Suspect arrested after barricade situation in Lithonia area
The SWAT situation involving a barricaded person in the LIthonia area has ended. The person was taken into custody, police say.
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Police searching for missing boy, situation described as critical
The Atlanta Police Department is urgently searching for a 12-year-old boy last seen Monday morning. According to the police bulletin issued by APD, Matthew Lauhune was last seen at about 7:15 a.m. leaving his home on Mayson Turner Road. He was seen wearing a light-blue shirt, a n...
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Butterfly Kisses Alliance changes the way families are supported after the loss of a child
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( Aging Untold ) — Families navigating the tragic and unexpected loss of a baby are receiving an additional support system from the Butterfly Kisses Alliance . A group of nurses in St. Louis founded the nonprofit in 2023 to offer support and resources to families a...
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Atlanta couple makes disability more affordable after life-changing accident
In 2022, Emily Stanislaus’ life changed. On a trip to visit her parents with her partner, Cristina Gutierrez, she fell off the roof of her parents’ home and landed on concrete, suffering a spinal cord injury that left her wheelchair-bound. Very suddenly, Stanislaus and Gutierrez ...
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Despite higher paychecks, Americans still have less money to spend, Labor Department report says
(Gray News) - Although Americans are seeing bigger paychecks on paper, they still have less money to spend. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Cost Index , the total compensation for civilian workers, including wages and benefits, rose 3.4% over the last 12 mo...
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Sen. Chris Murphy suffers stroke, hospitalized
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke. Read more trending news His office said he was “awake and alert,” The Associated Press reported. Murphy’s chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said his arm felt numb while he was at his son’s hockey game on Satu...
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Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know....
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Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
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Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber....
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Gout: Causes, warning signs and what you can do
( Aging Untold ) — Gout is common, painful and sometimes missed at first, but it is treatable. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, is explaining what gout is, what can trigger it and how to confirm it early. What gout is Gout starts with uric acid building up in the blo...
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Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber....