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Watch: Trooper Saves Man From Sinking Car At Marina In Western NY A state trooper jumped into the water and smashed through a sinking vehicle's sunroof to rescue a man trapped inside in a dramatic incident in Western New York that was captured on body camera footage.  The rescue happened at Cross Lake Marina in the Cayuga County town of Cato on Sunday, Oct. 4, around 2:37 p.m., New York State Police said on Thursday, Oct. 8.  On the day of the incident, Trooper Christopher Cady responded to the marina after receiving a report of a vehicle sinking at the boat launch with a man trapped inside. When Cady arrived, he immediately went into the w…

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Person Struck, Killed By Landscaping Vehicle In Hudson Valley: Report Person Struck, Killed By Landscaping Vehicle In Hudson Valley: Report Person Struck, Killed By Landscaping Vehicle In Hudson Valley: Report
Person Struck, Killed By Landscaping Vehicle In Hudson Valley: Report A person was killed after being struck by a landscaping vehicle and becoming trapped underneath it in Rockland County, according to reports.  The fatal incident happened in Blauvelt near 833 Bradley Parkway on Thursday, Oct. 8, around 8:30 a.m., The Monsey Scoop reported.  The Blauvelt Fire Department, South Orangetown Ambulance Corps, and Orangetown Police Department responded to the scene. Despite the emergency response, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet said. The Rockland County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called to assist w…

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Man Traps Victim In Bathroom, Chokes Her In Hudson Valley Attack Before Fleeing, Cops Say Man Traps Victim In Bathroom, Chokes Her In Hudson Valley Attack Before Fleeing, Cops Say Man Traps Victim In Bathroom, Chokes Her In Hudson Valley Attack Before Fleeing, Cops Say
Man Traps Victim In Bathroom, Chokes Her In Hudson Valley Attack Before Fleeing, Cops Say A 41-year-old man is accused of attacking a victim inside her own bathroom after she invited him into her Orange County home, police said. Newburgh resident Mark Adams, 41, was arrested following the assault on Tuesday, Oct. 6, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. On the day of the incident, officers responded to a home near 29 East Parmenter St. just before 7 p.m. after receiving a report of an unknown man inside a residence. The woman told police that Adams, whom she knew, had asked to use her bathroom.  After she allowed him inside, Adams asked…

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Routine Hudson Valley Traffic Stop Turns Up Loaded Gun, Lands NC Passenger In Jail: Police Routine Hudson Valley Traffic Stop Turns Up Loaded Gun, Lands NC Passenger In Jail: Police Routine Hudson Valley Traffic Stop Turns Up Loaded Gun, Lands NC Passenger In Jail: Police
Routine Hudson Valley Traffic Stop Turns Up Loaded Gun, Lands NC Passenger In Jail: Police A routine traffic stop in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a visiting man on two felony charges, police said. Jayvon E. Ward, 21, of Charlotte, NC, was the passenger in a 2017 Nissan Sentra traveling on Route 212 in Saugerties on Thursday, Oct. 7 when state troopers stopped the car around 8:15 p.m. for multiple traffic violations, according to New York State Police. Investigators found Ward in the vehicle with a loaded handgun and a large capacity ammunition magazine, state police said. Ward was charged with second- and third-degree weapons possession, arraigned in Ulster County, and…

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Hudson Valley Grocery Worker Busted In Months-Long $4,500 Theft Scheme: Police Hudson Valley Grocery Worker Busted In Months-Long $4,500 Theft Scheme: Police Hudson Valley Grocery Worker Busted In Months-Long $4,500 Theft Scheme: Police
Hudson Valley Grocery Worker Busted In Months-Long $4,500 Theft Scheme: Police A Hudson Valley woman stole nearly $4,500 from her employer over several months, police said Thursday, Oct. 8. Denah R. Stratton, 35, of Ellenville, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6 for swiping from the Tops Friendly Market where she worked, New York State Police said. Stratton took $4,456 across several months of employment, according to investigators. She was charged with third-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records, state police said. Stratton was arraigned in Ulster County court following her arrest, then released until her next court date Friday, Oct. 9, accordi…

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More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues
More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues An Orange County backyard-turned science project is continuing to yield more discoveries as college students keep unearthing pieces of mastodon skeletal remains.  A second summer of excavation at the site of a mastodon discovery near Middletown has uncovered a growing collection of remains, including about 11 ribs, at least three more vertebrae, and bones from the animal's feet, SUNY Orange County Community College announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The new finds come a year after SUNY Orange students spent six weeks excavating the private property, where they uncovered vertebrae, ribs, jaw …

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Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper
Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper The leaves are changing. Kids are back in school. The calendar is filling up with festive parties, holiday gatherings and game-day get-togethers. And this fall, there’s another reason to celebrate: exciting new ways to save on groceries and everyday essentials. Market 32 and Price Chopper are bringing big value to the season, lowering prices on more than 1,000 items across the store. Whether it’s on the grocery list for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, that means even more opportunities for customers to shop without stretching their budgets. More savings? Yes, please! Because let’s face …

