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Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11 Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11 Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11
Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11 A rare nationwide flight halt has thrown travel plans into turmoil, prompting the nation’s homeland security chief to address growing concerns about what went wrong. The Federal Aviation Administration stopped departures across US airports late Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, after a telecommunications outage disrupted air traffic control communications. By evening, travelers and sports teams faced mounting uncertainty about when they could leave. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters outside the White House that officials had no indication of an attack.…

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by Joe Lombardi

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100 MPH Chesterfield Tornado Rips Roof Off School, Collapses Barn: NWS 100 MPH Chesterfield Tornado Rips Roof Off School, Collapses Barn: NWS 100 MPH Chesterfield Tornado Rips Roof Off School, Collapses Barn: NWS
100 MPH Chesterfield Tornado Rips Roof Off School, Collapses Barn: NWS A tornado packing winds of 100 mph tore through Burlington County, collapsing a barn, ripping part of a school roof off, and sending wooden beams flying into neighboring yards, the National Weather Service confirmed Friday, Nov. 13. The EF-1 tornado touched down in Chesterfield around 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, traveling 1.5 miles in five minutes with a maximum width of 100 yards, according to the NWS. On Friday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a tornado touched down near Old York Road in Chesterfield, New Jersey. https://t.co/jjrnfawiAv — NBC10 Philadelphia (@NB…

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by Cecilia Levine
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School
Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School A Westchester County high school basketball standout who helped lead her team to its first state championship has made history again, becoming the first student-athlete at her school to earn a full Division I athletic scholarship.  Grace Gleeson, a senior at Yonkers Montessori Academy, officially committed to Lehigh University during a signing ceremony surrounded by family, friends, coaches, and teammates, Yonkers Public Schools announced on Friday, Nov. 13. The 6-foot-3 basketball star signed her commitment in the same school gymnasium where she spent numerous hours practicing.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Cliffside Park Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For Local Teen With Down Syndrome Cliffside Park Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For Local Teen With Down Syndrome Cliffside Park Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For Local Teen With Down Syndrome
Cliffside Park Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For Local Teen With Down Syndrome The school year hasn't exactly been easy for 14-year-old Elizabeth. The Cliffside Park teen, who has Down Syndrome and other health challenges, has yet to attend a single day of high school or meet her new classmates after undergoing major spinal surgery in September. But on Friday, Nov. 13, the Cliffside Park Police Department made her world a little brighter, organizing a surprise pizza party where she finally got to meet her new classmates. Click here for video. "It was so overwhelming," said Elizabeth's mother, Lisa Stein. "Elizabeth hugged her best friend Christina for the first time …

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances'
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' The FAA issued a sweeping nationwide ground stop, ordering departing flights to remain on the ground while citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns. Click here for a new, updated story - Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11 An air traffic control advisory posted Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, directed airports nationwide to halt departures. “All departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice,” the advisory stated. The notice cited “extraordinary circumstances” and “reasons of safety.” It did not provide a…

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Arlington, VA
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20+ Shots, Boy Wounded Playing Basketball, Teen DC Gunman Walks Free With Probation: Feds 20+ Shots, Boy Wounded Playing Basketball, Teen DC Gunman Walks Free With Probation: Feds 20+ Shots, Boy Wounded Playing Basketball, Teen DC Gunman Walks Free With Probation: Feds
20+ Shots, Boy Wounded Playing Basketball, Teen DC Gunman Walks Free With Probation: Feds More than 20 gunshots rang out across a DC neighborhood, leaving a boy playing basketball wounded.  The gunman won't spend another day behind bars. Darius Drew, 19, of DC, walked out of custody on Friday, Nov. 13, after a judge suspended his two-year prison sentence and placed him on probation for the shooting that sent bullets flying across a Northwest DC court in May. Federal prosecutors had pushed for five years behind bars, arguing that Drew's decision to fire more than 20 rounds from two different locations warranted the maximum sentence under his guidelines. Instead, DC Superio…

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by Zak Failla
New Haven, CT
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Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed New Haven College Hockey Player Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed New Haven College Hockey Player Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed New Haven College Hockey Player
Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed New Haven College Hockey Player A 41-year-old Mexican national who had been deported twice was arrested following a wrong-way crash that killed a 21-year-old Connecticut college hockey player who dreamed of becoming a police officer. Guillermo Carmona-Lopez was identified as the driver in the Thursday, Oct. 16, crash on Interstate 91 in North Haven, Connecticut, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorities have placed an ICE detainer on him.  The victim was Ryan O'Shea, of Stony Point, New York, a University of New Haven senior and leader on the school's club hockey team. O'Shea was returning fro…

