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Columbus, OH

The Independent

 Far-right rioters have been told they will face the full force of the law as police brace for a weekend of violence, with 35 protests planned in the wake of the killing of three children in Southport.In a warning to organisers, Home Office minister Lord Hanson vowed “we will be watching you” to prevent the “summer madness” from spreading following a string of violent clashes, as police chiefs said they will not tolerate far-right thugs exploiting the nation’s grief.Dozens of demonstrations planned across the country have stoked fears of widespread unrest amid rising far-right anger over Monday’s atrocity, which...

Nation braces for weekend of far-right violence with 35 protests in wake of Southport stabbing

960 The Ref

LONDON — (AP) — Residents in an English town traumatized by a knife rampage that left three little girls dead reeled Wednesday from an outbreak of far-right violence that shook their community again, even as agitators fired up by anger and misinformation about the attack clashed with police near the prime minister's residence in London.

As an English town reels from the killing of 3 children, police face violent far-right protests

The Associated Press

The British government is calling on tech billionaire Elon Musk to act responsibly after he posted a series of social media posts on his platform X inflaming the violent unrest gripping the country. LONDON (AP) — Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to materialize Wednesday as peaceful anti-racism protesters instead showed up in force. Police had prepared for another night of violence at 100 locations following a week of rioting and disorder fueled by misinformation over a stabbing attack against young girls. Many businesses had boarded up windows and closed down in fear of what lay ahead. Stand up to Racism and other groups had planned counter-protests in response, but in most places they reclaimed their streets with nothing to oppose.

British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead

 Sir Keir Starmer said he could “guarantee” rioters will “regret taking part in this disorder” in a statement after widespread rioting from far-right mobs in cities such as Rotherham, Leeds, Manchester, and Liverpool over the weekend.The prime minister’s statement on Sunday came after escalating violence spread across the UK following the deaths of three children in a stabbing attack in Southport on Monday.Far-right groups have drawn widespread condemnation as the organising force behind disorder in multiple locations in the wake of the killings.It followed the spread of false claims online that the suspect, identified as 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana from Lancashire, was an asylum seeker who had arrived in the UK by boat.

Starmer tells far right thugs they ‘will regret’ violence as unrest grips cities

 Britain has been convulsed by violence for the past week as crowds spouting anti-immigrant and Islamophobic slogans clashed with police. The disturbances have been fueled by right-wing activists using social media to spread misinformation about a knife attack that killed three girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance event.The violence, some of Britain's worst in years, has led to hundreds of arrests as the government pledges that the rioters will feel “the full force of the law” after hurling bricks and other projectiles at police, looting shops and attacking hotels used to house asylum-seekers.As Britain's new government struggles to quell...

What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a look

Minnesota State

CBS News

With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, Ed O'Keefe takes a closer look at the background of the potential next vice president.

A closer look at Tim Walz's background

Milwaukee, WI

Four workers at a Milwaukee hotel are facing murder charges in the June death of D'Vontaye Mitchell, a Black man. According to court documents, employees held Mitchell on his stomach for eight to nine minutes even as he repeatedly shouted for help. Roxana Saberi has more.

Hotel workers face murder charges in death of D'Vontaye Mitchell

Polk County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Grady Judd, made an arrest on Saturday, July 9, 2024, following an unusual incident at a local drive-thru. According to information posted today on the Polk County Sheriff's Facebook and Instagram page, Marcus Jenkins fell asleep in the driver’s seat of his car while waiting for a chalupa, leading to a call to deputies.

Man Arrested After Falling Asleep in Taco Bell Drive-Thru

Minneapolis, MN

MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities man and 14 others are charged in connection to what federal law enforcement officials call one of the most sophisticated international drug trafficking operations they've ever seen.Clinton James Ward, 45, is facing decades in prison for allegedly running what Luger describes as a "sprawling, Mexican-based" operation that spread a "truly staggering" amount of drugs across Minnesota.United States Attorney Andrew Luger, DEA Special Agent in Charge Steven Bell and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Leah Greeves announced the charges in a joint press conference Tuesday at the United States District Court in Minneapolis.  Authorities say on...

Minnesotan charged with "kingpin statute" for allegedly running "sprawling" Mexican drug trafficking ring

A frantic 911 call captures the sound of a gunshot as a couple reports a break-in. How did the intruder disappear? "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas reports Saturday, August 10 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Sneak peek: Death at the Front Door: Who Shot Heidi Firkus?

Georgia State

Tropical Storm Debby made landfall along Florida's west coast as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least five people and bringing more than a foot of rain. The storm now heads north as Georgia and the Carolinas prepare for more rain and flooding. Tom Hanson and Cristian Benavides report.

Debby wreaks havoc in Florida, heads to Georgia and the Carolinas

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — A unique partnership will give scientists a new way to monitor greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. It involves a major airline teaming up with a federal weather agency to track gases that contribute to climate change and impact our forecasts.The partnership is four years in the making. NOAA and United Airlines are coming together to better understand just how much, and where, greenhouse gases are in our atmosphere."We're going to get measurements really frequently in parts of the atmosphere that we don't get to measure from often. We, right now, have only 500 flights a year that we...

NOAA, United Airlines team up to monitor the impact of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Palm Beach County, FL

Belle Glade, FL

Nine people died and one person was seriously injured when an overloaded SUV went out of control on a South Florida road, hit a guardrail and went upside down into a canal, authorities said.The 2023 Ford Explorer carrying 10 people was traveling south on Hatton Highway near the farming community of Belle Glade at about 7:30 p.m. Monday when it came to a part of the two-lane road that briefly jogs west before again heading south, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. The NTSB said on Tuesday they opened an investigation into the crash in coordination with the sheriff's...

9 killed, 1 survives when SUV flips into canal in Florida

Pennsylvania State

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce her pick for running mate soon. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are seen as two of the top contenders. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

Harris set to announce running mate

The court hears teachers were concerned about the boy's actions and called counter-terrorism police.

Teen who wrote far-right slogans in exam sentenced

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was shot and wounded on Halsted Street in Pilsen early Monday evening. At 5:52 p.m., police were called to the 1800 block of South Halsted Street and found a 27-year-old man who had been shot in the buttocks. The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital...

Man shot, wounded in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Widespread looting and violence among far-right protesters continue in the U.K. as misinformation spreads online about a mass stabbing at a kids Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport. CBS News' Ian Lee has more.

Far-right violence in U.K. continues over children stabbing misinformation

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