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DENVER -- A former funeral home owner accused of hiding a woman's corpse in the back of a hearse for two years and hoarding the cremated remains of at least 30 people has been arrested, authorities said. Thursday night's arrest of Miles Harford, 33, is the latest allegation of misconduct by Colorado funeral home owners, a string that includes the discovery of nearly 200 decomposing bodies at a funeral home. The horrifying finds have underscored the laxness of state funeral home regulations and pressed lawmakers to try to strengthen the laws. A grisly scene of urns stashed around the Harford...

Toyota is recalling 280,000 of its pickup truck and SUV models due to a safety issue related to the transmission not disengaging entirely when in neutral, which can cause the vehicles to "creep forward." In a notice on Wednesday, the Japanese automaker stated, "Certain parts of the transmission may not immediately disengage when the vehicle is shifted to the neutral position. This can allow some engine power to continue to be transferred to the wheels and can allow the vehicle to inadvertently creep forward at a low speed when it is on a flat surface and no brakes are applied,...

Koti and Haven Garza are 7-year-old twins with half a mouthful of baby teeth who are already sharing their skin care routines and fit checks to 4.8 million followers on TikTok. Despite struggling to pronounce the word "influencer," they have become internet sensations.The twins first gained viral fame in 2020 after their mother, Adrea Garza, participated in a trending TikTok challenge with one of the girls. Since then, they have amassed millions of views and have become part of a new wave of Gen Alpha influencers.The rise of child influencers has led to the creation of apps like Zigazoo, which...

Guitars strum, an accordion plays, and a singer tells the story of Fernando Ochoa Jauregui, a builder of food trucks and trailers in the Modesto area. The lyrics mention his love for partying and enjoying festivals with a banda and a beautiful lady by his side. The video for the Spanish corrido shows images of Ochoa with shiny cars, jet skis, and hats with his company logo, 8A Food Trucks. It ends with shots of cash and a money-counting machine, portraying Ochoa as a successful entrepreneur. However, unhappy customers from Sacramento to Salinas and San Bernardino share their experiences of...

A sign for the University of Georgia is seen, May 28, 2004, in Athens, Ga. A woman was found dead Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, on the campus of the University of Georgia after a friend told police she had not returned from a morning run, the university said. Allen Sullivan/AP hide caption toggle caption Allen Sullivan/AP A sign for the University of Georgia is seen, May 28, 2004, in Athens, Ga. A woman was found dead Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, on the campus of the University of Georgia after a friend told police she had not returned from a morning...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump promised to use a second term in the White House to defend Christian values and even suggested he'd shield the faith's central iconography, warning a convention of religious broadcasters on Thursday night that the left wants “to tear down crosses.” “Remember, every communist regime throughout history has tried to stamp out the churches, just like every fascist regime has tried to co-opt them and control them. And, in America, the radical left is trying to do both," Trump told hundreds of cheering attendees at the National Religious Broadcasters International Christian Media Convention...

The ominous messages began arriving in Elissa’s inbox early last year. “You sell pics of your underage daughter to pedophiles,” read one. “You’re such a naughty sick mom, you’re just as sick as us pedophiles,” read another. “I will make your life hell for you and your daughter.” Elissa has been running her daughter’s Instagram account since 2020, when the girl was 11 and too young to have her own. Photos show a bright, bubbly girl modeling evening dresses, high-end workout gear and dance leotards. She has more than 100,000 followers, some so enthusiastic about her posts that they pay...

A city in the Gaza Strip, filled with refugees, was heavily bombarded, resulting in the destruction of a large mosque and numerous casualties on Thursday. Israel reiterated its plan to send ground forces into the area if Hamas does not release hostages before the start of Ramadan.The Gazan health authorities reported nearly 100 deaths from Israeli strikes in the past day, bringing the total death toll after almost 20 weeks of war to nearly 30,000.Israel's focus on invading the area coincided with diplomatic efforts to prevent it, especially with Ramadan approaching on March 10.President Biden’s Middle East coordinator, Brett McGurk,...

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers played in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Dedicated Los Angeles Lakers fans are always eager to watch their favorite team play, but finding out how and when to catch each game on TV or mobile device can be a bit challenging. With the Lakers currently in playoff contention, fans don't want to miss a single game as the season progresses. To make it easier for Lakers fans, we have compiled a list of the best sports streaming platforms that offer the most access...

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