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Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a West Virginia National Guard member, was laid to rest this week following her tragic shooting in Washington D.C. last month. Her private funeral service was held at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton, attended by Governor Patrick Morrisey, who described the ceremony as deeply moving. Beckstrom, who graduated with honors from Webster County High School in 2023, joined the National Guard and served in the eight hundred sixty-third Military Police Company. She was killed in an ambush while patrolling a subway station near the White House, alongside Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who is recovering from his injuries. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges. The incident has deeply affected the community and the National Guard, highlighting the dangers faced by service members. Beckstroms dedication to service will be remembered, and her family, friends, and fellow service members are mourning her loss.

Residents in western Washington state are bracing for record-breaking flooding as a powerful atmospheric river event sweeps through the region, causing rivers to swell and threatening to overwhelm communities. The Skagit River, located in a major agricultural valley north of Seattle, is of particular concern, with projections showing it could reach record-setting levels of forty-seven feet in the mountain town of Concrete and forty-one feet in Mount Vernon. Authorities have declared a statewide emergency and are urging residents in the one hundred-year floodplain to evacuate, with another storm system expected to bring more rain starting this Sunday.

Marcus Taylor, sentenced to fifteen years for a crime with a maximum of five, is set for release after Governor Reeves grants clemency. A legal battle ensued due to a missed deadline for post-conviction relief. Taylors original sentence was deemed illegal, highlighting the significance of legal deadlines and judicial review.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Sheltons marriage remains strong, despite recent rumors. Their relationship, built on shared values of family and faith, has grown stronger over time. Despite not attending the CMA Awards and a social media hiatus, Gwen Stefani quickly dispelled split rumors with a loving Instagram post. The couple, accustomed to separate travel for work, reunites in Oklahoma, California, and Las Vegas. Blake Shelton may also return to The Voice, where they met, further solidifying their commitment.

Actress Isla Fisher pays tribute to late author Sophie Kinsella, remembering her as a hero and expressing gratitude for portraying Rebecca Bloomwood in the Confessions of a Shopaholic series. Fisher shares her heartbreak and the lasting impact of Kinsellas work, as her daughters continue to enjoy her books. Kinsella, known for her Shopaholic series, passed away at 55 after battling glioblastoma, leaving behind her husband and five children. Her stories will continue to entertain and inspire.

Oklahoma teenager Jesse Butler, convicted of raping two high school students, avoids prison time; placed on probation under a youthful offender agreement. Protestors gather outside courthouse, expressing outrage over the decision, especially given Butlers family background. Butlers father confronted by a protestor during the hearing.

Reality TV star Jen Shah, known for The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, recently filed a lawsuit against her prison warden, claiming incorrect release date calculation. Despite a spotless record and program completion, she was held beyond her scheduled release. After a legal battle, she was released four years early, with conditions including mental health program participation and restitution payments.

Chase McWhorter, reality star from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, humorously addressed his DUI arrest with a TikTok video, showing him waiting for a bus. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence, and driving on a suspended license. After admitting to drinking and using cocaine before driving, he expressed regret and apologized for his extremely shortsighted, selfish, and dangerous decision.

Kelly Osbourne, following her fathers passing, addresses online criticism about her appearance, clarifying shes not using Ozempic and emphasizes her familys priority during this tough time.