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Woodbridge, VA
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‘Little Oscar’ Made The Dirtiest Jobs Fun, Now His VA Crew Is Missing Its 'Exceptional' Painter ‘Little Oscar’ Made The Dirtiest Jobs Fun, Now His VA Crew Is Missing Its 'Exceptional' Painter
‘Little Oscar’ Made The Dirtiest Jobs Fun, Now His VA Crew Is Missing Its 'Exceptional' Painter Óscar Ávalos had a way of making even the dirtiest job a good time. The Northern Virginia painter was constantly sharing the latest photos and videos of his college-age daughter and kindergarten-age son, one of the small things friends are remembering after Ávalos was killed in a car crash on Wednesday, Sept. 2. To the people who worked alongside him, Ávalos was “Little Oscar,” an "exceptional" painter whose personality could turn a grimy home renovation into something that felt more like an episode of HGTV. “He had a happy crew because everyone was happy in Oscar's presence,” Carolyn Wixs…

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by Zak Failla
Bolton, CT
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Maria Bartiromo Abruptly Out At Fox News Maria Bartiromo Abruptly Out At Fox News
Maria Bartiromo Abruptly Out At Fox News One of the most recognizable faces in cable news is suddenly gone from the network she called home for more than a decade. Maria Bartiromo, 58, is no longer with Fox News Media effective Thursday, Sept. 3, the company announced. Fox gave no reason for the abrupt split. “We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter,” Fox News Media said. The announcement came just hours after the final edition of Bartiromo’s weekday Fox Business program, “Mornings with Maria,” aired Thursday morning. Fox said the program will become “Mornings with Fox B…

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by Joe Lombardi
Springfield, VA
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Virginia Father 'Was Not A Person Of Many Words,' But 'Showed Up' Before Unexpected Death At 26 Virginia Father 'Was Not A Person Of Many Words,' But 'Showed Up' Before Unexpected Death At 26
Virginia Father 'Was Not A Person Of Many Words,' But 'Showed Up' Before Unexpected Death At 26 Some people don't need many words to make their presence felt. That's how loved ones are remembering Virginia father Jeacson Davi Caravantes Hernandez, who died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 31, at just 26 years old. His father, Henry Caravantes of Springfield, launched a GoFundMe following his son's sudden death as the family faces an unimaginable loss. Jeacson leaves behind two children, Micheal and Kiara, who his father said were at the center of his life. Above everything else, he was a devoted dad. Jeacson spent the past five years working as a project manager at Design Pro, where hi…

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by Zak Failla
Shippensburg, PA
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Horse Slaughter Transport Leads To PA Man’s Arrest In New York: Police Horse Slaughter Transport Leads To PA Man’s Arrest In New York: Police
Horse Slaughter Transport Leads To PA Man’s Arrest In New York: Police A Pennsylvania trucker transporting horses for slaughter in Canada has been arrested in New York, police said. Robert M. Seitz, of Lewistown, PA, was pulled over around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 on U.S. Route 11 south of De Kalb, NY, according to state police. Inside his trailer, troopers found multiple horses “tagged for transport to Canada for slaughter,” investigators said. New York State Police had been investigating a facility in Pennsylvania, Rotz’s Livestock in Shippensburg, owned by Bruce Rotz, according to authorities. They received a complaint on Friday, Aug. 28 about Rotz truc…

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by Joe Wilkinson
White Plains, NY
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Westchester Slams Trump Denying Disaster Aid For Blizzard That Caused $168M Of Damage In NY Westchester Slams Trump Denying Disaster Aid For Blizzard That Caused $168M Of Damage In NY
Westchester Slams Trump Denying Disaster Aid For Blizzard That Caused $168M Of Damage In NY Westchester County officials are blasting the Trump administration's decision to deny federal disaster assistance for a February blizzard that caused more than $168 million in damage across New York, including the lower Hudson Valley and Long Island. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins joined Gov. Kathy Hochul in criticizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of the state's appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The declaration would have opened the door to federal assistance for costs stemming from the storm, which affected New York City, Lon…

