Georgia State

Winder, GA

Investigators in Winder, Ga., are looking for the motive behind another school shooting. Police say a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School killed two other 14-year-olds and two teachers yesterday. NPR will bring you developments here and at npr.org. Today, we also have news of gun kits. They're components that someone can turn into untraceable firearms. Critics call them ghost guns. There have been tighter regulations and lots of lawsuits, and now NPR's Martin Kaste reports that one of the biggest kit makers appears to have stopped selling them.

'Ghost gun' maker goes dark

The 14-year-old student who is accused of killing four people and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., has been charged with four counts of felony murder, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In a post on X, the GBI said additional charges are expected to...

Apalachee High School shooting suspect is charged with 4 counts of murder

The fall to-do list is long: There are apples to be picked, Oktoberfest beers to sip, elections to vote in, and of course — so many new books to read! We sorted through the current and upcoming releases to find 16 titles you should watch out for this fall. Dive in!

Here are the new books we're looking forward to this fall

Wednesday's violence at a Georgia high school and the arrest of a 14-year-old suspect follow a familiar pattern of previous school shootings. After every one, there's been a tendency to ask, "How do we prevent the next one?" For years, school safety experts, and even the U.S. Secret Service, have...

What research says about preventing school shootings

Gwinnett County, GA

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Sugar Hill, GA

Daily Coffee Press

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation following an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old resident of Sugar Hill. The incident occurred on August 23, 2024, after the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) responded to a distress call.

GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting

We have learned some of the names behind the numbers of a mass shooting in Georgia. We heard yesterday that a teenage gunman killed four people at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta. Now we know more about the gunman, and we also know the names of the dead. Jeremy Redmon is a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, part of that newspaper's team covering this story. He joins us from Georgia. Good morning, sir.

Authorities release new details about 14-year-old suspect in Georgia school shooting

Floyd County, GA

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

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

School shootings in this country happen over and over. They're repetitive, so common it's easy to feel numb to each one. But when you learn the details, each shooting is distinct. The people involved are distinct human beings, and you feel what happened. In yesterday's shooting in Winder, Ga., the...

A 14-year-old boy is accused of killing 4 people at Apalachee High School

As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Carlsbad, CA

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge has brought the voices of fifth- through 12th-graders to our air. But every year, we get emails from teachers asking, what about fourth-graders? We thought podcasting might be too challenging for 9- and 10-year-olds. Well, though I hate to say it, NPR regrets the error. Our judges chose five winning podcasts. NPR's Janet Woojeong Lee introduces us to two of them.

The 4th grade winners of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge

Maybe you're going up for a promotion, or just got out of a bad relationship. Whatever it is, your mood needs a boost. Today, we're recommending three songs that make for great motivators and pick-me-ups when you need them most.

Songs to boost your confidence

Massachusetts State

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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

Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL

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For those who love the charm of a classic diner with generous portions of comfort food, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea offers some delightful options. Whether it's Lester's or Peter Pan, these spots are local favorites. But if you were planning to visit the beloved Diner By The Sea, you might be in for a surprise. This popular ocean-view diner was recently forced to close its doors temporarily following a state inspection that uncovered some concerning issues.

Over 40 rodent droppings, improper food thawing and a stop-sale order issued to Diner in Florida

Pennsylvania State

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

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

South Carolina State

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Georgia investigators piece together the events leading up to latest school shooting

To Georgia, where the investigation of a mass shooting has revealed an especially painful detail. Back in 2023, local law enforcement visited a father and his...

Georgia investigators piece together the events leading up to latest school shooting

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