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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

Belle Haven, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Alice Stewart was in Northern Virginia when she passed away. Belle Haven is in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. It is located South of Old Alexandria, where actor Christopher Meloni was raised. To the West is Richmond Highway, and on the East is the Potomac River. This is the location where Mass Live says CNN commentator Alice Stewart, 58, was found deceased Saturday morning.

CNN comentator Alice Stewart was found dead in a home in Belle Haven in Northern Virginia

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Washington, IA

(Washington, IA) -- Four children, and an adult are hurt after large equipment fell off a trailer and hit a vehicle in Washington County. Police say the incident happened yesterday on Highway 1 at Railroad Parkside Estate in Washington, Iowa. The tractor-trailer was hauling large equipment when it got caught...

Four Iowa Children Injured When Equipment Falls Off Tractor-Trailer

Palm Beach, FL

The Palm Beach Zoo has settled on a name for a baby sloth. After taking votes from the public for several weeks, the name "Fern" has been chosen for the name of Wilbur's first born. She gave birth back in January, but the baby went without a name until now....

Name Chosen By Palm Beach Zoo For Wilbur's Baby Sloth

Chillicothe, OH

Ross County, OH

The Grand Jury returned all 14 of their cases on Friday, May 24th, with four open for release to the public. From testimony in the the Grand Jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On March 14th, Ross County Sheriff’s deputies were sent...

Ross County Grand Jury: Stalking by Having Deputies Make a Welfare Check

Round Rock, TX

A shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas left at least two people dead and multiple others injured. On Saturday (June 15), an altercation broke out between two groups during a Juneteenth festival at Round Rock's Old Settlers Park, per CNN. "Someone produced a gun and began to...

At Least 2 Killed, Multiple Injured In Shooting At Juneteenth Festival

New Jersey State

Monday's (June 17) Powerball jackpot will be worth an estimated $44 million after zero players matched all six numbers during the $35 million drawing Saturday (June 15) night. Results from Saturday's Powerball game are listed below:. NUMBERS: 4-36-48-54-56 POWERBALL: 2. POWER PLAY: 3x. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot...

Powerball Winner: Did Anyone Win Saturday's $35 Million Jackpot?

Southampton, NY

Southampton Firefighters knocking down a weekend blaze on at the Greenbriar Estates. One person was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries. No word on that person’s fate. Southampton officials are still seeking a cause. (Photo Credit: Southampton Fire Department)

One Person Hospitalized In Weekend Southampton Fire

Allegan County, MI

CASCO TOWNSHIP (WOOD-AM) - Allegan County Sheriff's deputies say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a truck on Blue Star Highway near 107th Avenue in Casco Township yesterday afternoon. The man died after being taken to a hospital. It's not believed that alcohol or speed were factors.

Motorcyclist killed in Allegan County crash

Tulsa, OK

An illegal migrant from El Salvador has been charged in the rape and murder of Rachel Morin, a mother-of-five found dead on a popular Maryland hiking trail last August. Victor Martinez Hernandez, 23, a career criminal also wanted for murder in his native country and assault of a mom and young girl in Los Angeles, was arrested while "casually sitting at the bar" in Tulsa on Friday (June 14) night, the Tulsa Police Department announced in a post shared on Saturday (June 15). Hernandez was pegged as the suspect in Morin's death through DNA evidence.

Illegal Migrant Charged In Rape, Murder Of Rachel Morin

Dubuque, IA

(Dubuque, IA) -- A black bear has wandered into the Dubuque area. These photos were posted on social media by Clarke University. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says it's rare, but not unusual for a black bear to make an appearance in Iowa. The DNR says one-to-five black bears may wander into northeast Iowa from Wisconsin or Minnesota each spring.

Black Bear Wanders Into Dubuque, Iowa

Portland, OR

The AtmosFear ride at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland remains closed while ride manufacturers and state inspectors investigate what caused it to malfunction on Friday. The ride got stuck leaving around 30 people upside down for around 20 minutes at the top of the ride. Park engineers were eventually able...

Investigation Into AtmosFear Malfunction

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Orleans County, NY

Lyndonville, NY

One woman is dead, after a crash in Orleans County. Troopers say 64-year-old Sandra Gapa of Lyndonville was driving at Knowlesville Road and Route 104 in Ridgeway yesterday afternoon. Her vehicle was then T-boned by an SUV. Gapa was dead at the scene. There's no word on any charges.

1 Dead in Orleans County Crash

Vero Beach, FL

The Vero Beach City Council has voted to move forward with a referendum to increase the population density for the downtown area from 850 units to about 2,500. The new apartment buildings would go up around 14th Avenue. Mayor John Cotugno says the proposal would include more affordable housing for...

Density Increase Referendum Goes To Vero Beach Voters In November

A pair of teenagers in Florida were arrested for participating in a challenge they saw on TikTok. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said that the teens, who were both 15, are facing numerous charges related to the challenge, which involves kicking down doors in the middle of the night. Authorities...

Florida Teens Arrested Over 'Exceptionally Dangerous' TikTok Challenge

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats

Ann Arbor, MI

MUSKEGON (WOOD-AM) - The body of a 21-year-old has been recovered from Lake Michigan off the Muskegon coast. Aleksei Makovik, who is from Ann Arbor, was last seen struggling in the water near the south break arm near Pere Marquette.

Ann Arbor man's body pulled from Lake Michigan

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Louisiana May Lose $1B If Coastal Restoration Project Canceled

If Louisiana cancels a major river diversion project in Plaquemines, it could cost the state almost $1 billion. The Coastal...

Louisiana May Lose $1B If Coastal Restoration Project Canceled

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