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Suspected school shooter Colt Gray uttered three chilling words — “I did it” — to investigators soon after he was arrested for the slaughter of two classmates and two teachers earlier this week, the local sheriff said. 

The baby-faced 14-year-old, who is set to make his first court appearance Friday after being slapped with murder charges, allegedly made the admission while being interrogated in the aftermath of the bloodshed at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith told CNN. 

Gray is accused of unleashing a barrage of gunfire with an AR-15-style rifle at his school in Winder, just outside...

Suspected school shooter Colt Gray allegedly uttered three chilling words after arrest

Georgia State

Winder, GA

The Independent

 The parents of accused school shooter Colt Gray have suddenly been thrust into the spotlight, with reports of previous arrests, a rocky marriage, and now, charges against dad for allegedly providing the weapon used to fatally gun down four people and injure nine more.As tenants, Colin and Marcee Gray were chaotic from the start, according to a former landlord, who told The Independent that when he finally evicted the troublesome couple in 2020, they later came back to retrieve their guns while abandoning their pets to fend for themselves.The property owner, who asked not to be named for professional...

Parents of Georgia school shooting suspect left their own dogs behind when they were evicted, landlord reveals

Illinois State

Minnesota State

PopCrush

A popular macaroni and cheese brand has been recalled. Newsweek reports Reser's Fine Foods has voluntarily recalled two varieties of its cheesy pasta dish. The two kinds of macaroni and cheese that are being recalled include Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese White Cheddar (12 oz) and Reser's American Classics.

Popular Macaroni and Cheese Brand Recalled: ‘May Cause Medically Reversible Adverse Health Consequences’

AccuWeather

Bearded fireworms have been found crawling around the Gulf Coast, and accidentally touching one can cause pain for hours and leave your skin sensitive for weeks. Surfers beware: Bearded fireworms, caterpillarlike critters that look like they are straight out of a horror movie are lurking in the sand on Texas beaches.

'Your worst nightmares' are washing up on Texas beaches

Allen, TX

InsideEdition

"I was just praying with every ring that he would pick up because that was really my only chance to get help," Leah Amberly tells Inside Edition.

Texas Woman Leaves House in Towel and Uses Ring Camera to Call Husband After Intruders Break In

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 35 years since iconic actress Amanda Blake died of AIDS-related hepatitis on August 16, 1989. Best known as Miss Kitty Russell on TV's long-running Western Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975), Blake was a trailblazer on and off-screen. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Pioneer Actress Amanda 'Miss Kitty' Blake ('Gunsmoke'): 35 Years After Her Tragic Death

NBC News

A spokesperson for former President Donald Trump's campaign commented this week on reports of a Trump clemency recipient being convicted of a domestic violence-related charge by saying, "President Trump believes anyone convicted of a crime should spend time behind bars.”. The statement from Trump’s national press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, to...

Trump campaign says the former president believes 'anyone convicted of a crime' should be jailed

War History Online

Did Fred Rogers - better known as Mister Rogers - serve in military during the Vietnam War? We're seeing if there's any truth to the rumors.

Fact-Check: Was Mister Rogers Actually a Deadly-Accurate US Navy SEAL in Vietnam?

Hillsborough County, FL

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Brandon, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has arrested Avery Rhodes, a 15-year-old student at Bloomingdale High School, for allegedly making threats to "shoot up" the school on social media, according to an official release shared by the department this evening.

15-Year-Old Student Arrested for Threatening Hillsborough County School Shooting

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

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

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH – State troopers said Friday morning that no foul play was observed in a...
The post PSP: No foul play observed in South Bower death investigation first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: No foul play observed in South Bower death investigation

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

A Bengal tiger has escaped from a Mexican zoo.

Escaped Mexican Bengal Tiger Crosses Border, Now Loose in Texas

New Jersey State

Wildwood, NJ

The Mirror US

A beachgoer was seriously injured after a careless cop ran over her in his marked cruiser, prompting onlookers to "just scream" as the victim lay in agony

Screams of panic as New Jersey sunbather laying on towel at beach run over by on-duty officer

North Carolina State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The honeymoon with voters in battleground North Carolina is fading, according to polling for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
                As former President Donald Trump rolled into Charlotte on Friday to address the National Fraternal Order of Police, the most recent polling releases did not show him trailing even modestly. The last time was a Morning Consult poll sponsored by Bloomberg conducted the weekend after the Democratic National Convention.
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Harris honeymoon fading in North Carolina

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

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Johnstown, PA

Mediaite

Former President Donald Trump received wild applause when he proposed prison time for people who burn the American flag.
The post Trump Crowd Goes WILD When He Proposes Blatantly Unconstitutional Prison Sentences for Flag Burners first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump Crowd Goes WILD When He Proposes Blatantly Unconstitutional Prison Sentences for Flag Burners

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Prentiss County Grand Jury has handed down indictments against two Booneville residents on charges of child endangerment, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Two Women Indicted for Child Endangerment

Snopes

Walz was alleged to be appearing in a special episode of the reality cooking show to highlight local food sourcing and sustainability.

Fact Check: Gordon Ramsay Called Walz 'Woke Creep' and Threw Him Off 'Hell's Kitchen'?

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

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NewsBreak

A new pipeline is about to get dug through Central Texas. How to send in your input

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing two years of construction through Central Texas to put in a natural gas pipeline. It's...

A new pipeline is about to get dug through Central Texas. How to send in your input

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