Columbus, OH

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Butler, PA

Friends and neighbors are remembering firefighter Corey Comperatore -– the man shot and killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump – as a family man who served his community and was quick to help friends in need.

Man killed at Trump rally identified as firefighter Corey Comperatore, who ‘died a hero’

Larry Madowo introduces two boundary-pushing musicians revolutionizing jazz on the African continent. Award-winning South African trumpeter Mandla Mlangeni blends social consciousness with his riveting music, while renowned guitarist Louis Mhlanga experiments with sounds influenced by rock legend Jimi Hendrix. Despite their different approaches, both aim to bring African influences to a global audience.

How Mandla Mlangeni and Louis Mhlanga are redefining African Jazz

Pennsylvania State

Bethel Park, PA

Nearly 48 hours after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, investigators are struck by the lack of leads they’re finding about Thomas Matthew Crooks’ mindset and possible motives for his attack.

FBI has accessed Trump rally shooter’s phone but investigators are struck by lack of leads

CNN’s Danny Freeman breaks down what investigators have uncovered about Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, the gunman who allegedly tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump during his Pennsylvania rally.

What we know about Trump rally gunman so far

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Maryland State

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins CNN’s Wolf Blitzer to discuss calls for unity following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Former Maryland Governor on Trump and Vance

As investigators continue to search for a motive behind the attempted assassination, they are scrutinizing Crooks’ actions in the days and hours before the shooting.

A shooting range, a gun store, and a ladder purchase: Tracking the Trump rally gunman’s movements leading up to his attack

Law enforcement sources at the scene tell CNN a shooter was positioned on a building rooftop just outside the venue where former President Donald Trump was holding his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Video appears to show suspected Trump shooter on a roof

Alabama State

Birmingham, AL

At least four people were killed and nine others were wounded in a shooting at a Birmingham, Alabama, nightclub late Saturday night, police said.

At least 4 people killed, 9 others wounded in shooting at Birmingham nightclub, police say

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Whoopi Goldberg wanted her late mother to spend eternity in one of her favorite places.

Whoopi Goldberg honored her mother at Disneyland in a way you’re really not supposed to

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

The species’ population collapsed at an alarming rate over the last 10 years, starved by a salty sea swallowing its homeland in the Florida Keys.

Rising seas wiped out an entire US species for the first time. Scientists say it’s a sign of things to come

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

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

Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Doug Mills discusses his iconic photo of a bullet passing by former President Trump’s ear and the chaos he witnessed at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Photographer who took iconic photo of bullet near Trump’s ear explains how he got the picture

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The Black Stone of Mecca like you've never seen before

High resolution photos have been revealed for the first time of an ancient religious stone in Mecca, Islam's holy city, a Saudi government agency has...

The Black Stone of Mecca like you've never seen before

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