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Man Is Jailed for Concealing Mother’s Body in Freezer After Her Death
Christopher Phillips, 60, pleaded guilty to several crimes, including fraud, after the police found his mother’s body in a freezer in his home.
New Jersey government under congressional investigation after explosive revelations on noncitizen voters
Jim Jordan and Bryan Steil demand documents from New Jersey on federal voting law compliance after 6,600 noncitizens were added to voter rolls.
Montana teen throws lasso to man in Yellowstone River in split-second rescue
A 14-year-old Montana rancher lassoed a drowning man from the Yellowstone River after a rafting accident, using cowboy skills he recently learned.
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North Carolina couple found dead one day after 40th anniversary in suspected murder-suicide
New Hanover County investigators say a couple found dead in their Wilmington home died in a murder-…
Michael Thorbjornsen 'finally' arrives, Patrick Cantlay's gutless decision, and the FedEx Cup playoff bubble
Michael Thorbjornsen fired a bogey-free 63 to win the Rocket Classic, while Patrick Cantlay's puzzl…
'The Exorcist' star Linda Blair speaks out after home searched in reported 100-dog kennel investigation
"The Exorcist" star Linda Blair says she and over 100 dogs are fine after Los Angeles County offici…
Nauru, a Small Island in South Pacific, Changes Its Name to Naoero
Formerly called Nauru, the island in the South Pacific wants its name to more closely match how it …
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North America
B.C. wildfires force more evacuations as wind gusts fan flames
Prolong drought conditions in the region continue to worsen wildfire conditions
How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves
After notching primary victories, D.S.A. members in Chicago debated whether socialist candidates sh…
After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter
The open letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon fell far short of the attempt at a compact l…
Here’s Why the US Is Helping Prop Up the Japanese Yen
The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting …
Europe
Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says
European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returni…
How Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe - The Latest
Dozens of people died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 cr…
Ceuta: EU calls borders a 'shared European responsibility'
The European Commission has offered Morocco more support at the border to Ceuta and Melilla, and ca…
Ceuta migrant influx reignites immigration divisions in Europe
The arrival of 60,000 people into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco last week…
Asia
US signs deal to boost Patriot and THAAD missile parts production
The US has signed a more than US$3 billion deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to ramp u…
World’s third-smallest country changes name from Nauru to Naoero
Around 50,000 mattresses are thrown away every day in the United States, but more than 80 per cent …
Centre raises windfall tax on petrol, diesel and ATF exports from August 3
India has increased export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. These revised rates will be…
Amazon market cap crosses $3 trillion as AI, cloud growth power stock rally
Shares of the Seattle-headquartered e-commerce and cloud giant had surged 15% on Friday after the c…
Africa
Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother
Uganda's military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a …
Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollution
From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills... Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and …
DRC: Kinshasa residents try to maintain daily life as ebola worsens elsewhere
People living in Kinshasa are trying to maintain their daily routines, even as the ebola outbreak i…
Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues
Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village o…
Oceania
At least 10 police staff face criminal charges after anti-corruption investigation
Those facing criminal charges include a police staff member accused of kidnapping and sexual offend…
No need for Luxon to apologise over Rotorua business meeting comments, mayor says
Luxon has apologised for saying some businesses have a "parent-child mentality" and too often look …
Ravensdown's return to profit prompts shareholder rebate as fertiliser prices spike on-farm
The farmer-owned co-operative is paying a rebate this year, and warns prices will likely increase f…
MetService warns motorists of snow on roads
Meanwhile, all ferry sailings in the Cook Strait for Tuesday have been cancelled due to forecast la…
South America
Detenido el tirador del feminicidio de la ‘tiktoker’ Valeria Márquez en Jalisco
García Harfuch informó de la implicación del hijo del R1, líder de una facción del Cartel Jalisco, …
Todd Blanche, candidato a fiscal general de EE UU, retira el fondo millonario para compensar a los aliados de Trump
El que fuera su abogado personal, que busca la nominación en el Senado, también limita la inmunidad…
Más de un millar de juristas exigen al Gobierno alemán iniciar un proceso para prohibir al partido ultra AfD
La iniciativa, cuyo apoyo se duplicó en 10 días, llega en plena campaña de varias elecciones region…
Stephen Baldwin revela por qué decidió alejarse de Hollywood: “No era mi estilo, no quería ser Tom Cruise”
El actor, que en los noventa se posicionó como uno de los intérpretes del momento, ha explicado que…
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Utah
Bountiful’s ‘Pantry Packs in the Park’ Returns August 8
On Saturday, August 8, the Bountiful Food Pantry will host its second annual Pantry Packs in the Pa…
Man arrested for rape of two women in Salt Lake City apartment
A man was arrested Saturday for the alleged rape of two different women within two weeks of each ot…
Eagle Point Resort closed for the winter season due to Cottonwood Fire damage
Eagle Point Resort announced it will not operate for the 2026-27 winter season due to significant d…
Idaho
Lost everything: Idaho woman says moving company held her belongings hostage during move to L.A. - Idaho News 6
Lost everything: Idaho woman says moving company held her belongings hostage during move to L.A. Id…
First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak …
The fallout from the Ceuta border rush shows extreme, populist views are now mainstream
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The human tragedy was undeniable: around 60,000 desperate people surgin…
Wyoming
LCSD1 to renew PE contracts, appoint state activities association reps Monday - Cap City News
LCSD1 to renew PE contracts, appoint state activities association reps Monday Cap City News
Catchpole’s Kids support and endorse Steve Harshman - county10.com
Catchpole’s Kids support and endorse Steve Harshman county10.com
Proposed west Cheyenne business park addition gets final committee look Monday - Cap City News
Proposed west Cheyenne business park addition gets final committee look Monday Cap City News
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Unless Fauci Is Held Accountable, America Will Never Recover From His Lies
Because of Fauci, the U.S. government’s disastrous pandemic response was based on a tangled web of …
Trump tries to shield Tennessee conservative firebrand from primary challenge
President Trump is teaming up with a conservative group to protect a Tennessee Republican hard-line…
Fauci repeatedly invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate hearing on COVID-19 after public release of diary pages
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House chief medical adviser, repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment…
WATCH: Latest fitness fashion trends
Fitness expert and coach Ciara Lucas shares the latest activewear trends and workout styles for the…
WATCH: Can a spreadsheet help you find love?
ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports on how some singles are using spreadsheets to find the perfect mat…
Rand Paul Managed to Silence Fauci, While Underscoring the Egregious Lies Fauci Spouted
Oil prices jump following fighting with Iran, while sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower
Oil prices are back to jumping on Wednesday, while sinking technology stocks are dragging Wall Stre…
Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots are mailed out, the U.S. Postal Service is emerg…