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by Ben Crnic
Arlington, VA
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150M+ Driver's Licenses Exposed On Dark Web, FBI Launches Probe: Report 150M+ Driver's Licenses Exposed On Dark Web, FBI Launches Probe: Report
150M+ Driver's Licenses Exposed On Dark Web, FBI Launches Probe: Report The FBI is investigating after more than 150 million driver's license scans from people across the US were being sold on the dark web, according to a report. The identity theft service Nexus claimed to have more than 153 million driver's licenses, along with more than 13 million other types of identification cards and documents. Brian Krebs, an investigative journalist specializing in cybersecurity, first reported on the data breach on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Nexus was advertised on the Russian cybercrime forum Exploit on Monday, Aug. 31. The service claimed to have identity documents belong…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Dolly Parton's Hollywood Star Defaced After Fans Leave Tributes Dolly Parton's Hollywood Star Defaced After Fans Leave Tributes
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Star Defaced After Fans Leave Tributes Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is being replaced after it was apparently vandalized days after the country music legend's death. The Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the replacement on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The new star will be available for viewing on Friday, Sept. 4. A vandal scratched over Parton's name on her star after a memorial for the singer was cleared away for previously planned repairs, ABC7 Eyewitness News in Los Angeles reported. "Somebody decided to do this about 10 minutes before we got here," said Lore Corona, a woman …

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by Chris Spiker
Simsbury, CT
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Early Labor Day Deals Start At Amazon: How Much Shoppers Can Save Early Labor Day Deals Start At Amazon: How Much Shoppers Can Save
Early Labor Day Deals Start At Amazon: How Much Shoppers Can Save Labor Day is still more than a week away, but one of the country’s biggest online retailers is already rolling out holiday discounts. Amazon has launched its Labor Day sale ahead of the Monday, Sept. 7, holiday, with deals spanning home goods, electronics, fashion, beauty, outdoor gear, and other categories. The retailer’s homepage was advertising savings of up to 45 percent Saturday, Aug. 29, along with limited-time deals and discounts tied to saved items and shopping categories. Amazon’s homepage Saturday, Aug. 29, advertised Labor Day savings of up to 45 percent across several sh…

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by Joe Lombardi
Southington, CT
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CT Man, 21, Dies After Fall Hiking Near Montana's Highest Peak: 'Passed Doing What He Loved' CT Man, 21, Dies After Fall Hiking Near Montana's Highest Peak: 'Passed Doing What He Loved'
CT Man, 21, Dies After Fall Hiking Near Montana's Highest Peak: 'Passed Doing What He Loved' A 21-year-old Connecticut adventurer who died after an apparent fall near Montana’s tallest mountain was a passionate explorer and gamer who felt happiest outdoors or traveling the world, according to his family.  Jackson Gregory Slimak, 21, of Southington, died Aug. 24 in the wilderness near the 12,800-foot-tall Granite Peak in Montana's Beartooth Mountain range. Search crews from Wyoming and Montana found his body on Thursday, Aug. 27, after searching for nearly three days, Cowboy State Daily reported.  Authorities believe his death was the result of an accidental fall and …

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by Josh Lanier
Mendham-Chester, NJ
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NJ Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave NJ Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave
NJ Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave Erin Piacenti was on her first day back following maternity leave when she was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday, Aug. 31. Piacenti, a Chester, NJ resident, had welcomed her daughter Madison five months ago, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her daughter and husband, Frank. "Becoming a mother was Erin's lifelong ambition, and Madison gave her the greatest possible joy," Shray Gupta, who organized the fundraiser said. "Erin's life was defined not by the circumstances of her death, but instead by the way she lived. Erin was deeply devoted to her family and friends, except…

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by Sam Barron
White Plains, NY
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Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In Westchester Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In Westchester
Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In Westchester Police have identified a 32-year-old woman who they said abandoned a child inside a women's bathroom at a supermarket in Westchester County.  White Plains resident Guerlande Atila, 32, was arrested in connection with the incident at the ShopRite in the City Center shopping complex, the White Plains Department of Public Safety announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the newborn was discovered inside the supermarket's women's restroom early Sunday morning, Aug. 30.  Police officers and other first responders provided medical care before the infant…

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by Ben Crnic
Easton, PA
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Dad, Grandpa Killed In Head-On PA Motorcycle Crash Remembered Dad, Grandpa Killed In Head-On PA Motorcycle Crash Remembered
Dad, Grandpa Killed In Head-On PA Motorcycle Crash Remembered A dad and grandfather killed in a head-on motorcycle crash is being remembered as a man who brought “laughter, friendship, love, and memories” to the people around him. Chad A. Hess, 46, of Easton, originally of Bangor, was riding a 2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide south on North Delaware Drive, also known as Route 611, in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, around 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, PA State Police Bethlehem said. Hess lost control of the motorcycle, crossed into the northbound lane, and struck a northbound 2011 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, police said. He wa…

