Ohio State

Butler County, PA

ABC News

Newly released docs show security plans ahead of Trump rally before the assassination attempt.

Newly released docs show security plans ahead of Trump rally shooting

Minnesota State

Vance is one of the least popular vice-presidential picks this century.

JD Vance is more unpopular than Sarah Palin

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is facing backlash after a post on Tuesday that showed two side-by-side images that disparaged immigrants.

Trump campaign faces backlash after post disparaging immigrants

New Jersey State

Bedminster Township, NJ

ABC News has fact-checked a few of Trump's claims to provide context following the press conference.

Fact-checking Donald Trump's New Jersey press conference

Both claim to be champions of gun rights for law-abiding citizens, but vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz have differ on how to curb gun violence.

Both claim to be 2nd Amendment Stalwarts, but VP candidates differ on what that means

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO -- A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. The silvery, 12-foot-long (3.6-meter) oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers and kayakers...

A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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

Dallas, TX

A Texas mother is speaking out after a near-kidnapping of her children and their friends was caught on her home security camera. Genna Skolnik first shared her door camera footage with ABC News affiliate WFAA and said the incident unfolded Monday. The Dallas mom and her sons Zachary and Jonathan also spoke to "Good Morning America," recalling what happened when two vehicles pulled up near the boys and their 9-year-old friends, who were having a playdate outside.

Mom shares warning after kids' near-kidnapping caught on camera

Thomson, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

The Belfast Zoo is home to a pride of Barbary lions.

Worker allegedly locked in lion enclosure at Belfast Zoo

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Pittsburgh, PA

Butler, PA

The Comperatore family are remembering Corey Comperatore, the volunteer fire chief who was killed when he died protecting his family at Donald Trump’s political rally.

'He was our strength': Family of firefighter killed at Trump rally speaks out

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Los Angeles, CA

Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, the Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday. Three suspects, all 18, were booked on an arrest warrant for murder, police said: Robert Barceleau, of Huntington Park; Leonel Gutierrez, of Los Angeles County; and Sergio Estrada, of Los Angeles County.

4 arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor: LAPD

Orlando, FL

A Jordanian citizen living in Florida has been arrested and charged for allegedly carrying out multiple attacks on businesses in Orlando, as well as a solar energy facility, based on their perceived support for Israel, the Justice Department announced Thursday. Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 43, allegedly made numerous threats to...

Jordanian citizen arrested for allegedly attacking Florida solar energy facility, threatening pro-Israeli businesses: DOJ

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Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican JD Vance on Tuesday had their first chat since the Ohio senator became the GOP...

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

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