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07-23-2023

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Oklahoma mother kills three children before shooting herself

A mother in Oklahoma killed her three children, aged 10 months, 6 years, and 11 years, before shooting herself in a triple murder-suicide. Authorities discovered the bodies after responding to reports of fireworks outside the home and engaging in a three-hour standoff. The investigation is ongoing.

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Collapsed patio leads to injuries in Billings

Multiple individuals were injured when a patio collapsed at the Briarwood Country Club in Billings. Up to 25 people were transported to hospitals, but there were no fatalities. The Billings Clinic received six patients and expected three more, while another 11 victims were admitted to the hospital. Roads near the hospitals were closed to ensure access for emergency vehicles. The Briarwood Country Club provides golf, dining, and swimming.

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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated 820million,makingitthefifthlargestinthegameshistory.Nowinnersweredrawnintherecentdrawing,andthenextonewillbeonTuesday,July25.Theoddsofwinningthetopprizeare1in302.6million.MegaMillionsisplayedin45states,Washington,D.C.,andtheU.S.VirginIslands.Ticketsare820 million, making it the fifth-largest in the game's history. No winners were drawn in the recent drawing, and the next one will be on Tuesday, July 25. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 302.6 million. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets are 2 each.

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Four injured in unprovoked stabbings in Maryland

Four people were injured in a series of unprovoked stabbings in Maryland. The suspect was shot and killed by the police following a short pursuit. The victims are expected to survive. The attacks were described as unprovoked and random.

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Temecula Valley Unified School District Approves LGBT Curriculum After Threat of Fine

The Temecula Valley Unified School District has approved an LGBT curriculum after being threatened with a fine by California Governor Newsom. The curriculum includes teaching about gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, but the board has recommended substituting age-appropriate material for elementary school grades. The board's decision was not in response to the threat, but to avoid a lawsuit. Governor Newsom criticized those who opposed the curriculum, stating that it was about extremists wanting to control information and censor teaching materials.

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Assailant holds guards at gunpoint in elite village near Moscow

A man broke into an unoccupied house in an elite village near Moscow and held two guards and a police officer at gunpoint. After hours of negotiation, the man refused to surrender, fired at special forces, and was killed when they stormed the house. The attacker was identified as Vyacheslav Chernenko, a resident of Krasnoyarsk. It is unclear if he fought in Ukraine as he claimed. The house he broke into is rumored to have belonged to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. The incident came after a recent mutiny by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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Railway accident near small town of Havre

A BNSF Railway train derailed near the town of Havre, Montana, causing 11 cars to derail. Cleanup and repair work is underway as the line is reopened. Some cars carrying consumer goods spilled, but a car carrying paint thinner did not spill. Railroads are facing pressure to improve safety.

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Landslide in Maharashtra village leaves 78 people missing

Seventy-eight people are still unaccounted for since the landslide hit Irshalwadi village in Raigadh district, Maharashtra. The village is facing difficulties in rescue operations due to heavy rainfall and lack of paved roads. The landslides and floods are a result of erratic monsoons caused by climate change.

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Pregnant woman killed in Texas park shooting

A pregnant woman was shot and killed at a Texas park after a fight broke out. Four other people, including the suspected shooters, were also shot. The incident occurred after dozens of shots were fired during the altercation between groups of people. The woman, identified as 21-year-old Autumn Vallian, was trying to leave the scene when she was fatally shot. She was 5 months pregnant and her family expressed their devastation at the loss. Two suspects have been detained and the police are investigating for any additional suspects.

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Photo of Mississippi senator wearing tutu misused in divisive GOP primary

A photo of Mississippi State Sen. Chad England, wearing a tutu in support of Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, has been misused in the increasingly divisive GOP primary. The image was posted on Twitter with a derogatory comment, leading England to speak out against the dirty politics in the race. The term 'groomer' used in the comment has political implications as it is often associated with sex offenders. Hosemann faces two challengers in the primary, and if no majority is won, there will be a runoff on Aug. 29. England, who initially supported one of Hosemann's opponents, now endorses Hosemann and claims to have received a threatening text message with the photo. Another supporter of Hosemann also shared a similar photo on Twitter, which has since been taken down. England has used the incident to revive his fundraising efforts for breast cancer research. Some have criticized the tone of the text exchange between England and the person who sent the photo, but England alleges that it was a threat. The McDaniel campaign, one of Hosemann's opponents, has distanced itself from the incident and stated that they cannot control every volunteer on social media. This comes after a controversial incident during the 2014 U.S. Senate campaign involving McDaniel supporters entering a nursing home without permission and photographing the wife of then-incumbent Thad Cochran, who had dementia. The lieutenant governorship in Mississippi is a powerful position, as the person presides over the state Senate and has authority over legislation.

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