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10h ago

Gabby Petito was on a road trip with her fiancé when she disappeared. Here's what else we know.

Police say Brian Laundrie is a “person of interest” in her disappearance and has been uncooperative in the investigation.
Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie.
Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie.

Arrest made in 2012 murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth

Miguel Enrique Olivares, 28, was arrested in connection to the 2012 beating death of UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth.

Inside the debate over using 'Latino,' 'Latinx' or 'Hispanic'

Despite debates over which term best describes a population of 62.1 million, embracing their identities on their own terms is empowering and necessary.
Image: Broken shards show the features of different Latina women with different hair, eye color and skin tones.
Image: Broken shards show the features of different Latina women with different hair, eye color and skin tones.

Millions expected to start holiday shopping early during widespread supply shortages

With ongoing supply shortages and shipping delays due to Covid, an estimated 51 million holiday shoppers plan to start buying gifts this month. To limit crowds, retailers like Target are promoting deals over several weeks instead of one day. 
Millions expected to start holiday shopping early during widespread supply shortages
Millions expected to start holiday shopping early during widespread supply shortages

Alex Murdaugh surrenders to authorities after hitman plot

Prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh surrendered to authorities and was booked and charged with insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, and filing a false police report. A judge ruled Murdaugh could return to rehab on a $20,000 bond without GPS. 
Alex Murdaugh surrenders to authorities after hitman plot
Alex Murdaugh surrenders to authorities after hitman plot

SpaceX’s all-civilian Inspiration4 crew orbiting Earth

In what’s expected to be a three-day mission, four everyday Americans are orbiting Earth and gathering scientific data they hope will aid future space travelers.   
SpaceX’s all-civilian Inspiration4 crew orbiting Earth
SpaceX’s all-civilian Inspiration4 crew orbiting Earth

Experts divided over vaccine boosters ahead of FDA decision

Just hours before the FDA advisory committee is set to vote on the need for Covid vaccine booster shots, members of the agency are voicing both support and opposition over a third dose of Pfizer’s vaccine. 
Experts divided over vaccine boosters ahead of FDA decision
Experts divided over vaccine boosters ahead of FDA decision
11h ago

Man charged in 2012 beating death of UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth

Chapel Hill police announced Miguel Enrique Olivares, of Durham, was arrested in connection to the beating death of University of North Carolina Faith Hedgepeth.
Image: Chapel Hill Police Department Chief Chris Blue
Image: Chapel Hill Police Department Chief Chris Blue
12h ago

Ohio faith leaders want DOJ to upgrade review of Columbus policing to investigation

A petition asks the Justice Department to investigate the Columbus police department's hiring process and discipline, as well as union contracts and allegations of racial injustice and police aggression.
Image: Black Lives Matter Activists Rally In Ohio Against Police Brutality
Image: Black Lives Matter Activists Rally In Ohio Against Police Brutality
13h ago

Alex Murdaugh tried to 'have himself executed,' his attorney says, blaming opioid addiction

Earlier Thursday, a South Carolina judge set bail at $55,000 for Curtis Smith, the accused hit man in Murdaugh's alleged scheme.
Image: Lawyer Alex Murdaugh walks into his bond hearing on  Sept. 16, 2021, in Varnville, S.C.
Image: Lawyer Alex Murdaugh walks into his bond hearing on  Sept. 16, 2021, in Varnville, S.C.
14h ago

23 cats killed in fire at Florida pet adoption facility

The blaze erupted at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. More than 30 animals were rescued from the fire
Image: Members of Orange County Animal Services, Orange County Fire Rescue and Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando respond to a fire at the Pet Alliance building on Wednesday night.
Image: Members of Orange County Animal Services, Orange County Fire Rescue and Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando respond to a fire at the Pet Alliance building on Wednesday night.