CASA NYC looks for more volunteers to help advocate for foster kids
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- Fox News
Charges expected for Texas nurse in Los Angeles fiery crash that killed 6, including pregnant woman, baby
Charges to come Monday for Texas nurse accused of speeding Mercedes through red light in Los Angeles, causing fiery crash that left six, including baby and pregnant woman, dead.
- KMSP
Dramatic video captures crash on I-35E involving teens in a stolen Kia, police say
New video shows a chaotic crash of a stolen rental car involving four teens. Traffic cameras captured police trying to stop the vehicle on 35-E in Little Canada. The car crashes into the median twice and four people come running out and across the busy highway. All four were arrested.
- CBS-Philadelphia
3 women shot in Brewerytown were targeted due to Instagram post: Philadelphia police
All three women were transported to an area hospital and placed in stable condition.
- KSHB - Kansas City Scripps
Teens denied pool access to Lee’s Summit Waves after rental, city investigating incident
Teens denied pool access to Lee’s Summit Waves after rental, city investigating incident
- The Daily Beast
John Oliver Gleefully Mocks Alex Jones’ Trial Text-Message Screw-Up
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- LA Times
Los Angeles bank executive among three killed in lightning strike near White House
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A woman visiting Alaska showed two cops who stopped her while driving a 'white privilege card' and the cops let her off
The woman couldn't find her license so produced a "white privilege card" instead and told the officers who stopped her, "I back the blue."
- Austin American-Statesman
Fact-check: Does Texas have highest number of rape offenses in nation?
Texas governor candidate Beto O'Rourke's social media post on rape statistics missing context.
- VC Star | Ventura County Star
Lone survivor of White House lightning strike is Newbury Park woman
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- Business Insider
Thieves steal at least 20 whole briskets worth thousands of dollars from famous Texas barbecue restaurant
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- Raleigh News and Observer
As demand continues, residents swap guns for cash at second Durham County gun buyback
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- The Gainesville Sun
Gainesville is the latest city around the state to have antisemitic flyers show up at homes
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Metro Atlanta couple charged with using adopted kids to make child porn
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- The Daily Beast
Nightmare Journey to America Ends With Two Little Girls Orphaned
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- Victorville Daily Press
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- Miami Herald
More than 300 Haitian migrants arrived in an overloaded boat off the Florida Keys
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15 Best Places in Texas for a Couple to Live Only on Social Security
The average monthly Social Security benefit is just about $1,620 -- double that for a couple. For couples who rely solely on Social Security funds for their support, their benefits won't be enough to...
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Texas police were looking for teen suspects but they instead detained a Black couple in their 50s and 60s at gunpoint, lawsuit says
"I was praying to God that the guns didn't go off," said Michael Lewis, 67, who also has a disability.