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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

CBS News

Harris nears the end of her search for a running mate; Paris tourism industry takes hit during Olympics.

8/3: CBS Weekend News

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

Florida State

Naples, FL

L. Cane

It's no secret that Florida has a large population of seniors. Specifically, 21.3% of Florida's population is 65 or older. One reason that Florida arguably appeals to this segment of the population is that its temperate weather can be more pleasant for vintage bodies. However, a new study has found that life expectancy varies slightly between Florida's counties. And the county with the best life expectancy in one study - Collier - was home to a Florida city - Naples - that has been called the best place to live in the nation.

FL's Best County For Life Expectancy Is Its "Paradise Coast" - The Best Place To Live In The Nation

A father goes hunting in a Florida lake and vanishes. Many thought he was eaten by alligators - not his mother. Seventeen years later, stunning courtroom revelations: it was murder. "48 Hours"correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.

Cold-Blooded Killer

Baltimore, MD

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- 184 roads are completely blocked by trees that were broken during heavy thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon, according to Mayor Brandon Scott.Scott made the announcement via X, stating that his team was monitoring the storm and had teams ready to deploy to clear roads as soon as lightning cleared the area. WJZ First Alert Meteorologist Dawn Brown said a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Strong storms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and flooding rainfall are possible.Residents of Baltimore City are being urged to stay off the roads and report downed trees and traffic signal outages to 311.


Heavy storms cause hundreds of blocked roads in Baltimore City, according to Mayor Brandon Scott

Manteca, CA

Big Al visited a family-owned restaurant in Manteca that strives to make people happy in their tummies. Breakfast and lunch items keep customers coming back for more.

Mangy Moose Cafe, 7am

Sakura Gray gets her first taste of Whitey's Jolly Kone's famous peach milkshake.

Whitey's Jolly Kone, 8am

Thousands of Floridians fell victim to a false National Weather Advisory, leading hundreds of Walt Disney World Resort vacationers to believe their trips were in jeopardy. Chief Meteorologist Speaks Out After False National Weather Alert Sends Thousands of Floridians and Disney World Guests Into Panic. Those alerts or Facebook posts...

Disney World Parks Thrown Into Chaos as 3,000 Floridians Panic Over Fraudulent Advisory

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among two dozen prisoners freed as part of the biggest prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia since the end of the Cold War. The complex exchange took place in Turkey and involved more than six nations. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan among several prisoners freed in complex prisoner swap

Virginia State

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.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

Almanac: August 4

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on... getting Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich back from Russia and the 2024 election.

Face the Nation: Beckett, Jiang, Walter

New Jersey State

More than 4 million acres of marine life habitat have become a "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the lives of fish and other marine animals, NOAA said on Thursday. Although this is an annual issue in the Gulf, this year's is far larger than anticipated, with an area roughly the size of New Jersey.The dead zone is an area where there is very little to no oxygen, a situation known as hypoxia, that NOAA says can kill fish and marine life. In June, NOAA predicted an area of 5,827 square miles, roughly the size of Connecticut. But...

"Dead zone" the size of New Jersey emerges in Gulf of Mexico

California State

The Park Fire has become California's largest wildfire this year, spreading across more than 400,000 acres. CBS News Bay Area's Kevin Ko is following the weather and air quality conditions affecting residents in the state.

Park Fire spreads rapidly in California

Hawaii State

Lahaina, HI

Hawaiian officials announced late Friday that a $4 billion settlement had been reached to compensate victims of the Maui wildfires that burned in August 2023, including the Lahaina fire which killed more than 100 people.

Maui wildfire victims reach $4 billion settlement

Gem Faire is one of the largest gem, jewelry and bead shows in the United States.

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