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Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports
Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Eight Navy personnel serving with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that set a modern record for time at sea, according to reports. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the number in a letter to New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, CNN reported. The attempts involved sailors across several ships and units traveling with the Lincoln, not only those aboard the aircraft carrier. More than 6,000 sailors were deployed across roughly a half-dozen ships in the strike group. "Since the beginning of Lincoln's deployment, there have been a…

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by Chris Spiker
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Children's Hospital Doctor Stabbed To Death In Home While Sleeping: Police Children's Hospital Doctor Stabbed To Death In Home While Sleeping: Police Children's Hospital Doctor Stabbed To Death In Home While Sleeping: Police
Children's Hospital Doctor Stabbed To Death In Home While Sleeping: Police A physician who helped care for some of Pennsylvania’s sickest children was stabbed to death inside his home while he and his wife were sleeping, authorities said. Dr. Idris Evans, 46, a physician and medical director at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, died after he and his wife were repeatedly stabbed at their home in the 100 block of Linden Avenue in Edgewood Borough early Thursday, Sept. 24, according to Allegheny County Police. County 911 was notified of the stabbing at 12:31 a.m., police said. First responders found Evans and an adult woman suffering from multiple stab wounds.…

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by Jillian Pikora
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'The View' Co-Host Stuns Panel, Reveals She Was Hung Juror In Cannibal Murder Trial 'The View' Co-Host Stuns Panel, Reveals She Was Hung Juror In Cannibal Murder Trial 'The View' Co-Host Stuns Panel, Reveals She Was Hung Juror In Cannibal Murder Trial
'The View' Co-Host Stuns Panel, Reveals She Was Hung Juror In Cannibal Murder Trial A "The View" co-host stunned her fellow panelists by revealing an unexpected connection to a notorious cannibal case. Sunny Hostin, 57, said during the ABC show's Tuesday, Sept. 22, episode that she was a holdout juror in Daniel Rakowitz's 1991 New York City trial. The former federal prosecutor said she served before attending law school and persuaded fellow jurors to find him not criminally responsible by reason of insanity. The discussion centered on Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother whose trial over the killings of her three children ended in a mistrial earlier this month. One ju…

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NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia
NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia The father of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has died after being attacked by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia, according to Russian media and the NHL. Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was fishing with a group in Russia's Tuva Republic when a bear emerged from nearby woods and attacked him, Russian outlet REN TV reported. The attack happened along the Bolshoy Yenisei River on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to Russian reports. Kuzmenko's companions managed to drive the bear away, provided first aid, and used a satellite phone to call for help. The group then faced a leng…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47
Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 College basketball is mourning a TV analyst whose ties to the game stretched far beyond the broadcast booth. ESPN announced that Chris Spatola, 47, died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 21. The former Duke staff member was the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. Spatola worked under his father-in-law as an assistant at Duke from 2007 to 2012, helping the Blue Devils win the 2010 NCAA championship. According to Duke, he started as a graduate assistant/head team manager before becoming director of basketball operations in 2008.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CT Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart CT Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart CT Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
CT Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees
FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees The FBI is investigating a hacking group’s sweeping claim that sensitive information about its workforce has been stolen. The bureau acknowledged the allegations Wednesday, Sept. 23, but said investigators had not determined whether the breach originated with a third-party provider or the FBI’s own systems. ShinyHunters claims it obtained data on all FBI employees and applicants, according to 404 Media, which communicated directly with a representative of the group. That sweeping claim remains unconfirmed by the FBI. The bureau’s full statement reads: “The FBI is aware of a cybercriminal…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Froot Loops generated the most search interest nationwide, leading in 13…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Airlines Scale Back Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Prices: What To Know Airlines Scale Back Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Prices: What To Know Airlines Scale Back Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Prices: What To Know
Airlines Scale Back Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Prices: What To Know The hunt for cheap airfare could get more difficult as airlines pare back some of their least-profitable flights. Multiple reports say higher jet fuel costs are prompting major carriers to reconsider parts of their schedules. Jet fuel averaged $4.56 per gallon on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to Argus Research data cited by CNN. The price increase has added billions of dollars to airline fuel bills as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt energy markets. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have all signaled they may cut capacity or pull flights from schedules. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Super Bowl Champ, Penn State Coach Charged With DUI After Nearly 3X Legal BAC: Police Super Bowl Champ, Penn State Coach Charged With DUI After Nearly 3X Legal BAC: Police Super Bowl Champ, Penn State Coach Charged With DUI After Nearly 3X Legal BAC: Police
Super Bowl Champ, Penn State Coach Charged With DUI After Nearly 3X Legal BAC: Police A Super Bowl champion who went from starring at Penn State to the NFL before returning to coach the Nittany Lions has been charged with DUI after police say he was found passed out behind the wheel in downtown State College with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. Jordan Gerard Lucas, 33, Penn State's assistant cornerbacks coach, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI and three summary traffic offenses on Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice and Penn State's current football staff directory. The case stems from shortly be…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Dolly Parton Estate Family Feud Puts Nephew Who Announced Her Death In Spotlight Dolly Parton Estate Family Feud Puts Nephew Who Announced Her Death In Spotlight Dolly Parton Estate Family Feud Puts Nephew Who Announced Her Death In Spotlight
Dolly Parton Estate Family Feud Puts Nephew Who Announced Her Death In Spotlight A decision inside Dolly Parton’s inner circle is fueling a highly public dispute. Bryan Seaver, Parton’s nephew and longtime head of security, said he and his companies were removed from all of her properties through a termination notice dated Wednesday, Sept. 16. Seaver, the son of Parton’s sister Cassie, announced the country icon’s death at age 80 in an Instagram video Tuesday, Aug. 25. The termination notice ended the security arrangement for Parton’s Nashville home, museum, warehouse, and downtown residence, according to People. New security personnel replaced Seaver’s team. Parton’s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know $167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know $167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know
$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know A multimillion-dollar settlement involving two of the world's biggest payment networks could put money back in consumers' pockets. Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a proposed $167.5 million class-action settlement covering certain ATM transactions dating back nearly two decades, according to the court-authorized settlement website. The case involves people who paid an access fee to withdraw cash from an independent ATM between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026, and were not fully reimbursed by their bank. Independent ATMs are machines not owned by Visa, Mastercard, a bank, or another fina…

