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High school student accused of trying to make bombs for ISIS, deputies say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - A Florida high school student was arrested after an investigation into his contact with a terrorist organization revealed he was attempting to make bombs, authorities said. Alachua County sheriff’s deputies said the 15-year-old is a student ...
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Showers Thursday, A Hot Weekend
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A deepening layer of moist air and rising motion ahead a wave in the upper level wind flow will produce taller clouds with showers Thursday until dawn Friday. Sunnier hotter weather will follow, especially this weekend and Monday. Chance of shower election d...
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‘Pretty low individual’: Man scammed by fake life insurance agent shortly after sister’s death
CORINTH, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — A Mississippi man says he was scammed shortly after the death of his sister. According to Tim Williams, he was called by a woman who identified herself as the life insurance agent for his sister, Stephanie Jeanine Williams Machado. The woman ga...
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College professor among 2 found dead in home; suspect in custody, police say
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio. ( WOIO /Gray News) - An Ohio college professor and a woman were found shot to death in a home, and a suspect is in custody, according to authorities. Wednesday morning, police responded to the Oberlin College Conservatory lot at 77 E. College St. to assist fi...
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International fugitive sentenced for one of the largest health care fraud schemes in U.S. history
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A man whom federal prosecutors called the architect of one of the largest health care fraud schemes in U.S. history was sentenced Monday. Herbert Kimble was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with three years of court-ordered supervision. He wa...
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Report: Off-duty border agent allegedly stabs, kills wife
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- An off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent allegedly stabbed and killed his wife early Wednesday morning in Laredo, Texas, according to the Laredo Morning Times. The newspaper reported that Abel Garza, 30, is charged with murder in the death of his wif...
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Artificial intelligence transforms the workforce, regulations
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Nearly all industries have been impacted by Artificial Intelligence. Goldman Sachs estimates 300 million jobs will be impacted by the emerging technology by 2030. AI is reshaping industries by the day, resulting in jobs being transformed or erased. The chan...
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Pres. Trump returns to South Carolina
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a Charlotte, N.C. suburb Thursday. The goal is to encourage voters to vote for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) as she faces Democrat Annie Andrews. The latest stop on Trump’s “midterm blitz...
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KGNS+ honors 24 students for ‘Eighth Graders of the Month’
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Antonio Gonzalez Middle School was the host school that recognized the first 24 students named Eighth Grader of the Month for this school year at an event in the SAC auditorium. The school hosted the event in partnership with KGNS Plus, Laredo police and loc...
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Referee’s call sparks soccer brawl, Laredo man arrested
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 50-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting another player with his soccer cleats during a game in Laredo, police said. Luis Garcia was charged with assault, a Class A misdemeanor. At approximately 10 p.m. Oct. 27, Laredo police officers respon...
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District 3 candidates outline priorities as early voting continues
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Early voting continues through Oct. 30, and voters in District 3 are choosing among three candidates: incumbent Melissa Cigarroa and challengers Clarissa “Claire” Cardenas and Michelle “Mimi” Winterroth. Winterroth declined a request for an interview. Cigarr...
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For politics, what is an October surprise?
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - An October surprise is an event that could shake up an election, but does it often make the difference? Matt Dallek, a professor of political management at George Washington University, described it as “an event that, at least in theory, has the potential t...