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CNN — No survivors were found at the crash site of a plane whose pilot became unresponsive while flying near the Washington, DC area on Sunday, prompting military fighter jets to try to intercept the plane earlier which eventually crashed, according to the authorities. First responders arrived at the scene Sunday evening, about four hours after state and local authorities began a ground and air search for the crashed plane, Virginia State Police said. State police said they have suspended their search and will identify the plane’s passengers when information becomes available. US F-16 fighter jets caused a sonic boom…

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – A boating collision on Lake Lanier left a girl with a broken leg, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Georgia rangers responded to a boating accident on Lake Lanier near War Hill Park in Dawson County. Officials said the crash was between two “personal water vehicles.” A 10-year-old girl broke her leg and had to be taken to a local hospital. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Officials said alcohol was not a factor in the incident. Officials did not provide an update on the child’s…

Former President Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday that Russia would not allow a mutiny led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin to turn into a coup or a global crisis, state news agency TASS reported on Saturday. Responding to reporters’ questions, Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said the entire world would be on the brink of catastrophe if Russian nuclear weapons fell into the hands of “bandits.” The “bandits” attempt the coup Prigozhin, a former convict and longtime ally of Putin, heads Wagner, a private army that includes thousands of ex-prisoners recruited from Russian prisons. His men faced…

Cherokee County, Ga. – A group of seven people who prosecutors say are gang-affiliated are headed to prison, according to the Cherokee County District Attorney’s office. Prosecutors say that over two nights in June and July 2019, approximately 50 cars were carjacked in Cherokee County neighborhoods. The group stole five guns, three cars and other personal items. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Six people were arrested when they returned early one July morning to continue their crime spree: Tyjuan “TK” Shecorn Burch, 22 Quinn “Chucky” Chajuan Dawson, 23Jacquez “Joc” Daquan Ivey, 23Darell “Rell” Marrion, 21Two…

CINCINNATI – Tens of thousands of people marked 50 years of Cincinnati Pride at the parade and festival along The Banks on Saturday. The event was a recognition of half a century of celebration that began, and continues to be, a fight for the rights of LGBTQ people according to many in attendance. “It’s absolutely more important than ever to continue this fight,” Sonya Powers said. The powers that be, like many others, remain concerned about a national movement targeting young LGBTQ and trans people. “We can’t let it go,” he said. “We can’t give up. It’s been extremely hard….

Washington CNN — U.S. intelligence officials believe Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the private military group Wagner, had been planning a major challenge to Russia’s military leadership for quite some time, but it was unclear what the ultimate goal would be, they three people familiar with the matter told CNN. . Intelligence officials briefed congressional leaders known as the Gang of Eight earlier this week about the Wagner group’s movements and build-up of equipment near Russia, two of the people said. U.S. and Western intelligence officials saw signs that Prigozhin was preparing for such a move, including by stockpiling weapons and…

DeSantis didn’t mention Trump by name, but he did take a veiled shot at the losses Republicans have suffered over the past three election cycles as Trump helped lead the GOP’s efforts. “None of that matters if we don’t win,” DeSantis said. “There’s no substitute for winning. We can’t continue the culture of losing where we lose winnable runs.” Never Back Down, a pro-DeSantis super PAC, also framed his comments as anti-Trump, even when DeSantis didn’t directly mention him by name. After his speech, the group tweeted that the crowd booed “Trump for siding with Woke Disney!” The crowd booed…