Jasper County, IA

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

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

Indian River County, FL

Fellsmere, FL

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a multiple fatality crash that occurred on I-95 on Monday morning in Fellsmere. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. on Monday, July 1, in Indian River County, Florida. Officials say that a Toyota Camry rear-ended a Suzuki Vitara on northbound I-95, leaving both...

Four killed after big rig plows through previous crash site on I-95

Sacramento, CA

CBS Sacramento

What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?For Mary Venegas, she went straight to her bank to deposit the money. But, the bank refused to accept it because some of the bills were damaged."I was flabbergasted," Venegas said. "It was such a good feeling because we had been looking for it for so long."Venegas recently discovered the envelope with the money inside. Four years ago, her adventure began when she lost the envelope after putting it down somewhere in the yard. Somehow, the envelope ended up on the...

I just found my long-lost envelope with $6K, but the bank says the cash is too damaged to accept | Call Kurtis Investigates

San Francisco, CA

The US Sun

DOZENS of drivers are speaking out and sharing their experiences with a now-outlawed towing company. Multiple car owners complained about the company's previous towing practices and fined drivers up to $800. Auto Towing LLC in San Francisco has been barred from providing services, according to CW affiliate KRON-TV. In the...

‘I’ve seen them waiting,’ cries driver after ‘predatory’ tow company caught in act – they held cars for up to $800

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

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Many pets like to 'help' us when we are doing chores, but sometimes things don't go as planned. Gary is an adorable English Bulldog who fully planned to head outside with his dad and help him mow the lawn. What he didn't realize is that he wasn't going to like the noise the lawnmower made! Gary's ...Continue reading

English Bulldog Tries to ‘Attack’ the Lawnmower and It’s the Cutest Thing on the Internet

Georgia State

The Independent

 A 10-year-old boy saved his grandfather’s life when he went into a diabetic coma while driving at 70mph on a Georgia highway.Drake Linn, 10, and Hugh Cox, 68, were transporting a boat on Interstate 75 in Dalton when all Cox fell unconscious behind the wheel.The man is a diabetic and depends on insulin and normally wears a glucose-monitoring device that helps him keep track of his blood sugar. But on the day he went unconscious, he called a pharmacy to replace the device because it had stopped working.The pharmacy told him there was a problem with his insurance and...

10-year-old boy saves the day when grandpa faints while driving 70 mph on Georgia highway

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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?

The blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible.

'Monster' fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA - Ralo is looking to leave his old life of crime behind and establish himself as a legitimate businessman following his release from prison. The former Cash Money signee was freed last November after spending almost six years behind bars over a drug trafficking conviction. He has now...

Ralo Leaves Crime Behind As He Buys Entire Atlanta Block Following Prison Release

Athens, GA

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Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Wisconsin State

Brookfield, WI

In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Raw: Video shows destruction between Cabin Creek Drive and Patricia Street

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