New York City, NY

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate Juneteenth, let’s also acknowledge some ugly truths that reflect the times in which our our 16th president lived.

5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About

Washington, DC

Fox Weather

The 3,000-pound Abraham Lincoln wax sculpture is intended to be burnt like a candle and to change over time. However, a recent heat wave has significantly altered the appearance of the 16th president.

Wax statue of President Lincoln melts in sweltering heat of Washington, DC

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Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Declaration of Independence, written, approved, and signed in 1776, is symbolic of America’s core values that still resound today, such as the ideal of all men being born equal and with unalienable rights. The Fourth of July, Independence Day, serves as a reminder of how far the independent nation has come from its roots as economically disadvantaged colonies under British rule, the shared values that ought to unite instead of divide, and the collective cry for freedom that came from the hearts of a people.

Where did they sign the Declaration of Independence?

Fairfax County, VA

Axios DC

Dan Snyder's humongous, record-breaking estate near Mount Vernon is for sale.Why it matters: The former Commanders owner keeps unloading his local assets.Driving the news: The Snyders are asking $60 million for River View in Fairfax County. If it goes for that much, it would top its own record for the highest sale ever in the Washington region.Snyder and his wife, Tanya, paid $48 million in cash for the estate in 2021.The 16.5-acre estate sits on the Potomac River, with a 16,000-square-foot main house, a guest house, a carriage house, and a dock.What's inside: Eight bedrooms, nine baths, six half-baths, a...

Dan Snyder lists his Virginia estate for $60 million

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

War History Online

When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

What Were the Items Found in Abraham Lincoln’s Pockets on the Night He Was Assassinated?

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Virginian Review


The Fourth of July – also known as Independence Day or July 4th – has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days […]
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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Louisiana State

Fox News

John and Jayden Beard, two Louisiana residents, shared details about their family's decision to drape their home in a massive American flag for the Fourth of July.

Louisiana family drapes home with 50-foot American flag to celebrate Independence Day

Los Angeles, CA

TravelNoire

Independence Day, most commonly called the Fourth of July, is a significant day in the history of the United States. Celebrated as the birth of American Independence, July 4 marks the day that Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. This document declared the nation’s independence from British rule and began a new phase for the colonies.

Where To Celebrate Independence Day: Top July 4th Destinations

Fernley, NV

WEKU

"Who could have colonized a great country like America?" That's what this Ghanaian thought when his American wife told him it was Independence Day.

His first Independence Day in the U.S. blew his mind. It wasn't just the fireworks

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

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Matt About Town: Experience the spectacle of Z-Burger’s annual Independence Day Burger Eating Championship

What if we told you the best Fourth of July-themed eating competition wasn’t in New York, but right here in the nation’s capital?. In today’s episode...

Matt About Town: Experience the spectacle of Z-Burger’s annual Independence Day Burger Eating Championship

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