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by Josh Lanier
Stafford, VA
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Stafford Woman Who Works As Fairfax County Cop Accused Of Shoplifting At Walmart: Police Stafford Woman Who Works As Fairfax County Cop Accused Of Shoplifting At Walmart: Police Stafford Woman Who Works As Fairfax County Cop Accused Of Shoplifting At Walmart: Police
Stafford Woman Who Works As Fairfax County Cop Accused Of Shoplifting At Walmart: Police A Virginia police officer found herself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly skipping a few steps at a Walmart self-checkout register. Briceida Medina, 38, of Stafford, a three-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department assigned to the McLean District Station, was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting following an incident at a Stafford County Walmart. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called around 12:37 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to the Walmart at 217 Garrisonville Road following a report of shoplifting. According to Fairfax County police, loss preve…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Dog Shot Dead, Woman Wounded During Confrontation Near Virginia Motel: Sheriff Dog Shot Dead, Woman Wounded During Confrontation Near Virginia Motel: Sheriff Dog Shot Dead, Woman Wounded During Confrontation Near Virginia Motel: Sheriff
Dog Shot Dead, Woman Wounded During Confrontation Near Virginia Motel: Sheriff A Virginia woman survived being shot in the stomach during a confrontation near a motel, but her dog wasn't as fortunate. Micari Green, 40, was arrested on Thursday afternoon following a reported shooting in the 10500 block of Patriot Highway that ended with a dog dead and a woman wounded in Spotsylvania. Shortly before 5:20 p.m. on Nov. 12, members of the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office responded to the shooting, where they found a 43-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital, where she is recovering. Her dog was…

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Berlin, CT
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Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At Berlin Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At Berlin Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At Berlin Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words'
Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At Berlin Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Authorities have identified the 25-year-old man who was electrocuted at a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer last month. His family said he was a beloved son and big brother who lived life on his own terms. Mason Montalvo died on Oct. 30, a day after suffering an electric shock while working on equipment at TIGHITCO on Old Brickyard Lane in Berlin, police said. An autopsy found that Montalvo died from complications of electrocution. The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. Authorities did not say where he lived.  His family posted a m…

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Arlington, VA
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Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing
Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised
Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar has reached a $63 million settlement after it was accused of routinely charging customers more at checkout than the prices advertised in stores. The Federal Trade Commission announced the agreement with the discount retailer in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. The agency and 17 states, including Pennsylvania, accused Family Dollar of overcharging shoppers at thousands of stores nationwide.  Federal regulators said Family Dollar failed to fix the problems despite repeated warnings, customer complaints, and regulatory inspections. Many of the overcha…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
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From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists
From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists Santa's got some serious shopping to do this year! From a giggling blast from the past to singing KPop Demon Hunters dolls, the hottest toys of Christmas 2026 mix familiar favorites with new technology, creative play, and plenty of surprises. The Toy Insider's annual holiday guide features nearly 400 toys, with almost half priced under $25. Amazon has also unveiled its Top 100+ Toys list, highlighting everything from collectibles to interactive playsets. Here are 10 gifts worth checking out before Christmas: 1. Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max — $29.99 Elmo is back! The 18-inch Sesame Street f…

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Home Sales Plunge To 16-Year Low Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: 'Punch In The Gut' Home Sales Plunge To 16-Year Low Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: 'Punch In The Gut' Home Sales Plunge To 16-Year Low Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: 'Punch In The Gut'
Home Sales Plunge To 16-Year Low Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: 'Punch In The Gut' Home sales nationwide have sunk to their lowest level since 2010 as high mortgage rates and rising prices continue to squeeze buyers. Existing-home sales dropped 5.5% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.75 million in October, the National Association of REALTORS said in a report released on Thursday, Nov. 12. Sales were also down 8.8% from October 2025, reaching their lowest level since August 2010. The sharp decline comes as the national median existing-home price climbed for the 40th consecutive month to $416,700, up 0.4% from October 2025. "Home buying is diffi…

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

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Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing
Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing A tanker struck a docked cruise ship carrying 129 passengers in New Orleans, triggering a major emergency response on the Mississippi River, according to multiple reports. The Atlantic Asphalt collided with the American Heritage around 12:30 p.m. local time Friday, Nov. 13, near the Crescent City Connection bridge. American Cruise Lines operates the riverboat. The collision occurred outside the Port of New Orleans Administration Building, where emergency crews gathered to assist passengers and crew, according to the initial accounts from NBC affiliate WDSU in New Orleans and ABC News. Init…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop'
Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins, a former child actor whose screen career unfolded alongside his identical twin, has died at 43, his brother announced. Cousins was known for sharing the role of Dominic in the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy “Kindergarten Cop” with his twin brother, Joseph. They also played Bobby Ewing on the television drama “Knots Landing.” Their brother, Jonas Roeser, shared the news in an Instagram tribute, remembering Christian’s personality and the childhood performances that introduced him to audiences. Roeser said Christian had been seriously ill with liver disease. His announc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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USMNT Head Coach Leaving After Key Matches, Accepts Top Premier League Job USMNT Head Coach Leaving After Key Matches, Accepts Top Premier League Job USMNT Head Coach Leaving After Key Matches, Accepts Top Premier League Job
USMNT Head Coach Leaving After Key Matches, Accepts Top Premier League Job The US men's national soccer team is losing its head coach just months after a historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino is leaving the USMNT to become head coach of Manchester United, US Soccer announced on Friday, Nov. 13. The 54-year-old will depart after the team's upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 17. Manchester United agreed to pay a $10 million release fee to hire Pochettino on a two-and-a-half-year contract through the 2028-29 season, The Athletic reported. He had been under c…

