Delaware State

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Georgetown, DE

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A Delaware man was arrested and charged nearly 30 years after the death of his girlfriend, whose body was discovered in a Florida canal in 1996, officials announced Wednesday. Stephen L. Ford, 72, was taken into custody near his home in Georgetown, Delaware, on Aug. 16 on a warrant for second-degree murder with a weapon in connection with the death of Doris A. Korell, authorities in Florida said.

Delaware man arrested and charged nearly 30 years after girlfriend's body was found in Florida canal

Nevada City, CA

A woman was found in the Northern California wilderness on Friday, 12 days after going missing, officials said. Esmeralda Marie Pineda, 24, was found Friday afternoon by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office in Nevada City, California, at the top of a canyon near the Yuba River and Sweetland Creek, the sheriff's office wrote on Facebook.

California woman found in wilderness 12 days after going missing

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A new Maori Queen was anointed Thursday, taking on the role at a time when New Zealand is facing some of the biggest challenges to race relations in two decades. A statement released by representatives said Nga Wai Hono i te Po had been chosen...

New Maori Queen is anointed as her father, the King, is buried

California State

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Nick Mardesic and his family are living off the power grid, so light at night comes from a flashlight, and a hot meal and shower require driving several miles to his parents’ home. The family is not in a rugged location, but rather...

In a landslide-stricken town in California, life is like camping with no power, gas

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Irvine, CA

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Miguel Mendoza , 26-years-old, died in the early morning hours on August 25 after a tragic motorcycle accident in the city of Irvine. Mendoza left behind his wife Alejandra and their two children, a 7-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl.

Motorcyclist killed in a collision in Irvine left behind two young kids

Utah State

Tooele, UT

TOOELE, Utah — Prosecutors charged a Utah man with murder Friday, alleging he killed his adult daughter, a Salt Lake County sheriff’s deputy. Hector Ramon Martinez-Ayala, 54, of Tooele, confessed in a text message to his brother to making “a big mistake” before fleeing the country and using his daughter’s bank card to withdraw money, prosecutors said in court documents.

Utah sheriff’s deputy stalked and killed by her father, prosecutors say

Among the Team USA athletes who won medals today at the Paris Paralympics: Hunter Woodhall, whose wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won gold at the Olympics, and Ali Truwit, who lost part of her leg in a shark attack last year. The 2024 Paralympics have attracted unprecedented numbers of viewers in the United States. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda reports.

Good News: Paralympics highlight amazing achievements of American athletes

Suffolk County, NY

Huntington, NY

Suffolk County police have identified the remains of a woman whose remains were found stuffed inside a suitcase on Long Island. Seikeya Jones’ body was left behind an apartment building in Huntington, according to Suffolk County police. The gruesome discovery occurred before noon on Tuesday in a wooded area along Nassau Road in Huntington, police said.

Remains found in suitcase identified by police as 31-year-old missing Long Island woman

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

Los Angeles, CA

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Evacuations were expanded Saturday as a wildfire with leaping flames scorched the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles, amid a days-long heat wave that pushed temperatures into the triple digits across the region. The so-called Line Fire was burning uncontrolled along the...

Evacuations ordered as fire burns foothills of national forest east of L.A. amid heat wave

Oregon State

Beaverton, OR

The body of an Oregon nurse who went missing earlier this week has been found and her neighbor has been arrested and charged with her murder, police said Saturday. Officers with the Beaverton Police Department responded to 32-year-old Melissa Jubane's home at 1050 SW 160th Avenue in Beaverton Wednesday to conduct a wellness check after she didn't report for her morning shift at St. Vincent Hospital, the department said Thursday in a Facebook post.

Oregon nurse found dead after 'unusual and alarming' disappearance, neighbor charged with murder

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Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

Scituate, MA

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(MA) Get ready to meet a fluffy little Shih Tzu who is ready to move into your place as soon as possible. Clover recently came into the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts' care for unspecified reasons. He is a happy little pup who is happiest when with his humans. He would be even happier if YOU were his number one human. I think you would be happier too!

This Little Shih Tzu Is Searching For Love

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Massachusetts State

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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Akeena

After serving the Fort Lauderdale community for over 25 years, Canyon restaurant has officially closed its doors, making way for a new culinary experience. The beloved dining spot, known for its Southwestern flavors and loyal following, will be replaced by Daniel’s, a steakhouse from the Miami-based Gioia Hospitality Group.

Beloved Florida Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 25 Years, Steakhouse Set to Move In

It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

South Carolina State

Town Talks

In 2022, fewer Americans moved overall, but when they did, 1 in 5 chose to relocate to a different state, according to recent Census data. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Southern states continuing to attract new residents, while the Northeast, particularly New York and Pennsylvania, saw the largest declines.

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