Massachusetts State

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A Spanish tourist has died after he left the safety of his vehicle to take a photo of a herd of elephants which trampled him to death. The 43-year-old man — who has been named as Carlos Luna from Zaragoza — is said to have ignored the warnings of others and stepped outside the car while on safari in South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park.

Safari Tourist Leaves Safety of Vehicle for Photo, Killed by Elephants

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

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Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Mississippi State

MotorBiscuit


A normal day fishing took an unexpected turn when they found the lake full of drowning dogs.
The post Fishermen Rescue 38 Drowning Dogs With a Small Outboard Bass Boat appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

Fishermen Rescue 38 Drowning Dogs With a Small Outboard Bass Boat

Lancaster County, PA

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

According to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), cross river gorillas, a subspecies of the western gorilla, are the world’s rarest gorilla species. WCS says there are only about 300 of them left in the wild, and humans very rarely see them. That’s why recent trail-cam footage of a whole troop of cross river gorillas, including several babies, is so exciting.

World’s Rarest Gorillas Spotted on Trail Cam (With Babies!)


When Pepper's people most needed her, she braved the wilderness to be there for them.
The post German Shephard Wanders Across Canadian Tundra for Days to Catch Her Family’s Snowmobile Convoy appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

German Shephard Wanders Across Canadian Tundra for Days to Catch Her Family’s Snowmobile Convoy

Buffalo, NY

New York Post

May the scales of justice be blind.

The heartbroken New York man whose 750-pound pet alligator was seized by government agents who stormed his house is suing to bring his best buddy back home 

Tony Cavallaro — who kept “Albert” in a $120,000 pen in his suburban home outside of Buffalo — filed a lawsuit against the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, alleging he applied for a dangerous animals license for four years before the March raid..



“I have had a license in good standing for over 30 years, during which time the license was annually renewed by the DEC without...

Albert the alligator’s owner sues NY to get back 750-pound pet he kept in house: ‘Shocks one’s sense of fairness’

Goddard, KS

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Sweet Lion Cubs Getting Ice Blocks on a Hot Day End in the Funniest Scoots

The Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Post Oak Savannah wildlife district says it did the math, and the odds of seeing an all-white raccoon is about 1 in 750,000. So, what do you think the odds are of seeing two all-white, possibly albino raccoons at the same time?. The odds...

Not One But TWO Rare White Animals Spotted at Once on Trail Cam

Pontotoc County, MS

Police in Pontotoc made an arrest recently that led to the discover of multiple IED's according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 Jason Lambert 40 of Tupelo, Ms. was arrested and charged by the CID and charged withDomestic Violence-Aggravated Assault and Felony Malicious Mischief.

Man arrested on domestic violence charges found to have multiple Molotov cocktails

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

New Hampshire State

InsideEdition

"I'm still very surprised that I landed on that boat," Brady Procon tells Inside Edition.

Hero 17-Year-Old Leaps From Jet Ski to Stop Runaway Boat After Pilot Falls Overboard

Portsmouth, NH

UPI News

Fishermen caught footage of a breaching whale flipping over a boat. No one was hurt in the incident.

Watch: Breaching whale tosses boat over

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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Researchers say cannibalism is not uncommon in the amphibian world.
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Female frog caught eating male suitor in cannibalism display

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Bill to ban animals in circuses, traveling shows passes Mass. House

BOSTON (WHDH) - The Massachusetts House voted unanimously to make a circus shift. The bill would ban...

Bill to ban animals in circuses, traveling shows passes Mass. House

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