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    FILE - Michael Tait of Newsboys performs during the Dove Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, in...

    Former lead singer of Newsboys confesses to substance abuse, unwanted sexual advances 1o6337

    Updated: 17 hours ago
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    By Amanda Alvarado and Danica Sauter
    Michael Tait shared a statement where he confessed to substance abuse and making unwanted sexual advances.

    National
    FILE - Photo of a toilet.

    Man accused of using fireworks to blow up casino toilet, police say 4d1md

    Updated: 19 hours ago
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    By Amanda Alvarado and TMX Staff
    A man is accused of blowing up a casino toilet with fireworks.

    National
    A 9-year-old girl was bitten in the face by a dog, according to police.

    9-year-old bitten in face by dog, police say 533pm

    Updated: 22 hours ago
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    By Noelle Haynes and Amanda Alvarado
    A 9-year-old was bitten in the face by a dog, according to police.

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    FILE: Handcuffs Graphic

    10-year-old misses school to care for 3 younger siblings, parents charged 262w4c

    Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM EDT
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    By Devin Fry and Amanda Alvarado
    Parents are charged with neglect after a 10-year-old missed school to care for their three younger siblings.

    National
    A woman found a mother's ashes inside a message in a bottle on the beach.

    Mom’s ashes with a note from her daughter found in message in a bottle 1u4b1q

    Updated: Jun. 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A woman found a mother's ashes inside a message in a bottle on the beach.

    National
    FILE - Michael Tait of Newsboys performs during the Dove Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, in...

    Former leader of Christian band accused of sexual assault, drug abuse 23x2e

    Updated: Jun. 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    The former lead singer of Newsboys has been accused of sexual assault and drug abuse.

    National
    Tukwila Police Department shared a photo of one of its officers grabbing a car to keep it from...

    Officer grabs car with hands to keep it from rolling down embankment 565q57

    Updated: Jun. 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    An officer grabbed a car with his hands to keep it from rolling down an embankment.

    National
    Two children were taken to the hospital after a pony-drawn cart hit a tractor-trailer.

    Two children hurt after pony-drawn cart hits tractor-trailer, troopers say 5qr23

    Updated: Jun. 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    Two children were taken to the hospital after a pony-drawn cart hit a tractor-trailer.

    National
    Starr Shamp

    ‘Never quit’: Mom earns master’s degree while battling stage 4 breast cancer 4o1tr

    Updated: Jun. 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM EDT
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    By Philip Catalfamo and Amanda Alvarado
    A mom earned her master's degree while battling stage 4 breast cancer.

    National
    Police body camera footage shows the deer trying to escape through a window in the back of the...

    ‘Stop, bro’: Body camera video shows police responding to deer break-in at hair salon 1z3y6q

    Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM EDT
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    By Jim Roberts, Giani Petersen and Amanda Alvarado
    Body camera video showed police responding to a deer break-in at a hair salon.

    National
    A van hits a tow truck and goes airborne.

    Van hits tow truck helping vehicle and goes airborne 5k4a4f

    Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM EDT
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    By Russell Kinsaul and Amanda Alvarado
    A van hit a tow truck that was helping a vehicle and went airborne.

    National
    FILE - The State Department is warning U.S. citizens ing dating apps in Mexico.

    State Department warns travelers ing dating apps in Mexico 3n3n4w

    Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    The State Department is warning travelers ing dating apps while in Mexico.

    National
    The Colorado Springs Fire Department said a car drove into the into waiting room of a building.

    Car crashes into waiting room of eyecare center 6u1238

    Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM EDT
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    By Aspen Andrews and Amanda Alvarado
    A car drove into the waiting room of an eyecare center.

    National
    Escaped inmate Antoine Massey posts video to Instagram as manhunt enters third week

    Escaped Louisiana inmate posts video to Instagram weeks after getting out 6uas

    Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM EDT
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    By Gabby Killett and Amanda Alvarado
    One of the escaped Louisiana inmates has posted on Instagram.

    National
    Joseph Kelly and his wife, Natalie Kelly, are charged with child sex crimes in Georgia.

    Mayor, wife accused of child sex crimes, authorities say 3w6w7

    Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM EDT
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    By Lorenza Medley and Amanda Alvarado
    A mayor and his wife are charged with child sex crimes.

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    Jeffrey Harrison left the Three Forks Regional Jail on Friday in a white Subaru.

    Inmate escapes by impersonating his brother, who was scheduled for release, troopers say 69556g

    Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 7:38 AM EDT
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    By Megan Duzmal and Amanda Alvarado
    An inmate escaped by impersonating his brother, who was scheduled to be released.

