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Second Child Abused Just One Week Before DC Man's Arrest: Feds Second Child Abused Just One Week Before DC Man's Arrest: Feds
Second Child Abused Just One Week Before DC Man's Arrest: Feds The youngest was just 8 years old. And prosecutors say the alleged abuse continued until days before an arrest. Antonio Simpson, 31, of Washington, DC, was indicted on 12 counts on Monday, Aug. 10, in a child sexual abuse case involving two children who were 8 and 9 years old when the alleged abuse began, federal prosecutors announced. The allegations span more than a year. And according to the indictment, Simpson allegedly had access to one of the children through someone responsible for her care. Prosecutors say Simpson was the partner of an adult who had a duty or responsibility for th…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!' American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!'
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!' A routine American Airlines flight turned into a midair emergency shortly after takeoff, forcing the crew to make a rapid return to the airport. The Charlotte-bound flight struck birds after departing Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina on Monday, Aug. 10, causing an engine problem and prompting the pilot to declare a Mayday, according to multiple reports. "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!" the pilot said in air traffic control audio available through LiveATC.net as the crew requested priority clearance to return to Myrtle Beach.  The American Airlines Boeing 737 was carrying …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular Beach: 'Swam As Fast As I Could' Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular Beach: 'Swam As Fast As I Could'
Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular Beach: 'Swam As Fast As I Could' A lifeguard escaped after a great white shark dragged him several feet underwater at a popular Maine beach. The encounter happened at Scarborough Beach State Park on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 8. The lifeguard was swimming with a rescue torpedo when the shark grabbed the device, according to the Scarborough Police Department. News Center Maine identified the lifeguard as park director Greg Wilfert. The shark pulled Wilfert about 5 to 6 feet below the surface before he freed himself from the strap attached to the rescue torpedo. Wilfert was able to swim safely back to sh…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report
Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report President Donald Trump reportedly took extraordinary measures to conceal part of his trip home from Turkey amid concerns about a possible Iranian assassination attempt. Trump secretly left Ankara on a smaller military aircraft Wednesday, July 8, while journalists and some White House staff members were led to believe he was aboard Air Force One, according to an exclusive report by The Washington Post.  The operation followed intelligence about a potential Iranian threat against the president, The Post reported. Trump had been seen boarding an older Air Force One aircraft at Ankara Int…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu
Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu Dairy Queen is unveiling several new treats on its fall menu, including a new Blizzard flavor. DQ launched its new Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard Treat, the chain announced in a news release. The dessert features cheesecake pieces and caramel apple topping blended with DQ soft serve. The Blizzard of the Month for August is available at participating locations. "It's a delicious way to satisfy seasonal cravings while the weather is still warm and for fans to fall a little harder for fall," said DQ. Rewards members can also buy one Blizzard Treat and get a second for 99 cents throug…

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by Chris Spiker
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Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some
Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Insomnia Cookies is giving incoming college freshmen a sweet start to the school year. The late-night bakery chain is offering 30,000 free six-packs of Classic cookies to members of the Class of 2030, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. Enrollment begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Incoming freshmen can qualify by joining Insomnia's rewards program or updating an existing account with their university and an expected graduation year of 2030. The first 30,000 eligible students across the US will automatically receive a reward for a free Freshman 6-Pack…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight
Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major changes could be coming to the way the federal government oversees what's in Americans' food. The US Department of Health and Human Services announced two proposed policy changes on Monday, Aug. 10, aimed at tightening oversight of food ingredients and establishing a federal standard for ultra-processed foods. The FDA proposed requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine that a substance added to human or animal food is Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. This would replace a system that has allowed manufacturers to make some GRAS determinations without no…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals The man wanted in the robbery tied to the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt has surrendered to Philadelphia police after a public search that included a cash reward, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Khadfi Fleming surrendered at Philadelphia Police Headquarters at 6 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service said. "The public and media played an important role in bringing Fleming to justice," the agency said in a statement posted on X. "USMS Philly thanks everyone who shared info, spread the word, and assisted law enforcement, ultimately helping bring about Flem…

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by Jillian Pikora
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MD Slips In New Ranking Of Best States To Live In US MD Slips In New Ranking Of Best States To Live In US
MD Slips In New Ranking Of Best States To Live In US From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…

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by Chris Spiker
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Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It
Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It Krispy Kreme is getting an early start on fall with the return of pumpkin spice and several new seasonal treats. The doughnut chain announced its Autumn Seasonal Collection in a news release on Friday, Aug. 7. The new lineup will be available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11, at participating locations nationwide. The fall menu features four doughnuts, including two new options. The new Maple Cheesecake Doughnut is filled with cheesecake Kreme, dipped in maple icing, and topped with graham-flavored crunch and maple drizzle. Krispy Kreme is also introducing the Cafe Mocha Doughnut, an Origin…

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by Chris Spiker
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Virginia Inmate Dies After Medical Emergency Behind Bars, Officials Say (DEVELOPING) Virginia Inmate Dies After Medical Emergency Behind Bars, Officials Say (DEVELOPING)
Virginia Inmate Dies After Medical Emergency Behind Bars, Officials Say (Developing) An emergency call from inside a jail cell ended with an inmate dead at a Virginia hospital. Tyrone Hines, 62, died Monday, Aug. 10, after suffering what officials described as an apparent medical emergency while being held at the Arlington County Detention Facility. It started at approximately 7:49 a.m., when a deputy was alerted by an emergency call button activated from inside Hines' cell. The deputy went to check on him and found Hines experiencing an apparent medical emergency, according to the Arlington County Sheriff's Office. Medical staff were immediately summoned and began emerge…

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by Zak Failla
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He Had The Entire Atlantic Ocean To Run, It Still Wasn't Enough For This Shadow Fleet Captain He Had The Entire Atlantic Ocean To Run, It Still Wasn't Enough For This Shadow Fleet Captain
He Had The Entire Atlantic Ocean To Run, It Still Wasn't Enough For This Shadow Fleet Captain Turns out the Atlantic Ocean wasn't quite big enough to get away. Avtandil Kalandadze, 47, was sentenced in Washington, DC, to 10 months in federal prison after leading the US Coast Guard on a weeks-long pursuit while captaining a shadow fleet tanker used to transport sanctioned oil, federal prosecutors announced. When he's finished serving his sentence, he'll be deported. Kalandadze, of the Republic of Georgia, was the master of the motor tanker Bella 1, which transported approximately 1.8 million barrels of Iran-origin oil to Asia between September and late December 2025, according to hi…

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by Zak Failla