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Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers
Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers A university community is mourning as investigators seek answers about two student deaths. The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, confirmed the deaths Tuesday, Sept. 22. The students’ identities have not been publicly released, and authorities have not confirmed either cause of death. The Lafayette County Coroner’s Office said both students died Monday, Sept. 21, according to WTVA. The university said its police department remains in contact with local and state law enforcement. “The university is heartbroken by the loss of two students and extends our condolences to their famil…

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'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen In New England: Reports 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen In New England: Reports 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen In New England: Reports
'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen In New England: Reports The controversial influencer behind the "looksmaxxing" trend is accused of raping and drugging a teen girl in Massachusetts. Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, was charged with one count each of rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a minor. The Bulwark first reported the charges on Monday, Sept. 21. The charges against the 20-year-old were filed in Orleans District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and reportedly stem from an incident on Cape Cod on Friday, May 23, 2025. The timeline appears to match allegations made in a separate civi…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called
Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called A brief moment during President Donald Trump’s UN address put a familiar tech term in the spotlight. Trump used part of his roughly 30-minute speech Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, before the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan to argue against what he called a “globalist scheme” to control artificial intelligence. Instead, Trump proposed calling artificial intelligence “super intelligence,” or “SI.” “We’ll see if it sticks,” he said. Trump said the US should promote, rather than restrain, the technology. He described its potential as “bigger than the industrial revolution” and said t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports
Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed more than a month after the 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in South Carolina. Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax, and other drugs, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said in a statement to Variety on Tuesday, Sept. 22. "The cause of death has been ruled as toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol and Quetiapine," the coroner's office said. "The manner of death has been ruled accident." Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, and 4-ANPP is a chemical used to illegally manufa…

