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Maduro, Wife Plead Not Guilty In First US Court Appearance: 'I Will Be Free' Maduro, Wife Plead Not Guilty In First US Court Appearance: 'I Will Be Free'
Maduro, Wife Plead Not Guilty In First US Court Appearance: 'I Will Be Free' Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty in a New York City courtroom after US forces captured them in a large-scale attack that's believed to have killed dozens of people. Maduro and Cilia Flores entered their pleas in Manhattan federal court on Monday, Jan. 5. The couple faces several charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons offenses. After a summary of the charges was read, Maduro spoke to the judge, NBC News reported. "I am not guilty," the 63-year-old said in Spanish. "I am a decent man. I a…

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by Chris Spiker
News
‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address ‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address
‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address President Donald Trump used his United Nations stage to scold allies, slam the UN’s relevance and taunt delegates, telling them, “Your countries are going to hell,” as he veered off script and ran well past his allotted time. Speaking at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Manhattan, Trump repeatedly questioned the institution’s value and cast himself as a fixer where diplomats failed. “What is the purpose of the United Nations?” he asked, deriding what he called “strongly worded letters” and “empty words.” He added, “It’s sad I had to do these things instead of the United Nations …

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why
Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why Sen. Ted Cruz is urging President Donald Trump to support raising the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots to 67, which a major union has condemned. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Trump, Reuters reported. The request comes right as the United Nations holds an important aviation meeting in Montreal. The Texas Republican is asking the Trump administration to support a proposal from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to raise the global pilot retirement age. "America should lead on the international stage in support of raising, or …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Beef Prices Hit Record Highs As Herd Shrinks To 70-Year Low With No Relief In Sight Beef Prices Hit Record Highs As Herd Shrinks To 70-Year Low With No Relief In Sight
Beef Prices Hit Record Highs As Herd Shrinks To 70-Year Low With No Relief In Sight If steak night feels like a splurge and ground beef is denting the budget, you’re not imagining it. Beef prices are climbing to record highs with little sign of easing. According to USDA outlooks released Friday, Sept. 5, the spike is being driven by a deep supply crunch colliding with steady consumer demand.  The US cattle herd is now the smallest since 1951, the result of years of herd liquidation during drought and high feed costs, and rebuilding will take time. Demand, meanwhile, hasn’t cracked. Americans continue to buy beef for its taste and versatility, which keeps pressure on …

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
WATCH: Travis Kelce Takes Blow To The Head By Chargers' Teair Tart WATCH: Travis Kelce Takes Blow To The Head By Chargers' Teair Tart
Watch: Travis Kelce Takes Blow To The Head By Chargers' Teair Tart Travis Kelce took a strike in the face during a fracas in the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night, Sept. 5 in Brazil. Tempers got heated, and the tight end got into it with defensive tackle Teair Tart in the third quarter of the game as the Chiefs were driving down the field. In replays of the incident, Tart can be seen throwing an open hand at Kelce, which resulted in Tart flagged — but not thrown out of the game — because he didn't throw a punch, according to replay officials. Both continued jawing after the fact as the Chiefs delivered a to…

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by Zak Failla
Business
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey 'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey The "Buy American" movement has lost popularity as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs raise prices on many goods while claiming to boost domestic manufacturing, according to a new survey. Half of Americans said in June that they'd be more likely to buy a product they liked after learning it was made in the US, according to the report from The Conference Board. That's down from 60% in May 2022. The appeal of "Made in USA" labels has also fallen 18% since 2022, with shoppers' fears about rising costs as the main factor in the decline. "Given US consumers' persisten…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Beef Prices Keep Climbing To New Record Highs: Here's What's Fueling Soaring Costs Beef Prices Keep Climbing To New Record Highs: Here's What's Fueling Soaring Costs
Beef Prices Keep Climbing To New Record Highs: Here's What's Fueling Soaring Costs You may want to savor that next steak. It’s not getting cheaper anytime soon. Beef prices have hit an all-time high in the US, driven by a mix of short supply, steady demand, and mounting costs across the cattle industry. According to the American Farm Bureau and industry economists, the national cattle inventory is now the smallest it’s been since 1951. Many ranchers reduced herd sizes — or left the business entirely — after years of drought, inflation, and rising interest rates made farming unsustainable. Add in strong consumer demand and the result is tight supply pushing prices ever h…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Repeat Jobless Claims Hit Four-Year High Amid Weak July Jobs Report Repeat Jobless Claims Hit Four-Year High Amid Weak July Jobs Report
Repeat Jobless Claims Hit Four-Year High Amid Weak July Jobs Report The number of Americans continuing to file for unemployment benefits has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, according to new federal data. Continued unemployment claims topped 1.97 million during the week ending on Saturday, July 26, the Department of Labor said on Thursday, Aug. 7. That's the most since early November 2021, when the insured unemployment level reached 2.04 million. Repeat claims rose by 38,000 from the previous week. The DOL data signals that more jobseekers are struggling to find work and remain on unemployment. In the Northeast, se…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why
Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why Hot weather isn't the only thing hitting summer cookouts – beef prices are also on the rise. The average price of a pound of ground beef hit a record high of $6.10 in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's 13.7% higher than the average in June 2024. Uncooked steak climbed 8% to $11.49 per pound, according to the Associated Press. The surging beef costs come as the US cattle herd has fallen to its smallest size since 1951, with the US Department of Agriculture reporting just 86.7 million cattle and calves nationwide as of Wednesday, Jan. 1. David Anderson, a liv…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff President Donald Trump's trade war with Mexico is about to raise the prices of a major ingredient in everything from pizza and pasta sauces to salads and sandwiches. Trump will begin imposing a 17.09% tariff on fresh tomato imports from Mexico on Friday, Aug. 1. The move comes as the Commerce Department officially withdrew from a longtime trade agreement governing imported tomatoes on Monday, July 14. The tariff is slightly lower than the 21% duty floated by Trump officials in April, Bloomberg reported. Trump has also announced an additional 30% tariff on other Mexican goods …

