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Woodbridge, VA

WUSA9

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly kicking a family member's kitten to death in Woodbridge on Friday. Officers with the Prince William County Police Department responded to The Stone Point Apartments, located on Potomac Heights Place, off of Richmond Highway, just before 7 p.m. after reports of a domestic dispute. Through the investigation, they found out the pet owner left her 3-month-old Siamese and Maine Coon kitten in the apartment with a family member.

18-year-old arrested for killing family member's kitten by kicking them in the head multiple times

California State

WASHINGTON — Police arrested the mother of Ashli Babbitt on Tuesday evening a day after an altercation during a Memorial Day march held by supporters of jailed Jan. 6 defendants. Michelle “Micki” Witthoeft, 58, was arrested on preliminary charges of simple assault and destruction of property, both misdemeanors, for...

Ashli Babbitt's mother arrested on assault charge near nightly Jan. 6 vigil

WASHINGTON — Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and on Saturday and Sunday advocates are asking people to #WearOrange, a color chosen because that's what hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves. Across the region and the nation, people are speaking up in hopes of saving lives.

Here's why people are calling for you to wear orange this weekend

Cameron, WI

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Genoa City, WI

Chrissie Massey

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that Cameron Kirsten's (Linden Ashby) revenge on Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) takes a shocking turn during the week of June 5. Soap Opera Digest reports that Cameron frames Nick for assault, forcing Chance Chancellor (Connor Floyd) to place Nick under arrest.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers: Nick Arrested After Cameron Claims He Assaulted Him 

WASHINGTON — A D.C. delegate is continuing to urge National Park Service officials to investigate possible soil and water contamination throughout Fort Totten Park. In February, Del. Eleanor Homes Norton (D-DC) sent a letter to NPS requesting an investigation after she said she was assured one had been conducted shortly after a World War I chemical weapon had been located on the Fort Totten Trail in 2020. She said she later learned NPS only investigated parts of the trail and not the entire park.

Eleanor Holmes Norton continues to urge NPS to investigate possible contamination throughout Fort Totten Park

Florida State

Largo, FL

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — An amazing speller from our area took second place in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday. Charlotte Walsh is from Arlington. Her third year at the Bee was her best yet. The 14-year-old previously tied for 51st in 2019, and in 2022 she tied...

Virginia teen comes in 2nd at National Spelling Bee

Texas State

Brownsville, TX

Foro E.

Alright, folks, gather 'round and let me tell you a little somethin' about the dating scene in the Lone Star State. Now, if you're a single Texan on the lookout for love, I hate to break it to ya, but there's one city you might want to steer clear of. Yep, you guessed it, it's good ol' Brownsville, Texas.

If You're Single and Ready to Mingle, You Might Want to Avoid This Texas City [Opinion]

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Four years ago, Edward Kosiec's life changed forever. The day started out normally for him. He ran ten miles to train for a marathon, went to a yoga class and stopped by Chick-Fil-A for lunch, when all of a sudden, he went into cardiac arrest.

Cardiac arrest survivors encourage CPR training at the National Mall

Rio Grande City, TX

Y'all better hold on tight because I've got some mind-blowing news about the Texas real estate market that's making our friends up north in Canada green with envy. There's a house down in Rio Grande City, Texas that's causing quite the commotion, and let me tell you, it's an absolute steal at a listing price of $355,000. Can you even believe it?

This Texas House Costs $355K and It's Driving Canadians Insanely Jealous!

Pflugerville, TX

Pflugerville's Unique Signage Delights Locals and Goes Viral. Prepare to chuckle, folks, because there's a small town near Austin, Texas that has taken the internet by storm with its unique name and playful antics. Welcome to Pflugerville, a suburban gem that proudly embraces its own dad-joke charm.

OMG! You Won't Believe the Name of This Tiny Texas Town That's Blowing Up the Internet!

Arizona State

Loudoun County, VA

Virginia Beach, VA

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — The Loudoun County Public School board announced Dr. Aaron Spence as the district's new superintendent on Friday. Spence will be bringing nearly three decades of experience in public education. He has served as the Virginia Beach Public Schools superintendent since 2014, where he oversaw 86 schools and more than 65,000 students.

Virginia Beach Schools superintendent announced as next LCPS superintendent

Idaho State

Lewiston, ID

Mia Carlson

ASOTIN, WA - For the second time in a month, a 52-year-old Asotin woman has been arrested for allegedly taking a motor vehicle without permission. Both incidents reportedly happened within hours of each other - and in both Asotin (Washington) and Nez Perce (Idaho) counties.

Woman Arrested For Alleged Theft of Two Vehicles Within Hours of Each Other

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Two teen employees at a Burger King in Douglas have been charged on multiple counts for allegedly taking photos of customers' credit cards before using them to make several purchases. The first victim mentioned that over $2,000 in purchases were attempted on her card, with other victims coming forward since the initial report was made.

Burger King employees charged after allegedly stealing customer's card information and attempting to spend over $2,000

LEWISTON, ID - Two Lewiston, Idaho residents who were arrested in late November on local drug charges have been indicted by a federal grand jury in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington State. Kimberlee Perrigo (39) and Joshua Hescock (33) were indicted on two counts: Conspiracy to Distribute 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl and Possession With Intent to Distribute 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl.

Lewiston Residents Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Allegedly Trafficking Large Amounts of Fentanyl

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Clay County, FL

Macclenny, FL

Zoey Fields

A sister is suing Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook and four sheriff’s deputies in a wrongful death lawsuit of her brother, Joshua Swann, 33, of Macclenny. The family is asking for $5 million in damages, saying Swann died as a result of abuse and neglect. Attorneys for the family said there is a history of bad behavior at the jail and they hope this case will bring it to light.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook, 4 deputies sued in wrongful death lawsuit of 33-year-old inmate

Chicago, IL

Gurnee, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Safety officials are investigating violent incident that occurred at the theme park Monday evening. In a disturbing incident at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Illinois, a brawl erupted on Monday night involving two groups of teenagers, resulting in the arrest of six individuals. The violent altercation, which involved both patrons and law enforcement officers, caused chaos and led to injuries among several of the teens as well as four police officers trying to restore order.

Violent Brawl at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Illinois  Leads to Teen Arrests and Police Injuries

Denver, CO

Brittany Anas

(Denver, Colo.) Denver International Airport holds its rank as the third busiest airport globally, and if you’ve traveled recently, you’ve probably experienced the growing pains firsthand with long security wait times and crowded trams.

Flying out of DIA? Now you can reserve a spot in the security line

David Heitz

(Denver, Colo.) A resident during public comment period of the Denver City Council meeting this week said advocates for people experiencing homelessness are “letting people die on the streets.”

Homeless advocates letting people die on the streets, man tells council

Houston, TX

Texas never fails to offer unique and thrilling opportunities for adventure seekers. Among its many attractions, the Downtown Aquarium in Houston, TX stands out with its exhilarating underwater train ride, known as the Shark Voyage. This remarkable experience takes you through the heart of a massive shark tank, allowing you to witness the majestic beauty of these sea creatures up close. So, buckle up and prepare to dive into an unforgettable journey!

In Texas, Ride an Underwater Train and Come Face-to-Face with Huge Sharks!

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Man found guilty of shooting man to death in DC apartment lobby

WASHINGTON — A jury found a 23-year-old D.C. man guilty Wednesday of a deadly shooting in 2021. According to the United States Attorney for the District...

Man found guilty of shooting man to death in DC apartment lobby

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