Myrtle Beach, SC|News|
Alligator Attacks, Kills Person Near Myrtle Beach Retention Pond
An alligator attacked and killed a neighbor who was near a retention pond in Myrtle Beach on Friday, police said.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
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Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the breaking news manager for Patch's National Desk. Send tips and/or photos to dan.hampton@patch.com.
Previously: program manager for Patch's Test Kitchens, local editor on Long Island; and senior breaking news editor. Before Patch, I worked as a news associate at The Associated Press.
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Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Issaquah Woman Miscarries In Malta, Fears For Life As Abortions Banned
Andrea Prudente of Issaquah suffered an incomplete miscarriage in Malta. The country outlaws abortions for any reason.
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Washington DC|News|
FDA Orders All Juul E-Cigarette Products Off US Market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday ordered Juul to take its e-cigarette and four pod products off the market.
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Columbus, OH|News|
Columbus House Fire Leaves Man Dead, 3 Girls Critical: Reports
A fire swept through a duplex in Columbus' Hilltop section, leaving a man dead and three girls in critical condition, according to reports.
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Edmonds, WA|News|
2 Houses Catch Fire In Mountlake Terrace, 6 Left Homeless
Firefighters battled heavy flames at two houses early Thursday in Mountlake Terrace. Six people were left homeless.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Tony Siragusa, Who Won Super Bowl With Baltimore Ravens, Dies At 55
Tony Siragusa, a former defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts, has died, according to reports. He was 55.
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Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Possible Shark Attack In Pacific Grove Leaves 1 Hospitalized: Reports
A surfer was reportedly hospitalized following a possible shark attack In Pacific Grove on Wednesday morning.
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San Diego, CA|News|
'Princess Dirt Pig': 1st Baby Aardvark Born At SD Zoo In 35 Years
The San Diego Zoo last week announced the birth of a female aardvark cub — the first to be born at the zoo in more than 35 years.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
SF Train Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded, Shooter Runs: Officials
Two people were shot on a San Francisco Municipal Railway train Wednesday morning, official say. One person is dead, and a second was hurt.
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St. Clair Shores, MI|News|
Roseville Baby Dies At Hospital; Babysitter Accused Of Abuse: Reports
An 11-month-old boy has died after police said he was abused by his babysitter in Roseville, according to a report.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Cleveland, OH|News|
Cleveland-Area Transplant 'Sisters' Share Liver — And A Forever Bond
Maria Contreras, 53, and Monica Davis, 59, both of northeast Ohio, call themselves "split-liver sisters" after undergoing a rare procedure.
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Across Montana, MT|News|
Parts Of Yellowstone National Park Reopen Days After Historic Flooding
Yellowstone National Park was shut down last week after historic flooding washed out roads, bridges and homes. Parts have reopened.
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Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley Man And Son, 10, ID'd As Victims After Raft Flips In WA
John Coleman of Berkeley and his 10-year-old son died when their raft flipped in a river in northern Washington last week.
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Bellevue, WA|News|
Ex-Bellevue Teacher Gets 20 Years In Prison In Federal Child Porn Case
Stuart Hoffman pleaded guilty in federal court to producing and possessing child pornography. He was sentenced to two decades prison.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Toddler Critical After Being Pulled From Phoenix Pool: Reports
A 2-year-old was pulled out after being underwater for about two minutes. Parents performed CPR on the boy to revive him.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson Settles All But 4 Suits: Attorney
Cleveland Browns star quarterback Deshaun Watson has settled all but four of 24 civil suits, attorney Tony Buzbee said Tuesday.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Brush Fire Ignites Near Universal Studios In Hollywood Hills
A wildfire dubbed the "Coyote Fire" ignited near Universal Studios in Hollywood Hills. At least 1 acre of brush burned above a dog park.
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Across Washington, WA|News|
Teen Loses Hand Playing With Fireworks In Federal Way: Firefighters
A 14-year-old boy lost a hand playing with fireworks in Federal Way, where fireworks are illegal. A 10-year-old boy was also hurt.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Twitter Board Recommends $44 Billion Sale To Billionaire Elon Musk
Twitter’s board recommended that shareholders approve a $44 billion sale to eccentric billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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Sacramento, CA|News|
CA Gas Station Manager Fired For Selling Premium Fuel For 69 Cents
A gas station manager in Rancho Cordova was fired after selling premium fuel for 69 cents a gallon. He's raising money to pay it back.
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