On July 6, 2020, 58-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau died of colon cancer — with her former student and husband Vili Fualaau by her side. When Mary Kay Letourneau died in 2020, most headlines eulogized her in the same way: as a teacher who raped and later married her former student. Indeed, Letourneau is best known for her relationship with Vili Fualaau, which started in 1996 when she was 34 and he was 12.

The Death Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her Sixth-Grade Student — And Later Married Him

Bethel Park, PA

As questions swirl about the would-be assassin who shot former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally on Saturday, the shooter’s family is also struggling to make sense of what happened. The FBI identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who lived with his parents in the...

‘I don’t know what to say’: Family of Thomas Matthew Crooks struggles to make sense of Trump shooting

Texas State

Kerrville, TX

New York Post

Andrea Yates, the Texas mom who drowned her five young children in 2001 while in the throes of postpartum psychosis, remains housed in a mental hospital — and if she gets her way, she’ll never be released. 

The Post has confirmed that Yates declined a hearing last month that would have determined whether she was competent to be released from the hospital. 

Under the terms of her conviction, Yates is eligible to undergo a review each year. She has repeatedly declined to be assessed.



The Post has learned that Yates, 60, lives a quiet life inside Kerrville State Hospital, which is intended...

Killer mom Andrea Yates, who drowned her 5 children in a bathtub in 2001, is rejecting the chance to go free

Wiltshire Police said the victim showed "incredible strength" throughout the trial.

Transgender woman guilty of rape after night out

Two men who were found guilty of stabbing to death another man to "settle a score" after an argument have been jailed for life. Alga Lutondo, 33, and Halgon Randon, 44, both from Harehills, Leeds, trawled their neighbourhood on bikes to look for Daneiko Ferguson on 15 February last year.

Two jailed for life for man's revenge murder

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?

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

A serving police officer has admitted assaulting a woman on four occasions. Paul Whitehurst, a detective sergeant with Warwickshire Police, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to four charges of assault by beating. The officer from Nantwich, who has served the force for 21 years,...

Police officer admits assaulting woman four times

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

Gavin Plumb, 37, wanted to commit "sexually motivated" violence against the TV star, a court hears.

Man 'plotted to abduct, rape and murder' TV host

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

Yasmin Adams was confined to her cell and appeared "unsettled" prior to her death.

Prison shower changes ordered after woman's death

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

The Standard

A teenager was stabbed in the heart in the middle of Birmingham city centre after he was approached by two youths who had been following him, a court has heard.Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17, died after he was attacked with a knife in Victoria Square on the afternoon of January 20.Two 15-year-old boys, who cannot be named because of their age, are on trial at Coventry Crown Court each charged with one count of murder and one count of possession of a bladed article.Opening the case against the youths on Monday, prosecutor Mark Heywood KC said they were captured on CCTV...

Teenager stabbed in city centre after being followed by youths, court hears

Maryland State

Maryland Seafood Feast: A Guide to the Best Crab Shacks and Dives: Dive into the heart of Maryland's seafood culture with this comprehensive guide to the most authentic crab shacks and seafood dives. From iconic waterfront establishments like Cantler's Riverside Inn and Nick's Fish House to hidden gems like The River Shack and Captain Billy's Crab House, you'll find the freshest catches, the juiciest crab cakes, and the most flavorful seafood platters. Explore the Chesapeake Bay's bounty and discover why Maryland is a seafood lover's paradise.

16 Must-Try Seafood Shacks and Dives in Maryland

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?

In Touch Weekly

Toby Keith’s family pleaded that information about the late country singer’s assets not be revealed to the public — claiming they fear harassment and threats to their safety, In Touch can exclusively reveal. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Toby’s widow Tricia Covel asked an...

Toby Keith’s Widow Fears Threats If Public Learns About Late Country Star’s Secret Businesses

Bacon County, GA

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

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- The FBI is warning bank customers across Maryland about a string of alarming, violent crimes. Organized groups are targeting people after they leave ATMs or banks and robbing them at gunpoint. It's called "jugging." The term comes from criminals targeting people with "jugs" or large amounts of cash after they leave ATMs.The FBI told WJZ were 21 incidents last week alone. Surveillance images from Bowie police show one case where the suspects pinned the victim against his SUV and demanded cash he just got from the ATM.They quickly drove off, on to the next target. "From start to finish, it's about 15...

FBI warns Maryland ATM, bank customers after alarming rise in armed "jugging" robberies

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Knupp Hit-and-Run Case Scheduled to Return to Worcester County Court

SNOW HILL, MD - Tyler Mailloux, the man charged in the hit-and-run death of Gavin Knupp in 2022, is now officially scheduled to return to Worcester...

Knupp Hit-and-Run Case Scheduled to Return to Worcester County Court

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