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Los Angeles County, CA

Moreno Valley, CA

Debra Blackwell

Daniel Saldana is from Los Angeles County, approximately 63 miles from Moreno Valley, and a 1-hour 3-minute drive. He is essentially a distant neighbor, a person just like us, and someone we should all be informed about. If you believe a loved one or someone you know is incarcerated wrongfully, his story may give you hope. In addition, every community should be aware of organizations created to help.

Found Innocent And Released After 33 Years In Prison - What Families Need To Know

Antioch, CA

NBC News

The sister of a woman whose torched body was discovered in a dumpster last year slammed Northern California prosecutors after they dropped charges against two men accused in her death, citing the case’s link to racist and derogatory text messages that have shaken a local police department. Nicole Eason...

Family of woman found in dumpster is 'ready to fight' after charges dropped because of police department's racist texts

Washington, DC

The owner of a funeral company faces murder charges after allegedly shooting two people at a child's burial service, killing a man serving as a pallbearer, police said. Wilson Chavis, 48, allegedly shot and killed 30-year-old Ronald Steven Banks of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Banks was at the service that Chavis' company organized at a cemetery in Suitland, Maryland.

Funeral company owner allegedly shoots 2, killing pallbearer, at burial of a child fatally shot on Mother’s Day

Minneapolis, MN

Winona, MN

Human remains were found in Minnesota on Wednesday amid the search for a mother of two who went missing in late March, and a man who has been identified as her ex has been taken into custody, police said. The body, which has not been identified, was found in Fillmore...

Body found amid search for missing Minnesota mother and arrest made

San Jose, CA

An eight-grade class at Almaden Country Day School in San Jose, California, was presented with an advanced opportunity to design and 3D print a prosthetic hand for a third grader, Trent DeSantis, who was born without a fully formed right hand. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports.

California eighth graders 3D print prosthetic hand for schoolmate

Florida State

Tampa, FL

A 20-year-old Louisiana man faces burglary, trespassing and theft of services charges after he entered an alligator pit in Florida, police said. A person recorded the man trespassing and uploaded a video to social media, leading to online speculation the misguided stunt was performed in pursuit of social media fame.

Louisiana man arrested after allegedly jumping into Florida alligator pit and uploading video to TikTok, police say

Human remains found in Minnesota have been identified as those of a Minnesota mother of two who had not been seen since March, police said Thursday. "This morning, the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy," Winona Police Chief Tom Williams said at a news conference. "Law enforcement has confirmed that the remains are those of Madeline Kingsbury.

Human remains identified as Minnesota mother missing since March, police say

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Taylor Swift confuses young fan by inviting her up on stage from the audience then reversing this as she realized there was no safe way to get the child back off the stage. In a recent concert stop in Chicago on her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift found herself in a heartwarming yet challenging situation during her performance. While Swift is known for her fan engagement and surprise on-stage moments, this particular encounter took an unexpected turn. As she performed her hit song "22," Swift spotted a young fan and attempted to involve her in the show, only to realize there was no safe way to get the child back off the stage.

Taylor Swift Almost Brings Young Fan Onto Stage But Changes Mind As She Realizes Safety Risk Involved

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Immunity acquired from a Covid infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds

Immunity acquired from a Covid infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness, according to research published Thursday in The Lancet...

Immunity acquired from a Covid infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds

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