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Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie
Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie A new movie starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler is looking for people with law enforcement experience to play police officers during filming in New Jersey. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors for "Freefall," a Universal Pictures feature film set in the 1980s, according to a casting notice. Filming is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16 in Wayne, and Monday, Oct. 26 in Newark. Another shoot is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 in Brooklyn. The SAG rate is $241 for eight hours. A fitting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 or Wednesday, Oct. 7 in …

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October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance
October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance One of autumn’s signature meteor showers is approaching its peak, but catching its brightest moments will take more than a quick glance outside. The Orionids peak overnight Wednesday, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, NASA says. Known for their speed and brightness, the meteors can leave glowing trails and occasionally produce brilliant fireballs. The shower typically delivers about 10 to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. This year, however, moonlight will make some of the fainter streaks harder to spot. A waxing gibbous moon will brighten the sky during part of the peak night, accordin…

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21-Year-Old PA Marine Dies By Suicide Days After Cryptic Facebook Post; Family Seeks Support 21-Year-Old PA Marine Dies By Suicide Days After Cryptic Facebook Post; Family Seeks Support 21-Year-Old PA Marine Dies By Suicide Days After Cryptic Facebook Post; Family Seeks Support
21-Year-Old PA Marine Dies By Suicide Days After Cryptic Facebook Post; Family Seeks Support A 21-year-old Marine died by suicide days after posting a haunting message about death and recognition on Facebook, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, while his grieving family described the circumstances surrounding his death differently in a fundraiser for his funeral. James Arthur Henry Wikkerink, of Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 12:37 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio announced Thursday, Oct. 8. An autopsy conducted Thursday determined his manner of death was suicide, Buglio…

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Ex-Mail Carrier Who Shoved 4-Year-Old Boy To Ground In NY Sentenced: Report Ex-Mail Carrier Who Shoved 4-Year-Old Boy To Ground In NY Sentenced: Report Ex-Mail Carrier Who Shoved 4-Year-Old Boy To Ground In NY Sentenced: Report
Ex-Mail Carrier Who Shoved 4-Year-Old Boy To Ground In NY Sentenced: Report A former United States Postal Service worker who was caught on surveillance video shoving a 4-year-old boy to the ground in Rockland County has pleaded guilty and received his sentence, according to reports. Stony Point resident Gabriel Stan, 39, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and was sentenced to three years of probation, six weeks of anger management classes, and a $1,000 fine, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Stan was also ordered to stay away from the child.  The case stemmed from an incident on Thursday, March 19, on Garden Terrace off …

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Anti-Aging Injection Killed NY 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed Doc Indicted For Murder: DA Anti-Aging Injection Killed NY 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed Doc Indicted For Murder: DA Anti-Aging Injection Killed NY 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed Doc Indicted For Murder: DA
Anti-Aging Injection Killed NY 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed Doc Indicted For Murder: DA A New Jersey man accused of practicing medicine without a New York license has been indicted for murder after a 27-year-old woman died about an hour after he gave her an IV injection during an "anti-aging procedure" at a Bronx wellness center, authorities said. Elizabeth Baron received what the New York Daily News described as an anti-aging injection at Bereshit Lifestyle Center in Riverdale. She was rushed unconscious and unresponsive to New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, the outlet reports. Luis Rojas Cabrera, 56, allegedly administered the NAD+ intravenous injection to Baron at the bu…

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Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say
Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say A Pennsylvania police officer whose death was initially described as a “sudden medical emergency” was strangled to death during a fight, investigators now say. Michael “Mike” McGeehan, 44, a longtime Middlesex Township police officer and father of five, died following an altercation with 25-year-old Paden Edward Frey on July 11, according to the Lycoming Regional Police Department. Frey, of Cogan Station, was arrested at his home without incident early Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, with assistance from the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office, police said. He has been charged with murder, stran…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning
Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Salmonella concerns have triggered a nationwide recall of a vegetable-growing product, with buyers urged to toss it and seek refunds. EAK Distribution LLC, based in Casper, Wyoming, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The seeds were sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide between Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Sept. 18. The recalled product comes in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. Production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Consumers…

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This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals
This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals A familiar snack is drawing scientific interest for what it might offer beyond a satisfying crunch: better sleep. Pistachios contain a combination of nutrients and plant compounds that could support sleep, according to a review published in Nutrition Research Reviews. Researchers from Augusta University, Columbia University, and Spain’s Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition examined existing evidence. Their conclusion is promising but preliminary: Trials directly testing whether eating pistachios improves human sleep are still needed. The review highlights vitamin B6, magnesi…

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'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed 'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed 'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed
'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed New details have emerged about the death of Dennis Haskins, the actor generations of viewers knew as Bayside High’s long-suffering principal. The “Saved by the Bell” star died from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ, which obtained his death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He was 75. The document lists Parkinson’s disease as the immediate cause of death. It also identifies irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia as other significant conditions, TMZ reported. A cause had not been released when Daily Voice f…

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CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death
CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death A laboratory worker’s unexplained death has prompted a CDC response, with a critical question still unresolved: what caused her illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it is monitoring reports from Russia. The agency emphasized there is no indication of a broader threat to the US. In its statement, the CDC said it is “aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becom…

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