Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

New York City, NY

Someone’s case of bubble gut forced an American Airlines flight to Spain to make an emergency landing when the bathroom started overflowing. Officials reported that a plane was compelled to make an emergency landing in New York City on Wednesday after the bathroom began to overflow. The flight had just departed from Dallas when the lavatory issue arose, according to the FAA.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bathroom ‘Maintenance Issue’

Illinois State

Dolton, IL

Whiskey Riff

A chicken wing heist for the ages – until she got caught. An Illinois school worker by the name of Vera Lidell was recently caught in a scheme that saw her secretly steal $1.5 million dollars in food from the Havery School District in Dolton, Illinois. Lidell was the Director of Food Services, which is how she orchestrated the food caper – which was reportedly mostly chicken wings.

“I’ll Pay For The Wings” – Chiefs Star Chris Jones Offers To Pay $1.5 Million To Free Illinois School Worker Sentenced to 9 Years For Stealing Chicken Wings

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

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Mirror US

A distraught father couldn't help but cry over his daughter's body as she's wheeled off in her hospital bed to donate her organs following a deadly fight with her boyfriend, which ended with a fatal head injury

Dad sobs over daughter's brain-dead body as she's rolled away to donate organs after deadly fight with boyfriend

It’s a big day for Southwest. Not only has the airline announced plans to introduce assigned and premium seating, but the airline is also adding redeye flights. This is long overdue, and the news coincides with the carrier’s Q2 2024 financial results. Southwest will operate redeyes as of...

Southwest Airlines Redeye Flights Coming… Finally!

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Missouri State

Maryland Heights, MO

Authorities in Missouri announced veteran rapper Nelly had been arrested for alleged ecstasy possession and not having insurance. According to NBC News, the 49-year-old rapper, born Cornell Haynes II, was arrested around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. The Hot In Herre rapper was said to be in possession of four ecstasy...

Nelly responds to his arrest in Missouri

Time Out

Now's the time to book your next train trip. Amtrak just announced its Fall Travel Flash Sale, offering major savings nationwide for travel booked by Wednesday, August 7 for travel between Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, October 31, 2024. Discounts start with at least 30 percent off Flex Fare prices...

Amtrak is having a major fall travel sale right now

Insider

An investigation carried out by Southwest found that the employee used past passengers' names to print the vouchers, per a complaint obtained by BI.

A Southwest Airlines employee was charged with theft after police say he printed $79,000 in flight vouchers at a Missouri airport

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Pennsylvania State

One person was hospitalized after a crash involving a race car hauler in Delaware Township, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. The crash occurred at 4 p.m. on July 20 on Route 322 W. Firefighters responded to the scene and found a race car hauler for Zemco Racing overturned along the highway.

One hospitalized when race car hauler crashes in Pennsylvania

Atlanta, GA

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

MotorBiscuit


While you do have to follow state traffic laws, you have certain rights.
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Drivers always have these 3 rights at a DUI checkpoint

A man suffering from mental health issues allegedly followed a family around Washington Dulles Airport before managing to sneak onto their Delta Air Lines flight without a ticket or boarding pass in an apparent security breach that the airline says it is now investigating. The incident occurred on August 2...

Man Follows Family Around Airport and Onto Delta Air Lines Jet at Washington Dulles Without a Ticket or Boarding Pass

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Cooking With Maryann

I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

Magic Layer Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars

Time Out New York

If you're in need of a quick vacation but have no idea where to go, we have a great idea: Amtrak recently announced its fall travel flash sale, offering steep discounts for train trips all across the country—including several from New York City. The catch? You have to book your journey by this Wednesday, August 7.

Fiery crash closes I-70 WB ramp to I-270 SB early Friday

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