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by Chris Spiker
News
New ICE Budget Tops Spending By Most Of World’s Militaries: Report New ICE Budget Tops Spending By Most Of World’s Militaries: Report
New ICE Budget Tops Spending By Most Of World’s Militaries: Report Immigration and Customs Enforcement will receive a budget that rivals the world’s largest armies, thanks to a narrowly passed spending plan in Congress this week. Supporters say the funding will accelerate removals of undocumented immigrants, while critics called the measure "immoral" and "one of the saddest days in American history." President Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Act,” which he signed on Friday, July 4, sets aside $170 billion toward immigration. The package includes more than $30 billion for enforcement, $45 billion for detention centers, and $47 billion for border …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez is teaming up with Oreo to launch a limited-edition cookie packed with spice, nostalgia, and a signature twist for lucky fans. The pop star and actress is partnering with Oreo for a cookie inspired by her love of horchata, Mondelēz International said in a news release on Tuesday, May 20. The cookies feature chocolate cinnamon-flavored wafers filled with a sweetened condensed milk-flavored creme, along with a second layer of chocolate and cinnamon creme with cinnamon sugar bits. "Making my own Oreo cookie was a lot of fun," Gomez said. "I grew up loving them, so …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Incest, Rape: Woman In Mass Illegally Facing Horrific Crimes Against Child, ICE Says Incest, Rape: Woman In Mass Illegally Facing Horrific Crimes Against Child, ICE Says
Incest, Rape: Woman In Mass Illegally Facing Horrific Crimes Against Child, ICE Says Federal authorities have arrested a Brazilian woman living illegally in Massachusetts who now faces multiple charges connected to the sexual abuse of a child, officials said. Ilma Leandro De Oliveira, 53, was taken into custody in Falmouth on March 20 by agents from ICE, the FBI, and the ATF, according to officials on Tuesday, April 15. De Oliveira is accused of committing numerous crimes involving the sexual abuse of a child. According to ICE, she is charged with rape of a child, reckless endangerment of a child, indecent exposure, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, unnatura…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind
Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind A sports anchor and reporter has died while covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, nearly a year after his wife's death, officials said. Adan Manzano Aguilar, a sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, was found dead on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports confirmed his death in separate statements. Manzano's body was discovered in his hotel room, KCTV 5 News reported. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports said they were cooperating with the investigation. The 27-year-old was in New Orleans on assignment for his third-straight Super Bowl with the Kansas City …

