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A 21-year-old suspect, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, is in custody following the shooting of an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent in Fort Washington Park, NYC, on Saturday night. The agent, who was shot in the face and arm, is expected to survive; the incident was captured on video, aiding in the suspect's quick apprehension and revealing a robbery attempt. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man who is not a police officer shot...

A severe storm in Montgomery County, Maryland, led to over 100 rescue calls within two hours on Saturday due to flash flooding, a situation typically seen in a 24-hour span. The National Weather Service issued a rare flash flood emergency for Silver Spring as waters rose rapidly, trapping residents in buildings and vehicles, prompting numerous water rescues without reported injuries. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Montgomery County, Maryland, a big rainstorm caused...

A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York, while wearing a heavy metal necklace. The incident occurred when he entered the room during an active scan to assist his wife, leading to a medical episode that resulted in his death at the hospital the following day. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man died after he was pulled into a big machine...

D-Day veteran "Papa Jake" Larson, who survived the Normandy invasion in 1944 and later gained 1.2 million TikTok followers by sharing WWII stories, passed away peacefully at 102, as announced by his family. Remembered for his charm and humor, Larson honored his fallen comrades and urged peace, leaving a legacy that touched many, particularly during D-Day commemorations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: D-Day veteran "Papa Jake" Larson, who bravely fought in World War...

The number of missing persons in Texas after devastating floods has decreased from 160 to three, following search efforts that confirmed many were safe, although 135 lives were lost, including 27 at Camp Mystic. Questions about evacuation procedures and warnings persist, with President Trump visiting to show support for affected families. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Texas, after a big flood that made many people go missing and caused sadness, the number...

One person died, and two others are missing after a group was swept over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River near Bend, Oregon, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Three individuals were rescued and hospitalized, while search efforts for the missing resumed on Sunday morning; details on the victims and circumstances remain undisclosed. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: People fell over a waterfall in Oregon, and one person died...