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by Chris Spiker
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Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know
Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple has released an update that addresses problems users would rather never encounter, including threats to private conversations and sensitive information. The company released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, Nov. 9, for iPhone 11 and later models, according to Apple’s security advisory. The update patches vulnerabilities affecting Messages, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and other system components. Among the fixes are two involving iMessage group conversations. One vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat and receive its messages. A separate flaw could let someone added to a group …

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Englewood, NJ
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Alpine Elects 'RHONJ' Newcomer To School Board: Meet Vanessa Barrera Alpine Elects 'RHONJ' Newcomer To School Board: Meet Vanessa Barrera Alpine Elects 'RHONJ' Newcomer To School Board: Meet Vanessa Barrera
Alpine Elects 'Rhonj' Newcomer To School Board: Meet Vanessa Barrera Vanessa Barrera hasn't even made her "Real Housewives of New Jersey" debut yet, but she's already won a seat at a very different table: the Alpine Board of Education. Barrera, who joins Season 15 of the Bravo reality series as a friend of the cast, secured one of two open seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Described by Bravo as Alpine's "Social Mayor," Barrera received 272 votes, or 36.12%, finishing just 12 votes behind incumbent Maria DiBiase, who led the race with 284 votes, or 37.72%, according to the election results provided to Daily Voice. Anthony Fasano finished third with …

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
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Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor
Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor A Washington Commanders quarterback is preparing to tackle a whole new challenge, but finding the end zone might be easier than finding true love on national television. Sam Hartman, 27, who is on Washington's practice squad, was officially unveiled as the next star of ABC's The Bachelor during an appearance on Good Morning America on Friday, Nov. 13, putting the NFL quarterback in the spotlight for the reality dating show's milestone 30th season. View this post on Instagram And while Hartman is accustomed to facing down opposing defenses, the…

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
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Section 9 Disqualification: Newburgh Superintendent Says Team Blamed For Rival's Mistake Section 9 Disqualification: Newburgh Superintendent Says Team Blamed For Rival's Mistake Section 9 Disqualification: Newburgh Superintendent Says Team Blamed For Rival's Mistake
Section 9 Disqualification: Newburgh Superintendent Says Team Blamed For Rival's Mistake The superintendent of an Orange County school district is firing back at criticism of her football team's players and coaches amid a growing controversy over a rival school's disqualification from a championship game.  Newburgh Enlarged City School District Superintendent Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell defended her district's football program in a statement on Thursday, Nov. 12, as Middletown prepares to challenge its disqualification in court, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Manning Campbell said Newburgh's players and coaches have been unfairly blamed for uncovering an e…

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by Ben Crnic
McLean, VA
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Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police
Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police A Virginia mom and dad may have earned some serious cool-parent points with their teenager, but police weren't nearly as impressed with their party-planning skills. Lisa Vaughan, 45, and Aubrey Vaughan, 55, of McLean, are facing criminal charges after police say a party they organized for their teenager drew hundreds of young revelers, underage drinking, and fireworks before spiraling out of control. The party came crashing down shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, when multiple 911 callers reported an out-of-control gathering in the 1400 block of Woodacre Drive, with an estimated 100 to…

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by Zak Failla
New Canaan, CT
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Gobble, Gobble, Go! New Canaan Turkey Trot Returns To Waveny Park Gobble, Gobble, Go! New Canaan Turkey Trot Returns To Waveny Park Gobble, Gobble, Go! New Canaan Turkey Trot Returns To Waveny Park
Gobble, Gobble, Go! New Canaan Turkey Trot Returns To Waveny Park Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and New Canaan residents have a chance to work up an appetite while helping a good cause. The New Canaan Turkey Trot returns on Sunday, Nov. 22, bringing runners to Waveny Park for a 5K race just four days before Thanksgiving. Turkey Trots have been an American Thanksgiving tradition for more than a century, dating back to 1896, when six runners competed in a five-mile race organized by the YMCA in Buffalo, NY. The Buffalo event is recognized by many as the world's oldest continuously run footrace. Today, Turkey Trots are held in communities acro…

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