Columbus, OH

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

A quantity of what is believed to be the psychoactive substance was seized in two raids in Telford.

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

More warning signs are being put up at a Devon beauty spot after two people were rushed to hospital after being bitten by adders. A Facebook post from Braunton Burrows Public Information said two visitors went to hospital after being bitten at the nature reserve near Saunton Sands beach on Friday.

Adder warning in Devon after two people bitten

Danielle Parkinson, 31, died following the blaze, which also killed an eight-year-old girl.

Woman who died in house fire named locally

Two puppies were found abandoned in a sealed cardboard box, as the cost of living takes a toll on rescue centres and pet owners. RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre in Somerset took the dogs in, who were just a few weeks old, after they were found by a member of the public at a roadside in Burtle on 5 July.

Puppies found abandoned in sealed box

The development is set to include including 201 affordable homes and four Traveller pitches.

Plans for over 400 new homes approved after appeal

Two men have been charged over an attack in Antrim town in which a teenager had part of each of his ears bitten off. The victim - a man in his late teens - was attacked at a pub in High Street on 12 May. Two men, aged 20 and...

Men charged after teenager's ears partially bitten off

Chicago, IL

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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?

Community wardens are maintaining an increased presence in the area to reassure those visiting the graveyard.

Work begins to repair vandalised gravestones

New York City, NY

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

Bradford Council say Tara Turner was sent 17 formal warning letters asking her to remove the rubbish.

Woman fined for ignoring waste over seven years

The onager foal has been running off energy while enjoying his new habitat, zookeepers said.

Zoo hails birth of 'one of world's rarest animals'

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Police said the motorcyclist, a local man in his 70s, died at the scene.

Motorcyclist killed in tractor crash

Katie Shanahan finished a creditable fifth in the 200m backstroke final to complete an admirable first Olympic Games. The 20-year-old from Glasgow, who told BBC Scotland before travelling to Paris that her focus is already on Los Angeles in four years, posted a time of two minutes 7.53 seconds to edge out GB team-mate Honey Osrin.However, after finishing seventh in the 400m individual medley earlier in the week, Shanahan is taking satisfaction from reaching the finals of both her events. "I am over the moon with this week," she told BBC Sport. "I couldn't have asked for much more. Two months ago, I was debating whether I could get here."Hopefully, this season is the first of many Olympics for me and hopefully I'll be competing for the medals [in the future]."

Fifth for Shanahan in 200m backstroke final

Fynn Sterritt and partner James Peters missed out on a medal in the rescheduled final of the men's skiff.The Kingussie sailor and his crew-mate were seventh after the 12 qualifying races and were unable to advance from that position in the waters off Marseille.   

Sterritt misses out on skiff podium

The victim was stripped naked, beaten with a metal pole and burned with cigarettes.

Three men jailed for 'brutal' kidnap

Virginia State

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

Despite their top six finish on their return to the Premiership, two of our reporters have tipped Dundee to surprise fans and pundits alike. But is it for the right reasons?Tyrone Smith, our man in the north-east:It may be unfair classing Dundee as a surprise package, given how well they did last season, finishing sixth, despite being the top division new boys.However, inevitably there will be those wondering if they will suffer from second season syndrome and maybe find the going tougher this time round. I don’t think they will.Tony Docherty has shown he can recruit well and with the foundations of a really good side already in place, there is plenty of reason to believe they can kick on from last term’s impressive body of work.Alasdair Lamont, one of the men behind the commentary mic:Not that it would really be a surprise after last season’s top-six finish, but Tony Docherty’s side look well-equipped to improve upon those exploits.With Kilmarnock and St Mirren having to deal with Europe, if Dundee can build upon their excellent League Cup group stage showings and with Simon Murray in the side, I think they could finish even higher this time round.

Dundee tipped to be Premiership's surprise package

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Dance club family celebrates 50 years of classes

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