Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Dallas, TX

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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Benjamine Spencer, a Dallas man who spent 34 years of his life in prison for a crime he has always insisted he did not commit. Today, he was officially exonerated.

Through 34 years in prison, Ben Spencer believed truth would prevail. Today it did

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

In August 2023, we shared the story of a family of three from São Paulo who had lost everything due to the pandemic. With no work, home, car or food, and their young son placed with his grandmother, they struggled to survive. They spent nights on the floor at a transit hub and occasionally found beds in a shelter.

Whatever happened to ... the family who lost it all? Spoiler alert: It's a happy ending

Melissa Stewart is no stranger to pain. The Memphis-based attorney has lupus, and during flare-ups, feels radiating pain in their jaw and head. But some of the worst pain that Stewart has ever experienced was getting an IUD inserted in 2017. An intrauterine device, or IUD, is one of the...

IUD insertions can hurt. The CDC advises doctors to do more to reduce the pain

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Lavender marriage is a term and practice that's been around for decades. The practice began in the early 20th century and was often associated with LGBTQ+ film stars of the time. The marriage is one of convenience between two people, often one or both of who are LGBTQ+.

Lavender Marriages Are Becoming More Popular

Hamden, CT

NEW YORK — Fatman Scoop, the hip-hop artist who topped charts in Europe with “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and later lent his distinctive voice and ebullient vibe to hits by artists including Missy Elliott and Ciara, died after collapsing on stage at a show in Connecticut, according to officials and his family. He was 53.

Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage

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

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Camilo Díaz

(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Connecticut State

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced this week it will spray a portion of a forest in eastern Connecticut to help combat the spread of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE). The virus, which rarely infects people, recently killed a New Hampshire resident. In Connecticut, there...

Amid spread of rare mosquito-borne virus, CT officials to spray state forest

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced an adorable dog named Sushi who is looking for her forever home. Sushi is a 2-3 year-old, 49lb American bully with a friendly demeanor and a love for people. According to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., "Sushi is friendly with all people she meets! She is fostered with a high energy smaller dog and a cat, and is doing well with both (mostly ignores them—she’s more focused on her people!)."

Meet Sushi: The Loving Dog Who Was Severely Neglected Now Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

This election cycle, school meals are on the menu - specifically, should kids whose families can afford to pay for school meals still get them for free? Our podcast The Indicator from Planet Money dug into the political debate. Here's NPR's Wailin Wong and Darian Woods. DARIAN WOODS, BYLINE: Feeding...

'The Indicator From Planet Money': A food fight over free school lunch

Hartford, CT

A painter and sculptor who was a big part of the Hartford art community has died. Tao LaBossiere created several works that became landmarks in the city, including a five-story tall painting of a turtle swimming underwater. LaBossiere's wife, Amy LaBossiere, collaborated on his work. She confirmed his death. "All...

Hartford artist Tao LaBossiere has died

Annie Sklaver Orenstein was 25 when her brother Ben was killed while serving in Afghanistan. She found solace in writing about him and others who have lost siblings. Earlier this year, she published Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief, a book about processing grief. Orenstein spoke...

Grieving the dead is complicated. Here's how you can help someone experiencing loss

Talk about recharging. Now it's time for sports. SIMON: The U.S. Open serving upsets, college football, new conferences, new playoff formats. ESPN's Michele Steele joins us. Michele, thanks so much for being with us. MICHELE STEELE: Sure, Scott. SIMON: U.S. Open's underway in New York. A number of big names...

Saturday Sports: Shock upsets at the US Open, college football changes

Declutterbuzz

Overwhelm is a word I often hear folks say regarding decluttering. Decluttering does not have to be overwhelming. When you Declutter For Life the process is not stressful. You won't clear the chaos overnight, but with patience and effort, you can build a space—and a life—that feels calm and organized. For busy young working moms who've tried and failed, understanding that decluttering is a gradual process rather than a quick fix can change everything. Let me explain.

How To Declutter For Life, Not For a Quick Fix!

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Athletes floated down the Seine at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

Ooh la la - a 4-mile-long procession of Olympic athletes that took four hours to float through the heart of the French capital. Despite the security...

Athletes floated down the Seine at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

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