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Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars
Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars A federal case tied to a former intelligence official now reads like something from a vault inventory. Former senior CIA official David J. Rush was arrested Tuesday, May 19, after FBI agents allegedly found about 303 gold bars worth more than $40 million inside his Virginia home, according to multiple reports. The Washington Post reported that Rush’s home is in Virginia, but the precise city or town has not been released. Rush is charged with theft of public funds. Court records say he is being held while defense attorneys and federal prosecutors gather more information ahead of a detenti…

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See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday
See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday A new quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence will soon start appearing across the US as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The US Mint has released the 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter displaying the Declaration of Independence for circulation, the bureau announced in a news release on Monday, May 25. The coins will begin shipping to the Federal Reserve on Monday, June 1, for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions. The quarter commemorates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. The front features Thomas…

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Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris' Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris'
Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris' A familiar face from one of Netflix's most stylish hits is being remembered after a sudden loss. French actor Pierre Deny, 69, died Monday, May 25, after what his daughters described as a "sudden and severe" case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, according to a report by Variety on Wednesday, May 27. Deny was known internationally for playing Louis de Léon on Netflix's "Emily in Paris." His character was the powerful CEO of a luxury fashion company, JVMA. He appeared in seasons three and four of the series. Louis was also the father of Nicolas de Léon, played by Paul Forman, whose …

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VIDEO: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion VIDEO: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion
Video: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion An adaptive athlete is going super viral after a traffic stop in which an officer accused her of texting while driving with her “right hand” — despite the fact that she does not have one. Katie, a Florida influencer who posts under the Instagram handle @slightlyoff.balance, shared body camera footage "as a little treat" from the stop involving an officer in Lake Worth on Tuesday, May 26, the day before her court date for the stop, she said. The officer introduces himself and explains Katie drove past him "holding your phone with your right hand." Katie then raises her right arm and respond…

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Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report
Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report New evidence has been uncovered in Virginia nearly two years after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was reported missing from her Manassas Park home, according to multiple reports. Three human hairs and several hair fragments that are reportedly tied to the disappearance of the 28-year-old mother in July 2024 were recovered from a saw, investigators with Virginia's Department of Forensic Science said. The hairs will now be tested by state officials as prosecutors continue to investigate the strange disappearance. Kafle Bhatt's husband, Naresh Bhatt, has been charged with her murder, while her bo…

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'60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report '60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report
'60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report A "60 Minutes" correspondent says CBS News is pushing her out months after accusing the network of "corporate censorship" by pulling her investigation into the Trump administration's use of El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison. Sharyn Alfonsi told The New York Times on Wednesday, May 27, that CBS declined to renew her contract after weeks of silence from network executives. While she remains employed by CBS, her contract officially expired on Saturday, May 23. Alfonsi, who has contributed to "60 Minutes" since 2015, said she doesn't expect to return to the program. "I'm not resig…

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Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG
Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG Pam Bondi is sharing a personal health update after one of the most closely watched exits from President Donald Trump's administration. The former US attorney general, 60, told CNN on Wednesday, May 27, that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department in April. Bondi said she is undergoing treatment, including surgery a few weeks ago, CNN reported. She told the outlet she is still recovering and "doing well." Trump fired Bondi in early April, and Todd Blanche is now serving as acting attorney general. Daily Voice reported on Thursday, April 2, that the offic…

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Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update
Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update A resort city known for sun and sand is now facing a darker question as details emerge. Click here for a new, updated story: New Findings Released In Deaths Of 3 Women At Resort Popular With Americans Authorities in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are reviewing whether the deaths of three women in their 30s found over an 11-day span could be connected, though officials have not confirmed a serial offender. The first body was found Sunday, May 10, near Rancho El Pirulí in the Chimborazo area, Mexico News Daily reported. A second woman’s body was found Friday, May 15, along the highway to M…

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Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender
Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender A fake delivery notice can look routine at first, and that is exactly what makes it dangerous. A scam text received Tuesday, May 26, claimed to be a “USPS Package Tracking Update” and said a delivery attempt had failed because more address details were needed. The message said the package had been placed on a “temporary hold pending address verification.” It then urged the recipient to confirm shipping information within 24 hours to avoid return handling or cancellation of the shipment. It also asked the recipient to reply “Y” to restore delivery access and warned that if no response was r…

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Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now CT Officials Are Investigating Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now CT Officials Are Investigating
Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now CT Officials Are Investigating Connecticut’s top prosecutor is turning up the pressure on Roblox after investigators said the platform hosted a Sandy Hook school shooting simulation while failing to protect children from exploitation online. Attorney General William Tong announced Tuesday, May 26, that Connecticut will lead an investigation into Roblox over claims the online gaming platform may be harmful to kids. The state is demanding records tied to Connecticut users as part of a wider probe into how Roblox handled reports of child exploitation and whether the company profited while safety concerns grew. Tong sa…

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Teen Bitten By Shark On Memorial Day While Trying To Bring It On Boat: Reports Teen Bitten By Shark On Memorial Day While Trying To Bring It On Boat: Reports
Teen Bitten By Shark On Memorial Day While Trying To Bring It On Boat: Reports A teen boy was rushed to a hospital after a shark bit him while he was on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico on Memorial Day, according to reports. The 17-year-old was boating with his father and another person offshore near Galveston, Texas, ABC13 Houston and KPRC-TV reported. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office received a call about the bite at around 3:50 p.m. CDT on Monday, May 25. The teen was trying to bring the shark on board when it bit him. His father immediately applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. The group was heading back toward the Galveston Yacht Basin when …

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Woman Killed By Flying Patio Umbrella At Lakefront Restaurant In South Carolina Woman Killed By Flying Patio Umbrella At Lakefront Restaurant In South Carolina
Woman Killed By Flying Patio Umbrella At Lakefront Restaurant In South Carolina A lakeside dinner took a devastating turn in seconds. A 56-year-old woman died Saturday, May 23, after a patio umbrella was blown loose during strong winds and struck her at Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator in Summerton, South Carolina, authorities said. The woman was identified as Dana Weinger, of Huger, South Carolina, according to WYFF News 4 in Greenville, South Carolina. Weinger and her husband were eating on the restaurant’s outdoor patio along Lake Marion when a sudden gust lifted an umbrella from a nearby table, WYFF News 4 reported. First responders were called around 7:40 …

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