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Watch “Father and 1 year old son both die from fentanyl exposure” on YouTube

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Watch “Father and 1 year old son both die from fentanyl exposure” on YouTube

September 20, 2019

What happened to Molly Meghan Miller? Was it a suicide or something else

Domestic Violence stories, Families in crisis, Missing persons stories, Uncategorized

What happened to Molly Meghan Miller? Was it a suicide or something else

September 28, 2018 — 98 Comments

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January 16, 2018 — 3 Comments

Family Members Plead for Help in Search for Missing Atlanta College Student: ‘Just Come Home’

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Family Members Plead for Help in Search for Missing Atlanta College Student: ‘Just Come Home’

November 5, 2019 — 0 Comments

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CNN: A teacher wore blackface to school and rapped on Halloween. He’s now been suspended

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Watch “Teenage Girl calls 911 to report squalor lifestyle and suicidal thoughts from abusive mother” on YouTube

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Watch “Teenage Girl calls 911 to report squalor lifestyle and suicidal thoughts from abusive mother” on YouTube

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Fox News: Florida girl, 14, calls abuse hotline over ‘deplorable’ living conditions, parents arrested

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Watch “Little Kamille McKinney was found dead. I’m pissed, there will be cursing.” on YouTube

October 23, 2019 — 1 Comment

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Daily Mail: Wendy Williams reveals press shy Meghan Markle begged to be on the show, until Prince Harry proposed

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New York Post : NYPD has new orders for dealing with mentally ill: Lose the lingo

October 22, 2019 — 0 Comments

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Watch “This guy REALLY SUCKS at robbing banks” on YouTube

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Watch “7 Asians arrested for possession of illegal THC VAPE CARTRIDGES AND 80 pounds of marijuana” on YouTube

October 21, 2019 — 0 Comments

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Watch “Police Refuse To Turn Over Bodycam Video As Another Family Claims They Were Subjected To Wrong Raid” on YouTube

October 20, 2019 — 0 Comments

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WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando: FDLE: Florida exotic dancer swindled elderly man out of $51,000

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WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando: FDLE: Florida exotic dancer swindled elderly man out of $51,000

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Orlando Sentinel: ‘Just push him off:’ 2 Kissimmee police officers violated policies after shoving suspect off roof, report says

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Nurses who kill: Medical murderers and the mystery of the Clarksburg VA hospital in West Virginia

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WESH 2 Orlando: Man claims in lawsuit he ended up paralyzed after riding waterslide at Volcano Bay

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Black henna: Kent children 'blistered and scarred' after Egypt trip
Twins from Margate could be left permanently scarred after getting black henna tattoos in Egypt.
Treating acne: What ingredients could help your skin?
The UK is spending millions on skincare products promising to improve acne - we spoke to the experts about what works and what doesn’t.
Algorithms helping patients on ventilators at London hospitals
The tests follow the discovery that ventilators can be both lifesaving and dangerous for patients.
My circus 'gives me a reason to live'
Nell Gifford is living with advanced cancer, but is continuing to perform at the circus she founded.
Nipple reconstruction tattooist 'keeps getting Facebook ban'
Kerry Irvine provides nipple reconstruction for women who have undergone mastectomies.

