Myshonique Shontrell Maddox, 28, was reported missing out of Columbus, Georgia on July 22. Her remains were found in a wooded area in Alabama.
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Massachusetts man fatally shoots neighbor, dog, himself; 2 kids shot were hospitalized
Victor Nieves broke into his neighbor’s apartment and fatally shot Kim Fairbanks before fatally shooting himself in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Florida’s coral reef is in danger. Scientists say rescued corals may aid recovery
Record marine heat wave bakes Florida corals, while scientists nurse rescued coral fragments that could one day aid recovery.
Ukrainian forces fire at Russian positions as Moscow steps up offensive in northeast
Ukrainian forces of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade fired at Russian positions on Tuesday. Ukrainian military officials said Russia had escalated battles in the Lyman area last month and artillery units have been deployed round the clock to repel …
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Here’s the latest for Wednesday August 16th: More than 100 confirmed dead in Hawaii fire; Maui residents struggle with power and cellphone service; North Korea claims soldier who crossed border was disillusioned with US; California judge accused of kil…
Denver police officer fatally shot a man she thought held a knife. It was a marker.
Police released body-worn camera footage, which showed an officer fire two shots at Brandon Cole as he ran toward her holding a marker, not a knife.
Poland showcases military might during parade
Poland staged a military parade to showcase its state-of-the-art weapons and defense systems as it marked the anniversary of the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, in which Polish troops defeated Bolshevik forces advancing on Europe. (August 16)
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Juvenile detained in North Carolina shooting death of 8-year-old girl
The juvenile was detained Friday, a day after an emotional news conference from the victim’s family in front of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
Everything we know about the US soldier detained in North Korea
Travis King, 23, ran across the North Korean border on a tour in South Korea before being detained by North Korean authorities.
‘It’s aggressive’: Gas stations in Indiana town to close overnight due to rise in crimes
The Hammond, Indiana city council voted 7-2 Monday to make all 37 gas stations inaccessible overnight to minimize the rise of violent crimes.