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Cameron James, 17, says he knew 21-year-old Kevin Christian through the Boy Scouts. According to Military Times, Christian died Sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border.

Waking up to more clouds across the Valley for Wednesday, but only a few light rain showers in the forecast today.

Athens-Clarke County police have identified the man as Aaron Hong. Police said they received multiple reports of a man acting erratically and bleeding.

President Donald Trump marshaled tanks, bombers and other machinery of war on Tuesday for a Fourth of July celebration that traditionally is light on military might, while critics accused him of using America’s military as a political

The lawsuit charges that gun makers marketed the ability of the AR-15-style weapons to be easily modified to mimic machine guns and fire continuously, violating both a state and federal ban on automatic weapons.

The posts threaten to tarnish the Border Patrol’s image at one of the most challenging times in its 95-year history. Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost called the posts “completely inappropriate” and “offensive” and vowed to hold employees

The infections were caused by aspergillus mold in the air, a common mold that most people can breathe in without getting sick. It poses a greater risk to those with weakened immune systems or lung diseases.

The 21-year-old suspect faces charges for robbery, assault and driving under the influence.

When his sister had a seizure in the backyard swimming pool, the 7-year-old grabbed her hair and held her head above the water to keep her from drowning.

Three puppies, no more than 6 months old, were trapped in the car, as the temperature climbed to more than 90 degrees.