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(Gray News) — For the third year in a row, Luna takes the crown as the most popular cat name. Last week, U.S. News & World Report published a list of the 100 most popular cat names in the country. Luna, Milo and Bella take the top three spots. The report said Luna is popular acro...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of energy companies, including Michigan-based ITC Holdings Corp., is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to limit competition on the transmission step of the energy delivery process. There are three parts to making sure the lights...
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GOSHEN, Ind. ( WNDU /Gray News) - A man in Indiana was found guilty of killing a sex offender who assaulted his relative. Nicholas Stanley, 36, was convicted of killing Allen Cogswell, 35, at the Daylite Inn on Cassopolis Street on June 24, 2025. While the jury was deliberating, ...
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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said Thursday afternoon that the information she released to the public following a grand jury’s no true bill in the Nolan Wells case was true and accurate, adding that she stands by ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Fernando Machado , 27, will represent himself when he goes on trial for capital murder in a high-profile Laredo murder case . A judge granted Machado’s request to waive his court-appointed attorney. The attorney will remain on the case only as standby counse...
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WATERBURY, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Connecticut police are investigating after a mother was found dead and her young daughter was found wandering the neighborhood. According to the Waterbury Police Department, officers responded this week to a neighborhood for a report of a 3-y...
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DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper returning from training was involved in a crash with a driver going the wrong way on the interstate Thursday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Sgt. Goddard of the Memphis District was returning...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - The father-in-law of an Army veteran who was killed in Phoenix in 2022 is accused of attacking the murder defendant in court. Court documents say Alberto Sanchez, 55, was in court Wednesday to speak during the sentencing of Abel Uribe, who was set...
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HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - Multiple flight attendants on a flight heading to Hawaii required medical assistance this week after feeling ill. First responders from multiple agencies were called to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Thursday afternoon. According to Honolulu ...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Two people have been arrested after Memphis Police said they allegedly forced a man to strip naked, shot him in the leg, and punched his teeth out. Two people charged Bailey Jobin and Joseph Polk were both charged with especially aggravated robb...
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — In recent years, you may have stared blankly at your child’s math assignment. You’re not alone. Experts and educators say it’s likely happening across the country as modern methods of instruction can be almost unrecognizable to the “carry t...
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GULFPORT, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - A 66-year-old man in Mississippi was convicted of sexual battery after meeting a 13-year-old online. David Patrick Burkart was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 15 years, to be served in the custody of the Mississippi Department...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down what “clean” eating means and share smart, budget-friendly ways to cut back on ultra-processed foods. Plus, we look at the crucial questions families should ask when deciding on a major medical procedure later in l...
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(Gray News) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines for his comparison of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks against his people to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In his speech Thursday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Netanyahu said the Oct. 7 at...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating IC3, the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, to target victims. Tim Lynch, supervisory special agent and unit chief of the FBI’s Cyber-Enabled Fraud and Money Laundering Unit, said adapting to...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is investigating an incident involving multiple vehicles that were reportedly damaged by gunfire and set on fire in the area of Bayard Street. The incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, in the 2900 block of Bayard. O...
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SAINT ALBANS, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — At Taylor Park in Saint Albans, the Nobby Reed Project is getting ready for an evening of the blues. Nobby Reed is the lead singer, and Kent Blackmer keeps the beat. Blackmer picked up the drums for the first time at age 7 and has played for m...
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( Aging Untold ) — After a heart attack or stroke, the body may be healing while the mind is still stuck on high alert. That fear of triggering another health crisis can reshape daily routines, relationships and your sex life. We are breaking down how couples can navigate intimac...
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(Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy in Colorado was awarded $65 million after his mom was killed while driving them home from the water park. Dulin McQuinn Young LLP said Tuesday that the verdict followed a five-day trial against truck driver Darnell Yingling and his employer, Import...
