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Three men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have reached plea agreements in the military commissions process, officials said Wednesday. Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi are scheduled to appear at a hearing at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba,...

Accused 9/11 mastermind and 2 accomplices agree to plead guilty

The acting director of the Secret Service testified Tuesday that he was “ashamed” at the security gaps that led to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and pledged to discipline any agents who failed to do their jobs. During a rare joint Senate committee hearing, acting...

Secret Service agents could be fired after Trump shooting, acting director says

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire for the third year in a row, according to Bankrate’s study of the best states to retire in 2024.

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S. No. 1 isn't California or New York

Macomb, IL

Body camera video was released this week of a March 16 police shooting that killed an Illinois man and the 4-year-old boy he was holding hostage. Macomb police released the edited video Monday after a special prosecutor said he had found no basis to charge the officers involved, whom the police department identified as Lt. Nick Goc and Officer Korri Cameron.

Bodycam video shows fatal police shooting of 4-year-old Illinois boy and man holding him hostage

New Mexico State

Farmington, NM

Darlene Gomez has been an attorney for more than two decades. She’s also been a longtime champion for missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP). “I’ve always combined my practice. My first case was in 2000,” she told Dateline. It was the case of an Indigenous woman named Betty Lee, found murdered that year near Farmington, New Mexico. “I was actually interning at the district attorney’s office in Farmington,” Darlene said. It was that case that started Darlene on her advocacy journey.

Remains found in 2020 ruled out as New Mexico woman Melissa Montoya, who vanished in March 2001

PARIS — Casey Kaufhold, the world’s No. 1 archer, was knocked out in a shocking round-of-32 upset by Lei Chien-ying of Chinese Taipei on Thursday, as American women will stay off the Olympics podium for at least another four years. Kaufhold’s 7-3 loss to the world No. 36...

World No. 1 archer Casey Kaufhold of America stunned in round-of-32 upset

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

TikTok's favorite Olympian is back on the world stage, and she's once again showing millions of viewers a glimpse into what life's like in the Olympic Village. Ilona Maher, a member of the U.S. women's rugby team, brought her niche sport into the limelight three years ago when she shot to internet fame documenting her candid, sometimes awkward experience at the Tokyo Olympics.

Ilona Maher is everyone's favorite Olympian on TikTok

NBC News' Alex Seitz-Wald reports on the "White Dudes for Harris" online rally that drew more than 180,000 participants and raised almost $4 million. The campaign event included remarks from notable celebrities and figures including "The Dude" himself, Jeff Bridges.

'White Dudes for Harris' campaign event draws thousands of viewers online

A large crowd of far-right protesters clashed with police in Southport, the northern English town where three girls had been stabbed to death and five other children had been critically wounded during an attack on a Taylor Swift-themed event the day before.

Far-right protesters clash with police in English town where three children were stabbed to death

Idaho State

Nampa, ID

Police in Idaho issued a misdemeanor arrest warrant for the actor who played the green ranger in the "Power Rangers" movie franchise in connection with the alleged battery of a man in a dispute over a parking space, authorities said Wednesday. A truck linked to a man, identified as Hector...

Green 'Power Rangers' actor wanted in Idaho parking dispute battery case

Denver, CO

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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

Texas State

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won a $1.4 billion settlement from Facebook parent Meta over charges that it captured users' facial and biometric data without properly informing them it was doing so. Paxton said that starting in 2011, Meta, then known as Facebook, rolled out a “tag” feature that...

Texas AG wins $1.4B settlement from Facebook parent Meta over facial-capture charges

A man was arrested and accused of damaging Secret Service vehicles from the detail protecting Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, in New York City on Tuesday, authorities said. Police arrested and charged the man after he tried to take or damage license plates on two Secret...

Man arrested and accused of damaging Secret Service vehicles protecting Ella Emhoff, Kamala Harris' stepdaughter

Los Angeles, CA

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax Jolie-Pitt was hospitalized Monday following an accident while he was riding an electric bike in Los Angeles, a source close to Jolie confirmed. The source added that Jolie is "by her son's side" and that he is in "stable condition." Representatives for Jolie...

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son hospitalized after suffering head injury on e-bike, source says

Chicago, IL

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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?

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Comedian from 'Anchorman' and 'Mr. Show' pleads guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

WASHINGTON — A veteran comedian with roles on “Mr. Show,” “Arrested Development,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” has pleaded guilty in connection...

Comedian from 'Anchorman' and 'Mr. Show' pleads guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

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