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July 24, 2023

Volunteer Arizona firefighter arrested on multiple arson charges

An 18-year-old who served as a volunteer firefighter was arrested for allegedly setting multiple fires in Arizona's Ash Fork area. He admitted to being directly involved in seven fires.

July 24, 2023

AZ woman died on sweltering day after her electricity was cut off due to $51 debt; now companies must adapt

A woman from Arizona died during a sweltering Arizona day after her power was cut off due to a $51 debt. The woman's body was found during a wellness check.

July 24, 2023

Small earthquake rattles Arizona town, no immediate reports of injuries, damages

A small earthquake shook an Arizona town near Chino Valley, at around 2 p.m. on July 23, 2023. No immediate signs of injuries or damages from the quake have been reported.

July 24, 2023

Woman's remains found near Florida coast in 3 suitcases at different locations

The body of a woman wearing a floral-print shirt was found Friday dismembered and in three different suitcases near the Florida coast, officials said.

July 24, 2023

Businesses, residents in Texas town gather to help find missing rodeo goat

Businesses and residents from a Texas town are gathering together to help find a missing rodeo goat. Residents considered utilizing a helicopter to find the missing animal.

July 24, 2023

Early-morning San Antonio house fire kills 3, injures 3 others

Three people died and three others were injured in a San Antonio, Texas, house fire. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 3 a.m. on July 22, 2023.

July 24, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott uses disaster declaration to install razor wire along US-Mexico border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott used a disaster declaration to justify his use of razor wire along the state's border with Mexico. Blowback over the tactic is continuing to grow.

July 24, 2023

Oklahoma man who was imprisoned for nearly 50 years freed after judge ordered new trial

Glynn Ray Simmons, a man who was imprisoned for almost 50 years, has been freed from custody after a judge ordered a new trial. The man had long claimed that he didn't commit the crime.

July 24, 2023

Heat wave expanding to Midwest, Northeast following severe weather risk

A portion of the U.S. facing the threat of severe weather Monday is set to face higher than normal temperatures later this week as a heat wave moves in.

July 24, 2023

Texas Gov Abbott swipes Biden in latest war of words over border security, impending DOJ lawsuit

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is staring down a lawsuit from the Department of Justice, doubled down in criticizing President Biden on Sunday.