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NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts
The next chapter of NASA's return to the moon has its latest crew. NASA revealed the four astronauts who will fly in the Artemis III mission on Tuesday, June 9. In 2027, the crew will go into low Earth orbit to test spacecraft docking operations with lunar lander systems being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. The tests are considered essential for Artemis IV, NASA's first planned crewed mission to the moon's South Pole in 2028. "Artemis III will demonstrate the power of American innovation and international partnership as we test complex rendezvous and docking operations and advan…
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Italian National Shot By CIA Officer After Drunken Gate Crash In Virginia Pleads Guilty: DOJ
The Italian national who drove drunk and sped at cops outside a CIA headquarters in Virginia may be about to spend time in an American prison. Monia Spadaro, who already had multiple DUIs on her record, pleaded guilty to disregarding a signal from a law enforcement officer and driving under the influence of alcohol after an incident in Fairfax County last year, federal authorities announced on Tuesday, June 9. The early-morning incident happened just after 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, when Spadaro’s gray Toyota Corolla entered the outbound lane of the CIA’s Langley campus in M…
Police & Fire
Teen Had No License, Drank, Took SUV Without Permission Before Fatal Maryland Crash: Prosecutor
The unlicensed teenage driver who killed 88-year-old Myrtle Gottlieb after blowing through a red light in Maryland is facing more than a decade in prison, authorities announced on Tuesday. Liam Coskun, now 19, pleaded guilty to his role in the fatal crash in May 2025 after he drank, then got behind the wheel of a Jeep Compass he did not have permission to use and slammed into the back of a Toyota in Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on May 31, 2025, Coskun was driving without a license when he caused the crash at the int…
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'Everything Is So Unknown': Two Maryland Boys Airlifted After Horrific E-Bike Crash
Two Maryland boys remain hospitalized with serious injuries after a weekend e-bike crash that left both fighting through what family members describe as a long road to recovery. The incident happened near the Laurel Bush area of Abingdon on Sunday, June 7, according to information shared by family members and Harford County emergency responders. Lucas Koehler and his friend Sam were both flown by helicopter to Johns Hopkins following the crash, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support their families. Their injuries are extensive. Koehler suffered severe facial injuries and …
Police & Fire
Explosion At Maryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaves Employees Injured (
Developing
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Two people were injured on Tuesday afternoon in an explosion at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Maryland. An explosion was reported around 1 p.m. on June 9 in the 3500 block of Asiatic Avenue in Baltimore, where two employees suffered burn injuries. No details about either victim were released by the Baltimore City Fire Department. More information is expected to be released around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday at a scheduled news conference. It is unclear what caused the explosion. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more details are released.
Police & Fire
Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal
Two men who intentionally discharged petroleum products into stormwater systems in Virginia are facing serious charges following an investigation, authorities announced. Fairfax resident Ahmad Adawi and Alexandria native Suhib Derbas are both facing charges in connection with the illegal dumping of "substantial quantities" of gasoline and motor oil into a storm drain, according to the Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal. Investigators say that the pair released hazardous substances directly into stormwater drains. "The discharge of petroleum-based products into the storm drainage s…
Lifestyle
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go
Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…
Police & Fire
Two Second-Generation Virginia Officers Recovering After Gun Battle That Killed Police K9
What started as a call for help turned into a nightmare for two Virginia police officers and their families, as their community continues to rally around them during a lengthy recovery. Officer Jacob Clark, 25, was shot seven times during a domestic disturbance call in Chesterfield County on Sunday, May 31, and has received more than 70 units of blood as doctors fight to save his life and aid his recovery. Officer Jacob Wells, 40, was shot twice, with one bullet severing the brachial artery in his right arm and the other grazing his wrist. Both men survived. Both come from law enforcement …
Sports
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…
Police & Fire
Officer Shot, Armed Trail-Goer Robbed Before Second Gun Battle In Maryland: Police (
Updated
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New details have been released following a chaotic chain of events that unfolded after a police officer was shot while investigating an indecent exposure along a busy Maryland trail. Shaka Kamara, 38, has been charged with attempted murder after police say he shot an officer in Baltimore County, stole a gun from a trail-goer, and opened fire in Pikesville. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, officers were called to a trail in the 900 block of Milford Mill Road after a man reported he had been riding his bike in the area when Kamara allegedly exposed himself. The complainant left…
Traffic
Driver Accused Of Causing Catastrophic I-95 Crash That Killed Five Heads To Court
The New York bus driver accused of causing the massive I-95 crash in Stafford County that killed five Massachusetts residents and injured dozens more is scheduled to make court appearances this week after being released from the hospital. Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten Island, remains in custody at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and is expected to appear in Stafford County General District Court at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, followed by a Stafford County Circuit Court appearance at approximately 9 a.m., according to Virginia State Police. The court hearings mark the latest development in th…
News
Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation
A months-long review into the death of one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures has now been closed. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of natural causes, according to a 72-page Clearwater Police Department report cited by multiple reports. Entertainment Weekly reported that Clearwater police released the report on Friday, June 5, and classified the case as an attended natural death with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. People also reported that police found no criminal wrongdoing and closed the case. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at his home in Clearwater, Flo…
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