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Scurry County, TX

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Until Monday’s earthquake, the largest earthquake known to have been induced by enhanced oil recovery was a magnitude 4.6.

Rash of earthquakes blamed on oil production, including a magnitude 4.9 in Texas

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?

Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Blazing Fury, and Big Bear Mountain.

Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately

Blanco, TX

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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

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Butler, PA

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Last weekend, one of our nation's worst fears was realized in this divisive political climate as shots were fired at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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In the hours and days following the incident, the story unfolded, identifying 20-year-old Thomas Crooks as the shooter.

As the story developed, it was learned that multiple law enforcement officers had been briefed that Crooks was seen on the roof outside the rally's security zone. The New York Post reported that Crooks was even identified as a person of interest an hour before the shooting took place.

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Investigators Discover Chilling Online Message Shared By Donald Trump Shooter: “July 13th Will Be My Premiere”

Mercedes Sandhu gave birth to her identical daughters on May 1.

Identical quadruplet sisters meet their brothers for the 1st time

TV star Thommy Schiavo is dead after falling off his apartment balcony over the weekend. The actor, who was best known for his role in Pantanal, was sitting casually on his balcony after coming home from time out with friends. Reportedly, he had gone drinking with pals at a local spot near his apartment.

Actor Thommy Schiavo Dead at 39 After Falling From Balcony

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Why Do You See So Many Shoes Wrapped Around Power Lines?

Chesterfield, MO

The US Sun

THE Cheesecake Factory has confirmed that its location in a mall will be permanently closed in just weeks. Along with the beloved American chain, all the other mall stores will shutter as the shopping center shuts down for good. The Cheesecake Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri - around 25 miles from...

The Cheesecake Factory confirms mall location is closing in weeks as all stores are warned to leave ahead of demolition

Gainesville, GA

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Hall County, GA

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A 12-year-old Hall County girl missing for nearly two months has been found safe in another state, law enforcement officials announced late Thursday, July 25. In a social media update, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says investigators with its Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) “safely located and recovered Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville this evening in another state.”

Missing Hall County girl Maria Gomez-Perez found safe in another state

College Station, TX

Corpus Christi, TX

Distractify

A couple of hours before Caleb Harris disappeared, he was playing with his roommate's girlfriend's puppy outside their apartment in Corpus Christi, Texas. About an hour later, he ordered food from Uber Eats and sent a Snapchat of the dog to his little sister.The last message Harris sent was a video of a drainage ditch near his apartment, which he Snapchatted to a friend in San Antonio. That was around 3 a.m. but by 11 the next morning, he hadn't been seen. His roommate stumbled upon the Uber Eats order outside of their front door. What happened to Caleb Harris?...

The Body of Missing Texas A&M University Student Caleb Harris Was Found in a Wastewater Well

Murfreesboro, TN

A LUCKY lottery player almost missed out on their prize when a gas station employee allegedly tried to keep the golden ticket for himself. The clerk stole the winning lottery ticket from the customer by hiding it in the trash after he discovered that it was worth $1 million, police said.

I won $1 million on a lotto scratch-off but didn’t get a penny after clerk threw it in trash – now he’s facing jail time

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Three Mexican suspects were arrested with two South Africans when elite police units raided a multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab hidden in a remote farm north of Johannesburg, police said Tuesday.The owner of the farm near Groblersdal, about 125 miles from Johannesburg, was among four men arrested on Friday, police said.A third Mexican was picked up on Monday, the spokeswoman for the elite Hawks unit told AFP."The drugs were obviously intended for local and international sale," Brigadier Thandi Mbambo told AFP, adding that the manufacturing facility was operating "at a large scale."Authorities also seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture...

Multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab found hidden in remote farm

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

Washington, DC

Law & Crime

"Reggie was a person who stayed to himself," Brown's family said in a statement. "Never bothered anyone ..."
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Girls, ages 12 to 15, took selfies after recording themselves murdering man, prosecutors say

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

The Independent

 Imagine living long enough to hear radio reports that the Titanic sunk, to see the end of both World War I and World War II and to later watch in living color as reality TV star Donald Trump became president.That is the reality for Elizabeth Francis, who turned 115 on Thursday and who holds the distinction of being the oldest living American. Francis became the oldest woman — and oldest person overall — in America in February, when the previous title holder, Edie Ceccarelli, died a few weeks after her 116th birthday. In April, Francis received a plaque recognizing...

She saw the Titanic sink and the end of World War I. Now, the oldest American just turned 115

REALITY TV mom Autumn Crittendon from 16 & Pregnant passed away at 27 years old. Her sister shared the sad news via social media as heartbreaking tributes flood in. Autumn's sister, Misty, took to Facebook to share the news of her untimely death. "To my dearest baby sister, my twin,...

16 & Pregnant star Autumn Crittendon ‘dead at 27’ as heartbreaking tributes flood in

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5.0-magnitude earthquake hits Texas Friday morning

SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — Another earthquake hit West Texas Friday morning, causing tremors felt across the area. The United State Geological Survey initially...

5.0-magnitude earthquake hits Texas Friday morning

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