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by Jillian Pikora
Rye, NY
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Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Park In Westchester Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Park In Westchester
Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Park In Westchester A 24-year-old man is facing charges following a month-long investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile at a Westchester County park, police said.   Port Chester resident Manuel Lazala was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2.  Police said the charges stem from an incident involving a juvenile at Rye Town Park but did not disclose when it happened or provide details about what occurred.   Lazala was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse and two counts of endangering the welfare o…

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by Ben Crnic
Bellmore, NY
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This Long Island Native And 'Fresh Prince' Actress Is Headed For 'Dancing With The Stars' This Long Island Native And 'Fresh Prince' Actress Is Headed For 'Dancing With The Stars'
This Long Island Native And 'Fresh Prince' Actress Is Headed For 'Dancing With The Stars' “Dancing with the Stars” season 35 will have a little Long Island flavor. Tatyana Ali, who was raised in North Bellmore before starring on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” will dance for the Mirrorball trophy beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15 on ABC. Ali and the rest of the season 35 “DWTS” cast were announced Wednesday, Sept. 2 on “Good Morning America.” “Had to keep this one on lock, but I’ve been DYING to share…,” Ali wrote on Instagram. “NOW we can finally tell you!!! Guess who’s dancing this season?!” Ali’s professional partner for the show will be Jan Ravnik, who joined for the 34th season …

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by Joe Wilkinson
Reading, PA
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Family Of Trooper Killed In Fiery I-81 Crash Sues Truck Driver, Freight Firms Family Of Trooper Killed In Fiery I-81 Crash Sues Truck Driver, Freight Firms
Family Of Trooper Killed In Fiery I-81 Crash Sues 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
Islip, NY
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Popular Long Island Sandwich Shop Reveals Where It’s Headed Next Popular Long Island Sandwich Shop Reveals Where It’s Headed Next
Popular Long Island Sandwich Shop Reveals Where It’s Headed Next A popular Long Island sandwich shop is opening a third location, just down the highway from its second spot on the South Shore. Gemelli’s Gourmet announced the new storefront Monday, Aug. 31 in an Instagram post. “If you didn’t know…now you know,” the business wrote, including pictures of the new storefront. “Gemelli’s Gourmet coming soon to Islip!” The shop already offers made-to-order and specialty sandwiches at locations in Glen Head and Lindenhurst, in addition to pasta, burgers, chicken tenders, and salads. It also has a catering service. Gemelli’s will take over the former Coyle’s H…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Wall Township, NJ
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NJ Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month NJ Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month
NJ Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month The Hendricks family is reeling after their parents, Scott Hendricks and Shannon Coogan, both Wall residents, died last month. Scott Hendricks, 56, died Monday, Aug. 3 after facing health issues, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his children. Shannon Coogan, 55, died Thursday, Aug. 27, after a stroke. "Scott and Shannon were both lifelong dear friends of mine," Jenn Stevenson Payne, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "Their children have been a part of my life, and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see them facing something no child should ever have to endure. There a…

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by Sam Barron
Ossining, NY
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Corrections Officers Injured In 2 Brutal Attacks At Sing Sing Prison Corrections Officers Injured In 2 Brutal Attacks At Sing Sing Prison
Corrections Officers Injured In 2 Brutal Attacks At Sing Sing Prison Several correctional officers were injured in two separate attacks at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County, including one officer who was repeatedly punched and another who was slashed several times.  The incidents happened at the maximum-security prison in Ossining on Sunday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 29, the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1.   In the first incident on Aug. 16, an officer approached an inmate's cell and directed him to come out for a routine pat frisk. After leaving…

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by Ben Crnic
Bristow, VA
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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
Bergenfield, NJ
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Video From NJ Swim Club Party Sparks Outrage, Borough Investigation Video From NJ Swim Club Party Sparks Outrage, Borough Investigation
Video From NJ Swim Club Party Sparks Outrage, Borough Investigation Videos showing a chaotic scene at the New Milford Swim Club are spreading across social media after police responded to a large fight at a weekend pool party. The “Lavish Effect Pool Party” was held Sunday evening, Aug. 30, without authorization from the borough, Mayor Michael Putrino said. The swim club said it had rented the facility to an independent event company that signed its rental agreement and provided required documentation. The club was led to believe the event would be organized and peaceful, according to a statement from New Milford Swim Club President Marlen Lugones Bracho sh…

