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Utah County Mother Arrested After Baby's Tragic Death

Raona Dorothy Mora, a 32-year-old Utah County mother, was arrested and held without bail after her four-month-old baby died from severe injuries. Deputies responded to a call early in the morning, finding the infant with a swollen head and bleeding from the ear. Despite emergency treatment and airlifting the child to a hospital, the baby died due to multiple skull fractures and brain hemorrhaging. Mora claimed she accidentally fell on the baby, but medical staff rejected her explanation, leading to her arrest on suspicion of child abuse homicide.

National News

Third House Collapses on North Carolina Coast in Four Days

A third house has collapsed in four days on the North Carolina coast near Rodanthe, prompting officials to close the beach due to hazardous debris. Cape Hatteras National Seashore law enforcement responded to the collapse, and cleanup efforts are underway. Beachgoers are being warned to avoid the area due to dangerous debris in the water and onshore. Homeowners in the region, facing the ongoing threat of erosion, have expressed concern as collapsing houses continue to pose risks to people and the environment.

International News

Hurricane Helene Intensifies as It Moves Toward US Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Helene has intensified into a hurricane and is expected to become a dangerous Category 3 storm before making landfall on the US Gulf Coast, particularly Florida, by Thursday. Helene is currently moving northwest from the Mexican coast and is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall to both Mexico and Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency, and evacuation orders have been issued. Major rainfall and flooding are expected across Florida and neighboring regions.

Sports News

Buffalo Bills Claim Top Spot in NFL Week 4 Power Rankings

In the latest NFL Week 4 power rankings, the Buffalo Bills have emerged as the top team, showing dominance through their first three games. Despite a slow start in Week 1, the Bills pulled away from the Arizona Cardinals and followed up with decisive victories over the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars. Led by Josh Allen, who threw for 247 yards and four touchdowns in the first half against the Jaguars, the Bills outscored opponents 89-24 from halftime of Week 1 to halftime of Week 3. The team's dominant performances have silenced concerns about their Super Bowl window closing, positioning them as the league's best team.

Events  

September 25th

• Hispanic Heritage Month Hunt - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM

• USETDA 2024 Conference September 25-27, 2024 in Provo, Utah - September 25-27

September 26th

• Rugby 7s Tournament and Fall Festival - Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• Lindon Farmers Market - Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM

September 27th

• HISPANIC HERITAGE FEST - CELEBRANDO NUESTRAS RAICES - Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM

• Tailgate Party - Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM

September 28th

• Deyaz - Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• Sandy's Heritage Festival 2024 - Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM

September 29th

• Lucius - Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM

• Salt Lake City Road Trip - Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:00 AM

September 30th

• Cross E Ranch Fall Festival 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• FIDLAR @ The Grand - Mon Sep 30, 2024 - 7:00 PM

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