A lawyer for a prominent Memphis couple with a longstanding relationship to former NFL player Michael Oher says that they want to end a conservatorship that he’s challenging in court. (August 16)
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A headless body. Victims bludgeoned to death: Notorious mass murderer escapes death penalty
“I hope God forgives you,” said Steven McGothlin, the brother of Rachel McGlothlin and uncle to Sapphire,. “Because he is the only one.”
‘Error in judgement:’ Mississippi police apologize for detaining 10-year-old
A 10-year-old Mississippi boy was briefly detained for public urination. Police chief calls situation “an error in judgment.”
16-year-old left Missouri home weeks ago. Her dad is worried she’s in danger.
It’s not the first time Timmy Treon’s daughter has run away, but as the days turn into weeks, his fears grow that the Missouri teen in serious danger.
Remains of Myshonique Maddox, Georgia woman missing since July, found in Alabama woods
Myshonique Shontrell Maddox, 28, was reported missing out of Columbus, Georgia on July 22. Her remains were found in a wooded area in Alabama.
Maui wildfire death toll climbs to 106 as grim search continues
Complicating the recovery efforts was a weather forecast calling for storms with rain and high winds in Maui this weekend.
Hawaiian governor vows to ‘protect’ land from predatory developers after deadly wildfire
Hawaii Governor Josh Green vowed to place legal barriers to prevent developers from buying land from wildfire-ravaged Maui.
9-year-old shoots, kills 6-year-old in Florida, authorities say
A 9-year-old child shot and killed a 6-year-old in Jacksonville, Florida, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
NASA moving toward Artemis II liftoff, but program’s future remains uncertain
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission got a sneak peek at their spaceship. But NASA reliant on SpaceX to put astronauts back on lunar surface.
AP Top Stories August 16 A
Here’s the latest for Wednesday August 16th: More than 100 confirmed dead in Hawaii fire; Maui residents struggle with power and cellphone service; North Korea claims soldier who crossed border was disillusioned with US; California judge accused of kil…
