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Ex-GOP Aide Accused Of Staging Violent Attack In NJ Shows Off Scars In New Facebook Photo Ex-GOP Aide Accused Of Staging Violent Attack In NJ Shows Off Scars In New Facebook Photo
Ex-gop Aide Accused Of Staging Violent Attack In NJ Shows Off Scars In New Facebook Photo A former GOP aide accused of staging a violent attack in a New Jersey nature preserve and hiring a scarification artist to cut her is all smiles in a brand-new Facebook photo that shows off her scars. Greene, a 26-year-old Ocean City resident, appears laughing with an unidentified man, her raised, pink scars in clear view. The photo was uploaded Saturday, July 4. Greene made headlines last year after federal prosecutors accused her of helping stage a fake violent attack, then telling police she had been assaulted at gunpoint because of her job with a federal official. On Wednesday, July 23…

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by Sam Barron
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Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain NY College Student As Family's Scholarship Fund Grows Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain NY College Student As Family's Scholarship Fund Grows
Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain NY College Student As Family's Scholarship Fund Grows The legacy of a college student from Westchester County who was fatally shot near her Chicago campus earlier this year will soon have a permanent home in the community she loved. The family of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was killed on March 19, announced Sunday, July 12, that the Town of Yorktown Recreation Commission has approved a permanent Green Light Memorial and Buddy Bench at Downing Park in her honor.  Sheridan was shot and killed on Wednesday, March 19, while walking with friends near Tobey Prinz Beach in Chicago's Rogers Park neighbor…

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by Ben Crnic
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Firefighters Unable To Reach Hudson Valley Woman, 74, Trapped Inside Burning Home: Police Firefighters Unable To Reach Hudson Valley Woman, 74, Trapped Inside Burning Home: Police
Firefighters Unable To Reach Hudson Valley Woman, 74, Trapped Inside Burning Home: Police An elderly New York woman was killed in a house fire alongside her dog on Sunday night, July 12, police said. Joanne Carelli, 74, of Ellenville, was found dead inside her home after firefighters doused the flames, New York State Police said. State troopers responded to reports of a house fire on Baker Road in Kerhonkson around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, and the Accord Fire Department beat them there, authorities said. Firefighters were told Carelli and her dog were inside the house, but they were unable to safely enter, according to officials. After the fire was suppressed, emergency responders en…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak
Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak The hunt is intensifying for the hidden source of a brutal stomach illness that causes severe diarrhea spreading across much of the country. Click here for a new, updated story - Popular Produce Staple Eyed As Source Of Massive Parasite Outbreak: How To Stay Safe The source of the multistate outbreak remains unresolved after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 10, that 843 confirmed domestic cases had been identified across 31 states. The illness is cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, acco…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA
Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA A former correction officer at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County is accused of smuggling methamphetamine and cell phones into the prison in exchange for thousands of dollars in payments, according to prosecutors.  Former Woodbourne correction officer Kyle Raven was indicted on several felony charges tied to a public corruption investigation at the facility, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced on Friday, July 10. Prosecutors said Raven abused his position by repeatedly bringing methamphetamine and cell phones into the prison at the dir…

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by Ben Crnic
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Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone A frightening campground encounter has left a grandfather facing a difficult recovery and renewed questions about the unpredictable power of Yellowstone's wildlife. Click here for a new, updated story - Grandfather Breaks Silence After Terrifying Bison Attack: 'He Could Have Gored Me' The victim is Carl Isom-McDaniel, a 65-year-old Washington state resident and community leader, according to Cascadia (Washington) Daily News. Cascadia Daily News reported that Isom-McDaniel suffered multiple broken bones and remained hospitalized after the attack. He was conscious and in good spirits while…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Meta has reversed course on a controversial artificial intelligence feature for Instagram after widespread backlash while launching more than 30 new AI-powered Story effects, the social media powerhouse announced. Last Tuesday, Meta introduced a tool that allowed people to generate AI images in Meta AI by @mentioning public Instagram accounts they wanted to reference. On Friday, July 10, the company said it had removed the feature.  Users apparently realized public Instagram accounts could be referenced in AI-generated images without the account holder's permission, as all public …

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Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park'
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' One of the screen's most familiar and quietly commanding presences has died, leaving behind a career that crossed blockbusters, prestige dramas, and television. New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, July 13, his family announced in a statement on Instagram. He was 78. His family said the death was unexpected. No cause was disclosed.  In April, Neill announced he was cancer-free after being treated for Stage 3 blood cancer over the course of several years. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole li…

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by Joe Lombardi
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IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit A new IRS change could make penalty relief less of a paperwork chase for some taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday, July 8, that it is introducing an Automatic Exemption from Penalty program for eligible taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time. The new process will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief program, the IRS said. First Time Abate has allowed eligible taxpayers to request removal of certain penalties when they have a timely compliance history. The new system is designed to apply relief automatically rather than …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham The sudden death of one of the Senate’s most recognizable figures now has a preliminary medical explanation. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday evening, July 11, from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings from the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Earlier story: Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Graham’s communications director, Taylor Reidy, shared the information on social media late Sunday afternoon, July 12. Th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video
Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video A quiet campground walk turned into a frightening scene captured on video at one of America's most iconic getaways. Click here for a new, updated story: Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone An older man was seriously injured Friday evening, July 10, after an agitated bull bison charged him at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park. The campground is south of Fishing Bridge near Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming. The park covers 3,500 square miles and is located mainly in the northwest corner of Wyoming, with small portions extend…

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination The State Department is warning American travelers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. The federal government updated its Level 2 travel advisory for the Caribbean destination on Tuesday, July 7. State Department officials renewed their warning about crime and strict ammunition laws in the British Overseas Territory. Most crime occurs in the largest city of Providenciales, and police may have limited resources to investigate cases, according to the advisory. "Tourists should beware of overcharging and scams in tourist areas," the advisory said. …

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by Chris Spiker