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Growing questions in Mississippi teen’s death
Tonight there’s an urgent search for answers as the mystery grows over what happened to 18-year-old Nolan Wells. The college athlete died over the Fourth of July. Authorities say he was last seen boating with friends. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist has the story.
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Metro
· Jun 23, 2026
Hundreds of teens rampage through estate after crashing girl’s 16th birthday party
Hundreds of teens rampage through estate after crashing girl’s 16th birthday party
Inc.com
· Jul 8, 2026
25 Million Young Adults Are Making a Genius Financial Move That Would Have Embarrassed Their Parents
Once a source of embarrassment, multigenerational living is being embraced by Gen Z and Millennials as the ultimate financial loophole.
NewsOne
· Jul 9, 2026
Nolan Wells Is Not The 1st: 10 Black Youth Whose Deaths Raised Serious Concerns
Nolan Wells' tragic death joins a long list of Black youth whose untimely demises have raised urgent questions about justice.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 22, 2026
Serious youth crime increases - why is Hawke’s Bay bucking the national trend?
Serious youth crime increases - why is Hawke’s Bay bucking the national trend?
The Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
Never grow up! Younger generations are more fearful about becoming ‘adults’
But financial independence and experience help quell concerns
Associated Press
· Jun 28, 2026
Funeral held for 1-year-old killed by police in Mississippi
A family in Mississippi held a funeral Saturday for their 1-year-old child who was killed when police fired into a moving vehicle. The shooting has sparked outrage in the small city of Senatobia, where some say it’s the latest in a series of troubling encounters between police and Black residents. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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Related coverage for "Growing questions in Mississippi teen’s death": Metro — Hundreds of teens rampage through estate after crashing girl’s 16th birthday party. Inc.com — 25 Million Young Adults Are Making a Genius Financial Move That Would Have Embarrassed Their Parents. NewsOne — Nolan Wells Is Not The 1st: 10 Black Youth Whose Deaths Raised Serious Concerns. The New Zealand Herald — Serious youth crime increases - why is Hawke’s Bay bucking the national trend?. The Independent — Never grow up! Younger generations are more fearful about becoming ‘adults’. Associated Press — Funeral held for 1-year-old killed by police in Mississippi