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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

West Virginia State

Kanawha County, WV

Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show.

West Virginia couple charged with trafficking their adopted Black children to be used as ‘slaves,’ authorities allege

Texas State

An American man was executed Wednesday in Texas for the 2001 murder of a woman. Gonzales' attorney had appealed for a stay on his execution to the US Supreme Court, but it was rejected on Wednesday. 

US death row inmate executed in Texas

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Kansas State

Haskell County, TX

A Kansas mom and her daughters, identified as Martha Unger, Madilynn Grace Unger, and Haylie Faith Unger, were suddenly reported missing from rural Haskell County in Texas. The disappearance of Martha Unger, 23, and her young daughters has left the community in shock. According to investigators, they were last seen just before 7 pm on June 28. Authorities believe that the family was coerced into leaving the country by a couple in their fifties.

Kansas Mom and Daughters Believed Taken to Mexican Religious Facility

California State

Josue Torres

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

A Piece of Travel

The death penalty is a controversial issue in the United States. Polls suggest that most Americans support it, but a majority also worry about the way states carry it out. From concerns about the conditions death row inmates face to fears of wrongful executions, many Americans harbor worries about the death penalty. Research by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) suggests these worries are legitimate.

15 Facts About Death Row

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Nevada State

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Nick Davies

Nevada, with its vast deserts and enigmatic landscapes, has long been a hotspot for tales of extraterrestrial encounters. Among these stories, the Black Rock Abduction stands out as one of the most chilling and compelling accounts of alien interaction in the state. This mysterious case, which allegedly took place near the Black Rock Desert, continues to intrigue both UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike. This article delves into the details of the Black Rock Abduction, exploring the eyewitness accounts, investigations, and lasting impact of this eerie event.

The Black Rock Abduction: Nevada's Chilling Encounter

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

According to an historic marker placed by the Basford family in 2008, this vernacular Greek Revival cottage was built circa 1858 by Randolph Avera. At the time of its construction, it was more a country place, on the edge of the city. J. A. Weirig, a Thomasville carpenter, purchased the home in 1895. His daughter, […]

Avera-Weirig House, Circa 1858, Thomasville

Phoenix, AZ

HuffPost

The heroic teenager and her siblings told police that more children remained captive inside the home, but no one was found there.

16-Year-Old Girl Rescues Zip-Tied Brothers In Escape From Abusive Home: Police Say

Charleston, WV

Black Enterprise

A wealthy White couple was sent back to jail for their alleged forced labor of their Black adopted children. A wealthy White couple out of Charleston, West Virginia was sent back to jail on charges related to their alleged forced labor of their Black adopted children. Donald Ray Lantz, 63,...

White Couple Accused Of Keeping Black Adopted Children As Slaves Has Bond Revoked

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Tennessee State

A 15-year-old survivor of sexual abuse shackled, dragged across the floor and pepper sprayed by caretakers while naked. A 17-year-old boy attacked by peers for not performing sexual acts. Peers who were later encouraged by caretakers to beat him again. A child held down in a kneeling position by five...

New Lawsuit Details ‘Horrific Experiences’ of Youth in Custody of Tennessee’s Department of Children Services

The mother of a prison worker at Georgia’s Smith State Prison discovered an inmate killed her daughter after another convict called her using a contraband phone. Aramark employee Aureon Grace, 24, was working in the prison’s kitchen on June 16 when inmate Jaydrekus Hart fatally shot her, according to a statement from the Georgia Corrections Department. He then shot himself and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Family of Georgia worker killed in prison breaks silence after learning of death from inmates with smuggled phones

New Mexico State

Border Report

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A migrant shelter operator in Juarez, Mexico, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on a charge of human trafficking/forced labor. A Chihuahua state judge on Monday also ordered Velia H.G., a Protestant pastor, to pay $3,500 in damages to migrants she allegedly coerced into doing construction work […]

Shelter operator forced migrants to do construction work

Texas has released a list of the top 10 most wanted criminal illegal immigrants, including individuals charged with offenses such as sexual assault, murder, and terroristic threats. Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), announced the list, seeking public assistance in apprehending these offenders. New initiative...

Texas releases ’10 most wanted illegal immigrants’ list: How to report the sightings and earn rewards

Hampton County, SC

RadarOnline

The only surviving son of convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh is suing multiple parties over documentaries the studios produced, claiming they connect him to the murder of his former classmate, RadarOnline.com has learned.Buster Murdaugh, 30, is reportedly taking legal action against two major studios and several media outlets for allegedly damaging his reputation, claiming the various films and stories written about the case have linked him to the killing of 19-year-old Stephen Smith, Front Page Detectives has reported. Daily Mail reported that an attorney for Smith’s family warned that Buster's attempt to suppress information would have the opposite effect and...

Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh’s Son to Sue Netflix, Warner Bros. for Linking Him to Gay Classmate’s Death: Report

Alexandria, VA

Cheryl E Preston

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

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Fact Check Team: South Carolina enacts stringent book ban amid growing movement

WASHINGTON (TND) — South Carolina's new book ban regulation is being pegged as one of the nation's most restrictive. Regulation 43-170 mandates books with sexual conduct...

Fact Check Team: South Carolina enacts stringent book ban amid growing movement

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