Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm as a felon

Check Your Freezer: Walmart Recall Now Covers 26 States and Puerto Rico

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

Puerto Rico · 26d

Thomas Smith

Carrying These 3 Items in Your Glove Box in CA Could Get You Fined -- or Arrested

Your glove box might hold your registration, a stack of napkins and whatever you wanted out of sight before your last passenger climbed in. But closing that little door does not make everything inside legal to carry.

California · 12d

Thomas Smith

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4 Dead in California Following Mushroom Outbreak, as Dangerous Season Approaches

Four people died after eating poisonous wild mushrooms during an outbreak that swept across Northern California and the Central Coast between November 2025 and May 2026. The outbreak sickened dozens of people and left others needing liver transplants. With fall returning, it offers a reminder of how dangerous a mistaken mushroom identification can be.

California · 12d

The Mary Sue

Black Iowa teacher breaks down after students repeatedly crossed the line. Then her lawsuit ended with a $425,000 award: ‘Let it continue’

Teachers are expected to deal with difficult students, but they shouldn’t have to face racist abuse. One Black teacher in Iowa repeatedly complained about how students treated him. However, the school’s response only made matters worse. Schools have faced accusations of failing to address racist harassment. In this case, students reportedly received harsher punishment for […]

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

CJ Coombs

A mother and her two sons vanished in 2022, after boarding a boat in Honolulu, Hawaii

Koa Kai Bernstein has been missing from Honolulu, Hawaii, since October 12, 2022, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His age-progressed photo (above, far right) shows what he may have looked like at 12, though he would now be 13.

Honolulu, HI · 29d

Dianna Carney

Goofy Pup Still Searching For Home After Being Surrendered Over 7 Months Ago

Meet Butterball, a goofy young pup who is searching for the family who will help him write the next chapter of his life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has highlighted Butterball Bold, who has been in their care for some time. According to the rescue, “This strong boy was a local surrender in Mississippi, but he can't wait to see what New England is all about!” He has so far been waiting for a new home for over half a year.

Massachusetts · 7d

Letters from Leo

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“They Were Falling Into the Arms of God” — A Catholic Defense of the 9/11 Jumpers

Thank you for reading! Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication and the fastest-growing Catholic community in the country. To receive new posts and support this movement, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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CJ Coombs

Missing since 2024 from Gary, Indiana: Ja'Niyah Aubrielle McMichael was only 13 when she vanished

Ja'Niyah McMichael has been missing from Gary, Indiana, since August 11, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She was only 13 years old. She would now be 15. What happened to Ja'Niyah?

Gary, IN · 12d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: Cheese Recalled After 8 People Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Bacteria

Check your cheese drawer and freezer: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled its Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses amid a multistate E. coli outbreak. As of September 25, health officials had reported 13 illnesses in nine states. Eight people had been hospitalized, and three had developed a serious kidney complication.

Utah · 13d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2023 from Encinitas, California: Sophia Hall Nunez was one year old when she vanished

Sophia Hall Nunez has been missing from Encinitas, California, since October 6, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Sophia would now be four years old.

Encinitas, CA · 11d

Arizona Luminaria

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As Trump’s wall closes in, DHS intimidates Tohono O’odham with surveillance, masked agents and drones

This story was produced by ProPublica and co-published with Arizona Luminaria. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive their stories in your inbox every week.

Tucson, AZ · 1d

The Powell House Press

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Measles, Plague, Ebola. And Kennedy. The Danger Is Real.

Measles is killing Americans again, plague has surfaced in Russia and Ebola has landed in a travel hub. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is what stands between them and us. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is getting less and less airtime as other bad actors from Trump’s administration take center stage. Or it could be that RFK Jr. is recognized as so bad that the administration is keeping a lid on him. I suppose it doesn’t matter why we’re seeing less of him. What we all need to focus on is just how dangerous he is and the very real risk he poses. And the risk now is not nearly as theoretical as many once thought.

Pennsylvania · 3d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Spice Rack: Ground Cinnamon Recalled Over Elevated Lead

A jar of ground cinnamon can sit in a spice rack for months. If yours is Lior brand, check the label: Galil Importing Corp has recalled a specific lot of its Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing found elevated lead levels.

Texas · 13d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2023 from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Hayden Dowdey was only one when she vanished

Hayden Caroline Dowdey has been missing from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, since December 16, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Hayden would now be four years old.

Emerald Isle, NC · 25d

Dianna Carney

Young Pup Searching For Better Life After Surviving "Neighborhood Known For Dog Fighting"

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Cali Momma Puzzle, a loving young pup who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “Sweet Cali had been wandering around a Tennessee neighborhood known for dog fighting for about a year. She’s had a couple of litters and her children, Rory and Joey are from her last litter. We're so glad these precious dogs are safe! What they need is a nice, loving home with all the puzzles they can solve!”

Massachusetts · 16d

Dianna Carney

Meet Flint Funny: The 6-Month-Old Puppy Whose Owners Can No Longer Care For Him

A joyful young puppy named Flint is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Flint Funny after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “The FUNNY litter's Tennessee owner couldn't care for them any more (which is no laughing matter), but these hilarious pups can't wait to make you smile with all of their jokes!”

Massachusetts · 4d

Dianna Carney

Loving Young Pup Has Been Searching For New Home For Over Year

A loving young pup named Muggles is ready and waiting for the next chapter of his life to begin. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently highlighted Muggles, who has been in their care. According to the rescue, “Muggles comes from Mississippi and is ready to find his forever family.” He is currently living with a loving foster family, where he has been patiently waiting for over a year.

Massachusetts · 2d

Letters from Leo

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Conservatives Attack Pope Leo XIV’s Newest Black Bishop, Robert Boxie, for Calling Out Racism

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Dianna Carney