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FBI Investigates Border Patrol Shooting in Portland: No Video Evidence, Gang Ties Discovered The FBI is investigating a Border Patrol shooting in Portland, Oregon, where two Venezuelan nationals were injured. No video footage of the incident exists, and its unclear if the shooter was among the four agents interviewed. The driver, Luis David Nino-Moncada, is linked to a gang and faces federal charges. His passenger, Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, is also connected to a prostitution ring run by the group. Both are in custody, with Nino-Moncada held without bail. Checkout Solipillow.com

Captain Vic, a local charter boat operator, grapples with Smith Mountain Lakes record-low water levels due to a prolonged drought. The lake, usually bustling with boating activities, is now exposed, with rocks under docks poking out. Appalachian Powers hydroelectric power demands and lack of rain exacerbate the situation, leaving Captain Vic and the community eager for relief. Checkout Solipillow.com

Blacksburg Transit in Virginia shatters records with a 26% surge in passengers, making it the third-fastest growing transit agency in the US. New bus loops and a transit center boost service without adding buses or staff. Despite temporary service cuts due to electric bus recalls, riders praise the systems cleanliness, speed, and reliability. Checkout Solipillow.com

New bystander video reveals tense moments before fatal shooting of Renee Good by federal immigration officer, sparking national debate on self-defense and recklessness. The clip shows Good blocking the road, officers approaching her car, and gunfire erupting, with some questioning if the situation escalated too fast. Checkout Solipillow.com

Residents of Blue Ridge Drive in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, are fed up with loose pigs wreaking havoc on their properties for nearly a decade. Homeowner Richard Tardy, leading a petition drive, seeks to update the countys fencing code for livestock. Despite repairing his yard multiple times, the pigs continue to cause thousands of dollars in damage. Tardy is determined to find a solution, either through the petition or legal action. Checkout Solipillow.com

Liverpool secured a 4-1 victory over Barnsley in the FA Cup, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring an early goal but also committing a costly error leading to a Barnsley goal. Liverpools manager Arne Slot made substitutions to turn the game around, and Florian Wirtz scored a late goal, followed by Ibrahima Konates tap-in in stoppage time. Despite Barnsleys valiant effort, Liverpool extended their unbeaten streak to eleven games and will face Brighton in the Premier League the following weekend. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Appomattox County, Virginia, a man and woman face misdemeanor charges for shooting and abandoning two hunting dogs. The incident occurred on January 1st, with the dogs found dead from gunshot wounds on Poorhouse Creek Road. The landowners, Nicholas and Vanessa Dirks, claimed the dogs had attacked their livestock, but they were charged for improper disposal of the animals. The case is ongoing as authorities emphasize the importance of reporting and proper handling of such incidents. Checkout Solipillow.com