Mountain View, CA

Pittsburgh, PA

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The Independent

 A Pittsburgh grandmother was arrested over the death of her 3-year-old granddaughter after police discovered the dead child on a bloody mattress at a home in the city.Denise Johnson, 56, was charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, and abuse of a corpse, Pittsburgh Police said. Police attended the home on Sunday morning after the Allegheny County Emergency Operations Center received a 911 call for a “suspicious death of a young female.”In a criminal complaint file obtained by Law & Crime, investigators said they found the body of Ayla Miller at the apartment on East...

A 3-year-old girl was found dead on a bloody mattress with bruises and a cigarette burn. Her grandmother was just charged with homicide

Mississippi State

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Flowood, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. A Mississippi woman has been taken into custody following a violent incident involving her husband at his place of employment early Saturday morning. According to the Flowood Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call at around 6:30 a.m. at a local business, where they found a man and a woman, both from Mendenhall—approximately 36 miles southeast of Flowood—involved in a confrontation.

Mississippi Woman Arrested After Stabbing Husband at Workplace

Douglas, GA

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

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?

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

Washington, DC

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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

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

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

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

Massachusetts State

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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

Booneville, MS

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

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

Georgia State

Swainsboro, GA

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged former Soperton Police Department officer Kenneth Bishop, 60, of Swainsboro, Georgia, with three counts of aggravated assault and one count of terroristic threats and acts.

Georgia Police Officer Arrested on Charges of Aggravated Assault and More

J. Souza

More passengers who sailed on the P&O Cruises ship Ventura earlier this year are seeking compensation after getting sick with gastrointestinal symptoms. So far, more than 80 people have instructed law firms to pursue legal action against the cruise line, according to news reports.

Over 80 Cruise Passengers Seeking Compensation from Cruise Line After Getting Sick

Panama City, FL

For Floridians with a craving for fried chicken, Popeyes is often a top choice, thanks to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. However, a recent state inspection led to the temporary closure of a Popeyes location in Panama City, raising concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and safety standards.

Popeyes Location Closed Following Serious Issues Found During Inspection in Florida

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Colorado State

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Pontotoc County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi, Brittiany Gregory, a 36-year-old woman from Belden, was arrested on the night of August 5, 2024. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has charged Gregory with a felony for Possession of a Controlled Substance, specifically methamphetamine.

Belden Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Update: U.S. Highway 26/287 reopened Friday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire.

Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass

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Free and confidential Hero4Hero service helps first responders dealing with mental health issues

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Free and confidential Hero4Hero service helps first responders dealing with mental health issues

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