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Mountain View, CA

Georgia State

Some other news now - the father of a 14-year-old charged with killing four people at a Georgia high school now faces criminal charges of his own. Yeah, let's hear from Georgia Bureau of Investigations Director Chris Hosey, who made the announcement last night. (SOUNDBITE OF PRESS CONFERENCE) CHRIS HOSEY:...

Father of accused Ga. school shooter has been arrested. Both are to appear in court

Los Angeles County, CA

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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

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. The U.S. ambassador to Israel has confirmed the death of an American citizen in the West Bank. CNN's Nic Robertson shares the latest. Then, a new study suggests pediatricians can play a role in...

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

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Atlanta, GA

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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

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Michigan State

A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 65 people in nine states, U.S. health officials said. As of Friday, 24 people had been hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No deaths were reported. The recalled eggs came from Milo’s Poultry Farms and were distributed...

A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs sickens people in 9 states

Minnesota State

Tim Walz addressed something head-on at the Democratic National Convention last month, as he accepted the party's nomination for vice president — it was guns. “Look, I know guns. I'm a veteran. I'm a hunter. I was a better shot than most Republicans in Congress and I have the trophies to prove it," he said. "But I'm also a dad. I believe in the Second Amendment, but I also believe that our first responsibility is to keep our kids safe.”

Tim Walz's NRA rating went from A to F. It's part of a shift from Democrats on guns

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

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(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

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

(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #1: No justice. UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTERS: No peace. UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #1: No justice. UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTERS: No peace. UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #1: No justice. SCOTT DETROW, HOST:. It was called the Summer of Racial Reckoning. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTERS: George Floyd. UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #2: Say...

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Phoenix, AZ

Audio will be available later today. Phoenix continues to set heat records, the latest for most days at or above 110 degrees in a year. But heat-related deaths are also declining for the first time in decades.

In Phoenix, heat-related deaths are declining even in record-high temperatures

Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, as well as new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and it often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week:. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson...

Fresh Air Weekend: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson; Author Dany Senna

It’s the beginning of the school year, and many college students are arriving on campuses ready to begin their university journey, make new friends and have some fun. But this exciting new chapter can have a darker side. College students are considered a high-risk group for drugging — that...

Worried about your drink getting spiked? Here are some safety tips

Chesterfield County, VA

Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that a Chesterfield special needs student was found with drugs belonging to an elementary teacher on Thursday, August 29. Mary Horton was arrested at Hopkins Elementary School after an officer with the Chesterfield County Police Department responded to a report of “what appeared to be methamphetamine” in her possession."

A special needs student found drugs belonging to an elementary teacher in Chesterfield County

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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

France has been gripped by the shocking testimony from a woman whose husband stands accussed of spending years enlisting over dozens of men to rape her while she was unconcious. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:. A landmark trial began in France this week. And a warning - this is a story about...

French woman faced ex-husband and 50 male suspects to testify in mass rape trial

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'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting

Georgia is required by law to hold active shooter drills. When an active shooter arrived at Apalachee High School this week, that training kicked in for...

'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting

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