From Newberry, S.C.: 5 charged with homicide by child abuse in death of 5-year-old girl. This item is based on reporting by KGNS — Sitewide, published September 12, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting here — follow the source link above for the full story. Laredo, TX coverage on this site summarises and credits the outlets that do the original reporting.
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Martin High School honors first responders on 9/11 anniversary
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Students and staff at Martin High School gathered to honor first responders who ran toward danger on Sept. 11, 2001. Campuses across the district held moments of silence and memorial events throughout the day to honor 9/11 victims and local service members. ...
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Nurse accused of performing exorcism on elderly nursing home resident, report says
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High school football player hospitalized after exposure to toxic herbicide
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25 years after 9/11 attacks, TSA reflects on mission to protect and ‘stay ahead’ of threats
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - The Transportation Security Administration commemorated 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Friday, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost while pledging to protect the nation against evolving threats. TSA was created when President George W. Bush...
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Doctor of natural medicine accused of having sex with underage patient and giving them meth
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Arrest made as police investigate death of woman found hanging from tree as homicide, chief says
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Laredo native wins Emmy for ‘Spider-Noir’
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Public pushback puts Laredo’s Flock cameras back in question
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Stolen vehicle chase ends in arrest, LPD says
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Three people charged after 6-year-old girl dies after being left inside daycare van, police say
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Convicted child molester given maximum sentence of 178 years in prison
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