The Quinceañera, Redefined
Muslim quinces. Double quinces. “Quincenegras.” In the United States, a traditional rite of passage has become a celebration of identity.
On the Internet, No One Knows You’re Not Rich. Except This Account.
It’s easy to look successful on Instagram. Now, getting caught out is easy too.
How Much Would You Pay for a Houseplant?
Four-figure price tags. Destination auctions. Yearslong wait-lists. Rare plant collectors aren’t messing around.
A Sculpture for Brooklyn’s New Golden Age?
Hank Willis Thomas strives for “Unity” in his public artwork at the Brooklyn Bridge.
Yoga Is Finally Facing Consent and Unwanted Touch
Yoga students and studios are grappling with inappropriate, manipulative and exploitative teachers and teachings.
Inside the Valentine’s Day Text Message Mystery
Did you get one of the more than 168,149 strange texts sent in the middle of the night?
Are There Benefits to Collagen Supplements?
Maybe! But get ready for a long-term relationship.
In Yoga, Blurry Lines Easily Crossed
The hands-on teaching practices of some of yoga’s most celebrated gurus — and accusations of inappropriate touch that may have gone too far — raise questions about consent.
Hail to the Chief of Staff
The title is suddenly everywhere. It can mean almost anything.
Taking It All In: Hasan Minhaj’s Week
What the host of “Patriot Act” watched, read and listened to this week.
What the Best-Dressed Doors Are Wearing
When you’re choosing new door hardware, there are a bewildering number of decisions to make. Here’s how the pros do it.
How Did I Get That Yoga Story? You Really Had to Be There
As I participated in a workshop, the story came to life right in front of my eyes, right in front of the TV camera for “The Weekly.”

Language Brain Teaser : Hyphen Word-Hunt 2
Braingle's Daily Brain Teaser for Nov 12, 2019 ** or Hyphen-Word Hunt! ** Some English words are usually paired with a hyphen. The rules for this are interesting to browse, and some word pairs can even be correctly written in three different ways - e.g. playgroup, play group, or play-group. This teaser invites you find a commonly hyphenated word-pair in […]
Trivia Quiz: Sweet Child O' Mine/Welcome to the Jungle
Braingle's Daily Trivia Quiz for Nov 12, 2019 A Music > Rock Quiz : How much do you know about these rock 'n' roll songs? 1. Complete these lyrics: "She's got a smile that _____________..."2. Complete these lyrics: "Now and then when I ____________..."3. Fill in the blank. "She's got ________________... […]
Word of the Day : Verisimilitude
ver-i-si-mil-i-tude noun :: Appearing true or real. "At last, satisfactorily disguised, and with even his shock of black hair adding to the verisimilitude of his likeness to the natives of the city, he sought for some means of reaching the street below." --Burroughs, Edgar Rice More Vocabulary Articles...
Notebook
Get a good notebook and start writing down all of your ideas. A written record serves two purposes. It guarantees that the idea cannot be lost, and it gives you a way to come up with new ideas via the technique of elaborating on old ideas. Any interesting idea that you have or you hear about should be recorded in your notebook. If you can, try to organize yo […]
Modal Model
Before you can permanently remember something, it must pass from your short-term memory into your long-term memory. The storage for these two types of memory is generally believed to be separated in the brain. This model of the brain is called the "Modal Model." Evidence in support of this model includes some conditions, such as amnesia, that affec […]

Haley book blasts UN migration pact for focus on climate change: ‘Give me a break’
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, in her newly released book, defended the Trump administration's decision to pull out of the United Nations' global migration pact -- arguing that it would have eliminated the distinction between legal and illegal immigration, and sharply questioning its focus on issues like climate change.
UC Berkeley instructor calls rural Americans 'bad people' who deserve 'uncomfortable' lives
A UC Berkeley graduate student and instructor took to Twitter to shame "rural Americans" and those who aren't "pro-city."
Renee Zellweger reveals 'humiliating' tabloid stories about a painful breakup earlier in her career
Renee Zellweger revealed that a past breakup becoming tabloid fodder as well as some advice from her brother helped her deal with the public spotlight she found herself in as a young star.
Kellyanne Conway on Nikki Haley's claims: The president demands honesty and doesn't want 'yes men'
White House senior adviser Kellyanne Conway said Tuesday that President Trump doesn't want a bunch of "yes men" and "yes women," but that he wants his staff to be honest.
World's oldest carnivorous dinosaur found
The world's oldest carnivorous dinosaur, known as Gnathovorax cabreirai, has been discovered in southern Brazil, according to a new study.
Hate vegetables? Genetics may be to blame, study suggests
Despite your mom’s pleas, if you could never develop a taste for certain vegetables – namely broccoli and Brussels sprouts – your genetics may be to blame, new research suggests.
Republican seeking Elijah Cummings' House seat: Many Baltimore residents agree with President Trump
Baltimore residents were “very happy” that President Donald Trump shed light on the issues in their city, according to Republican strategist Kimberly Klacik who is in the running for respected Congressman Elijah Cummings' seat in Maryland.
Schiff sets stage for impeachment hearings, warns GOP about going after Bidens
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff set the stage for the first public hearings as part of the impeachment inquiry by vowing to keep questions at Wednesday's lead-off session focused on the Ukraine controversy -- in an implicit shot at Republican members who have signaled an interest in turning the tables on Democrats as they defend Presid […]
Connecticut man accused of killing Anguilla hotel worker sought after skipping hearing, bench warrant issued
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of Scott Hapgood, the Connecticut man charged in the death of a hotel worker who he claims attacked his family in Anguilla earlier this year, who's now been labeled a fugitive after he failed to show up for court on Monday.
What Kristen Stewart thinks about ex Robert Pattinson's new 'Batman' role
Kristen Stewart has all the faith for Robert Pattinson's new role as the Caped Crusader in the upcoming Batman film, "The Batman," set to be released in June 2021.