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by Chris Spiker
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Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Full Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Full Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Full Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing
Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Full Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing Fall will get its first major sky show just days after the season officially begins. The autumnal equinox arrives Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:05 p.m. EDT, marking the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere, NASA says. The event occurs when the Sun crosses above Earth’s equator, leaving day and night close to equal in length. Four days later, the Harvest Moon will take center stage. NASA says the full moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26. It will appear near Saturn, with Neptune completing a loose triangle in the sky. The moon reaches peak illumi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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18-Year-Old Soldier Killed During Firearms Training; Shooter Agrees To Plead Guilty: DOJ 18-Year-Old Soldier Killed During Firearms Training; Shooter Agrees To Plead Guilty: DOJ 18-Year-Old Soldier Killed During Firearms Training; Shooter Agrees To Plead Guilty: DOJ
18-Year-Old Soldier Killed During Firearms Training; Shooter Agrees To Plead Guilty: DOJ An 18-year-old soldier was killed during firearms training when the shooter conducting the exercise acted in a "grossly negligent manner," and now, more than six months later and only after his family begged for answers, he has agreed to plead guilty, federal prosecutors announced. Sean Stark, 38, of Carlisle, was charged by criminal information on Monday, Sept. 21, in connection with the March 12 death of Specialist Krystofer Lee Lopez at Letterkenny Army Depot, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Federal prosecutors allege Stark killed Lopez whil…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Major TV Networks, Including Fox News, Make Rare Move After Trump Bans 3 Outlets Major TV Networks, Including Fox News, Make Rare Move After Trump Bans 3 Outlets Major TV Networks, Including Fox News, Make Rare Move After Trump Bans 3 Outlets
Major TV Networks, Including Fox News, Make Rare Move After Trump Bans 3 Outlets A high-stakes White House press fight has triggered an extraordinary new response from television news. Major networks, including Fox News, suspended pooled TV coverage of President Donald Trump on Monday, Sept. 21, after the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico created a conflict over the daily coverage arrangement. The rotating TV pool consists of ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News, and NBC News. One network typically provides video coverage of the president’s pool events, then shares the footage with the others and additional outlets. Former White House Correspondents’ Associatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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State Department Issues Sweeping New Travel Warning: What To Know Now State Department Issues Sweeping New Travel Warning: What To Know Now State Department Issues Sweeping New Travel Warning: What To Know Now
State Department Issues Sweeping New Travel Warning: What To Know Now A major new US travel alert is putting Americans on notice. The US State Department issued the security warning Saturday, Sept. 19, for Americans in or traveling through the Middle East as regional tensions continue to raise concerns. “Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” the department stated. The alert urges Americans already in the region to remain especially alert as conditions evolve. “Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cance…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cindy Crawford's Son Presley Gerber Dies At 27 Cindy Crawford's Son Presley Gerber Dies At 27 Cindy Crawford's Son Presley Gerber Dies At 27
Cindy Crawford's Son Presley Gerber Dies At 27 Presley Gerber, the model son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at age 27, authorities confirmed. Gerber died Sunday, Sept. 20, at a rehabilitation facility, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The Medical Examiner's Office lists Gerber's death case as remaining open as of Sunday night. A cause and manner of death had not been listed. Gerber was Crawford and Rande Gerber's only son and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. Born in 1999, Presley followed his mother into modeling as a teenager. He signed with IMG Models at 15…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Carrot Top Accused Of Sexual Exploitation Prior To Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports Carrot Top Accused Of Sexual Exploitation Prior To Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports Carrot Top Accused Of Sexual Exploitation Prior To Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports
Carrot Top Accused Of Sexual Exploitation Prior To Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports A new court declaration involving Carrot Top surfaced days before the comedian was hospitalized in Las Vegas following a reported apparent suicide attempt. Orlando Weekly reported that Zachary Defazio, 25, filed the declaration on Monday, Sept. 14, in support of an existing lawsuit against the 61-year-old comedian, whose legal name is Scott Christopher Thompson. Defazio’s declaration alleges Thompson sexually exploited him in Winter Park, Florida, in 2021. Defazio also alleged that Thompson supplied him with alcohol while he was underage and engaged in nonconsensual sexual conduct when Defa…

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Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know
Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know A widely used hospital antibiotic is drawing renewed scrutiny after a major research review raised concerns about patients’ survival. The drug is cefepime, used to treat serious bacterial infections. A study published in JAMA Network Open examined 110 randomized trials involving 22,608 adults and children and compared it with other antibiotics in the beta-lactam family. Across those trials, 6.6 percent of cefepime-treated patients died, compared with 6.2 percent of patients receiving alternatives. Researchers examined deaths from any cause, generally at 30 days or the closest available foll…

