Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Louisiana Landfall as 45 MPH Winds, Storm Surge Hit Gulf Coast
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall along the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, bringing 45 mph winds,…
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Cracker Barrel Announces Major Restaurant Closures and Sells Sister Brand in Big Restructuring Move
Lebanon, Tennessee — Cracker Barrel is making major changes to its business strategy after announcing it will exit the Maple…
13-Year-Old Foster Boy Found Dead Hours After Arriving at South Carolina Home; Two Teenagers Charged
Modoc, South Carolina — A tragic incident at a South Carolina foster home has led to murder charges against two…
Beloved 16-Year-Old Dog Dies Just Days After Swimming in Massachusetts River; Owner Believes Toxic Algae Is to Blame
West Roxbury, Massachusetts — A Boston-area family is mourning the loss of their beloved 16-year-old dog after a swim in…
Wisconsin Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man During Arrest Near State Capitol, Protests Erupt Across Madison
Madison, Wisconsin — A fatal police shooting near the Wisconsin State Capitol has sparked protests and prompted an independent investigation…
Popular LA Sneaker Influencer and YouTuber CoolKicks Co-Owner Charged in Alleged $2 Million Nike Cargo Theft Ring
Los Angeles, California — A years-long federal investigation into an alleged $2 million Nike cargo theft operation has resulted in…
NYC Woman Sues McDonald’s, Claims ‘Extremely Hot’ Fries Left Her With Potentially Permanent Injuries
New York City, New York — A New York City woman has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s, alleging that a…
He Proposed to the Love of His Life That Morning—Just Hours Later, This Arkansas Officer Gave His Life Saving Her
Rogers, Arkansas — What began as one of the happiest days of Officer Fred Marsh’s life ended in unimaginable tragedy…
Woman Called Another Child’s Father for Help, Prosecutors Say He Was Shot Dead Minutes Later
Baltimore, Maryland — A Maryland jury has found a Baltimore man guilty of first-degree murder after prosecutors said he fatally…
Flash Flood Risk Grows: Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas Could See Inches of Rain Through the Weekend
Norfolk, Virginia — Residents across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas are being urged to prepare for several days…