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    14-year-old’s actions justified in deadly stabbing of man who was choking woman, police say 1y6r55

    Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM EDT
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    By Dean Welte and Amanda Alvarado
    Police said a teenager's actions were justified in a deadly stabbing that stemmed from domestic violence.

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    Salvador Armando Arriaga is accused of sexually assaulting a boy during a behavioral therapy...

    Behavioral therapist caught by father sexually abusing autistic child, prosecutors say 496z19

    Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A behavioral therapist is accused of sexually abusing an autistic child in the boy's home.

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    12 people hurt in stabbing at Salem Union Gospel Mission

    12 people injured in homeless shelter stabbing 5tp46

    Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM EDT
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    By FOX 12 Staff, Julia Lopez and Amanda Alvarado
    A dozen people were injured in a stabbing at a homeless shelter.

    National
    Escaped zebra briefly shuts down TN interstate

    Escaped zebra shuts down busy interstate 6e3u2j

    Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM EDT
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    By Kassidy Brown and Amanda Alvarado
    An escaped zebra shut down a busy interstate.

    National
    Liam and Bradley Watts caught the flathead catfish around 8 p.m. on Lake Hickory.

    Father, son reel in massive 47-pound catfish 2p3f5u

    Updated: May 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM EDT
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    By Connor Lomis and Amanda Alvarado
    A father and son reeled in a massive 47-pound catfish.

    National
    Reynolds Tomter, who turned 108 in April, said he is still surprised to be chugging along.

    Veteran celebrating 108th birthday says he’s been drinking black coffee since he was 2 t5cu

    Updated: May 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM EDT
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    By Alani Claudio and Amanda Alvarado
    A 108-year-old celebrated his milestone birthday with his friends and family.

    National
    Following the seizure of 70+ dogs from an Anchorage residence the shelter is working to free...

    ‘Unimaginable conditions’: Police find 71 dogs in a single home 205w5c

    Updated: May 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM EDT
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    By Hannah Lee, Olivia Nordyke and Amanda Alvarado
    Authorities rescued 71 dogs in "unimaginable conditions."

    National
    Ten adults and eight children were rescued from a home after the foundation collapsed on...

    10 adults, 8 children rescued from home after foundation collapses 1t242q

    Updated: May 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM EDT
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    By KALB Digital Team and Amanda Alvarado
    Nearly 20 people were rescued from a home after the foundation collapsed.

    National
    In this photo provided by the Horry County Police Department, police officers respond to the...

    10 people shot at holiday weekend party on South Carolina boat 201k1o

    Updated: May 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM EDT
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    By WMBF News Staff and Amanda Alvarado
    At least 11 people were injured in a shooting on Sunday in South Carolina.

    National
    A convicted murderer, who used to be a police chief, escaped from prison.

    Former police chief serving murder sentence escapes from prison 1q3b31

    Updated: May 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado and K8 Newsdesk
    A convicted murderer, who used to be a police chief, escaped from prison.

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    Anthony Chavis and Sharona Ford Cooper

    Father accused of running school bus full of students off the road after adult allegedly assaults his kid 643e5

    Updated: May 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM EDT
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    By WMBF News Staff and Amanda Alvarado
    A man is accused of running a bus full of kids off the road after an altercation on the bus between his child and an adult.

    National
    Video shows the wife of OceanGate's CEO reacting to a sound that is now believed to be the...

    ‘Was that a bang?’ Video shows OceanGate CEO’s wife react to sound believed to be Titan implosion 5j231q

    Updated: May 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    Video shows the wife of OceanGate's CEO reacting to a sound that is now believed to be the moment the Titan submersible imploded.

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    FILE - A 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of a Lyft driver, according to authorities.

    Teen arrested for murder of Lyft driver 271p

    Updated: May 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM EDT
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    By WJHG Newsroom and Amanda Alvarado
    A 17-year-old is accused of murdering a Lyft driver, according to police.

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    Ximena Arias-Cristobal

    Police officer who wrongfully pulled over undocumented student resigns, city says 3e6p5o

    Updated: May 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM EDT
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    By Atlanta News First staff and Amanda Alvarado
    The police officer who wrongfully pulled over an undocumented college student has resigned from the job.

    National
    A man is accused of killing a kitten by throwing it at the ground, and saying he planned to...

    Man accused of killing kitten by throwing it at the ground, planning to kill more, authorities say 121e6x

    Updated: May 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A man is accused of killing a kitten by throwing it at the ground, and saying he planned to kill more.

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    Debra Edelman, 93, from Richmond, Indiana, was pronounced dead Saturday at 4:49 p.m. CT at...

