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F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan A routine fighter jet training flight ended in a crash, bringing emergency crews to a rural community and prompting a warning for nearby residents, according to multiple reports. The Texas Air National Guard F-16 went down in Blair Township, Michigan, southwest of Traverse City, on Thursday, Sept. 17. The aircraft belonged to the 149th Fighter Wing, according to FOX 2 Detroit. The pilot ejected and was taken to a hospital. Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine told WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit that she was told the pilot was conscious and alert during transport. Blonshine said the air…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys A popular toddler toy sold online is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. Esjay US recalled about 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The recalled busy boards are designed for children younger than 3 and have red knobs that can detach. The loose pieces violate the federal small parts ban and can pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The toys are made of blue felt and have carrying handles, elastic cords, and button closures. Cartoon dinosaurs are printed on the front, wh…

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by Chris Spiker
Breaking News
Authorities ID CT Man Pulled From Algonquin State Forest Lake After Drowning Report Authorities ID CT Man Pulled From Algonquin State Forest Lake After Drowning Report
Authorities ID CT Man Pulled From Algonquin State Forest Lake After Drowning Report Authorities said they recovered a body from a lake following reports of a drowning.  Crews responded to Algonquin State Forest in Winsted around 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, after a person went underwater at Secret Lake but did not resurface, Connecticut DEEP Environmental Conservation Police said.  Winsted police and firefighters joined the Winchester Fire Department in the search. Winsted firefighters entered the lake in immersion suits. Winchester firefighters launched a boat to help search the water. Crews found the person and used a Stokes basket to bring them to…

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by Josh Lanier
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UConn Mourns Former Track & Field Athlete Killed In CT Crash UConn Mourns Former Track & Field Athlete Killed In CT Crash
UConn Mourns Former Track & Field Athlete Killed In CT Crash A University of Connecticut student from Maine died after his SUV crossed into the opposite lane and crashed into a tree, state police said. Zachary Barry, 22, of Scarborough, Maine, suffered fatal injuries in the 12:20 a.m. single-vehicle wreck Tuesday, Sept. 15, on Hunting Lodge Road near Carriage House Drive in Mansfield.  Barry was driving west in a Volvo XC60 when it crossed the center line and struck a utility pole and a tree. A crash-detection alert from a mobile device notified authorities, police said. Emergency crews had to cut Barry from the SUV.  An ambulance to…

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by Josh Lanier
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Convicted Ex-CT Budget Official Flees To Greece, Skips Sentencing Convicted Ex-CT Budget Official Flees To Greece, Skips Sentencing
Convicted Ex-CT Budget Official Flees To Greece, Skips Sentencing A former Connecticut official convicted in a federal corruption case has fled to Greece and missed his sentencing, according to a news report.  Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis failed to appear in federal court Thursday morning, Sept. 17. His attorney, Norm Pattis, told the court that Diamantis called him Wednesday evening and said he was in Greece, according to WTNH.  Diamantis once served as Connecticut’s deputy budget director and led the state office that funded school construction projects. A federal jury convicted Diamantis on 21 charges, including two counts of extortio…

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by Josh Lanier
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Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Inside The $9.9M Connecticut Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent Inside The $9.9M Connecticut Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent
Inside The $9.9M Connecticut Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent At 51,000 square feet, this lavish Connecticut mansion was too big for even Mike Tyson and 50 Cent. Now listed for $9.9 million, the home is 18 times the size of a regulation tennis court. The property has one of those, too. Tyson bought the Farmington estate for about $3 million in 1996, according to The New York Post. He sold it to Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, for $4.1 million in 2003. The foyer with its elaborate double staircase and elevator. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Both celebrities left their marks on the mansion, which has enough amenities to ri…

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by Josh Lanier
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Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know
Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Nearly 200,000 heated blankets and heating pads are being recalled after more than 50 people suffered burns. JKMAX issued the recall for about 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The products were imported by Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd., of China. The blankets and pads can overheat because of their internal wire heating elements, posing fire and burn hazards. JKMAX has received 577 reports of the products smoking, melting, or burning, including 53 burn injuries, according to the CPSC. The heated …

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by Chris Spiker
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CT Man Admits To Scheme That Made Hitting A Hole-In-One Very Expensive CT Man Admits To Scheme That Made Hitting A Hole-In-One Very Expensive
CT Man Admits To Scheme That Made Hitting A Hole-In-One Very Expensive A Connecticut man admitted to fraud that would have made the prize for hitting a hole-in-one very expensive for tournaments, charities, and other groups. Kevin Kolenda, 69, of Norwalk, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to one count of wire fraud, the U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut announced. Kolenda faces up to 20 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill is scheduled to sentence him Dec. 15. Federal prosecutors said Kolenda operated several connected businesses. They included Hole-in-Won LLC, Compliance HIW LLC, Hole-in-Won Worldwide and…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Daylight Saving Time Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks Daylight Saving Time Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks
Daylight Saving Time Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks The countdown to turning back the clocks is on, even as Washington debates whether Americans should keep switching. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US move back to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That means an extra hour for sleep, lighter mornings, and earlier evening darkness by the clock. The change shifts when daylight falls on our schedules; it does not create more sunlight. Before heading to bed on Saturday, Oct. 31, turn manual clocks back one hour. Check ovens, bedside clocks, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Steve Belichick Resigns From Father Bill's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values Steve Belichick Resigns From Father Bill's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values
Steve Belichick Resigns From Father Bill's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values Steve Belichick is leaving the University of North Carolina's football program after an independent investigation found actions that went against the school's "values and standards of conduct." Belichick, son of Tar Heels head coach and former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, will resign as the team's defensive coordinator, ESPN reported on Thursday, Sept. 17. His resignation will take effect on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after his current medical leave ends. UNC didn't publicly identify the specific actions that led to the resignation. "These actions were isolated in scope and …

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by Chris Spiker
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Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports
Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports Cher's son has been indicted on a felony charge after investigators say he smashed a window to break into a New Hampshire home while a woman hid in a closet. Elijah Blue Allman, 50, was indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge by a Rockingham County grand jury, WMUR News 9 reported. The incident happened on Sunday, March 1, in Windham, a town about 20 minutes southeast of Manchester. Allman is the son of Cher and Gregg Allman, the deceased singer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. He has pleaded not guilty to his initial charges, including burglary, criminal mischief…

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by Chris Spiker