A Houston dog walker says he called 911 while held at gunpoint during a two‑mile carjacking that ended in a crash on Washington Avenue. The suspect was arrested and faces kidnapping and robbery charges.

Fort Collins police recovered a body from retention ponds near Harmony Road and Ziegler Road early Friday; investigators say details are limited.

A 19‑year‑old was shot Thursday night on Cleveland’s East Side; police found him on Hampton Road and say no arrests have been made. The case is under investigation.

A 2026 draft forecast warns the Columbia Basin may face sustained summer shortages and more frequent droughts, putting farms and small towns across central Washington at risk.

Two descendants of Muscogee (Creek) Freedmen filed a federal suit on July 23, 2026 seeking citizenship cards the tribe’s high court ordered in 2025.

A man in his late 60s was stabbed and robbed in Miami’s Little River early Friday morning. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

Two people were found shot to death inside Constitution Lakes Park in DeKalb County on Friday; police say homicide detectives are investigating.

A Raleigh native joined Madonna on the World Cup final halftime stage last Sunday, calling the moment “incredibly iconic.”

Steve Woehrle, chief of the Piseco Volunteer Fire Department, died in the line of duty while responding to an alarm on July 20. County records show he became Piseco’s chief in 2024 after years with Westchester fire units.

Florida troopers arrested a New York driver in connection with a March I‑75 crash that killed one adult and two children; investigators say marijuana was recovered.

Homicides have fallen sharply in San Antonio, but leaders can’t yet isolate which programs drove the drop and budget choices loom.

An 11-year-old River Forest camper was killed when a tree fell on him at Owasippe Scout Reservation in Muskegon County. Deputies say the death is under investigation.

A converted Pacific Street motel now houses Harbortay House, a 54‑bed transitional shelter for 18–24‑year‑olds run by Urban Street Angels.