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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

Ohio State

Wolfe County, KY

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The multi-agency team of rescuers searching for an Ohio man lost in the Red River Gorge for two weeks made national news when they found him.

Ohio man lost for two weeks in Red River Gorge asked for hug when found

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

Atlanta, GA

Delta Air Lines is facing a federal investigation as it struggles to recover from a global software meltdown. The Atlanta-based carrier canceled hundreds of flights Tuesday for the fifth day in a row.

Delta is still cancelling hundreds of flights daily

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Six tourists were found dead in a luxury Bangkok hotel room, where authorities said it appears they were poisoned. A maid found the bodies after the group failed to check out of the five-star hotel, according to authorities.

6 Tourists, Including 2 Americans, Mysteriously Die in Luxury Bangkok Hotel Room, Poisoning Suspected: Police

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Utah State

Utah will host the 2034 winter Olympics, an honor it first had in 2002. The announcement came on the same day the state celebrates its founding by Mormon leader Brigham Young. There are critics and memories of a 2002 bribery scandal.

Utah gets the Winter Olympics again

Market researchers find that shoppers are buying more generic food brands to counter inflation, while selectively purchasing high-end food items instead of spending money eating out.

How the high cost of groceries is changing what American shoppers put in their carts

Tourists at Yellowstone National Park were shocked when a hydrothermal eruption happened right before their eyes. The explosion pushed hot water and rocks about 200 feet into the air.

Part of Yellowstone Stone is closed after a hydrothermal explosion

The final results of a trial for a new HIV preventive strategy are out today. Experts express enthusiasm. But activists at the 2024 AIDS conference in Munich are protesting the likely cost.

New HIV preventive strategy sparks excitement -- and protests -- at AIDS conference

As the Paris Olympics get underway, teams of IT experts have been thinking about one thing for months, and it’s not the sports. It’s the possibility of a disruptive cyberattack.

Protecting the Paris Games from cyberattacks

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?

In a statement to NPR, Delta acknowledged the Department of Transportation’s notice and said the airline is "fully cooperating" with the investigation.

DOT investigating Delta delays

Grocery prices are stabilizing, but many Americans still feel a financial sting at the grocery checkout aisle.

Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America

Los Angeles, CA

California State

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday urging cities to remove homeless encampments. But research shows clearing encampments doesn't reduce homelessness in the long term.

California's governor issues executive order for cities to clear homeless encampments

South Carolina State

NPR's Michel Martin asks South Carolina representative James Clyburn where the Harris campaign goes from here.

South Carolina representative James Clyburn on what's next for Harris' campaign

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Lexington, KY

Vehicle theft remains a significant problem in some Kentucky communities as well as a national issue. Triple A is offering reminders about preventive measures.

Summertime can heighten car theft activity in Kentucky

Over 60 years ago, the Universal Life Church made it possible for anyone to become a minister and ordain a wedding. Today, weddings officiated by family and friends have become a huge part of the way Americans get married.

The story of the church that ordains you with a few clicks online

Virginia State

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

The Pantone company built a business by standardizing the way designers and companies communicate about color. But one artist is challenging their color monopoly.

Does Pantone have a monopoly on colors? Is that bad?

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