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Today is Thursday, June 18, the 169th day of 2026. There are 196 days left in the year.
‘A million years isn’t enough’: Victims’ relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison. He told them: “I am responsible” for the crimes.
Today in History

Today in History
Crimebeat
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The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal.
Jimmy George McGill

Aug 18, 1945 - Jun 13, 2026
Juneteenth celebration set for Friday

The 2026 Hamblen Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. this Friday at Morristown Landing and organizers say it’s jam packed with great talent, food and more, all ready to celebrate the national holiday.
Dennis Cunningham
Dennis Cunningham
Robert Harvey Williams

Jun 14, 2026
Road Work on East Morris

Road Work

