Plymouth County, MA

Agawam, MA

Mountain View, CA

Los Angeles, CA

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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

Massachusetts State

Gloucester, MA

NBC News

A teenager was badly beaten by a large group of other teens in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The victim and his mother say he was targeted for being transgender. Police and other officials are investigating, including with a specialist in hate crimes, after the incident that was reported around 10:45 p.m. Friday.

Transgender boy, 16, beaten by large group of teens in Massachusetts

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

Washington, DC

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Mississippi State

Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to Darkhorse Press, four men renting an Airbnb in Gulfport have been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following a shooting incident early. The arrest came after police responded to a report of gunfire at the residence, located in the 1100 block of 19th Street.

Four Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Shooting Incident at Gulfport Airbnb

Boston, MA

Shreveport Magazine

Boston, MA – According to the court documents, the 38-year-old defendant, later identified as Mathew, reportedly killed his girlfriend, who was pregnant, while his wife was giving birth to their third child. Prosecutors claim the defendant killed the pregnant woman because he wanted to silence her from revealing that he ra-ed her when she was 15 years old. The ex-cop, who was formally indicted this week for killing a witness or a victim, faces life in prison if convicted, court records say.

Man reached an agreement with woman, whom he began moIesting when she was 15, that he would lmpregnate her in exchange for her silence before he strangled her to death and then tried to cover his tracks; charged

It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

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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

Scituate, MA

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(MA) Get ready to meet a fluffy little Shih Tzu who is ready to move into your place as soon as possible. Clover recently came into the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts' care for unspecified reasons. He is a happy little pup who is happiest when with his humans. He would be even happier if YOU were his number one human. I think you would be happier too!

This Little Shih Tzu Is Searching For Love

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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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After serving the Fort Lauderdale community for over 25 years, Canyon restaurant has officially closed its doors, making way for a new culinary experience. The beloved dining spot, known for its Southwestern flavors and loyal following, will be replaced by Daniel’s, a steakhouse from the Miami-based Gioia Hospitality Group.

Beloved Florida Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 25 Years, Steakhouse Set to Move In

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Florida State

Plant City, FL

Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in the industry, announced the closure of its Plant City manufacturing plant. This move, set to impact nearly 80 workers, marks another instance of job losses in the state this August, following the recent announcement of Aviara Boats’ plant closure.

Manufacturing Plant in Florida Closing, Leaving 80 Employees Jobless

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Melbourne, FL

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

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

New York Post

A French ship that sank following an 1856 collision while on its maiden voyage has been found off the Massachusetts coast, according to a report.

For nearly 170 years, Le Lyonnais lay at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. 

The fog-induced crash killed more than 100 passengers and crew members.

However, last month, a dive team — headed by two New Jersey residents — found its wreckage about 200 miles near the Massachusetts coast, The Boston Globe reported.



The state-of-the-art ship — equipped with an iron hull and an early steam engine supplementing its sails — Le Lyonnais was built in 1855 for...

Lost ‘state-of-the-art’ French ship that sunk in 1856 found off Massachusetts coast: report

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Feeding Hills, MA

Springfield, MA

Longmeadow, MA

West Springfield, MA

Chicopee, MA

NewsBreak

Plymouth County grand jury indicts McDonald’s stabbing suspect

A Plymouth County grand jury Friday indicted Jared Ravizza, the man charged with stabbing six people during a spring rampage that began at a Braintree theater...

Plymouth County grand jury indicts McDonald’s stabbing suspect

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