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Nolan Wells’ family speaks out after meeting with local Mississippi DA
Nolan Wells, 18, went missing after a July 4 beach trip with friends. A U.S. park ranger found his body two days later.
Real cat burglar steals kitten, tries to rob bank in Maryland, gets caught instead
A man grabbed a kitten from the adoption area of a Maryland pet store, then allegedly tried to use her to rob a nearby bank.
Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floods
Heavy downpours in South Texas washed out highways and stranded motorists Tuesday as forecasters warned that a threat of more severe weather could bring dangerous flooding to already drenched counties near the border with Mexico.
Civil rights leaders announce ‘March on Washington’ to defend voting rights
Civil rights leaders announced plans for a Washington march in August to defend voting rights, saying that recent court decisions have weakened key federal protections against racial discrimination in voting.
U.S. seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial, his family says
A China-born American seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years, an advocacy group advising the family said Tuesday, a revelation that came a couple of months before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the U.S.
Mississippi DA says she’s planning to meet with Nolan Wells’ parents amid ongoing investigation into teen’s death
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — One day after Nolan Wells’ family lamented that they had not heard from those investigating the teen’s death in a week, the local district attorney told NBC News that her office is set to meet with the parents on Wednesday.
Worker dies after going overboard from Princess cruise ship that left Fort Lauderdale
A crewmember has died after going overboard from a Princess cruise ship that left Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company said Monday.
Justin Baldoni challenges Blake Lively’s $7.5 million request for attorney’s fees
Justin Baldoni’s legal team is challenging Blake Lively’s claim for nearly $7.5 million in attorney’s fees amid the pair’s nearly two-year legal saga.
False claims and speculation fill an information void around Nolan Wells’ death
As officials continue to investigate the Mississippi teen’s July death, disputed online content has raced to figure out what happened in his final hours.
Jay-Z apologizes after Yankee Stadium show starts hours late, says there was a safety issue
Jay-Z apologized to fans after an hourslong delay at his Sunday night show, telling the crowd at Yankee Stadium that a safety issue prompted security to close the doors.