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( Aging Untold ) — Vaccine decisions for older adults aren’t one-size-fits-all, especially for those managing chronic conditions or weaker immune systems. Questions about flu, shingles and RSV shots come up more often with age. We are breaking down the factors to consider. Unders...
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MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A construction worker was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police Department, the crash happened on Pflaum Road at about 1:10 p.m. Thursday, in front of Sennett Middle School. Madison police said the ...
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( Aging Untold ) — Caring for an aging loved one can reshape a family, and it’s a responsibility more men are shouldering than ever before. Today, an estimated 21 million men are in caregiving roles, according to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. They are navigating ...
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( Aging Untold ) — For many older adults across the country, caregiving does not end when a child reaches adulthood. Some parents find themselves continuing in primary caregiving roles well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, caring for adult children with developmental disabilities,...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Latin jazz concert is scheduled for Saturday evening, Sept. 26, in the garden of Casa Ortiz, according to Jorge Santana of the Laredo Cultural District. Casa Ortiz is a 200-year-old home. Santana said the Laredo Cultural District worked with LULAC No. 7 to...
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( Aging Untold ) — Multigenerational households are becoming more common across the U.S. A recent Pew Research report found that in 2023, 22% of adults 65 and older lived in a multigenerational home. For some families, the arrangement means more support and shared costs. It can a...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 60 vendors are setting up for the “Beads and Bling” pop-up market this weekend, raising money for the American Cancer Society. Shoppers will find baked goods and gifts and enjoy live music at the event. The market runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo is hosting a residential bulky item drop-off event Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hillside Baseball Field. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents can drop off furniture, mattresses, appliances and up to four tires. Residents must unload items themselv...
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MESA, AZ ( Aging Untold ) — A police officer and firefighter helped pull a driver from a burning truck moments after a crash and fire officials are encouraging drivers to consider keeping a fire extinguisher in their vehicles. Video from the scene shows first responders working t...
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Gray News) — Ed Sheeran has canceled his concerts that were scheduled for this weekend. The back-to-back concerts were scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, home of the New England Patriots. According to a post on Gillette Stad...
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ATLANTA, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) — Knowing how to read is vital to everyday life whether you’re at work, home, or in school. In classrooms across the country, a growing number of children struggle with learning this critical skill. Part of the reason could be because they can’t see...
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MORGAN CITY, La. ( InvestigateTV ) — A bald eagle sits atop a Louisiana cypress tree in Lake Palourde near Morgan City, a scene that would have been inconceivable a few short decades ago. “We can see up to 60 eagles in a tour,” said Billy Gaston, who makes a living largely off pr...
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(Gray News/AP) - A group of protesters gathered in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday to call for Palestinian rights and an end to Israel’s war. Demonstrators blocked traffic and chanted “stop the bombs” and “end the killing” while holding banners calling to “stop arming Israel.” Actr...
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( Aging Untold ) — When a major medical procedure is on the table later in life, the question about whether to have it isn’t just about survival — it’s about what life looks like afterward. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what families should weigh before saying yes to...
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WASHINGTON ( InvestigateTV ) — A nurse who transports critically ill newborns to a Level Four NICU in the nation’s capital has marked 40 years on the job. Janice Berry works on the transport team at Children’s National Hospital, flying with newborns to bring them to the hospital’...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hot and mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 90s to low 100s across South Texas. Moderate to extreme heat related impacts through early next week. Warm and humid night with lows in the mid 70s.Potential “cold” front towards the middle and latter half of ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ exposes an online extremist network targeting children and coercing them into horrific acts. The FBI explains how it works, the warning signs and how families can fight back. Then, we investigate allegations of financial exploitation in some lon...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - A serious illness can turn any family into full-time caregivers overnight and the search for safe, affordable help can feel overwhelming. When Amy McConnell’s husband Tom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at 55, she began sear...
