

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Houston, TX

Tom Handy

Before things could settle down over the Houston killing of a 12-year-old by a migrant, two other killings happened in North Texas. On Wednesday, June 26, a migrant who entered the country illegally was arrested for killing two employees at an Irving Chick-fil-A. Oved Bernardo Mendoza Argueta was identified as the shooter by his wife who witnessed the shooting and is an employee of the restaurant.

Illegal Immigrant Kills 2 Chick-fil-A Employees in North Texas

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Jack Beavers

It's long been known that the "Northeast Cartel" or "Cartel del Noreste" (CDN) operates on both sides of the border between Texas and Mexico - and now they're openly boasting about their presence in Texas through a photo posted to x.com (formerly Twitter) showing its armed members wearing vests displaying the CDN logo along with the words "Operativa Texas" (which translates to "Texas Operation").

Mexican Cartel's Brazen "Texas Operation"

Brownsville, TX

Gutierrez was a young married man with two children and a bad cocaine habit when he and two other men decided to rob 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison.

Who is Ruben Gutierrez? The Texas man is set for execution in retired schoolteacher's murder

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a temporary halt to a convicted murderer's execution, shortly before the man was set to be given a lethal injection in Texas. After his final appeal was rejected in lower courts, Gutierrez appealed to the US Supreme Court, which granted a temporary halt Tuesday while it considers whether to take up the case.

US Supreme Court halts Texas execution at last minute

Huntsville, TX

CBS News

A Texas man who admitted he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in 2001 was executed Wednesday evening — what would have been the victim's 41st birthday.  Ramiro Gonzales, 41, was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. CDT following a chemical injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the January 2001 killing of Bridget Townsend.  Gonzales was repeatedly apologetic to the victim's relatives in his last statement from the execution chamber.  "I can't put into words the pain I have caused y'all, the hurt, what I took away that I cannot give back. I...

Texas man executed on what would have been teen victim's 41st birthday

Minnesota State

DayTripper

Minnesota is full of famous sites, but some of its best treasures are off the beaten path. Let's explore five hidden gems that showcase the state's rich history and unique charm.

5 Lesser-Known Minnesota Landmarks You Need To Visit

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

High School On SI

Who are the Top 25 uncommitted prospects in Texas high school football entering 2024?

Top 25 uncommitted Texas high school football prospects

Louisiana State

M Henderson

Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

ESPN Lafayette

Though it likely won't come as a surprise to any native Texan, the truth is the Lone Star State is chock-full of iconic places to visit. I grew up in Tyler, Texas and learn something new about the Lone Star State daily. Many of us haven't even had a chance to see everything Texas has to show us. And since Texas is enormous, it would take quite a while to see all there is to see. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try if we want, right? Plus, with summertime in full swing, now would be the time to take off and see what all Texas has to offer.

7 Famed Texas Places to Visit in One Weekend This Summer

The New Republic

While Tropical Storm Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday on the Texas coast, knocking out power to at least two million homes and killing at least two people, Governor Greg Abbott was enjoying a trip to East Asia. Abbott left for South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan on Friday as the storm was forecast to hit Texas on Monday. He went ahead with his nine-day trip anyway to “drive forward progress in industries critical to the future of the global economy,” according to a press release from his office. Many in Texas and on social media didn’t...

Greg Abbott Traipses Off to Asia as Hurricane Beryl Pummels Texas

Summer is in full swing, and people from Minnesota and beyond are looking for beautiful places to visit. Check out these ten cute small towns that show off Minnesota's natural beauty, rich history, and friendly people.

10 Adorable Small Towns In Minnesota That Will Make Your Summer Unforgettable

WashingtonExaminer

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) countered a slam from the Texas Democratic Party criticizing him for leaving the state to attend the Republican National Convention in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. He took a shot at the Democratic challenger in his Senate race, Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX), in a statement to the Washington Examiner. “It took […]

Cruz counters Texas Democratic Party shaming for leaving state after hurricane: ‘Can’t Comment Colin’

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Uncle Memo Rodriguez remembered for love of Texas A&M

The only thing Memo Rodriguez loved as much as dishing out candy and dollar bills to his nieces and nephews was working as an usher at...

Uncle Memo Rodriguez remembered for love of Texas A&M

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