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New England-Based Converse Pulls 'Deeply Upsetting' Ad After Backlash: 'We Got This Wrong' New England-Based Converse Pulls 'Deeply Upsetting' Ad After Backlash: 'We Got This Wrong' New England-Based Converse Pulls 'Deeply Upsetting' Ad After Backlash: 'We Got This Wrong'
New England-Based Converse Pulls 'Deeply Upsetting' Ad After Backlash: 'We Got This Wrong' Converse has apologized after promotional images for two footwear campaigns sparked a social media backlash over troubling racial imagery. The company pulled the images from Instagram and other official channels, Footwear News first reported. Converse said the ads should not have appeared. The controversy centered on a Chuck 70 X campaign image featuring Karina, a member of South Korean K-pop group aespa. Critics said the projected star-shaped lighting, shadows, and the performer’s white skirt created an image resembling a Ku Klux Klan hood. Critics also pointed to black sneakers she held …

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F-16 Fires Flares While Intercepting Aircraft Near Camp David F-16 Fires Flares While Intercepting Aircraft Near Camp David F-16 Fires Flares While Intercepting Aircraft Near Camp David
F-16 Fires Flares While Intercepting Aircraft Near Camp David A low-flying F-16 startled residents across parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland while intercepting a civilian aircraft near Camp David on Saturday morning, Sept. 19, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command. The fighter jet intercepted the small aircraft near the presidential retreat in Thurmont, Maryland, around 7:50 a.m., NORAD said. The F-16 deployed flares to get the pilot’s attention during the interception. “The flares were used to draw attention from or communicate with the pilot,” NORAD said. “Flares are employed with the highest regard for safety, burn out quickly …

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National Interest
Carrot Top Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports Carrot Top Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports Carrot Top Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports
Carrot Top Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports A longtime national comedy fixture is receiving care after a reported medical emergency. Click here for a new, updated story - Carrot Top Accused Of Sexual Exploitation Prior To Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports Carrot Top, the 61-year-old comedian whose legal name is Scott Christopher Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas following an apparent suicide attempt, according to multiple reports. TMZ first reported Friday, Sept. 18, that Thompson had been taken to a local hospital. His scheduled performance that night at the Luxor Hotel & Casino was canceled. His representative, J…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NYU Langone, UPMC To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals NYU Langone, UPMC To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals NYU Langone, UPMC To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals
NYU Langone, Upmc To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals Two major New York and Pennsylvania health systems will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to minors under agreements reached with the US Department of Justice, federal officials announced Friday, Sept. 18. NYU Langone Hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, agreed to stop providing puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical procedures to patients younger than 18, according to the DOJ. NYU also agreed to pay $8.5 million, while UPMC will pay $950,000 as part of the resolutions, the department said. The agreements resolve investigations into potential vio…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow
Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow The battle over what media outlets get through the White House gates has sharply escalated. Click here for a new, updated story: Major TV Networks, Including Fox News, Make Rare Move After Trump Bans 3 Outlets President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon, Sept. 18, that he was immediately banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House in an extraordinary, unprecedented move that is sounding alarms about First Amendment rights. The First Amendment protects five basic freedoms from government interference: religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition. Trump disclosed t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter
Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter A defining voice of ’90s pop who found an acclaimed second act on Broadway has gone silent. Singer-songwriter and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik died Thursday, Sept. 17, at a Manhattan hospital. He was 56. His family announced his death in a statement on his Instagram account. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik," the family said. "The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater."  View this post on Instagram His mother, Suzanne Sheik, told People t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby
Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby A woman has been convicted in the death of a 27-year-old sports anchor who was found dead while covering Super Bowl LIX. A Louisiana jury found 49-year-old Danette Colbert guilty of negligent homicide and racketeering on Thursday, Sept. 17. She was charged in the death of Adan Manzano, a reporter and anchor for Telemundo Kansas City. Manzano was found dead in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. He was in the New Orleans area to cover Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old was discovered face down on a pil…

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by Chris Spiker
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Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says
Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says A suspected Russian hit squad reached across the Atlantic in search of recruits for a deadly mission on US soil, federal prosecutors say. Five people allegedly working for Russian intelligence tried to recruit individuals in the US to track and kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be living in the Washington, DC, area, according to an indictment unsealed by the Department of Justice. The defendants remain at large. The alleged network offered a US resident between $1,000 and $1,500 to photograph and record two locations associated with the intended victim, court documents say. A…

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