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Family Of Trooper Killed In Fiery I-81 Crash Sues Mass Truck Driver, Freight Firms Family Of Trooper Killed In Fiery I-81 Crash Sues Mass Truck Driver, Freight Firms
Family Of Trooper Killed In Fiery I-81 Crash Sues Mass Truck Driver, Freight Firms The mother of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. has sued the Massachusetts truck driver accused of causing the fiery Interstate 81 crash that killed him, as well as the Alabama trucking company and Texas freight broker behind the load. Patricia Pahira filed the federal wrongful-death and survival lawsuit Wednesday, Sept. 2, individually and as administrator of her son’s estate. The complaint names driver Michael Bon, Augustin Freight Services LLC, and SNK Logistics LLC as defendants. Pahira, 44, was conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection on I-81 …

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Parents, Ages 70 And 31, Arrested In Death Of Missing 5-Year-Old Saylor Hayes: Sheriff Parents, Ages 70 And 31, Arrested In Death Of Missing 5-Year-Old Saylor Hayes: Sheriff
Parents, Ages 70 And 31, Arrested In Death Of Missing 5-Year-Old Saylor Hayes: Sheriff The Virginia parents of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes allegedly directed searchers away from a nearby body of water after their severely nonverbal autistic daughter disappeared, according to arrest warrants filed following her death. John Herb Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, 31, of Bristol, VA, were arrested in Carter County, TN, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, and each charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk/willfully abandoning a child, the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office said. Saylor's body was found Monday morning, Aug. 31, in the waters near Hagley Landing following an inte…

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by Cecilia Levine
Breaking News
‘Crime Junkie’ Arrested Outside Lindsay Clancy Trial Says Filming Jurors Was Misunderstanding ‘Crime Junkie’ Arrested Outside Lindsay Clancy Trial Says Filming Jurors Was Misunderstanding
‘Crime Junkie’ Arrested Outside Lindsay Clancy Trial Says Filming Jurors Was Misunderstanding The attorney for a self-described “crime junkie” accused of filming jurors outside the Lindsay Clancy murder trial called the incident a “misunderstanding.” Dawn Light, 56, of Sutton, was charged with aggravated intimidation of a juror on Tuesday, Sept. 1, after police said she entered a restricted area and recorded members of the deadlocked jury, Plymouth Assistant District Attorney Nicole Piacentini told the court. Light pleaded not guilty Wednesday and was released on personal recognizance.  Click here to watch video of Wednesday's hearing.  Lindsay Clancy is accused of killi…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Tony Romo Addresses DUI Arrest For First Time: 'I Own This Completely' Tony Romo Addresses DUI Arrest For First Time: 'I Own This Completely'
Tony Romo Addresses DUI Arrest For First Time: 'I Own This Completely' "NFL on CBS" lead analyst Tony Romo says he is taking full responsibility in his first public statement after his arrest on suspicion of driving while drunk in Wisconsin. Romo had his driving privileges revoked for six months after entering a no-contest plea to a civil offense of operating while intoxicated (OWI), ESPN reported. The 46-year-old entered his plea nearly six weeks after he was pulled over on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback addressed the incident for the first time in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Sept. 1. "I own this completely…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Stormiest Stretch Set To Arrive In Northeast With Multiple Rounds Ahead: Timing Stormiest Stretch Set To Arrive In Northeast With Multiple Rounds Ahead: Timing
Stormiest Stretch Set To Arrive In Northeast With Multiple Rounds Ahead: Timing The Northeast is entering the most volatile stretch of a multi-day storm pattern, with the threat shifting across the region before conditions finally improve. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall will threaten parts of the Northeast on Wednesday, Sept. 2, with damaging winds, flash flooding, hail, and isolated tornadoes possible.  The NWS Weather Prediction Center has placed portions of the Lower Great Lakes and Northeast under a slight risk for excessive rainfall. The first areas facing the strongest storms Wednesday are western and central N…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern
Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern A weight-loss product sold to consumers across the country is being recalled after testing uncovered ingredients that can cause serious and potentially deadly health problems. Ana Salazar Modela Tu Cuerpo Inc. is recalling Lipofit Extreme Fat Burner 2.0 after FDA laboratory analysis found undeclared fluoxetine in its daytime tablets and undeclared 2,4-dinitrophenol, or DNP, in its nighttime tablets, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The recalled product was distributed nationwide directly to consumers through online sales. Fluoxetine is an a…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe 'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe
'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe A familiar voice behind one of television's most enduring game shows has been sidelined while its studio investigates allegations against him. Jim Thornton, 61, who has served as the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios, according to multiple reports. The studio is recasting his role while its investigation continues. Sony confirmed the suspension to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, Sept. 1, but did not disclose the nature of the allegations.  People also confirmed Thornton's suspension and reported that the investigatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars
Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars Nearly 150,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a wiring problem can cause drivers to lose power or several other important functions. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 148,663 Mustang sports cars, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The recall affects Mustangs from the model years 2024 through 2026. The car's engine compartment wiring harness ground connections can fracture. Depending on which connection breaks, drivers may lose motive power, one or both headlights, windshield washer fluid pump funct…

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by Chris Spiker
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USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing
USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing The US Postal Service is planning price hikes for the 2026 holiday season. The higher USPS rates are expected to begin on Sunday, Oct. 4. The temporary prices would stay in place through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027, pending a review by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The increases would apply to Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. Retail increases would range from 50 cents for lighter packages traveling shorter distances to as much as $20.80 for heavier Priority Mail Express shipments traveling longer distances. Flat Rate boxes and envelopes would al…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos
Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos A crowded month of returning favorites, new obsessions, and familiar movies is headed to streaming queues. Netflix unveiled its September lineup on Monday, Aug. 31, featuring crime dramas, reality shows, comedies, romances, documentaries, and library favorites. “The Gentlemen” returns for its second season on Thursday, Sept. 3. Guy Ritchie’s crime series follows Eddie and Susie as they look to expand their growing empire and explore new ventures. Influencer Alix Earle moves into the spotlight with “Earle Meets World” on Friday, Sept. 4. The reality series promises an unfiltered look at her…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them
Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them You can soon enjoy the smell of Dunkin' beverages and doughnuts beyond your morning coffee run. Febreze and Dunkin' are teaming up for a limited-edition scent collection, Procter & Gamble said in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The partnership features three fragrances inspired by some of the chain's most recognizable menu items. The collection has launched nationwide and is available exclusively at Walmart. "We wanted to capture the ultimate daily ritual – a morning Dunkin' run – and bring that joy straight into the home," said Tyler Beck, P&G's vice president of North Am…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks
Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks More than 844,000 vehicles are being recalled because a camera problem can block a driver's view while reversing. Stellantis issued the recall for 844,027 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Aug. 13. The recall affects certain 2026 and 2027 models. The issue involves radio software that can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when a vehicle is placed in reverse. The failure can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA. Stellantis started investiga…

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by Chris Spiker