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A 13-year-old boy faced a misdemeanor assault charge after throwing foam dodgeballs at his ex-girlfriend during a gym class warm-up in December 2025. The incident was reported to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, which noted photos of bruises on the victim. The accused's mother questioned the charges and suggested that the legal action was an injustice given the context of playing a game.

A wind gust flipped a car on Interstate 71 in Columbus, Ohio, during severe storms. Footage provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation showed the vehicle lifting and overturning before landing on its roof in the far left lane. The incident also resulted in a tree beside the road being flattened.

A 4-year-old child in Kansas died after being electrocuted by a dryer while playing at home. Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of the unconscious child on Thursday night. Authorities determined that there was no foul play and believe the death was an accident.

Police found a woman unconscious and highly intoxicated in her smoke-filled Glendale home. The authorities discovered a barely conscious toddler inside, whom they were able to safely remove first. The woman was taken to the hospital and subsequently booked into jail on one count of child abuse after police determined her blood alcohol content was 0.379.

A man stored his mother's body in a freezer for over three years for financial gain and was sentenced to more than two years in prison. Police discovered the body during a welfare check after the mother had not been seen by doctors since 2022.

A 14-year-old boy is suspected of intentionally starting a fire at a Dollar Tree in Gastonia, North Carolina, causing $1 million in damage. No arrests have been made, and no injuries were reported. The district attorney’s office and the Department of Juvenile Justice will determine next steps in the case.

A 2-year-old girl, Aryana Trevino Martinez, was found dead near her San Antonio home after an AMBER Alert was issued for her Sunday. She was pronounced dead at 12:10 a.m. Monday, and her cause of death remains undetermined.

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that body camera video of Alexee Trevizo, a high school senior, cannot be used as evidence in her prosecution for the death of a newborn child, citing physician-patient privilege despite police and her mother being present during a doctor's disclosure. The court found Trevizo lacked the capacity to waive the privilege due to her medical condition and was not Mirandized.

Two people were hospitalized with serious burns after a house explosion in Canton, Ohio, caused by a likely natural gas leak. The vacant home for sale was destroyed, and neighboring properties were damaged when power lines were brought down.

William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch both battled stage 4 cancer, with Shatner having malignant melanoma and Melanie metastatic breast cancer. They completed treatments and were declared cancer-free by late 2024. They launched a podcast called 'No Time but Now' to discuss health and cancer survival.

An Arizona mother, Karen Glaser, struggled to keep her son David alive during a 16-hour power outage that disabled his medical equipment. The outage, affecting over 4,000 customers in Coolidge, Arizona, caused extreme heat and forced residents to seek alternative cooling methods. Glaser’s attempts to manually sustain David’s health included using water-soaked rags and suctioning saliva as temperatures in her home reached 100 degrees.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is in solitary confinement at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey following a prison fight after an inmate insulted him. He is serving a sentence for transportation to engage in prostitution and is appealing his conviction and four-year sentence. His release is scheduled for February 2028, potentially affected by the incident.

A 5th-grade girl, Annie Koester, died days after a crash while traveling to a soccer tournament in Nashville. The incident occurred on July 15, and she was placed on life support before passing away. St. Ann Catholic School, where she attended, shared a Facebook post expressing gratitude for prayers, and a GoFundMe was established for the family.

A Fort Benning soldier and his girlfriend face life in prison after a federal indictment alleges they starved their infant son and a family dog to death. The couple is also accused of lying to investigators and causing severe malnourishment to two other dogs.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime address, but ABC and NBC will not broadcast it on their regular channels, opting instead for streaming platforms. CBS has not yet confirmed whether it will air the speech, while the content will be available via livestream.

President Donald Trump's primetime address will not be broadcast by all major networks. ABC and NBC opted to stream the speech via their platforms instead of airing it on television, while CBS and FOX have not confirmed their broadcast plans.

A 2-year-old boy, Marcelino Valdez, died after being found unresponsive inside a parked vehicle in Phoenix. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where he later died. Authorities are investigating but found no obvious signs of foul play.

A 17-year-old high school graduate collapsed in Thailand due to a severe brain hemorrhage, requiring two emergency surgeries. Her family faces high costs and logistical challenges to return her to the U.S., including a potential private medical jet flight.

Nathaniel Gotham is accused of stabbing his wife 24 times to make her stop talking, leading to her hospitalization with stab wounds to her back, head, neck, face, and defensive injuries to her hands. He admitted to the attack during his court appearance and faces an attempted murder charge with a $500,000 bond.