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs
Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Colombia, one of the United States' key allies in Latin America, has agreed to accept migrant deportation flights after earlier turning back two planes, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten steep sanctions. Trump said Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26 that he would impose "emergency" 25-percent tariffs on Colombian goods after it blocked the flights. But negotiations between the countries led to an agreement late Sunday night and Trump withdrew the tariff threats. “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all undocume…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix FIFA has partnered with Netflix to grant the streaming platform exclusive US broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  This agreement marks the first time Netflix will fully acquire rights to a global sports event, reflecting the growing prominence of women’s soccer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the deal as a pivotal step for the sport. “This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game,” Infantino said. “Netflix’s commitment underscores the tournament’s importance and helps elevat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Amazon Workers Go On Strike, Protest In 20 Nations, Including US Amazon Workers Go On Strike, Protest In 20 Nations, Including US
Amazon Workers Go On Strike, Protest In 20 Nations, Including US Amid the busiest shopping weekend of the holiday season, workers for Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, have gone on strike. Protesting under the banner of “Make Amazon Pay.” employees have walked off the job across six continents in 20 countries, including the United States. The strike is scheduled to last from Black Friday on Nov. 29 through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, the UNI Global Union announced, saying protests will be held in majors cities in the US, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, India, Brazil and elsewhere. The strike could cause customers' holiday deliveries …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Greenwich Investment Firm Founder Stole Millions In Clients' Cash: Feds Greenwich Investment Firm Founder Stole Millions In Clients' Cash: Feds
Greenwich Investment Firm Founder Stole Millions In Clients' Cash: Feds A 49-year-old Connecticut man faces potentially decades in prison after he allegedly defrauded and stole $3.5 million of his client's money for years, federal authorities said.  Justin C. Murphy, 49, of Stamford, is charged with 15 counts of wire fraud, five counts of money laundering, and three counts of tax evasion, the US Attorney for Connecticut announced on Tuesday, Nov. 5.  Murphy ran the Greenwich-based investment firm Mara. The company also went by Mara Investment Group, LLC, Mara Investment Management LP, and Mara Investments Global Management LLC.  Federal inv…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
You Better Work: George Santos Offered $100K To Perform Drag Show At NY Restaurant, Report Says You Better Work: George Santos Offered $100K To Perform Drag Show At NY Restaurant, Report Says
You Better Work: George Santos Offered $100K To Perform Drag Show At NY Restaurant, Report Says After weeks of online speculation over his rumored past as a drag queen, embattled New York Congressman George Santos has been given the chance to sashay down the runway for a good cause, Daily Mail reports.  Zach Erdem, owner of Long Island hot spot 75 Main in Southampton, is offering the Republican lawmaker $100,000 if he agrees to perform in the exclusive restaurant’s weekly drag show, Erdem told the outlet. The job includes free food and drinks, and Erdem said he would even donate a portion of ticket sales to charities benefiting children and animals. Reality TV viewers will recognize…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Persona Non Grata: Embattled NY Rep-Elect Santos Endures Lonely First Days In Congress Persona Non Grata: Embattled NY Rep-Elect Santos Endures Lonely First Days In Congress
Persona Non Grata: Embattled NY Rep-Elect Santos Endures Lonely First Days In Congress Embattled New York Congressman-elect George Santos received a less than warm welcome from colleagues during his first week on Capitol Hill. Pictures and video on social media show the Republican politician, who represents the 3rd District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens, sitting alone in the House chamber during the repeated rounds of voting to elect a speaker. Previous Report: Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into Nassau Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says It was clear right from the start of the 118th Congress that Santos had become a social pariah after …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
CT Man Accused Of Smuggling People From Brazil To US For Profit CT Man Accused Of Smuggling People From Brazil To US For Profit
CT Man Accused Of Smuggling People From Brazil To US For Profit By the time he was busted by federal agents in June 2022, Connecticut resident Fagner De Lima told police he had been smuggling humans into the country for two decades. De Lima, age 41, of East Hartford, was indicted by a grand jury Thursday, Aug. 18, on one count of attempted human smuggling in federal court in Worcester, Massachusetts. Prosecutors said De Lima has a history of conspiring with others to illegally smuggle people from Brazil to the United States, making thousands of dollars along the way. He regularly made travel arrangements for clients to illegally enter the country by pl…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
WHO Issues Warning After Reports Of Fatal Attacks On Monkeys Amid Monkeypox Outbreak WHO Issues Warning After Reports Of Fatal Attacks On Monkeys Amid Monkeypox Outbreak
WHO Issues Warning After Reports Of Fatal Attacks On Monkeys Amid Monkeypox Outbreak As fears grow over the monkeypox outbreak, health officials are reporting an increasing number of violent attacks on monkeys. During an update Tuesday, Aug. 9, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged the public not to attack monkeys following reports that the animals have been poisoned, shot, or otherwise harmed in the weeks since the disease began making headlines. At least 10 marmoset or capuchin monkeys in Brazil were found to be suffering from poisoning or physical harm, according to reports. Seven of them died. Brazilian authorities believe the attacks were carried out over a mispl…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
CT Man Charged With Attempted Human Smuggling CT Man Charged With Attempted Human Smuggling
CT Man Charged With Attempted Human Smuggling A 41-year-old Connecticut man is accused of running a business to illegally smuggle people from Brazil to the United States and extorting his clients during their journey. Fagner Chaves De Lima, of East Hartford, was charged with one count of attempted human smuggling, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts on Thursday, June 30. “It is alleged that Mr. De Lima orchestrated an elaborate and manipulative human smuggling operation. For a steep price, Mr. De Lima allegedly made arrangements for victims to travel fro…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Here's Why Coffee Prices Are Surging To Multi-Year High Here's Why Coffee Prices Are Surging To Multi-Year High
Here's Why Coffee Prices Are Surging To Multi-Year High Coffee prices have reached a multi-year high due to a number of factors, including a crop-destroying frost in Brazil. Fortune reported in July that the coffees trees in Brazil were impacted by a drought and two frosts, leading to the high prices. The country is the world's largest coffee producer, accounting for 40 percent of the world's output of the product, the news site reported. Prices for high-end beans used by some coffee chains increased more than 30% during this period, Fortune reported. COVID-19 restrictions in Vietnam, the world's second-largest coffee exporter, have also cause…

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by Nicole Valinote