Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say

A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.

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August 6, 2026 at 05:00PM

More than 50 decomposing bodies found at Far South Side funeral home

An investigation was underway at a Far South Side funeral home after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in the facility.

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August 6, 2026 at 10:12PM

At least 6 dead, 15 injured in shooting in Thailand high school, officials say

A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and wounding 15 others, police said.

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August 7, 2026 at 01:31AM