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DHS Issues Statement After Months-Long Stalking Case Ends In Fatal Restaurant Shooting DHS Issues Statement After Months-Long Stalking Case Ends In Fatal Restaurant Shooting
DHS Issues Statement After Months-Long Stalking Case Ends In Fatal Restaurant Shooting A months-long stalking case that ended with a woman being chased down and killed outside a restaurant is now drawing federal scrutiny over the suspect’s immigration history. The Department of Homeland Security said Friday, Sept. 11, that Rohit Rohit, 22, entered the US illegally from India through Arizona in August 2023 and was arrested by US Border Patrol before being released into the country.  DHS issued the statement three days after authorities said he fatally shot 38-year-old Shalini Thakur outside a Panera Bread in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Visit To Supermarket Giant Leads To Fox Anchor's Lawsuit Visit To Supermarket Giant Leads To Fox Anchor's Lawsuit
Visit To Supermarket Giant Leads To Fox Anchor's Lawsuit A trip to an upscale grocery store allegedly left a cable news anchor with injuries she says will last a lifetime. Fox Business anchor Jackie DeAngelis, 46, is suing Whole Foods Market over a dog attack inside the chain’s Columbus Circle store in Manhattan, according to court documents.  The attack happened at the Whole Foods at Columbus Circle on Sept. 20, 2023, the complaint says. DeAngelis was shopping when a black pit bull allegedly bit her left hand, according to Mediaite. The dog and its owner left the store before police arrived, according to the Post. The Fox Business persona…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Cheese Sold In Seven States, Including CT: What To Check Recall Issued For Cheese Sold In Seven States, Including CT: What To Check
Recall Issued For Cheese Sold In Seven States, Including CT: What To Check A cheese recall is urging shoppers to check their purchases before taking another bite. Whole Foods Market is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold at 18 stores in seven states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein that was not declared on its label. People with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity could suffer a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat it. The stores sold the affected cheese in their special…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Maria Bartiromo Hints At Next Move Following Abrupt Fox News Departure Maria Bartiromo Hints At Next Move Following Abrupt Fox News Departure
Maria Bartiromo Hints At Next Move Following Abrupt Fox News Departure Maria Bartiromo is speaking out for the first time since her abrupt departure from Fox News and signaling that viewers have not heard the last from her. The broadcaster posted her first public message on Thursday, Sept. 10, following her abrupt departure from Fox News Media. “Thank you to all friends & followers for your amazing words I am so grateful for the outpouring of love. I love you all. Here's a great shot of the [rainbow] breaking through, I snapped the other day. More to come,” Bartiromo wrote on X. The post included a photograph of a rainbow emerging through storm clouds. Ba…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CDC Delivers Major Update On Multistate Parasite Outbreak CDC Delivers Major Update On Multistate Parasite Outbreak
CDC Delivers Major Update On Multistate Parasite Outbreak A massive foodborne illness outbreak that sickened thousands across the US has reached a critical turning point. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Friday, Sept. 11, that the multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to processed iceberg lettuce has ended. “This outbreak has ended,” the CDC declared. “The number of recent infections linked to the outbreak has significantly declined. The contaminated lettuce linked to this outbreak is no longer available in stores or restaurants.” The outbreak caused 12,883 confirmed illnesses across 21 states, the CDC said. It resulted…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Teen Survives Days On Overturned Boat In Frigid Sea After Brother, Cousin Die Teen Survives Days On Overturned Boat In Frigid Sea After Brother, Cousin Die
Teen Survives Days On Overturned Boat In Frigid Sea After Brother, Cousin Die A teen boy was rescued from an overturned boat in the Bering Sea after surviving for days without food or water while his brother and cousin died, officials said. Derek Parker Aghnaanga was found sitting on top of a capsized skiff about four miles east of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, on Monday, Sept. 7, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The 15-year-old had been fishing for halibut with his older brother and cousin when the small boat overturned. The three had left on Friday, Sept. 4, from Savoonga, a city on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska's News Source reported. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Apple Releases New iPhone, iPad Update: Here’s What It Fixes Apple Releases New iPhone, iPad Update: Here’s What It Fixes
Apple Releases New iPhone, iPad Update: Here’s What It Fixes Apple rolled out another iPhone/iPad update, narrowly focused on fixing a problem that could interfere with future software. Apple just released iOS 26.6.2 for iPhone 11 and later models, along with supported iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini models with an A12 chip or later. The update fixes an issue that prevented some software updates from downloading over a cellular connection. Apple's support page for iOS 26 lists no additional new features or changes for version 26.6.2: The company also says the release has no published CVE entries, meaning Apple has not identified any securit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rick Springfield Says He Killed Man While Overseas To Perform For US Troops Rick Springfield Says He Killed Man While Overseas To Perform For US Troops
Rick Springfield Says He Killed Man While Overseas To Perform For US Troops Long before "Jessie's Girl" made him a rock star, Rick Springfield found himself in a situation worlds removed from a concert stage. Springfield, now 77, recalled the harrowing incident on the latest "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, describing how a trip to perform for troops during the Vietnam War put the teenage musician in the middle of an attack. Springfield toured Vietnam with the Australian band MPD Ltd. in 1968 and 1969, performing for troops while based around Saigon and Da Nang. He told Rogan the group spent about four months in the war zone. "We met these guys, and we really g…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Pledges $5K Checks To All Americans In Latest Payment Promise Trump Pledges $5K Checks To All Americans In Latest Payment Promise
Trump Pledges $5K Checks To All Americans In Latest Payment Promise President Donald Trump is touting $5,000 payments to every adult US citizen if Republicans keep control of Congress in the upcoming midterms, a dubious proposal that could cost more than $1 trillion. Trump announced the so-called "Trump dividend" during a nearly two-hour speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The payments would depend on Republicans winning both the House and Senate in November's midterm elections, which many pollsters say is unlikely. The proposed payments are estimated to cost more than $1 trillion, CNBC reported. "Here is my pr…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach
Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach For generations of hockey fans, the unmistakable voice, slicked-back hair, colorful suits, and larger-than-life personality were almost as familiar as the game itself. Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became one of ESPN’s signature hockey analysts, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, at age 70 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced. “For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey," the network said in a statement. "His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, and his passion was unmistakable.  "He w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why Beloved Music Legend Hid Her Cancer Battle Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why Beloved Music Legend Hid Her Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why Beloved Music Legend Hid Her Cancer Battle Dolly Parton shared much of her life with generations of fans, but one of her final struggles was something she deliberately kept close. Her sister, Stella Parton, is now explaining why the country music legend chose not to publicly disclose her battle with cancer before her death at age 80, according to an exclusive interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings.” “Dolly could not bear negative things,” Parton said. “And she would not have wanted her fans worried about it.” Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cancer, her representatives previously confirmed. The singer die…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch
Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch A homeowner investigating some obnoxious middle-of-the-night horn honking found a culprit he definitely wasn't expecting. A black bear had gotten itself trapped inside Patrick Sullivan's unlocked Toyota SUV in Gold Hill, Colorado, this summer and was repeatedly leaning on the horn while trying to escape, according to NBC News. Sullivan heard the commotion around 3 a.m. and initially suspected a neighbor. Instead, he found the bear inside his vehicle, where it had spent the night causing extensive damage. The bear thrashed around the cabin as it tried to get out, tearing apart parts of t…

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by Joe Lombardi