House Republicans stumble on noncitizen voting effort, push forward on sanctuary cities ban

People wonder why AMBER Alerts are not issued for every missing child. It's because they are issued for the most serious child-abduction cases. Go here for more information. As of July 11, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are 25 missing children in Missouri, including a recent missing teenager since July 4, 2025.

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a former AME Zion church bishop pleaded guilty, July 15, to federal fraud and conspiracy charges for using deception and forged documents to seize control over church properties in California.

Myron Williams of Newark convicted alongside co-defendants in sweeping federal case targeting Jersey City street gang tied to three homicides and widespread narcotics sales. Myron Williams, 31, of Newark, a member of the violent Marion Gardens street gang, was sentenced on June 17 to two consecutive life terms plus an additional 30 years in prison for a series of gang-related crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses. U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz imposed the sentence following Williams’s convictions for racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and use of a firearm during a crime of violence.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. Do you remember that ominous evening over Milwaukee on July 18, 1996? You might not have seen ground zero, but that night, a violent storm brewed just 60 miles northwest, unleashing one of the most powerful tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Sam and Gabby, a bonded pair of Shih Tzu mixes who have spent their entire lives together. According to the rescue, “Sam and Gabby had an owner that loved them, and it shows.” The reason for these two ending up in rescue care was not provided, but one thing is clear: They need a home where they can remain together. Now living with a loving foster family, these inseparable companions are ready to enter the next part of their lives together.

Well, folks, it’s official — starting July 1st, modifying the weather in Florida is banned. That’s right. No more amateur cloud whispering. No more budget Dr. Evils trying to tweak the thermostat or juice the humidity. The dream is dead. RIP Florida’s Supervillain Starter Kit.

Thunderstorms are front and center across Virginia and North Carolina for the next several days and as each day passes, we have increasing risks for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. The Storm Prediction Center is indicating that a slight risk or a 15 percent chance exists Wednesday and possibly Thursday across North Carolina and Virginia. The risks from these severe thunderstorms are damaging winds in excess of 55 mph and hail up to 2 inches in diamater.

The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland over an order blocking the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals, ratcheting up a fight with the federal judiciary over President Donald Trump’s executive powers.

Florida—the only state where the line between “news” and “Mad Libs” has been permanently blurred. So let’s talk about Jonathan Patrick Winslow, a Florida man who rang in his 57th birthday not with cake or candles, but by stealing a Conch Tour Train in Key West… on the Fourth of July. Because why not combine America’s birthday and your own in a festive meth-fueled parade of poor decisions?

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - A Somerset County resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for distributing fentanyl and heroin that allegedly led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. This marks the first case prosecuted under the District of New Jersey’s newly formed Fentanyl Precursor Interception Strike Force.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. A massive recall has been issued by Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin, after 836,721 units of cream cheese were potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The recall spans multiple well-known brands and covers at least 20 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

WRIC 8 News reported that 10 students from Washington County Public Schools were on a tour at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 when an accident occurred.

After years of litigation, a March ruling set the stage for criminal defendants in Maine to get released from jail or have their charges dismissed because the state had failed to provide them with attorneys.

As if Florida didn't already have a reputation for weirdness — let's now add… pink blobs of doom. Yes, folks, just when you thought the Sunshine State couldn’t get any weirder, we’ve been blessed with bubblegum-colored nightmares stuck to every lakeside rock and twig.

CALIFORNIA – The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office (LADA) announced that fast fashion retailer Shein will pay $700,000 to settle a civil lawsuit alleging it took over a month to ship orders and failed to notify or refund customers as required by California law.

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CALIFORNIA – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced, July 16, that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) terminated approximately $4 billion in unspent federal funding for California’s High Speed Rail project.

National Weather Force’s Central Plains Weather Force sector is zoning in on a severe weather event that warrants attention for those in or around the Kansas City, Missouri forecast zones for June 29th and into overnight hours, but also zones for the following areas;

If you live in Pennsylvania from Pittsburg in the west to Philadelphia in the east, we see the risk of severe thunderstorms that will produce heavy rains and the potential for flash flooding later Wednesday July 16 and lasting into the first part of Thursday July 17th. The Weather Prediction Center is indicating a 15 to 40 percent risk for excessive rainfall that leads to flash flooding for the entire state. This also includes surrounding states like New Jersey, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Northern West Virginia and Ohio.

CALIFORNIA – An alleged victim of a crypto romance scam sued California-based East West Bank and Cathay Bank, July 1, claiming they failed to flag suspicious activity after he transferred a total of $16 million to scam accounts.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Reagan, a senior husky mix looking for a second chance at love and happiness. Until recently, Reagan was living in a loving home with a family who cared deeply for her. Due to unspecified reasons, Reagan’s family is “no longer able to care for her,” and they made the decision to surrender her to Great Dog Rescue New England. “We want to give this girl a second shot at love,” shares the rescue. “She has been with GDRNE for a month now and we just can't wait to find her a new forever home!”

TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a large-scale drug and weapons trafficking ring that authorities say operated in South Jersey and was led by a self-proclaimed gang member. The announcement was made today, July 17, 2025, by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP).

Wyoming Trooper Risks It All to Stop Armed Suspect Crossing State Lines. A high-stakes police maneuver unfolded early Friday morning when a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper rolled his cruiser while using a grappler device to stop a fleeing homicide suspect from Colorado. The incident took place near Cheyenne on Interstate 80, according to Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak.

CALIFORNIA – On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Daniel Park was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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Florida. Where the state motto might as well be: “Sunshine, Subtropical Insanity, and Surprise Reptile Attacks.” Because this week in the ‘What in the Swamp Hell?’ files, we bring you: 15-year-old Summer Hinote vs. 10-foot-long prehistoric nightmare.

A four-year-old mixed-breed dog named Mozart faces the possibility of being sent back to Texas unless a home for him is found by Friday, July 18th. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, issued the urgent appeal after Mozart's recent adoption fell through. “Mozart was adopted in May but is too strong for his adopter. She wants him out ASAP but we have no where for him to go! He is available for foster-to-adopt with a completed adoption application. Or a foster-only home would work too,” explains the nonprofit rescue.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Rosie, a sweet young shih tzu mix from Georgia who is seeking her forever home. When Rosie first arrived at the rescue, she was in rough shape. "Rosie was a stray gal who came in with a coat that was overgrown and matted in some places and totally missing in others," explains GDRNE. After receiving proper grooming, her true beauty has emerged, though potential adopters should note that "she will of course be a long-haired dog" once her coat fully grows back.

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A dedicated rescue in New England is desperately looking for dog lovers with room in their hearts and homes to help them save furry friends who are in need of a second chance at life. Massachusetts-based Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue, has issued an urgent call for foster homes for dogs who are in need of a place to call home until their forever family finds them.