Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Second chances and wealth will be September 2024’s main themes. Various zodiac signs will use their energy to get what they desire. Some will have an abundant mindset that will lead them to success. Uranus will enter Taurus early in the month while Ploto will re-enter Capricorn on September 1. Which opportunities does September have in store for your zodiac sign?

Each Zodiac Sign’s Luckiest Day in September

New Jersey State

Jarratt, VA

NBC News

The U.S. Agriculture Department found dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia — including insects, mold and puddles of blood — that has been linked to a deadly listeria outbreak that has killed nine people, newly released records from the department show. Agriculture Department officials...

Insects, mold and puddles of blood found at Boar's Head plant linked to listeria outbreak, records show

Hamden, CT

Fatman Scoop, known to many as the "undisputed voice of the club," died after reportedly collapsing during a concert Friday night in Connecticut. His family confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Saturday. He was 53. "It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news...

Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage during Connecticut concert

Kansas City, MO

The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, is calling for reform after a local chef was shot and killed after allegedly confronting suspects around a car in the parking lot of his restaurant. “Like many in our community, I am heartbroken to learn of the death of Shaun Brady,” Mayor Quinton...

Kansas City mayor calls for reform after local chef is shot and killed in restaurant parking lot

Maryland State

Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Friday that Adnan Syed's murder conviction will remain reinstated, saying that a 2022 court hearing that freed him from prison must be redone. It marks a major twist in the ongoing legal battle that gained worldwide attention on the hit "Serial" podcast. NBC News' Anne Thompson has the details.

Murder conviction in Adnan Syed 'Serial' case remains reinstated

Actor Ismael Enrique Cruz Córdova sits down with NBC News' Kate Snow, sharing his journey from growing up in Puerto Rico to making it in Hollywood and promoting his second season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Ismael Cruz Córdova shares his journey from Puerto Rico to Hollywood

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

Lavender marriage is a term and practice that's been around for decades. The practice began in the early 20th century and was often associated with LGBTQ+ film stars of the time. The marriage is one of convenience between two people, often one or both of who are LGBTQ+.

Lavender Marriages Are Becoming More Popular

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Providers of Denver’s traditionally homeless have been finding unhoused migrants in their lines, too, in search of everything from diapers to shampoo. An organization that for decades has provided services to Denver’s unhoused, Haven of Hope, may land a $6 million contract to administer the Denver Asylum Seekers Program for the migrants.

Denver postpones vote on $6M contract for migrant program with homeless services provider

Chicago, IL

Severe weather is threatening the Labor Day weekend travel rush, with more than 200 flights canceled and more than 5,000 delayed at major airport hubs in cities like Raleigh, NC, New York and Chicago. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports from Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

Hundreds of flights canceled, thousands delayed as Labor Day travel rush begins

Charlottesville, VA

The University of Virginia suspended a campus tour program that had been criticized for citing school founder Thomas Jefferson's ties to slavery, officials said Friday. The tours led by University Guide Service have been plagued by spotty attendance by student volunteers and issues with "consistency" in content, university officials said in a statement to NBC News.

University of Virginia suspends tours that had come under fire for mentioning Thomas Jefferson's ties to slavery

San Diego, CA

A plea deal has been reached for a San Diego doctor who was arraigned on one count of conspiring to dispute ketamine. Mark Chavez, 54, is expected to plead guilty in connection with the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry.

Plea deal reached for doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Israel and Hamas have agreed to three separate three-day pauses in fighting to allow for mass polio vaccination campaigns for children in Gaza. The first pause will start on Sunday in central Gaza and later extend to the north and south. The U.N. hopes to vaccinate 640,000 kids during the campaign. It comes amid global alarm after the WHO confirmed a baby had been left paralyzed by polio in the first case in Gaza in 25 years. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has more.

Israel, Hamas agree to pause Gaza fighting to allow for child polio vaccinations

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed Thursday night while biking when they were hit by a suspected drunk driver, authorities confirmed, as the two were preparing to be groomsmen in their sister's wedding on Friday. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were cycling in Oldmans Township,...

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed by suspected drunk driver while biking in New Jersey

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Julie Gaeta

It was 8:30 at night — it seemed like my husband’s work hours were stretching longer and longer. Taking in a long, deep breath I bit the inside of my cheek. Frustrated with his ongoing lack of presence, I pulled out my phone to call him, wanting to know why he still wasn’t home.

The Lie He Hid From Me (and Our 9 Children) For Over A Year

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Salem, OH

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

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Breaking at the Olympics is a testament to hip-hop's influence around the world

Logan Edra grew up learning about the four elements of hip-hop: rapping, graffiti, DJing and breakdancing. Now, she’s taking that knowledge and her love for the...

Breaking at the Olympics is a testament to hip-hop's influence around the world

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