Jay County, IN

Washington, DC

A shocking and gruesome crime has emerged in Washington, DC, where a woman is accused of murdering her ‘sugar daddy’ and severing his thumb to access his banking app. Tiffany Taylor Gray, 22, was seen entering Fasil Teklemariam’s apartment on April 1, according to an affidavit obtained by News4. Four days later, police discovered Teklemariam’s body with severe head trauma, stab wounds, and his right thumb chopped off.

Washington, DC: Woman, 22, kills sugar daddy, cuts off his thumb to access banking app

New York City, NY

New Orleans, LA

The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The federal government has sued Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, saying the company is violating federal law by delaying Amtrak's Crescent trains that operate between New York and New Orleans.
                According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Norfolk Southern controls 1,140 miles of the Crescent's 1,377-mile-long route, which includes stops in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.
                "For half a...

Feds sue Norfolk Southern over delayed Crescent trains

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?

Wisconsin State

Courthouses and other municipal buildings are being renovated and upgraded throughout the U.S. That’s because funding for them continues to be available, and that is good news. But even better is the fact that many upcoming projects carry projected costs representing hundreds of millions in contracting opportunities. While the...

Courthouse and Municipal Building Renovations and New-Builds Take Center Stage Again

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

West Palm Beach, FL

A man who broke into a Florida city hall in an attempted burglary has been caught thanks to a bag of cocaine. Jake Foster Machado, 34, was arrested Monday after breaking into the West Palm Beach City Hall on July 20. Two days later, a city employee found the bag of white powder inside commission chambers, prompting an evacuation of the premises while investigators tested the bag.

Forget something? Suspect left behind cocaine during attempted burglary of Florida city hall

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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

Sean Kernan

Troubled Texas company, Steward Health Care, gave millions of dollars in compensation to more than a dozen executives in the months before company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Texas Healthcare Company Gave Executives Millions Before Filing For Bankruptcy

Military.com

The introduction of the new digital medical records system at a joint Veterans Affairs-Defense Department hospital went well but required extra temporary and full-time staff.

VA's Electronic Health Records System May Require Lots of New Staff. The Cost Worries Lawmakers.

Milton, FL

WyoFile

The man shot and killed by rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday approached a building occupied by roughly 200 people while firing a semi-automatic rifle, park officials announced Tuesday.

Yellowstone shooter approached building with 200 people inside while firing rifle, park says

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 Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Coffee County, GA

Broxton, GA

Daily Coffee Press

This weekend, a man from Pridgen was charged after he allegedly became aggressive toward local deputies who were working security detail at a location in Broxton. According to the report, the suspect threatened to kill the deputies during the incident, which led to his arrest.

Man Charged with Threatening Coffee County Sheriff's Office Deputies

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

A man was sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison Tuesday for fatally stabbing a 35-year-old woman inside her New York City apartment in 2022 after following her home, according to the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

Man sentenced to 30 years to life in fatal stabbing of Christina Yuna Lee in her Manhattan apartment

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Los Angeles, CA

Las Vegas, NV

The Shade Room

Hol’ up! Roomies, it looks like Blueface might be back on the scene soon! A recent development revealed that the rapper caught a break in his 2022 Las Vegas shooting case. RELATED: UPDATE: Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Reportedly Shares Update On Blueface’s Release Date From Jail Blueface Gets A Break In Prison Sentence A [...]
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Issa Update! Blueface Sentenced For Las Vegas Shooting Incident Amid Being In Jail For Separate Case

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INDOT: Section of U.S. 27 in Jay County to close for construction work

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INDOT: Section of U.S. 27 in Jay County to close for construction work

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