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A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil crashed into a sand embankment and flipped on its side, killing at least 17 people, authorities said Saturday.

Passenger bus crash in northeastern Brazil leaves 17 dead

A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil crashed into a sand embankment and flipped on its side, killing at least 17 people, authorities said Saturday.

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Students from Savannah Technical College’s Historic Preservation program worked to clean and preserve gravestones at the Law Family Plot in Laurel Grove South Cemetery.

Savannah Technical College students restore civil rights leader’s gravesite

Students from Savannah Technical College’s Historic Preservation program worked to clean and preserve gravestones at the Law Family Plot in Laurel Grove South Cemetery.

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The military rescued the pair after striking a submersible vessel Thursday, in what was at least the sixth such attack since early September.

US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says

The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Donald Trump said Saturday.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 10h

Georgia’s statewide deer firearms season opens this weekend.

Georgia deer hunting season opens this weekend with new rules

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in deer in Berrien, Lanier, and Lowndes counties. The neurological disease destroys a deer’s brain over time and can spread through saliva, soil and carcasses.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 10h

The jackpot has now reached $650 million.

Mega Millions jackpot hits $650M after no winner Friday

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown yet again after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 11h

Spanish police are investigating the disappearance of a small painting by Pablo Picasso.

Picasso painting vanishes en route to exhibition

Spanish police are investigating the disappearance of a small painting by Pablo Picasso.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 12h

Traffic was shutdown between E. 52nd St. and Sunset Blvd. on Skidaway Rd.

Minor injuries reported after collision between CAT bus and vehicle shuts down traffic

Traffic was shutdown between E. 52nd St. and Sunset Blvd. on Skidaway Rd.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 12h

As the federal government shutdown continues, here’s what it means for workers, federal programs and the economy.

Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

The federal government shutdown is approaching the second-longest on record and there's no end in sight.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 13h

Health officials say the average number of cases has roughly tripled so far this year.

‘It’s miserable’: Hand, foot and mouth disease spreading rapidly in this state, officials say

The Virginia Department of Health says the viral infection is spreading through schools and day care facilities.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 13h

The father of a 7-month-old boy missing in Southern California pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of his son after a monthslong investigation that has failed to locate the child’s remains.

Father pleads guilty to murder in death of Emmanuel Haro

A father in California pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the case of his missing 7-month-old son, Emmanuel Haro.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 13h

Throughout the week, community members have rallied together to support the victims and their families.

Multiple GoFundMe’s created for victims in mass shooting on St. Helena Island

Throughout the week community members have rallied together to support the victims and their families.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 14h

“It’s not even a joke gone wrong. They tried to enter the home. My heart dropped when they said that they were going to take a chair and break down the door. That is just too much,” she said.

Police searching for Halloween mask-wearing trio who terrorized family

It may be Halloween season, but a Virginia family says one “trick” has gone too far.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 14h

Crews was being held at the McIntosh County Detention Center on pending charges, according to the news release.

Inmate held on pending charges dies at McIntosh County Jail, GBI investigating

An inmate being held at the McIntosh County Detention Center has died, according to a news release from the McIntosh County Office of the Sheriff.

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Rescuers said the birds were resting, drinking water from a puddle before being run over.

GRAPHIC: Nearly 50 birds crushed to death by truck driver, wildlife officials say

Florida wildlife officials say they are investigating after dozens of birds were crushed to death after being run over.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 14h

Check your freezers, Publix has issued a voluntary recall of one of its store-brand flavors of ice cream.

Ice cream sold at Publix recalled over undeclared allergen

Publix has issued a voluntary recall of one of its store-brand flavors of ice cream.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 15h

An Iowa man accused of hiding cameras in portable toilets during community events is facing numerous charges.

Man accused of putting hidden cameras in porta potties facing nearly 90 charges

An Iowa man is accused of hiding cameras in portable toilets during community events.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 15h

Omaha police had to be contacted after a child reportedly brought a loaded gun to a day care for show-and-share.

Child allegedly brings loaded gun to day care for show-and-share; police contacted

Omaha police had to be contacted after a child reportedly brought a loaded gun to a day care.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 16h

Authorities in Iowa say a driver was caught speeding at nearly 80 mph over the posted speed limit.

Driver ‘frustrated about work’ cited for speeding; going nearly 150 mph on interstate, troopers say

Authorities in Iowa say a driver was caught speeding at nearly 80 mph over the posted speed limit.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 16h

Trump will be away from Washington at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump planned nationwide, in what the GOP calls ‘hate America’ rallies

People will gather Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “No Kings” demonstrations.

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All the final scores are in, see the winners and the highlights from tonight's games here!

THE END ZONE: Scores and highlights from Oct. 17

WTOC has the final high school football scores from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry for Friday, October 17.

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Controversy surrounding an ATV park has people speaking up in Bulloch County.

Bulloch County residents speaking out for Savage Trails

Controversy surrounding the Savage Trails ATV park has people speaking up in Bulloch County.

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Louisiana authorities say a teenager remains hospitalized after being hit by a car during a homecoming prank.

Girl, 16, critically injured after being hit by car during homecoming prank, authorities say

Louisiana authorities say a teenager remains hospitalized after being hit by a car during a homecoming prank.

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According to court records, the Nebraska State Patrol started investigating Pohlmeier in 2024 after a cloud-based storage provider reported him to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Former deputy faces up to 60 years in prison after being convicted on child porn charges

Nebraska authorities say a former sheriff’s deputy has been convicted of possession of child pornography.

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An inmate being held at the McIntosh County Detention Center has died, according to a news release from the McIntosh County Office of the Sheriff.

Inmate held on pending charges dies at McIntosh County Jail, GBI investigating

An inmate being held at the McIntosh County Detention Center has died, according to a news release from the McIntosh County Office of the Sheriff.

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President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the war

President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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