Josh Duggar has been transferred to a federal prison in Ohio after prior moves through Texas and Oklahoma City. He was convicted in 2021 of receiving and possessing material depicting minors in sexually explicit conduct and is serving a sentence of over 12 years. Duggar was a star on the reality show '19 Kids and Counting'.

Alexander Emery is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair in Oklahoma City, causing him to catch fire. Bystanders and nearby officers intervened to extinguish the flames, and the victim is expected to recover. Emery admitted to randomly selecting the man as a target.

A man in Oklahoma City was set on fire after being targeted by a stranger who threw a Molotov cocktail at him. The victim, who uses a wheelchair, was rescued by officers and bystanders and is expected to recover. The suspect, Alexander Emery, admitted to randomly selecting the victim.

A man in Oklahoma City was set on fire after being targeted with a Molotov cocktail by a stranger, Alexander Emery. The attack, captured on camera, resulted in the victim being engulfed in flames, though he is expected to recover. Emery admitted to randomly selecting the man in a wheelchair as his target.

Kimberly Faith Christy is accused of sexually assaulting two infant girls and recording the abuse, after emailing authorities offering to turn herself in. The charges include first-degree criminal sexual conduct and using a minor in a sexual performance, with evidence provided via a QR code leading to videos and photos.

Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo is being voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria, which can cause infections. The FDA warns the bacteria poses higher risks for individuals with weakened immune systems. Kao USA urges consumers to stop using specific 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz lots manufactured between February 21, 2026, and February 26, 2026.

Deputies in Texas rescued a 4-month-old baby locked inside a vehicle with windows up and later responded to a dog left in a hot car that died despite bystanders' efforts. Both incidents led to arrests, with officials urging the public not to leave children or pets in vehicles during extreme heat.

Deputies in Texas found a 4-month-old baby locked inside a vehicle and broke a window to rescue it, while a dog left in a hot car died days later, leading to arrests in both cases. Authorities warn against leaving children or pets in vehicles during extreme heat.

A 4-year-old girl, Javeyah Kemauni Harris, went missing from her home in Aiken, South Carolina, prompting a search of 3,000 acres. Her father, Johmarea Harris, reported people were 'snooping' around the house before her disappearance and expressed distress over the ongoing search efforts.

President Donald Trump announced plans to deliver a long speech on the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C., despite extreme heat warnings. He stated temperatures will reach 107 degrees, and the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the area with a forecast high of 103 degrees.

President Donald Trump announced plans to deliver a long speech on the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C., despite extreme heat warnings with temperatures expected to reach 103-107 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the area due to a heat dome.

President Donald Trump announced plans to deliver a lengthy Fourth of July speech on the National Mall despite extreme heat forecasts of 107 degrees. He stated the purpose is to demonstrate his ability to perform in challenging conditions. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Washington, D.C., with temperatures expected to reach 103 degrees.

Melvin Shimkus, 52, faces charges for allegedly leaving his 31-year-old disabled son, Hunter Shimkus, in a bathtub for seven weeks, resulting in severe neglect and injuries. Hunter, who has a nerve disease preventing him from walking, was found emaciated with severe wounds and deformities.

Two protesters climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and raised a black flag with a peace-themed message. They appeared to get engaged during the protest, which lasted about 30 minutes before they were taken into police custody.

A woman was killed in Florida after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River on June 28. The incident occurred in the Little Big Econ State Forest, and she later died from her injuries at a hospital.

A woman was killed in Florida after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River. The attack occurred in Little Big Econ State Forest, and she later died from her injuries despite being taken to a hospital.

Florida officers rescued 24 dogs found in a vehicle without food or water. Two individuals were arrested and charged with animal cruelty-related offenses.

A 19-year-old man was charged with assault after allegedly firing a gun while conspiring with two others. An accidental 911 call from his phone, combined with ShotSpotter gunfire detection and surveillance footage, led to his arrest. The suspect faces multiple felony charges and a court appearance.

A 12-year-old boy drowned in a lake after being attacked by two off-leash dogs at a park in California City. Another child was hospitalized with significant dog bites, while two others were treated at the scene. The dogs were identified as mixed-breeds owned by a person present during the attack.

A 12-year-old boy died after being attacked by two off-leash dogs at a park and drowning in a nearby lake. Three other children were injured, with one hospitalized for non-life-threatening dog bites. The dogs were identified as mixed-breeds owned by a person present during the attack.

A 12-year-old boy drowned in a lake after being attacked by two dogs in California City. Emergency officials performed CPR but he later died at the hospital; another child was hospitalized for dog bites. Police have identified the dogs and their owner.