New York City, NY

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Enough Fentanyl, Weapons to Kill Scores of People - Queens DA Says. NEW YORK - A contractor made a frightening discovery while working in a quiet Queens neighborhood. The Queens DA said the contractor discovered millions of dollars worth of drugs, including deadly fentanyl, as well as a cache of weapons in an abandoned house.NEW YORK - A contractor made a frightening discovery while working in a quiet Queens neighborhood. The Queens DA said the contractor discovered millions of dollars worth of drugs, including deadly fentanyl, as well as a cache of weapons in an abandoned house.

Contractor Stumbles Onto Multi-Million Dollar Drug Ring, Arsenal

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Clark County, NV

Primm, NV

Pain In The Pass

PRIMM, NV. (Pain In The Pass) >> Interstate 15 near the California-Nevada border was closed due to a “major dust storm,” according to Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

I-15 Closed near California-Nevada Stateline due to Low Visibility from Blowing Dust

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small alligator unexpectedly surfaces on Lake Michigan's shores. An extraordinary sighting took place on the shores of Lake Michigan when an unexpected guest, a small alligator, made an appearance. The local Police Department was quick to identify the reptile, and the incident sparked interest and intrigue.

Alligator Spotted on Lake Michigan Beach Monday

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

Former Minneapolis, Minn. police officer Derek Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at an Arizona federal prison, according to an Associated Press source. The former police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, has been incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tuscon, Ariz. The FCI is a medium-security prison recently plagued with staff shortages and security lapses. In January, the prison was placed on lockdown just months after an attempted shooting inside the facility.

Derek Chauvin stabbed in Tucson federal prison while serving sentence for murder of George Floyd

Virginia State

Richmond, VA

Margaret Minnicks

The Hallmark Christmas movie Sugar Plum Twistis set in Richmond, Virginia, but it was filmed many miles away in small towns in Connecticut. Sugar Plum Twist is a Nutcracker-inspired Hallmark Movies Now exclusive movie that premiered on December 2, 2021. It can still be seen on the streaming sites.

Hallmark movie 'Sugar Plum Twist' is set in Richmond, Virginia

Houston, TX

In a case of a lawyer allegedly breaking bad, Texas attorney Ronald Lewis better call his own legal team. Following a months-long investigation, Houston attorney Ronald Lewis was arrested and charged in relation to narcotics smuggling at Houston's Harris County Jail.

Better Call...Ronald? Texas lawyer allegedly brought inmates drug-laced case papers

Worries about potential threat posed by El Tren de Aragua Gang among Venezuelan Chicago migrants, evidence yet to be found. The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning to officers, alerting them to the potential presence of members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, El Tren de Aragua, among the 20,000 migrants who have arrived in the city over the past year.

Chicago Police Issue Alert Due to Concerns of Violent Venezuelan Gang Presence

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

The Aurora City Council pulled the rug out from under the city’s homeless services providers last week, slashing their funding for next year by millions due to a shortfall in marijuana tax revenues.

Marijuana tax downturn leaves Aurora homeless agencies with gutted budgets

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

New details surrounding the murder of PnB Rock, first reported by Rolling Stone , reveal how one family’s efforts to cover up the alleged murder led investigators right to their doorstep.

Arson, Lies, and Family Cover-Ups: New Details Emerge In PnB Rock Murder

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

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Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea after intercept

(CNN) -- A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday after damaging the propeller of the American...

Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea after intercept

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