Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

New York City, NY

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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

Chicago, IL

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?

NBC News

HONG KONG — Mere minutes after Donald Trump was whisked away from his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, following an assassination attempt Saturday, printing machines on the other side of the world were already churning out T-shirts bearing the image of the former president with his ear bloodied and his fist held high.

Trump T-shirts that flooded Chinese retail sites after the shooting have disappeared

Iowa State

Severe storms and multiple tornadoes caused devastation across the Midwest on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, leaving more than half a million energy customers without power, as fears rise over a lingering risk of floods. Almost 330,000 energy connections were lost in Illinois, according to PowerOutage.us, as well as...

Midwest storms and tornadoes leave more than 500,000 without power

Milwaukee, WI

MILWAUKEE — A man armed with knives was fatally shot Tuesday by Columbus, Ohio, police assigned to help with security at the Republican National Convention, officials said. The afternoon shooting happened near King Park, according to information provided by the Milwaukee County medical examiner. Police said it was unrelated to any activity at the convention.

Ohio police assigned to Republican convention in Milwaukee fatally shoot man

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

Zyn users, rejoice: Production is about to ramp up in the U.S. Philip Morris International, or PMI, Zyn's parent company, announced Tuesday it would invest $600 million to build a production facility in Aurora, Colorado, dedicated to manufacturing the popular nicotine pouches. Zyn has been subject to nationwide shortages as...

Zyn maker Philip Morris announces $600 million facility to produce the popular pouches in Colorado

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

A man killed at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday has been identified as 50-year-old former fire chief Corey Comperatore, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Sunday. Two other Pennsylvania residents were also shot at the rally, Shapiro said. They were identified by Pennsylvania State...

Former fire chief killed at Trump rally hailed as a 'hero,' two more victims identified

Los Angeles, CA

The death of Richard Simmons is under investigation pending a cause of death from the medical examiner, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday, two days after the fitness icon was found dead at his L.A. home. Simmons died Saturday, the day after his 76th birthday. "We are awaiting the...

Richard Simmons' death is under investigation, pending cause of death, LAPD says

Athens, GA

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Rome, NY

Severe storms and at least four tornadoes ravaged New York State overnight, leaving a trail of destruction and at least one person dead, with hundreds of thousands of energy connections lost to downed power lines. NBC affiliate WPTZ of Plattsburgh, New York, used radar imagery to confirm tornado touchdowns in...

One dead as storms cause devastation and leave thousands without power in upstate New York

Virginia State

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

The Secret Service increased protection assets for former President Trump in recent weeks after learning of an Iranian assassination plot. NBC News' Ken Dilanian reports the Iranian plot has no known connection to the Pennsylvania shooting.

Officials confirm Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump

Law enforcement officials identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the shooter who opened fire at former President Donald Trump’s rally and whether he bought his weapon. NBC News’ Tom Winter reports on the latest in uncovering why Crooks carried out the attack.

Investigators looking into who purchased weapon in Trump rally shooting

Arizona State

Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake attacked the media at the Republican National Convention, saying "the fake news have worn out your welcome." She adds that the media has been spending the last eight years lying about former President Trump and his "amazing patriotic supporters."

Kari Lake says media has 'worn out' their welcome at RNC

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old former firefighter, died after a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. Comperatore used his body to shield his wife and two daughters when gunshots rang out. Two other attendees were shot but survived. NBC News’ Dasha Burns reports.

Victims of attempted assassination at Trump rally identified

As an NBC News reporter covering former President Donald Trump, I’ve attended more than a dozen of his campaign rallies this election cycle alone. They usually feel more like concerts or festivals than political events, with food trucks and vendors, where supporters and their families gather to enjoy the day.

NBC News correspondent Dasha Burns describes chaotic and dangerous scene at Saturday's Trump rally

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Kenya-led police force arrives in Haiti to tackle gang violence

The first U.N.-backed contingent of foreign police arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, nearly two years after the troubled Caribbean country urgently requested help to quell a...

Kenya-led police force arrives in Haiti to tackle gang violence

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