Columbus, OH

Ohio State

NBC News

Ohio residents are speaking out after video of a police officer kicking a kneeling man who appeared to be complying with their orders was posted to social media. The man, who was identified as Jaemiier McElroy, was taken to the hospital, according to his attorney.

Video appears to show Ohio officer kicking kneeling man

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Las Vegas, NV

Rapper Dominique Jones, known to fans as Lil Baby, was arrested Monday morning on an illegal firearm possession charge. Jones, 29, is charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, according to court records. Las Vegas police confirmed he was arrested at 5 a.m. on the Las Vegas Strip but did not provide additional information.

Rapper Lil Baby arrested in Vegas on concealed firearm charge

Drugmaker Eli Lilly is significantly lowering the prices of the two lowest doses of its blockbuster weight loss drug Zepbound, it said Tuesday, in a move to expand access and ease supply constraints. Two key changes to how people get and use the cheaper medicine, however, might not be appealing to some patients.

Lilly slashes prices on two lowest doses of Zepbound — if you're willing to give up injector pen

Monterey, CA

Auction sales during Monterey Car Week fell 3% from last year, as a shift from older to newer cars left a pileup of unsold classics from the 1950s and 1960s. Total sales at this year’s five car auctioneers in Monterey, California — RM Sotheby’s, Broad Arrow, Gooding & Company, Mecum and Bonhams — fell to $391.6 million this year from $403 million in 2023, according to Hagerty, the classic-car insurance company. That followed a decline of 14% last year compared with the peak of 2022.

Classic car sales stall in Monterey auctions as new generation takes charge

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Kentucky State

Prestonsburg, KY

She was found dead more than a year ago, in the large home of a well-known eastern Kentucky dentist. Roughly 13 months later, on July 30, the dentist and his son — Michael McKinney II and Michael McKinney III — were arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Amber Spradlin, 39. The circumstances surrounding her killing remain unclear and have cast what a local official described as a “cloud” over the community where she lived.

3 people are charged in a Kentucky woman’s fatal stabbing, but her family says local police are at fault, too

San Diego, CA

A San Diego police officer and the driver of another vehicle died when the driver crashed into the officer's car after a chase Monday night, police said. A second officer who was in the same police vehicle was "fighting for his life" after they were stuck by the speeding car, Police Chief Scott Wahl said at a news conference Tuesday morning.

San Diego police officer and driver of car that triggered pursuit die in crash

In a survey, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults without college degrees said they had no close friends. People without college degrees also reported less participation in social activities like going to parks or restaurants than college-educated adults. The findings come amid a documented rise in loneliness and social isolation.

A stark social divide: Adults without college degrees more likely to have no close friends, survey finds

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

A "heartbroken" Mariah Carey announced Monday that her mother Patricia had died over the weekend. In a "tragic turn of events," the singer said, her sister, Alison, died the same day. The 55-year-old star did not offer any details on the circumstances of either death. "I feel blessed that I...

'Heartbroken' Mariah Carey says her mother and sister died on the same day

More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. They all had Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever. None have died, and there is no evidence that it’s spreading in...

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

Miami, FL

"Pink cocaine" is the newest club drug that has been linked to recent high-profile cases, including that of Sean "Diddy" Combs and a separate deadly crash in Miami. NBC News' Valerie Castro reports on the warning from authorities.

A look at the emerging and dangerous drug 'pink cocaine'

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been fifteen years since charismatic actor David Carradine, star of the groundbreaking 1970s Eastern-Western Kung Fu, died at only 72 of an accidental asphyxiation on June 3, 2009. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Kung Fu' Actor David Carradine: 15 Years After His Tragic Accidental Death

Dania Beach, FL

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If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Alaska State

Ketchikan, AK

A hillside gave way in a town in southeastern Alaska, killing one person and injuring several others. The slide in Ketchikan buried several houses, and officials say there's a risk of another landslide. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.

State of emergency in Alaska after deadly landslide

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

The shortage and high cost of popular weight loss drugs is driving some patients to use medications from compounding pharmacies, which can legally create copycat versions of the drugs to meet demand. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports on what patients need to know.

Some patients now turn to copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs

Former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Tom Girardi was found guilty of embezzling millions of dollars from his former clients. The 85-year-old was convicted on four wire fraud charges, including stealing $3 million from the families of victims of the 2018 Lion Air crash.

Former 'Real Housewives' husband Tom Girardi found guilty in embezzlement case

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The Noah Lyles Show: U.S. track superstar is on a mission to conquer the Paris Games

EUGENE, Ore. — Thousands of fans at the most storied venue in track-and-field history knew something magical was about to happen. On a picture-perfect night with...

The Noah Lyles Show: U.S. track superstar is on a mission to conquer the Paris Games

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