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Levittown, NY

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Nebraska State

Lancaster County, NE

Bennet, NE

NBC News

A Nebraska teenager has been charged with two felony counts of criminal mischief after he was accused of causing a train to derail, recording the crash and posting the video on YouTube, according to court records. The 17-year-old was charged in Lancaster County Juvenile Court on Wednesday, but prosecutors have...

Nebraska teen accused of derailing train, recording the crash and posting it online

California State

Santa Ana, CA

A former California public school district official was sentenced to over five years in prison Thursday after officials found he embezzled nearly $16.7 million from the district over the years — hiding stacks of cash in a small refrigerator. Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, who previously worked as the senior...

California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge, officials say

California is facing its largest fire of the season, with hundreds of thousands of acres engulfed in flames spreading over multiple counties. Authorities believe the fire was man-made after a suspect was spotted pushing a flaming car into a ravine. NBC News’ Steve Patterson has the fires besieging the West Coast.

Massive California fire engulfs hundreds of thousands of acres

New Mexico State

Albuquerque, NM

Three inmates have been mistakenly released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the month of July, according to Bernalillo County officials. Most recently, 44-year-old Desiree Sanchez was erroneously released from the jail Wednesday. Sanchez was booked into the facility a week earlier on preventative detention for...

Three inmates have been mistakenly released from a New Mexico jail in July

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Oregon State

Seneca, OR

A pilot has been found dead after the air tanker he was flying crashed near the scene of a wildfire in Oregon, authorities said Friday. The Bureau of Land Management had contracted with the pilot flying the single-engine air tanker that was assisting with the Falls Fire, officials posted Friday on Facebook page dedicated to providing updates on several wildfires.

Pilot of air tanker that went missing fighting Oregon wildfire is found dead

Illinois State

Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, pleaded guilty twice to DUI. NBC News' Janelle Griffith reports Grayson also disclosed a history of alcohol abuse on a job application.

Deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey has history of alcohol abuse

Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, said Thursday in her first interview that he was an absent father who was cruel to her as a child for being queer and feminine. Wilson, 20, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, responded to comments Musk made Monday about...

Elon Musk's transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child

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?

Tishomingo County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. TISHOMINGO COUNTY, July 17, 2024 — In a routine safety checkpoint conducted by deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department on Highway 30 near Country Road 961, a significant arrest was made. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, David Levon Hatchel of Munford, TN, was apprehended after authorities discovered what they suspect to be methamphetamine during a thorough search of his vehicle.

Arrest Made During Highway Checkpoint for Methamphetamine

Team USA wins gold on Day 1 of Paris Olympics; Massive California fire engulfs hundreds of thousands of acres; Rocket strike in Israeli territory kills at least 12, including children, Israel blames Hezbollah; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Nightly News Full Broadcast (July 27th)

Sangamon County, IL

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday called the family of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her Illinois home, according to Massey’s family members who spoke to NBC News. Massey, 36, was killed July 6 after she called the...

Kamala Harris calls Sonya Massey's family

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the stands are teeming with spectators, a stark contrast to the last summer games, where fans weren’t allowed due to Covid restrictions. For Olympians like Jessica Parratto, that means her family can cheer her on in person after watching her win a silver medal in synchronized diving in Tokyo from home. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports.

Families return to the stands at Paris Olympics

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Mississippi State

Jackson, MS

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Las Vegas, NV

LAS VEGAS — Judith Monarrez crumpled onto her kitchen floor and wept when the news arrived in an email: Gizmo, her pet dog missing for nine years, had been found alive. Monarrez was 28 and living with her parents in 2015 when Gizmo, then 2 years old, slipped past a faulty gate in the backyard of their home in Las Vegas.

Gizmo the dog went missing in Las Vegas in 2015. He’s been found alive after 9 years

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11-year-old sets two Long Island houses on fire in 4th of July mishap, adult who provided fireworks arrested

Two homes on Long Island suffered extensive damage after a 33-year-old man allegedly gave an 11-year-old fireworks and told the child to ignite them, authorities said...

11-year-old sets two Long Island houses on fire in 4th of July mishap, adult who provided fireworks arrested

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