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Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi

Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi

  • Brad Brooks Reuters

A mother on Friday pleaded for anyone to come forward with information about what happened to her son whose body was found on an island off the coast of Mississippi.

Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing'

Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing'

  • TMZ

Nolan Wells' best friend -- Jayvon Williams -- is speaking out ... and while he thinks things aren't lining up in the case, he believes this whole investigation is being misconstrued.

Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son

Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son

  • USA Today - Vertical

Nolan Wells' mother made an emotional plea calling for transparency after deleted texts and a filmed altercation raised new questions about his death.

Officers: Man amassed trash in Arizona national forest

Officers: Man amassed trash in Arizona national forest

  • Thao Nguyen USA Today

The Arizona man pleaded guilty to violating fire restrictions and unlawfully using federal land as a residence, court records show.

Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead

Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead

  • Anthony Thompson, USA TODAY

When a police officer questioned the declaration, the doctor reportedly dismissed the concern.

Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

  • Jonathan Stempel and Jack Queen Reuters

A federal judge allowed the payment to the writer after a jury found Trump liable for abuse claims; the Supreme Court declined to take the case initially.

National Great Outdoors Month: Clinton's 1998 Proclamation, National Parks and America's Public Lands Summer

National Great Outdoors Month: Clinton's 1998 Proclamation, National Parks and America's Public Lands Summer

  • National Day Calendar

President Bill Clinton proclaimed Great Outdoors Week in 1998, and every president since has expanded it to a full month of June. Marlo Anderson and National Day Calendar celebrate National Great Outdoors Month by highlighting America's 63 national parks, 154 national forests and 640 million…

Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality

Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality

    The cat lady stereotype isn’t completely true. Buzz60’s Keri Lumm shares the results of a new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of World’s Best Cat Litter.

    Which Cat Breed Matches Your Zodiac Sign Best

    Which Cat Breed Matches Your Zodiac Sign Best

      There are many factors to consider when selecting the right cat for your home or family, from your budget to your living situation. But here's something that many feline fans may not consider in their search: matching a kitty's characteristics to their zodiac (or sun) sign.

      Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

      Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

        The indictment accuses David Hearn of "maliciously" breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the landmark on June 19.

        Report: FBI determines Nancy Guthrie ransom notes fake

        Report: FBI determines Nancy Guthrie ransom notes fake

          The disclosure that the FBI has discounted the veracity of the three notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson home comes as the investigation reaches its fifth month.

          FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

          FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

            A second law enforcement source familiar with the matter confirmed the FBI assessment of the ransom notes.

            ICE arrests in Milwaukee spark backlash from advocacy group

            ICE arrests in Milwaukee spark backlash from advocacy group

              Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed for FOX6 News that agents arrested 39 people in Wisconsin last weekend. A Milwaukee immigration group calls it a "targeted ICE surge." ICE officials said the people were in the country illegally. 

              Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

              Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

                Savannah Guthrie shared new comments on the case of her missing mother on the NBC morning show Tuesday after reports emerged that a ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie was dead.

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                Newly Listed Homes near Marana, AZ — Updated Jul. 14, 2026

                Newly Listed Homes near Marana, AZ — Updated Jul. 14, 2026

                A look at the newest homes for sale near Marana, AZ. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

                Custom aircraft for armless Tucson pilot nearly complete

                Custom aircraft for armless Tucson pilot nearly complete

                Dr. Robert Newman — member, technical counselor and former president of Ocean County's Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 898 — has contributed to building over 12 airplanes throughout his lifetime.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: July 14

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: July 14

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                Tucson's Top Stories: July 14

                Tucson's Top Stories: July 14

                Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                State & Regional

                Arizona solar farm becomes haven for burrowing owls

                Arizona solar farm becomes haven for burrowing owls

                TONOPAH — A burrowing owl sits on top of a weather sensor array as it watches the desert below. A few feet away, its burrow disappears into the sandy soil. 

                25 years of I-10 crashes expose deadly pattern in Arizona

                25 years of I-10 crashes expose deadly pattern in Arizona

                A section of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson has had cross-median crash.

                Man who claimed wife's killing was mercy gets prison

                Man who claimed wife's killing was mercy gets prison

                A man who admitted killing his wife inside a Gilbert care facility was sentenced to 16 years in prison in a case with two vastly different views about what happened.

                Law fix helps Arizona firefighters with insurance coverage

                Law fix helps Arizona firefighters with insurance coverage

                A missing comma in an Arizona law resulted in some insurance companies fighting coverage of an occupational cancer that affects firefighters. It has now been fixed.

                Nation & World

                Extreme heat threatens Italy's Parmesan heartland

                Extreme heat threatens Italy's Parmesan heartland

                To combat heat stress on cows, dairy farmers have installed fans and water-mist systems, but these increases in cooling measures have caused significant rises in energy expenses.

                Supreme Court cites rise in threats as it seeks more security funding

                Supreme Court cites rise in threats as it seeks more security funding

                WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court police expect a 38% increase in security threats this year, Justice Elena Kagan told Congress on Tuesday, warning that "for some of us, those threats have come very close" as the court seeks a roughly 10% annual budget increase to bolster security.

                Trump invested crypto gains in stocks and bonds, filings show

                Trump invested crypto gains in stocks and bonds, filings show

                Financial disclosures reveal that most of Trump’s crypto gains were deposited into traditional stocks and bonds, indicating a preference for safer investments despite his public crypto endorsements.

                Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti

                Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti

                The Trump administration turned over to Minneapolis prosecutors evidence it had withheld on immigration agents' killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, local officials said on Monday.

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                Arizona solar farm becomes haven for burrowing owls

                Man arrested in Bisbee killing

                Man arrested in Bisbee killing

                Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson

                Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

                 

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                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

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                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                Crime

                Man arrested in Bisbee killing

                Man arrested in Bisbee killing

                A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the killing of an unidentified man at an encampment in Bisbee, authorities say.

                YouTuber arrests near Nancy Guthrie's home raise concerns

                YouTuber arrests near Nancy Guthrie's home raise concerns

                A review of records from the Pima County Sheriff's Department raises questions about whether all of the arrests near Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home were warranted.

                Tucson police make arrest in 2004 child sexual assault

                Tucson police make arrest in 2004 child sexual assault

                A 65-year-old man is facing charges in the 2004 sex-assault of his teen foster daughter, Tucson police say.

                Tucson investigators now know suspect in 1995 killing

                Tucson investigators now know suspect in 1995 killing

                A man now linked to the killing of a Tucson man in 1995 is believed to have died in an unrelated crash a few weeks later, police say.

                Politics

                25 years of I-10 crashes expose deadly pattern in Arizona

                25 years of I-10 crashes expose deadly pattern in Arizona

                A section of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson has had cross-median crash.

                Tucson ranked 4th deadliest for pedestrians

                Tucson ranked 4th deadliest for pedestrians

                Tucson was recently ranked as the 4th deadliest city for pedestrians by Smart Growth America.

                Law fix helps Arizona firefighters with insurance coverage

                Law fix helps Arizona firefighters with insurance coverage

                A missing comma in an Arizona law resulted in some insurance companies fighting coverage of an occupational cancer that affects firefighters. It has now been fixed.

                Tucson Sun Tran drivers approve contract

                Tucson Sun Tran drivers approve contract

                The renegotiated three-year contract was approved by 75% of Teamsters Local Union 104 members, the union said on Facebook.

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