Israel-Gaza violence spirals after killing of top Palestinian militant
The death of a Palestinian commander triggers some of the most intense fighting for months.
James Le Mesurier, White Helmets co-founder, discovered dead in Turkey
The body of ex-British Army officer James Le Mesurier is found near his office in Istanbul.
Iran nuclear deal: IAEA finds uranium particles at undeclared site
International inspectors are reported to have taken samples from a Tehran location identified by Israel.
Theatre performers 'stabbed during show' in Saudi capital Riyadh
A man wielding a knife attacked the performers during a live show in the Saudi capital, reports say.
Iraq protests: UN and US call for reforms to help end unrest
At least 319 people have been killed during six weeks of mass anti-government protests.

Young singers to turn gang violence story into opera
Ali, 15, is among 700 children set to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.
Steve McQueen's Year 3 children exhibition unveiled at Tate
The Oscar-winning filmmaker and artist and his team photographed more than 75,000 Year 3 children.
Rylan Clark-Neal is reliving his X Factor days as he takes on a singing marathon.
Presenter Rylan Clark-Neal is taking on his biggest challenge to date. A 24-hour karaoke challenge for Children in Need.
'Cardboard box heads transformed my confidence'
Entertainer Graham Beck's stage show props have helped him tackle his confidence issues.
Frozen 2: 'An epic, dangerous adventure into an enchanted forest'
The BBC caught up with Kristen Bell, the voice of Princess Anna, and her co-stars at the world premiere in Los Angeles.

WMD
The FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Directorate uses a cohesive and coordinated approach to incidents involving nuclear, radiological, biological, or chemical weapons—with an overriding focus on prevention.
Violent Crime
The FBI, with its law enforcement partners, plays a key role in combating violent crime involving gangs, crimes against children, crimes in Indian Country, fugitives and missing persons, kidnappings, and bank robberies.
White-Collar Crime
In its White Collar Crime program, the FBI focuses on identifying and disrupting significant economic, health care, financial institution, and intellectual property crime threats.
Organized Crime
The FBI is dedicated to eliminating transnational organized crime groups that pose the greatest threat to the national and economic security of the United States.
Public Corruption
Public corruption is the FBI’s top criminal investigative priority, that includes border corruption, election crimes, international corruption and prison corruption.
Civil Rights
The FBI, the lead agency for enforcing civil rights law, aggressively investigates hate crime, color of law abuses by public officials, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, and freedom of access to clinic entrances violations.
Cyber Crime
The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks by criminals, overseas adversaries, and terrorists. The threat is incredibly serious—and growing.
Counterintelligence
The FBI is the lead agency for exposing, preventing, and investigating intelligence activities, including espionage, on U.S. soil and uses its investigative and intelligence capabilities--as well as strategic partnerships--to pursue spies.
Terrorism
To counter terrorism, the FBI's top investigative priority, we use our investigative and intelligence capabilities to neutralize domestic extremists and help dismantle terrorist networks worldwide.