A Suffolk Superior Court ruling found South Boston developers breached contracts over an East 2nd Street lot, producing roughly $1.58M in damages and a judge's Seuss‑tinged rebuke.

Wayne Odell Payton, 31, drowned after cooling off in Big Wolf Lake; a multi‑agency dive search recovered his body overnight and the medical examiner is investigating.

A motorcyclist died after a crash on Route 30 in North Huntingdon; state police and county forensics units were on scene.

Coast Guard and Jacksonville marine units searched Huguenot Memorial Park after a swimmer went under Saturday; two were pulled from the water and a man remained missing.

Two men were shot near Douglas and Romayne in Racine late Friday; one is in serious condition and police are searching for suspects.

Showers and thunderstorms likely in Knoxville today with a Flood Watch through early Monday. Heavy downpours could cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas.

The Ohio Supreme Court refused to reduce the sentence of Anthony Polizzi Jr., leaving a nearly 30-year prison term in place after years of appeals.

Startups are using AI to answer campaign texts; vendors say millions of messages have already been sent as the 2026 midterms approach. Regulators and voters are weighing consent and disclosure.

Firefighters knocked down an apartment blaze in Midwest City on July 11; residents were evacuated and investigators are probing the cause.

Linda Noskova, 21, recovered from a second‑set collapse to beat Karolina Muchova 6‑2, 5‑7, 6‑3 and win her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon. The victory capped an all‑Czech final on Centre Court.

A former Alo employee was arrested after police say she routed nearly $11,000 in fraudulent refunds to a gift card at the Design District store. The company’s alert system and loss‑prevention footage led investigators to the suspect.

Deputies uncovered an illegal cockfighting ring during a Wilson County search tied to a theft tip. Five people fled the scene and investigators are reviewing seized evidence.

NWS Raleigh issued a brief severe thunderstorm warning Saturday for Franklin and Nash counties, warning of penny-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.