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12h ago

2 'dangerous' inmates being held on murder charges spark manhunt after escape from Mississippi jail

Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, escaped from Claiborne County Detention Center early Friday morning.
A side by side of Tyrekennel Collins and Dezarrious Johnson
A side by side of Tyrekennel Collins and Dezarrious Johnson

An Afghani woman who traversed three continents for an education graduates from high school

Zahra Shahnoory, 20, and her family left their home country when the Taliban took control and trekked from Brazil to the U.S. so she could realize her dream.
Zahra Shahnoory poses for a photo in front of the city skyline
Zahra Shahnoory poses for a photo in front of the city skyline
12h ago

11-year-old sets two Long Island houses on fire in July 4th mishap, adult who provided fireworks arrested 

Karamjit Singh, 33, allegedly handed the child fireworks outside his home in Levittown on the morning of July 4.
Nassau County Police car in Levittown, N.Y., on Apr. 9, 2024.
Nassau County Police car in Levittown, N.Y., on Apr. 9, 2024.
12h ago

Driver who plowed into 4th of July crowd in suspected DUI was a substance abuse counselor

Daniel C. Hyden, 44, was charged with assault, aggravated vehicular homicide killing more than one person, driving while intoxicated, and aggravated unlicensed operator of a vehicle.
New York police say the driver of a pickup truck ran a stop sign and drove into a Manhattan park
New York police say the driver of a pickup truck ran a stop sign and drove into a Manhattan park

Judge denies release of Covenant school shooter's writings to the public

The decision comes after months of hearings over the shooter's journals in the wake of the deadly shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville in March 2023.
People visit a makeshift memorial at the entrance of The Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn.
People visit a makeshift memorial at the entrance of The Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn.
15h ago

At least 5 killed in July Fourth shootings around the country

Two women in Chicago, a police officer serving a warrant in Cleveland and an armed person making threats in Yellowstone National Park were among those dead.
July 4 Shooting In Chicago
July 4 Shooting In Chicago
17h ago

3 dead, others hurt as driver crashes into holiday crowd in New York City park

The driver is suspected of being under the influence, and the investigation is in its early stages, Mayor Eric Adams said.
New York City officials provide details about the fatal crash at Corlears Hook Park in Manhattan on July 4, 2024.
New York City officials provide details about the fatal crash at Corlears Hook Park in Manhattan on July 4, 2024.
18h ago

Several people injured by stray fireworks at Utah 4th of July celebration

The incident happened at the Stadium of Fire show at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.
Several people were injured during a Fourth of July celebration in Utah when stray fireworks went into the crowd, local media outlets reported.
Several people were injured during a Fourth of July celebration in Utah when stray fireworks went into the crowd, local media outlets reported.
18h ago

Vanessa Hudgens says her family’s privacy was ‘disrespected’ while confirming the birth of 1st child

“We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was disrespected and exploited during this very special time," Hudgens said on Instagram.
Cole Tucker and Vanessa Hudgens
Cole Tucker and Vanessa Hudgens
1d ago

Four injured in Fourth of July shark attacks in Texas, Florida

A person suffered “a severe shark bite to the leg” after three were attacked off South Padre Island, Texas, and a 21-year-old man was bitten in the water off New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Texas Shark Attack July 4
Texas Shark Attack July 4
1d ago

'Extremely dangerous,' record-breaking heat wave takes hold across much of U.S.

The National Weather Service predicts temperatures of 110 to 115 degrees in inland California on Friday and Saturday.
The administration of US President Joe Biden on July 2, proposed new regulations aimed at protecting laborers working in extremely high temperatures, as heat waves intensified by climate change increasingly blanket the nation. The rule would be aimed at mail carriers, delivery people, construction workers, landscapers, restaurant staff and others exposed to consistently high heat indexes, which measures how the temperature actually feels to humans.
The administration of US President Joe Biden on July 2, proposed new regulations aimed at protecting laborers working in extremely high temperatures, as heat waves intensified by climate change increasingly blanket the nation. The rule would be aimed at mail carriers, delivery people, construction workers, landscapers, restaurant staff and others exposed to consistently high heat indexes, which measures how the temperature actually feels to humans.
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