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An inmate who walked away from a reentry program has been captured in Fresno, as confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Estefani Saldana-Lemus, 27, had been reported missing following a security check on Sunday night, prompting a swift response from law enforcement agencies.

Lady inmate with hard-to-ignore facial tattoos apprehended after she escapes California prison camp

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

The Lantern

On Tuesday, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office identified the individual who died after falling from the southeast side of the Ohio Stadium during Sunday’s commencement ceremony. Credit: Katie Good.

Coroner’s office identifies individual who died at Sunday’s commencement ceremony, says incident is being investigated as death by suicide

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

While it's just an old superstition that cats will steal your breath, you'll gasp when you see how cute these cats are. All are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link to each cat to get in touch with their respective shelter.

Six amazing cats that will take your breath away

California State

San Quentin, CA

Daniel Jenkins, a convicted cop killer who spent nearly four decades on death row, was discovered deceased in his cell at San Quentin prison on Monday, marking the end of a long and contentious chapter in California's criminal justice system.

Convicted California cop killer who ambushed cop at his home in 1985 dies on Death Row at age 68

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Suffolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

A 17-year-old Virginia rapper was playing with a gun on May 15 and shot himself. The disturbing event has been posted on Instagram. The TikTok rapper was known as Rylo Huncho, but his real name was Raleigh Freeman III. In the video on social media he is shown holding a gun and playing around with the weapon.

Seventeen year old Virginia rapper Rylo Huncho's last moments were live on social media

With all the crazy news we hear these days, it is understandable that people might feel helpless to make a difference. It's true that you might not be able to cure the ills of the world, but you can, quite easily in fact, make a huge, positive difference in the life of a cat. Best of all--you reap the rewards too.

These cats are looking for a place to call home (and two senior kitties' success stories)

Fullerton, CA

Fullerton Police officers responded to a disturbing incident on Saturday afternoon involving an unprovoked attack on a 17-year-old male on the 100 block of E. Commonwealth Avenue. The victim, who was with his family at the time, was pushed through a business window by the suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Juan Goana Gardner, police said.

Disgusting California homeless man accused of randomly shoving teen through a shop's glass window

Fredericksburg, VA

A class of Virginia second-graders received a lesson last Thursday their parents did not sign them up for. Fox News reports that students at Spotswood Elementary School in Fredericksburg were examined by medical personnel due to drugs being found.

Second-graders at a Virginia school required drug-related medical exams after teacher was arrested

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Chewbacca, nicknamed Chewy, who they describe as a funny fella who loves everyone. “This adorable mutt is built like an oversized Shih Tzu and weighs 25 lbs. Since he was found as a stray and never claimed, we don't know much about his past.” Chewy has a personality as unique as his looks. "He is overly friendly with all, dogs included. He can come on a bit strong but in the kindest way. He wants everyone to be his friend!" states the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, who is currently caring for Chewy until he finds his forever home.

Meet Chewbacca: The "Funny Fella" Looking For Love

New Jersey State

Trenton, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - Joshua Cobb, a 23-year-old resident of Trenton, New Jersey, was arrested Friday night for transmitting threats via the internet to kill white people, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Cobb has been charged with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce and is set to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh in Trenton federal court.

NJ Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill White People, Planned Attacks

Newark, NJ

Jersey City, NJ

Newark woman received a 12-year prison sentence for a series of violent crimes in Jersey City, including three robberies and two shootings. Jersey City, NJ -Siobhan Chandler, a 21-year-old woman from Newark, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for her participation in a violent crime spree that took place in Jersey City on the evening of November 14, 2023. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Jersey City Crimes

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👋 City Editor Stephanie here. My husband and I went to Duckfest at + Safe to say I was living my best life.
I shopped for, got my face painted, and got to meet some adorable four-legged friends. Seriously, the up close animal e... - NewsBreak

👋 City Editor Stephanie here. My husband and I went to Duckfest at + Safe to say I was living my best life. I shopped for, got my face painted, and got to meet some adorable four-legged friends. Seriously, the up close animal e...

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