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by Cecilia Levine
Rye, NY
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Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say
Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say A Brooklyn man was arrested after police said he tried to use a fake ID to withdraw money from a bank account in Westchester County.  Brooklyn resident Glenn E. Graham, 56, was arrested in Rye on Sunday, Aug. 30, the City of Rye Police Department said on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Police said Graham tried to use a fraudulent form of identification while trying to withdraw money from a bank account. Authorities did not identify the bank, disclose how much money Graham allegedly tried to withdraw, or say whether any money was successfully taken.  Graham was charged with third-degree cr…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials
Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials A woman is facing a kidnapping charge after officials said she took a vehicle with a 1-year-old girl still inside in Westchester County.  Mount Vernon resident Tiauna Crump, 52, was arrested following the incident on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the City of Mount Vernon.  At around 10:45 a.m., Crump took a vehicle without permission in the area of Birch Street and Westchester Avenue while the child was inside, city officials said. Authorities later found the vehicle near Mount Vernon Police Headquarters, where Crump was taken into custody.  The 1-year-old girl was fou…

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by Ben Crnic
Norwalk, CT
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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
Stamford, CT
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'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
Saratoga Springs, NY
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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
Arlington, VA
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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
Montville, NJ
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Missing Woman Found Dead, Man Survives 46+ Hours Lost In NJ Wilderness: Authorities Missing Woman Found Dead, Man Survives 46+ Hours Lost In NJ Wilderness: Authorities
Missing Woman Found Dead, Man Survives 46+ Hours Lost In NJ Wilderness: Authorities A missing 77-year-old man was rescued and an 87-year-old woman was found dead after a massive search in North Jersey on Tuesday, Sept. 1, authorities said. John Higgins and Virginia Taetzch, both of Pompton Plains, went hiking at Pyramid Mountain around 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, according to a joint release from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and Montville Township police. The search began after the Morris County Sheriff’s Office found an unattended vehicle in the Pyramid Mountain parking lot around 10:14 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, authorities said. Crews se…

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by Cecilia Levine
Simsbury, CT
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Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner
Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner A medical examiner has determined how a prominent federal prosecutor died after his body was discovered inside a government building. Former Acting US Attorney Andrew Haden, 48, died by suicide, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed, according to the Los Angeles Times. The cause of death was hanging. Haden was found inside a vacant office at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego late Wednesday, Aug. 19, shortly after he was reported missing. Investigators found no evidence of foul play. The medical examiner classified the manner of death as suicid…

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by Joe Lombardi
Pottstown, PA
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Cop Charged After Fatally Shooting College Baseball Player At Wrong Home Cop Charged After Fatally Shooting College Baseball Player At Wrong Home
Cop Charged After Fatally Shooting College Baseball Player At Wrong Home The Upper Pottsgrove Township police corporal who shot and killed 22-year-old college baseball player Glenwood “Bubba” Pysher IV at the wrong Pennsylvania home has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 1. Cpl. Sean Farrell, 58, surrendered to Montgomery County Detectives and was awaiting arraignment Tuesday after investigators concluded that his shooting of the unarmed Pysher was not a legal use of deadly force, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Pysher was fatally shot around 12:29 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, after homeowners at a S…

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by Jillian Pikora
Annapolis, MD
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'I Will Behead You': Man Threatened President Trump, Secret Service On Facebook, Feds Say 'I Will Behead You': Man Threatened President Trump, Secret Service On Facebook, Feds Say
'I Will Behead You': Man Threatened President Trump, Secret Service On Facebook, Feds Say Donald Swope wasn't subtle about his plans for President Donald Trump. The 53-year-old Maryland man made his first appearance in federal court on Tuesday, Sept. 1, after prosecutors say a months-long series of Facebook posts escalated into threats against Trump and the US Secret Service. Among them was one particularly chilling message aimed directly at the president. "I will behead you Donald J. Trump," Swope allegedly wrote in a Facebook post highlighted by federal prosecutors. He followed it by tagging Trump and a lengthy list of government agencies, officials and media outlets, accord…

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by Zak Failla
Bethlehem, PA
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NJ Business Owner Dies A Week After I-80 Motorcycle Crash In PA NJ Business Owner Dies A Week After I-80 Motorcycle Crash In PA
NJ Business Owner Dies A Week After I-80 Motorcycle Crash In PA A New Jersey business owner has died a week after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Interstate 80 in the Poconos, officials said. Albert R. VanRiper III, 71, of Montville, was pronounced dead at 12:32 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. VanRiper was riding a motorcycle when it crashed around 8:16 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, on I-80 near mile marker 305 in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, the coroner said. The Montville resident was the president and owner-operator of A. R. Van Riper Jr. Inc., according to h…

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by Jillian Pikora