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Doctors Said It Was The Flu — Days Later, 10-Year-Old Girl Was Gone Doctors Said It Was The Flu — Days Later, 10-Year-Old Girl Was Gone
Doctors Said It Was The Flu — Days Later, 10-Year-Old Girl Was Gone A Maryland mother is grappling with unimaginable loss after her once-healthy 10-year-old daughter died from complications doctors initially brushed off as the flu. Minka Aisha Greene, of Capitol Heights, had never been seriously ill before, her mom, Kymesha Greene White told Daily Voice in a phone call Tuesday, March 11. So when Minka stopped eating and playing outside in late January, Greene White knew something was seriously wrong. “She was never one of those kids who had a cold or anything,” Greene White said. “So when I noticed she wasn’t eating or asking to go outside, I was like,…

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International Search Intensifies For Missing American College Student In Dominican Republic International Search Intensifies For Missing American College Student In Dominican Republic
International Search Intensifies For Missing American College Student In Dominican Republic The search for a missing Virginia college student who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic is intensifying as officials establish a high-level commission to oversee the case, authorities announced. The Dominican Republic National Police, in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and the US Embassy Liaison, has expanded their investigation into the disappearance of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who went missing on Thursday, March 6 while on a trip with friends in Punta Cana. Officials confirmed that Konanki, a c…

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by Zak Failla
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First Measles Case Confirmed Outside Of NYC In 2025, Health Officials Urge Vaccination First Measles Case Confirmed Outside Of NYC In 2025, Health Officials Urge Vaccination
First Measles Case Confirmed Outside Of NYC In 2025, Health Officials Urge Vaccination A child under 5 years old on Long Island has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first case outside of New York City in 2025, health officials announced Tuesday, March 11. The case in Suffolk County, confirmed at the New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Laboratory, comes as measles cases rise globally and across the United States, including in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The New York State Department of Health, Suffolk County health officials, and Northwell Health are investigating the case and tracking potential exposures. The child is currently being treated at…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical
Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight following the Lancaster County plane crash, which left two victims in critical condition and triggered an ongoing environmental cleanup effort. Victims’ Conditions The pilot, Matthew White, and his son, Judah White, remain in critical condition at a Lehigh Valley Health Network facility, according to hospital officials told Daily Voice. The status of the other three occupants has not been released. Trump’s Response Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday night, Trump was asked abo…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned The next phase of work to demolish and replace the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 95 in New Rochelle will begin on Wednesday, March 12, weather permitting, which will bring lane closures and traffic stops for multiple weeks, officials announced.  The demolition process, which is expected to take approximately three weeks, will require overnight lane closures and traffic stops on both I-95 and North Avenue, impacting motorists traveling through the area.  To minimize daytime disruptions, much of the bridge removal will take place at night. Work will include the removal of larg…

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by Ben Crnic
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Sexual Abuse: NY Pastor Admits 'Sweet Spot' For Molesting Children Was Between 11 And 15 Sexual Abuse: NY Pastor Admits 'Sweet Spot' For Molesting Children Was Between 11 And 15
Sexual Abuse: NY Pastor Admits 'Sweet Spot' For Molesting Children Was Between 11 And 15 A New York pastor formally confessed to sexually abusing numerous children, some as young as infants. Long Island resident Jose Saez Jr., 29, of Brentwood, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, March 11, following an investigation by the Justice Department’s “Project Safe Childhood” initiative. Saez, a father of three and former pastor at Brentwood’s Iglesia Cristiana Alumbrando El Camino Church, admitted to using an encrypted messaging service to engage in sexually explicit conversations with minors and with a law enforcement officer po…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendations After Deadly Crash Between Passenger Plane, Army Helicopter NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendations After Deadly Crash Between Passenger Plane, Army Helicopter
NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendations After Deadly Crash Between Passenger Plane, Army Helicopter Federal aviation officials are taking urgent action to prevent future midair collisions after a catastrophic crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army helicopter over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued two urgent safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday, March 11, in response to the accident, which killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft. Collision Over DCA The crash occurred around 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, when the Amer…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pizza Rolls And Ramen? Totino's, Old El Paso Jump On TikTok Trend With Wild Instant Noodles Pizza Rolls And Ramen? Totino's, Old El Paso Jump On TikTok Trend With Wild Instant Noodles
Pizza Rolls And Ramen? Totino's, Old El Paso Jump On TikTok Trend With Wild Instant Noodles It sounds like a fever dream of someone with a severe case of the munchies – pizza rolls and tacos are mixing with ramen. Old El Paso and Totino's will soon sell their own versions of ramen noodles, General Mills said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 11. The instant dishes will appear at Walmart stores in April. General Mills said "the internet went wild" in January after hearing rumors about the noodles based on Totino's Pizza Rolls. "We know our fans are constantly looking for exciting new ways to enjoy their favorite flavors," said MC Comings, a business unit director for General…

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by Chris Spiker
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$12K Necklace From Luxury US Jeweler Linked To Billionaire Sex Assault Claims: Report $12K Necklace From Luxury US Jeweler Linked To Billionaire Sex Assault Claims: Report
$12K Necklace From Luxury US Jeweler Linked To Billionaire Sex Assault Claims: Report Editor's Note: People purporting to be from the Tancredi Group, who allegedly represent Ali Fayed, have responded to the allegations made in the report. The statement is set out below the article A $12,000 necklace from a high-end Connecticut jeweler is now at the center of disturbing new allegations against Ali Al-Fayed, the brother of late billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, in a shocking "60 Minutes Australia" investigation. The exposé, released Sunday, March 10, features explosive claims from a woman identified only as Kim, a former assistant to Egyptian-business Mohamed Al-Fayed. She al…

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by Josh Lanier
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Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Westchester: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (UPDATE) Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Westchester: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (UPDATE)
Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Westchester: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (Update) A park in Westchester will reopen on Wednesday, March 12, after undergoing extensive cleaning and decontamination following a bird flu outbreak, town officials announced. Carroll Park in Thornwood was originally closed on Sunday, February 2 after a dozen Canada geese were found dead, later confirmed to have tested positive for two strains of avian flu by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as Daily Voice previously reported.  To eliminate any potential contamination, municipal workers decontaminated all frequently touched surfaces in the park using a hypoc…

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by Ben Crnic
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School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Hudson Valley School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Hudson Valley
School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Hudson Valley The school board president of a district in Putnam County has announced his sudden resignation.  Mahopac Board of Education President and Trustee Jonathan Schneider's resignation was announced on Thursday, March 6.  In a statement, the Board expressed gratitude for Schneider’s service, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the district. "His contributions have been valued and his commitment to the District will not be forgotten," the Board wrote.  With Schneider’s departure, Vice President Fernando Martinez will now serve as Acting President, in accordan…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Airline Offering Flights At Long Island's Main Airport: See Where You Can Go New Airline Offering Flights At Long Island's Main Airport: See Where You Can Go
New Airline Offering Flights At Long Island's Main Airport: See Where You Can Go A popular airline in New Haven, Connecticut, is crossing the Long Island Sound and offering flights from a new airport. Avelo Airlines will begin flying from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Islip, New York, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 11. The carrier will begin service to three destinations in the late spring. Twice-weekly flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays. Avelo will fly to Lakeland, Florida, along with two North Carolina destinations: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) near Charlotte and Wilmington International Airport…

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by Chris Spiker