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NEW YORK ( InvestigateTV ) — Ellis Island served as a point of entry for millions of immigrants during one of the largest migration periods in world history. Historians say Ellis Island was founded in 1892 as a solution to a serious social crisis, after New York’s previous immigr...
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PHOENIX, AZ ( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI calls the group known as 764 “pure evil.” Federal investigators say the group uses social media where kids play video games to manipulate and eventually blackmail their victims. When 19-year-old Baron Martin was cited for a fender bender in...
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TYLER, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - A cheerleading legend has died, according to the director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Kelli Finglass, who has led the cheerleaders since 1991, confirmed Wednesday that Dee Brock of Tyler, who founded the iconic team in 1960, has died. “De...
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PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A murder suspect and a police K-9 were killed Thursday when U.S. Marshals tried to make an arrest near a Portland, Oregon, hotel, law enforcement said. According to the Gresham Police Department, the investigation began around 7 a.m. Thursday w...
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MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - Two leaders of a fraternity chapter were arrested after police in Wisconsin said officers broke up an unlawful hazing event Wednesday. Madison police responded to the house of Alpha Epsilon Pi, which is not recognized by the University of Wiscon...
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UNION, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A teenage girl was found dead by her mother Wednesday morning, and the man arrested in connection with her death was denied bond. Union Public Safety Department officials said Dedrick Hay, of the Columbia area, is charged with murder and possessio...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is developing a new utility notification system that will send water outage alerts by text message and email. Ignacio Juarez said unexpected water outages are a familiar frustration. “Oh, yes, obviously. I think we’ve all been in those sit...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The atmosphere above will be a bit drier during the next several days. It will still be fairly humid with plenty of cumulus in our skies, a slight chance of an isolated afternoon shower. Most places will stay dry. It should be good for the evening football g...
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FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A grand jury has indicted the owner of a Jamestown funeral home after allegations of widespread fraud, financial exploitation and the mishandling of cremated remains. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Chadrick “Chad” M...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A New York Times report alleges Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Alaska, displayed frequent angry outbursts toward staffers and aides during her congressional tenure and current campaign. Peltola, a former U.S. congresswoman and Alask...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo groups and election officials are working together to increase voter turnout across the city. As part of the Laredo Votes 2026 campaign, volunteers are visiting college campuses to help register hundreds of first-time voters. Organizers are also urgin...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar said the ICE agent who shot a man in Austin was a new recruit. Cuellar said in a statement that the agent was not wearing a body camera, even though Congress paid for one. Earlier this week, Cuellar called for a full investigation int...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Disability advocates in Laredo are urging local businesses to hire workers with disabilities permanently rather than offering practice runs. Members of the Blue Ribbon Committee said local schools are expanding job training. The Laredo Independent School Dis...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - COVID-19 cases are rising in Laredo, according to public health officials. City officials said the increase is typical for late summer and early fall, when COVID-19 tends to circulate more. Wastewater surveillance tracks trends While COVID-19 is no longer a ...
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WASHINGTON, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) — A 17-year-old high school senior in North Carolina said she was fired from her job at a car wash after she was attacked while on shift. Ja’Neice Shamble said she believes she was wrongfully terminated after defending herself and other custome...
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BLADENBORO, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A North Carolina high school has canceled the remainder of its varsity football season because of a depleted roster. West Bladen High School officials said the team does not have enough healthy players to safely take the field. The decision w...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Transportation is asking drivers to properly secure young passengers as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week. Officials recognized the week with a ceremony reminding drivers and parents to properly secure young passengers. Off...
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PITT COUNTY, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A middle school principal in North Carolina was suspended after being accused of stalking a teacher, according to authorities. Wellcome Middle School Principal Keith Neal was charged with misdemeanor stalking on Wednesday, the same day offic...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Mortgage rates climbed over 7% Thursday as the United States moves deeper into an affordability crisis, with the economy top of mind for millions of voters heading to the polls in November. The average age of a first-time homebuyer is nearly 40, according t...
