Columbus, OH

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering after being hospitalized with West Nile virus, a spokesperson said. Dr. Carlos del Rio says Dr. Fauci believes he got it from mosquitoes in his backyard. 

Dr. Carlos del Rio says Fauci believes he got West Nile virus from his backyard in DC

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

It’s not $5, but Subway is bringing back cheap footlongs and joining the fast food value menu wars.

Subway announces a new price for footlongs as it enters the value menu wars

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Gilbert, AZ

A hiker is missing after flash flooding inside Grand Canyon National Park on Thursday afternoon, according to the National Park Service.

A hiker is missing after flash flooding at the Grand Canyon

As much of the US continues to experience very high levels of Covid-19 activity, government officials announced on Friday the return of programs to offer free tests, vaccines and treatments to see the nation through the winter respiratory virus season.

Free Covid tests, treatments will return to help the country cope over fall and winter, US officials announce

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Las Vegas, NV

When he was a kid watching American movies in Thailand, Jack Titus’ one dream was to become an American. After the model made it a reality a few years ago with a move to Las Vegas, he developed a new dream: To look more like an American. And to him, that meant eyes that weren’t dark like his.

A quick surgical procedure can permanently change your eye color, but experts warn it’s not without risk

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

Dallas, TX

Several Los Angeles Chargers players and staff got stuck in a hotel elevator on Friday and had to be rescued by the Dallas fire department, the team announced later that day.

Los Angeles Chargers players rescued by Dallas fire department after getting stranded in a hotel elevator

Virginia State

The husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old Virginia mother who has been missing for over three weeks, is accused of killing her inside their home and dragging her body outside, court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WJLA show.

Husband of missing Virginia mom is accused of killing her in their home then dragging her body outside, court documents show

Tallahassee, FL

For the third year running, the first day of the college football season featured a game in Dublin, Ireland. Nearly 50,000 fans packed into a sold-out Aviva Stadium, Ireland’s national soccer and rugby stadium, to watch Georgia Tech stun No. 10 Florida State 24-21.

Georgia Tech stuns No. 10 Florida State in college football opener in Ireland

The Mexican government is issuing an arrest warrant for the jailed son of Sinaloa Cartel founder Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, alleging he kidnapped a fellow narco boss and flew him straight into the waiting arms of US law enforcement a month ago.

Mexican government accuses El Chapo’s son of kidnapping cartel boss ‘El Mayo’ and handing him to the US

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

“Close Encounters: Tourists in the Wild” on The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper takes us to Yellowstone National Park, where visitors behaving badly can lead to dangerous encounters with bears, bison and more. It premieres Sunday, August 25 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN.

Yellowstone tourists often get too close to the bison. It doesn’t end well

We tested nine of the best drills to see how they compared in drilling power, bit compatibility, battery power and ease of use, and three emerged as the best for most users.

Best drills of 2024, tried and tested

Decatur, GA

A statue memorializing the late Rep. John Lewis was unveiled in Decatur, Georgia, replacing a former Confederate monument that had stood there for more than a century.

John Lewis statue unveiled to replace former Confederate monument

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Hundreds of US flights are canceled for the 4th straight day. Here’s the latest on the global tech outage

Hundreds of US flights were canceled early Monday, as carriers, particularly Delta Air Lines, work to recover four days after a global tech outage caused massive...

Hundreds of US flights are canceled for the 4th straight day. Here’s the latest on the global tech outage

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