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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

NR's Steve Inskeep gets an update from NPR's Becky Sullivan, who's in France, about what to watch for in the Games.

Unless you're all about the Olympics, keeping track of the events can be tough

McDonald announced a drop in sales for the first time since 2020, when restaurants closed because of the pandemic. This time, it's because of inflation. (Story aired on ATC on July 29, 2024.)

McDonald's is losing customers to inflation

In the Pacific Northwest, some tributaries salmon travel through to spawn are so hot that it’s threatening their migration. In some places, biologists have trucked the fish to cooler water.

Salmon are struggling to migrate in hot waters along their route. So they're driving

After nearly 2 decades in prison at Guantanamo Bay, three men accused of roles in the 9/11 terrorist attacks will plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence, rather than a death-penalty trial.

After 20 years in Guantanamo, 3 alleged Sept. 11 plotters will plead guilty

Mexican officials investigating videos shared on social media showing bodies in a dumper truck have found 19 corpses in La Concordia, in the southern state of Chiapas. The victims were all male, dressed in black and wearing tactical vests, as worn by members of Mexico's powerful criminal gangs. Most of...

Mexican gang fight leaves pile of bodies

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Considered one of the most infamous people in the world, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera has been behind bars since his  arrest in 2016. As one of the most prolific drug traffickers and the leader of the Mexican cartel, El Chapo has secured his legacy far beyond his profession, inspiring books, films, and more. He also has many kids to continue the family name.One of El Chapo’s kids, 38-year-old Joaquín Guzmán Lopez, threw his father’s partner-in-crime, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada under the bus (or onto the plane if we’re being specific) in a deal with federal investigators to lessen...

El Chapo Isn't Just the Father of Drug Trafficking — He's Also a Father to At Least 15 Children

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SEATTLE - Following the recent arrest of two high-profile Mexican drug lords, a Virginia-based private security firm is urging Americans traveling to Mexico in the next few days to be cautious and monitor trusted sources to avoid any getting caught up in a violent flare-up. Mexican government officials at the border state of Chihuahua also raised concerns over possible violence and are preparing for a "worst-case scenario," said Public Safety Director Gilberto Loya on July 29. "Why prepare? Because it is not clear what happened. There could be a different response from criminal groups if it was a surrender or a betrayal between cells of the same cartel," Loya added.

Americans urged caution when travelling to Mexico as arrest of high-profile drug lords could lead to flare-up

Violence continues to ramp up in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, with new killings of civilians amid cartel turf wars. The latest episode involved two families, whose members were killed in the town of Yuriria. There were six victims, three people from one family and three from another, and included a teenager and a woman, according to state prosecutors.

More families are getting killed in Mexico amid escalating cartel turf wars

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Police in Pontotoc made an arrest recently that led to the discover of multiple IED's according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 Jason Lambert 40 of Tupelo, Ms. was arrested and charged by the CID and charged withDomestic Violence-Aggravated Assault and Felony Malicious Mischief.

Man arrested on domestic violence charges found to have multiple Molotov cocktails

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García, born in Culiacán in January 1948, has been a legendary figure in the world of drug trafficking. For decades, he was one of the most prominent leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, a position that made him a top target for both Mexican and U.S. authorities. Despite numerous efforts to apprehend him, El Mayo managed to evade capture—until today, when reportedly he voluntarily turned himself in to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Who is El Mayo Zambada? The mexican drug lord with a $15 million DEA bounty now in custody

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Athens, GA

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

El Paso, TX

Border Report

The arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez is a major blow against the leadership of a criminal organization identified by U.S. authorities as the top exporter of fentanyl to American communities.

Fentanyl will flow north despite arrest of ‘El Mayo,’ expert says

Tishomingo County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. TISHOMINGO COUNTY, July 17, 2024 — In a routine safety checkpoint conducted by deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department on Highway 30 near Country Road 961, a significant arrest was made. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, David Levon Hatchel of Munford, TN, was apprehended after authorities discovered what they suspect to be methamphetamine during a thorough search of his vehicle.

Arrest Made During Highway Checkpoint for Methamphetamine

Los Angeles, CA

Actor and comedian Erica Ash has died at age 46. She was best known for MADtv, the sitcom Survivor's Remorse and The Big Gay Sketch Show.

Erica Ash, ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ Actor, dies at 46

Chico, CA

The Park Fire close to Chico, Calif., is now the largest in the U.S. On Monday, a man who was arrested under suspicion of starting the blaze is set to be arraigned.

The latest on the massive Park Fire — and the man arrested for allegedly starting it

Assassinations in the Middle East stoke fears of more violence. The case against three of the alleged 9/11 attack plotters reaches a conclusion. More than 100 large wildfires are burning in the U.S.

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