Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin County, MN

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New York Post

Suspected school shooter Colt Gray uttered three chilling words — “I did it” — to investigators soon after he was arrested for the slaughter of two classmates and two teachers earlier this week, the local sheriff said. 

The baby-faced 14-year-old, who is set to make his first court appearance Friday after being slapped with murder charges, allegedly made the admission while being interrogated in the aftermath of the bloodshed at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith told CNN. 

Gray is accused of unleashing a barrage of gunfire with an AR-15-style rifle at his school in Winder, just outside...

Suspected school shooter Colt Gray allegedly uttered three chilling words after arrest

Los Angeles, CA

ABC News

A Southern California family's Labor Day weekend picnic turned into a terrifying ordeal when a mountain lion attacked a 5-year-old boy.

Boy snatched by mountain lion as family watches in horror

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

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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

Minnesota State

“Robin Ginkel is a 43-year-old early childhood special education teacher in Minnesota’s Twin Cities area. In February 2023, she pulled her back as she was picking up a kid, causing a disc to bulge. The pain was and still is extraordinary, and Ginkel has suffered from a significantly reduced range of movement ever since,” Matthew Cunningham-Cook writes over at Healthcare Un-Covered. “Her doctor recommended surgery. UnitedHealthcare says she doesn’t need it, despite the fact that her pain is often intense and she can’t be as physically active as she needs to be for her job. Her surgeon recommended a laminectomy, which removes a portion of the disc to deal with debilitating back pain, and sent a prior authorization request to UnitedHealthcare. A 2015 study showed that most laminectomy patients reported substantially less back pain. Nevertheless, the insurer said it wouldn’t cover it. At first, her surgeon thought the denial was because of a coding issue and expressed optimism that the denial would be reversed on appeal and that the surgery would bring the relief she needed. ‘My doctor said “We know the process, so we’ll just put in an appeal. We’ll recode this stuff, and it shouldn’t be a big deal.”‘ Then the second denial came back.” Matthew Cunningham-Cook, “Her surgeon said she needed the operation. UnitedHealthcare said no.” Healthcare Un-Covered.

Her surgeon said she needed the operation. UnitedHealthcare said no.

South Carolina State

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Florida State

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Melissa Gilbert, 60, is opening up about deciding to leave Los Angeles more than a decade ago. The Little House on the Prairie star recently told People about why she felt she needed to escape Hollywood’s see-and-be-seen culture and unrealistic beauty expectations “in order to age.”. “All of...

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Melissa Gilbert Shares Why She “Had To Get Out” Of Los Angeles

Tourists taking liberties with their proximity to wildlife has been an ongoing problem, and it endangers everyone involved. A video recently posted on TouronsOfYellowstone (@touronsofyellowstone) showed tourists getting way too close to a bison. The caption reads: "Taken at fountain paint pots, this bison was clearly injured, and tourons were...

Bystander captures frustrating scene after Yellowstone tourists swarm injured bison: 'So infuriating'

Jessica Harris was a 24-year-old single mom and newly sober when she became pregnant in 2019. At the time, Harris and her toddler son Tristan were living in a one-bedroom apartment in Minnesota, and relying on spotty public transportation after her license was suspended due to a DWI. “I was...

A mom placed her baby for adoption. Years later, she asked that child to be her flower girl

Colorado State

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Officials have urged consumers to 'destroy' this product immediately!

Popular Snack Recalled Across Minnesota Likely Contains 'Mold Pieces'

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Salem, OH

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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

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Prentiss County Grand Jury has handed down indictments against two Booneville residents on charges of child endangerment, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Two Women Indicted for Child Endangerment

Snopes

Walz was alleged to be appearing in a special episode of the reality cooking show to highlight local food sourcing and sustainability.

Fact Check: Gordon Ramsay Called Walz 'Woke Creep' and Threw Him Off 'Hell's Kitchen'?

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Where are they? Podcast

When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

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New Boston-morea, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – A man serving a life sentence for homicide in southwestern Pennsylvania died this...
The post Inmate at state prison near Morea dies, prison reports first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Inmate at state prison near Morea dies, prison reports

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KARE 11 Investigates: Hennepin Co. accused of illegally holding children in juvenile jail

MINNEAPOLIS — The 12-year-old boy walked into court, barely as tall as the deputy’s chin, and took his seat as adults argued about his fate. Accused...

KARE 11 Investigates: Hennepin Co. accused of illegally holding children in juvenile jail

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