    93-year-old dies from carbon monoxide poisoning from generator used during power outage from storm r213j

    Updated: May 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM EDT
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    By WKYT News Staff and Amanda Alvarado
    A woman died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a generator.

    National
    FILE - A common ingredient found in energy drinks fuels leukemia, according to a study.

    Common ingredient in energy drinks fuels leukemia growth, study shows 18541y

    Updated: May 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A common ingredient in energy drinks fuels leukemia growth, according to a new study.

    National
    Police are investigating reports of a reverse driver.

    Driver spotted going in reverse on highway 1e4a70

    Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM EDT
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    By Zoe Strothers and Amanda Alvarado
    A driver was seen driving in reverse on a highway.

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    Officials with the Laurel County Fire Department posted on social media that Major Leslie...

    Firefighter killed while shielding wife from tornado 2r6440

    Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado and WKYT News Staff
    A firefighter was killed while shielding his wife from a tornado.

    National
    Vice President JD Vance is questioning whether former President Joe Biden was fit to serve as...

    Vance questions whether Biden was fit to serve as president after cancer diagnosis 5r3q4e

    Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    Vice President JD Vance is questioning whether former President Joe Biden was fit to serve as president.

    National
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio Port of...

    75-year-old arrested with nearly 70 pounds of cocaine hidden inside seats, authorities say 4l33p

    Updated: May 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A 75-year-old man was arrested with nearly 70 pounds of cocaine.

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    FILE - A subcontractor died after falling through a skylight on the Utz potato chip factory...

    Father dies after falling through skylight at Utz potato chip factory roof 4054z

    Updated: May 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A father died after falling through a skylight on the Utz potato chip factory roof.

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    A teenager crashed a Jeep over a pier and landed on a floating dock.

    Teen driver crashes Jeep over pier but miraculously lands on floating dock 5y2s37

    Updated: May 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A teenager crashed a Jeep over a pier and landed on a floating dock.

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    Thomas L. Gibbs Jr., 32

    Man accused of raping child in exchange for giving meth to her mother 5j4p3t

    Updated: May 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM EDT
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    By Sarah Motter and Amanda Alvarado
    A man is accused of raping a child in exchange for methamphetamine for her mother.

    National
    A social media video showed roughly 200 teens breaking in and throwing a party in an northwest...

    200 teens break into woman’s home while she was away to throw a house party 5m3y5m

    Updated: May 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
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    By Molly McBride and Amanda Alvarado
    A woman said that about 200 teenagers broke into her home to throw a party.

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    Brandon Searles

    Aspiring police officer stops bank robbery 435e2j

    Updated: May 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM EDT
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    By Chris Nakamoto and Amanda Alvarado
    An aspiring police officer stepped in to help stop a bank robbery.

    National
    FILE - A man was sentenced for his role in transporting thousands of stolen catalytic...

    Man sentenced after making $38 million from catalytic converter theft ring 1a2e66

    Updated: May 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A man was sentenced to prison after making $38 million from a catalytic converter theft ring.

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    A man was so excited when he won the lottery that he ran down the street.

    Man runs down the street after winning $5.46 million in lottery 1z4o4d

    Updated: May 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A man was so excited after realizing he won the lottery that he ran down the street.

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    FILE - New Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, stands for a...

    Trump says first-ever American pope is a ‘great honor for our country’ 2x4v

    Updated: May 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo XIV.

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    A high school student is on life after playing a game of "senior assassin."

    High school senior on life after ‘Senior Assassin’ game injury 602z5b

    Updated: May 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A high school student is on life after playing a game of "senior assassin."

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    A brown line on a woman's fingernail turned out to be a rare form of melanoma.

    Brown line on mom’s fingernail turns out to be rare form of melanoma 4d463y

    Updated: May 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A brown line on a woman's fingernail turned out to be a rare form of melanoma.

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    HSHS St. Vincent Hospital announced 14 ed nurses on their team of baby experts are...

    14 nurses at the same hospital are pregnant at the same time 4k5v1g

    Updated: May 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
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    By WBAY news staff and Amanda Alvarado
    A hospital is reporting a baby boom.

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    Riggs, a fire station dog, was hit and killed by a car, according to the Midlothian Fire...

    Fire station dog hit and killed by car, department says 1m2kb

    Updated: May 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Alvarado
    A fire station dog was hit and killed by a car, according to the fire department.

    National
    Hermann Trolley crashes injuring 32 people

    ‘I was terrified’: 32 injured as winery tour trolley leaves roadway 6j6x20

    Updated: May 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM EDT
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    By First Alert 4 Staff and Amanda Alvarado
    Thirty-two people were injured when a winery tour shuttle bus went into a ditch on Saturday.

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