Columbus, OH

The Independent

 Thousands of mourners have gathered to pay tribute to rugby league star and motor neurone disease campaigner Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral.The former Leeds Rhinos star and England international died on 2 June at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with the illness.His private funeral service is being held at Pontefract Crematorium, with 7 July selected to recognise the shirt number he wore throughout his rugby league career.Supporters came out in rugby kit, many with Burrow’s name and a 7 on the back, to applaud as the funeral cortege made its way to the service.Yellow and...

Mourners line streets to pay final respects to Rob Burrow ahead of funeral

A friend of missing Brit Jay Slater has told the BBC she fears he is in "severe danger" in harsh terrain in Tenerife without suncream, water or hiking gear. The 19-year-old, from Lancashire, flew to the island for a music festival in Playa de las Americas, but had moved to the Rural de Teno national park area in the early hours of Monday and has not been heard of since.

Friend of missing Jay Slater fears he is in danger

Wrexham ready to face the challenge of the upcoming League One campaign “full on” says manager Phil Parkinson.

Wrexham to face League One challenge 'full on'

The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube.

Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term

A Kenyan coastal region has seen a spate of murders, supposedly over witchcraft but really over land.

Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land

A former police officer has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of two rapes. Aron May, who served as a PC with West Midlands Police, was sacked by the force in May after his conviction at Worcester Crown Court in April. The 40-year-old, from Shropshire, had carried...

Former police officer jailed for two rapes

The vehicle careered off the road in a 40mph zone, broke through a fence and crashed into a gym.

Fatal 100mph crash dad was 'begged to stop'

Houston, TX

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Hattiesburg, MS

Mississippi News Group

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Hattiesburg Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Marcus "MJ" Daniels, Jr., charging each with capital murder according to a press release from the Hattiesburg Police.

Multiple teens arrested on Capital Murder charge following death of MJ Daniels

Antonya Cooper, a campaigner for a change to assisted dying laws, has died, says her family.

Mum who ended life of terminally ill son dies

The rules apply to staff, patients and visitors, and will remain in force until further notice.

Covid spike sees masks reintroduced at hospitals

Missouri State

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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

Wrestling On SI

The title change took place in the main event of NXT Heatwave

Ethan Page Wins NXT Championship

The US actor and comedian's two-year-old Henry died in 2018 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Rob Delaney says he wants to die in same room as his son

The council is also working with a security company and police to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Rangers tackling anti-social issues at lake

Watch the best shots as Elina Svitolina defeats two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur 6-1 7-6 (7-4) on Centre Court. Available to UK users only.

Svitolina ends two-time finalist Jabeur's Wimbledon dream - best shots

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Human bones dated to more than 1,000 years old have been discovered at The Old Bell Hotel.

Thousand-year-old skeletons found in hotel garden

A nightclub in Cheshire has announced it has closed with immediate effect after 18 years in business. Nakatcha on Welsh Row, Nantwich cited financial challenges, stating it had proved too difficult to survive any longer in the current economic climate. The venue, which is billed as a bar, lounge and...

Town centre nightclub announces immediate closure

A coroner has called for improved driver training for US government staff in the UK following the death of Harry Dunn. The motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car driven by American Anne Sacoolas outside RAF Croughton near Brackley in August 2019. The Northamptonshire coroner, Anne Pember, has...

Coroner calls on US to act over Harry Dunn death

From Usain Bolt to Jonnie Peacock, the 100m has provided some amazing moments in Olympic history.

'Ten Second Showdown' - five incredible 100m races

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'Genuine legend' football commentator dies

Tributes have been paid to a commentator who covered football and speedway for more than 40 years. Edwin Overland, who joined BBC Radio Cambridgeshire in 1982,...

'Genuine legend' football commentator dies

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