Columbus, OH

A court is told the gang supplied drugs with a street value estimated at more than £110,000.

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken.

Thousands of prisoners to be released in September

The US Sun

GRAVEYARDS are full with loved ones unable to be buried unless a spot has been booked in advance, a town’s bosses warn. And experts say the cemetery crisis is mirrored in many communities across the country. Friends of a recently deceased 46-year-old man, named only as Neil, said yesterday they had learned there were no […]

Warning as graveyards are full with loved ones unable to be buried unless spot has been booked in advance

The Guardian

Jesmin Akter left aluminium phosphide around Tower Hamlets flat to deal with infestation, killing Fatiha Sabrin

Girl, 11, died on her birthday after London neighbour used bedbug poison

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Nearly 1,000 protesters are involved in disorder after a protest in one of England's best-known resorts.

Chairs and bottles thrown as protesters clash in resort

The Standard

A troubled children’s jail has been branded the most violent prison in the country by a watchdog.Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said he was “very concerned” at how much Feltham A young offender institution (YOI) – which holds children aged between 15 and 18 – had deteriorated in the past two years after figures indicated there was six times more violence at the west London site than at one of the most violent adult prisons in England and Wales.The watchdog found there were 410 violent incidents at Feltham A within a 12-month period from 84 children, equating to a...

Watchdog brands children’s jail ‘most violent prison in the country’

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The Independent

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a farmer was shot dead in his own field in rural Lancashire, according to neighbours.The victim, 75, was found with a suspected gunshot injury in a field at 5pm on Thursday in Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.A 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.A shotgun was recovered from the scene.One neighbour told the ECHO he saw the police “fly down the road”. He said: “Police were all stood at the...

Farmer, 75, shot dead in own field as shotgun recovered by police

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

New York City, NY

Reuters

August 5 (Reuters) - Summers in New York City are difficult for Anthony Gay and his family. A small, portable air conditioner in his bedroom is the only relief they have from soaring temperatures in their Brooklyn rental.

As U.S. heat deaths rise, some landlords oppose right to air conditioning

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged after police recovered an estimated £210,000 worth of cocaine from a car in Glasgow. Officers discovered the drugs during a search of a vehicle on Glenalmond street. The man is due to appear in court in connection with the recovery on...

Man arrested as police seize £210k worth of cocaine

ActressMelody Patterson, who died at only 66 in 2015, found fame as eagle-eye shootist Wrangler Jane on ABC TV's 1965-67 military-geared sitcom F Troop, which also starred Ken Berry, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker.

A Look Back at the Famed Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'F Troop' Star Melody Patterson

Military.com

Joining the military is a significant and commendable choice, but it’s also a decision that requires both thought and preparation. Because many recruits stumble before they even begin their service, understanding and avoiding common missteps can significantly enhance your experience and readiness for military life.What are some common mistakes candidates/recruits make before joining the military? How can I avoid them? Thanks -- JasonJason, that is a great question, as we can all learn from other people's mistakes. My mistake before attending the Naval Academy was that I focused too hard on making the football team and neglected the military fitness...

5 Common Mistakes Recruits Make Before Joining the Military

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Columbus, GA

William L. Calley Jr., as a young U.S. Army lieutenant, became a central figure in the My Lai massacre, one of the most infamous incidents of the Vietnam War. Then he largely disappeared from the public eye for decades. So much so that his death, in a Florida hospice center at age 80 in late April, wasn't publicly reported until last week.

Soldier in My Lai Massacre Lived Quietly in Georgia for Decades

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

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'Morale Crush': Some Marines Languish in Hot Barracks as Temperatures Around the World Heat Up

Amid some of the hottest temperatures on record, many Marines are struggling to stay cool in barracks often without air conditioning, leading to lack of sleep,...

'Morale Crush': Some Marines Languish in Hot Barracks as Temperatures Around the World Heat Up

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