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Trump Justice Department To Investigate January 6 Prosecutors Trump Justice Department To Investigate January 6 Prosecutors
Trump Justice Department To Investigate January 6 Prosecutors The Trump administration will investigate prosecutors who oversaw the criminal cases against Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack defendants, according to a brand-new report. Earlier report - Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders Calling the probe a "special project," Ed Martin, the acting US Attorney for Washington, DC, asked prosecutors to turn over notes, documents, files emails and other information related to the cases in an email on Monday, Jan. 27, the Wall Street Journal reports. Hours after being sworn in to a second non-consecuti…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Authorities ID Western Mass Man Killed In Job Site Accident Authorities ID Western Mass Man Killed In Job Site Accident
Authorities ID Western Mass Man Killed In Job Site Accident Authorities have identified the man killed last week in western Massachusetts after falling into a silo used to mix concrete. Matthew Nedorostek, 66, of Westfield, fell into the Greenfield silo just before 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Related: Western Mass Man Killed After Falling Into Concrete-Mixing Silo Despite the efforts of multiple fire departments, crews were unable to pull him out of the Cleveland Street sand silo. By 10:15 a.m., the rescue operation was changed to a recovery mission. Responders retrieved his body around 4:30 p.m., of…

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by Josh Lanier
News
$1M Leicester Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement $1M Leicester Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement
$1M Leicester Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement A Central Massachusetts man already knows exactly how he plans to spend the $1 million he won in a lottery jackpot: hitting the links. Thomas Daige, of Leicester, won the seven-figure sum in the Dec. 14 multiple-state Powerball drawing. Someone in Ohio won $47.9 million in the same drawing.  Daige correctly guessed the first five numbers in the drawing on his Quic Pic ticket. Related: Woman Plans To Build Her Future With $1 Million Lottery Payday Daige claimed his prize — worth $1 million before taxes — on Friday, Jan. 24, in Dorchester. He said he plans to put the winnings toward …

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by Josh Lanier
News
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Massachusetts, Multiple Other States 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Massachusetts, Multiple Other States
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Massachusetts, Multiple Other States The US Geological Survey said a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook much of the Northeast on Monday, Jan. 27. The quake occurred at 10:45 a.m. and was initially reported as a 4.1 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was located near York Harbor, approximately seven miles off the coast of Maine and about 13 miles underground. The tremors were felt across Massachusetts and reached as far as Upstate New York, parts of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey.  In all, residents in nine states felt the tremors.  According to the Maine Earthquake Database, this was the third-strongest eart…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
The Ground Round Returning To MA With 'Nostalgic Charm' At Shrewsbury Restaurant The Ground Round Returning To MA With 'Nostalgic Charm' At Shrewsbury Restaurant
The Ground Round Returning To MA With 'Nostalgic Charm' At Shrewsbury Restaurant A beloved name in casual dining is returning to Massachusetts, many years after it was a staple of comfort food and family-friendly gatherings. The Ground Round is planning to open its first New England location in several years in Shrewsbury. It will be located at 271 Grafton Street, the former site of a Chinese-Japanese restaurant named Bauhinia. Owners Joe and Nachi Shea said they're thrilled to bring The Ground Round back to the Bay State. "Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering us for the first time, we're excited to welcome you with our signature d…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs
Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs Kia is recalling more than 80,000 hybrid and electric SUVs due to wiring issues that could prevent airbags and seat belts from properly deploying, officials said. Kia issued the recall for about 80,255 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recalled Niros are from the model years 2023 to 2025. The NHTSA said the recall is due to a defect in the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat. The issue could increase injury risks in a crash because airbags or seal belts may not work correctly. …

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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
Politics
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US President Donald Trump says he will impose 25 percent "emergency" tariffs on Colombian goods after the key South American ally refused to allow two two flights from the US carrying migrants to land. Click here for a new, updated story - Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs "The US cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals," Colombia President Gustavo Petro said in a statement on Sunday, Jan. 26. "I deny the entry of American planes with Colombian migrants into our territory. "The US must establish a protocol for the dignifie…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat
Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat Two seasoning products have been recalled nationwide because of concerns they could cause life-threatening allergic reactions. TS Food Packaging is recalling its “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasoning due to the presence of an undeclared soy ingredient.  "People who have allergies to products containing soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products," according to a company announcement released through the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled “Bacon Seasonings” were distributed nationwide via E-comm…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $46 million with a $24.9 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 08-15-17-53-66 with a Powerball of 14 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officia…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump
Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump A man accused of threatening to kill President Trump has been apprehended following a tip to federal authorities. The investigation began on Inauguration Day on Monday, Jan. 20, after a tip to the FBI National Threat Operations Center reported violent online posts targeting the former president.  Federal agents traced the posts to Shannon Depararro Atkins, age 46, of West Palm Beach, Florida, near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. Atkins was arrested just before 7:30 p.m.  Friday, Jan. 24 near his home after being pulled over in a white 2013 BMW 750Li, said Public Informat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk
Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk More than 272,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled because of defective 12-volt batteries that could degrade suddenly, causing power loss and increasing crash risk, officials said. Ford issued the recall for certain Maverick pickups and Bronco Sport SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall affects Bronco Sport models from 2021-2023 and Maverick models from 2022-2023. The issue stems from a manufacturing defect in 12-volt batteries made by Camel, according to Ford. Internal weld and cast-on-strap failures could cause the battery to degrade…

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by Chris Spiker