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Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

Corinth, MS

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Dennis, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. In a recent incident reported by the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducting a routine safety checkpoint on July 16, 2024, at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 25 in Dennis, MS, made a significant discovery involving a Corinth resident.

Local Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Routine Checkpoint

Missouri State

Maryland Heights, MO

Nelly has been scooped up by law enforcement agencies amid expecting his first child with singer Ashanti. The rapper suffered an embarrassing arrest for possessing illicit drugs while in Missouri. Nelly’s reputation of late has been mostly positive due to his reconciled romance with the Foolish songstress. The bust...

Nelly Puts a Dent in Ashanti Fairytale With Messy Drug Arrest

Pennsylvania State

WTAJ

(WTAJ) — Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo convenience store/gas station in an attempt to focus on the core of their brand. The company announced the sale of the chain of convenience stores to Couche-Tard, an international company in the convenience store and fuel industry. While the sale isn’t expected to be complete until […]

Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo location in Pennsylvania, other states

Grand Forks, ND

-20/20 Missing From the Mall covers the case of college student Dru Sjodin, who was abducted from a shopping mall. She vanished in November 2003, right before Thanksgiving. At the time, she was in school studying graphic design. -Her father recalls the last time he saw her–watching a Vikings game...

20/20 Recap for Missing From the Mall

The Independent

 A six-year-old boy who died in an accident in Co Antrim has been described as a youngster who had “boundless enthusiasm, inquisitiveness and fearlessness”.Hundreds of people attended the funeral of Joseph (Joe) Hegarty, who died in a quad bike accident on Friday.Mourners who gathered at St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Church in Ballycastle dressed in colourful sports clothing to honour the schoolboy’s love for sport and colour.He was the much loved son of Andrea and Michael, and brother of Katie.Fr Con Boyle told the funeral mass that Joe was at the farm with his friends on Friday, when in...

Boy, six, who died in farm accident described as ‘force of nature’

Virginia State

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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

State officials are warning the public of a new scam targeting Social Security beneficiaries. Residents of Pennsylvania may qualify for a program to cover funeral expenses up to $35,000, according to a mailer titled “2024 Benefit Information for Pennsylvania Citizens Only,” reads the letter. You should be aware...

Social Security Scam is Targeting Pennsylvania Residents

Colorado State

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

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

Hey there, future mover! Before you start imagining yourself living in a state known for its historic charm, rolling hills, and Philly cheesesteaks, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Pennsylvania your new home.

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Pennsylvania

Plainfield, CT

A pair of thieves in Connecticut tossed more than $50,000 out of their car windows during a police chase, according to law enforcement. Connecticut State Troopers responded to a report around 11am on Monday that an ATM in Plainfield had been tampered with. The caller said they saw a person tinkering with the cash machine and peering into parked cars at a service plaza before leaving the area in a black SUV with Pennsylvania plates, NewsNation reports. Surveillance video at the service plaza caught images of the suspects, who both appear to be white men in their twenties or thirties...

Suspects toss $52K in cash from car windows during chase with cops after ‘jackpotting’ theft

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

West Mifflin, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Kennywood has been around for over 120 years, but next week, it's doing something it's never done before. The park will host its first 21 and over event on Friday, Aug. 30, giving attendees a sneak peek at Phantom Fall Fest while serving a Halloween-themed buffet alongside beer, wine and cocktails. There will also be a "massive dance party" with a DJ on the Island Stage. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the "mAlice in Wonderland" haunt and exclusive time on some popular rides like the Jack Rabbit. The park is open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m....

Kennywood to host first 21-plus event

MotorBiscuit


You don't have to be going too fast to get a speeding ticket. You can get pulled over for a various reasons related to the posted limit.
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You can get a speeding ticket even if you aren’t going over the limit

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Atlanta, GA

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

Tampa, FL

A Florida gastroenterologist has been disciplined after two recent colonoscopy procedures went awry on his watch, including at least one where he couldn’t hear an improperly-sedated patient’s screams because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids.

Dr. Ishwari Prasad, 84, has been placed on probation by the Florida Board of Medicine after the botched procedures, according to a state Department of Health administrative complaint viewed by USA Today.

Both colonoscopies took place on June 5 last year at the Tampa Ambulatory Surgery Center.



During the first, Prasad is said to have “improperly delegated” medical tasks to a surgical tech who did not have a...

Florida doc, 84, couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient screaming in agony because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids: complaint

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Jeannette man facing charges after police say he broke into Westmoreland County detective's home; His family says it was a medical episode

JEANNETTE, Pa. — A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after investigators say he broke into a county detective's home in Jeannette. Jonathan Craft, 21, is...

Jeannette man facing charges after police say he broke into Westmoreland County detective's home; His family says it was a medical episode

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