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The first player is off the board for the Illinois baseball team in the 2024 MLB Draft. It was a quiet first day for the Illini, the first round came and went without a selection. Seven more rounds riffled through, and then it happened. The first Illinois player was selected.

Baltimore Orioles snag big-time Illinois baseball pitcher in 2024 MLB Draft

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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

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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

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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?

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins spent their top pick in the 2024 MLB draft on shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper.Culpepper, 21, plays college ball for Kansas State and is the school's first position player to be drafted in the first round. He hit .328 last season and was an All-Big 12 honorable mention.Culpepper also played for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team in 2023, hitting .471 with three homers and seven RBI, making him the team's top batter.MLB's scouting profile notes he makes consistent contact but is not a power hitter. The profile also said he likely won't play shortstop in the majors, but has Gold Glove potential as a third baseman.The Twins drafted three more players Sunday night: shortstop Kyle Debarge, third baseman Billy Amick and left-handed pitcher Dasan Hill.


Minnesota Twins draft shortstop Kaelen Culpepper with top pick

Dylan Dreiling finished up night No. 1 of 2024 MLB Draft for Tennessee, coming off the board in the second round to the Texas Rangers. The College World Series MVP went 65th overall. Dreiling stands in at 5-11, 200 pounds. He had a breakout sophomore season this past year, hitting...

2024 MLB Draft: Dylan Dreiling selected 65th overall by the Texas Rangers

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

Nashville, TN

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Former and Wake Forest pitcher Chase Burns was selected No. 2 overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of Sunday's Major League Baseball draft. Burns, a Nashville-area native, spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Vols before transferring to Wake Forest for his third and final season at the college level.

Former Vol Burns selected No. 2 overall in MLB draft

Louisiana State

M Henderson

Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

Georgia State

DeanLand

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Washington State

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday it has issued an emergency rule requiring commercial whale-watching vessels to give vulnerable Southern Resident killer whales this summer.

Protecting Whales: New Guidelines for Boaters in Washington

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Clemson, SC

CLEMSON, S.C. – Junior lefthander Rocco Reid was selected in the 15th round (No. 464 overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks on the third and final day of the 2024 MLB draft on Tuesday. Reid joined four other Tigers who were drafted on Monday, as Blake Wright was chosen in the fourth round by the Rockies, Austin Gordon was selected in the fourth round by the Angels, Will Taylor was drafted in the fifth round by the Pirates and Tristan Smith was chosen in the fifth round by the Reds.

Reid Picked On Third Day Of MLB Draft

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Minnesota Twins Day 3 MLB draft tracker: 10 picks in rounds 11-20

The final day of the MLB Draft is underway. The Twins have already added 12 players over the first two days of the 2024 draft. Minnesota...

Minnesota Twins Day 3 MLB draft tracker: 10 picks in rounds 11-20

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