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Armed Man Seen Near Middle School In Dutchess County Now Faces Charges: Police Armed Man Seen Near Middle School In Dutchess County Now Faces Charges: Police Armed Man Seen Near Middle School In Dutchess County Now Faces Charges: Police
Armed Man Seen Near Middle School In Dutchess County Now Faces Charges: Police A 54-year-old man who sparked a police investigation after being spotted wearing camouflage and carrying a knife and rifle magazines near two Dutchess County schools has now been charged with eight offenses, including six felonies, authorities said.  Hyde Park resident Daniel M. Prospero was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 13, after being released from MidHudson Regional Hospital, the Hyde Park Police Department announced on Tuesday evening.  Prospero faces six counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, along with one count each of fourth-degree criminal possessio…

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Man Serving Life Sentence Gets More Prison Time For Slashing At Hudson Valley Facility Man Serving Life Sentence Gets More Prison Time For Slashing At Hudson Valley Facility Man Serving Life Sentence Gets More Prison Time For Slashing At Hudson Valley Facility
Man Serving Life Sentence Gets More Prison Time For Slashing At Hudson Valley Facility A 21-year-old man already serving a life sentence for murder has received more time behind bars after admitting to attacking another inmate with a blade hidden inside a pen cap at an Orange County correctional facility.   Manhattan resident Jiniye Hooks, 21, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to an additional nine to 11 years in prison, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13.  The new sentence will run consecutively to the 20-years-to-life sentence Hooks was already serving for a 2024 murder in Manhattan.  Acc…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Woman, 23, Dies Suddenly — And Her Family Faces 'Overwhelming' Costs Hudson Valley Woman, 23, Dies Suddenly — And Her Family Faces 'Overwhelming' Costs Hudson Valley Woman, 23, Dies Suddenly — And Her Family Faces 'Overwhelming' Costs
Hudson Valley Woman, 23, Dies Suddenly — And Her Family Faces 'Overwhelming' Costs A Rockland County family is mourning the sudden and unexpected death of a 23-year-old woman remembered for her kindness, compassion, and ability to make everyone around her feel loved.  Helen Marie Ramirez-Apuzzo, 23, died unexpectedly, her family announced on Monday, Oct. 12. Her cause of death was not made public.  Her death was announced in a GoFundMe campaign launched by her family member, AnnMarie Mulholland, on Monday to help Helen's family cover funeral and burial expenses.   Helen was the youngest daughter of Theresa and Jose Ramirez-Apuzzo and a beloved sister …

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Child Sex Crime Lands Hudson Valley Man In Jail: State Police Child Sex Crime Lands Hudson Valley Man In Jail: State Police Child Sex Crime Lands Hudson Valley Man In Jail: State Police
Child Sex Crime Lands Hudson Valley Man In Jail: State Police A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for sexual contact with a minor, state police announced Tuesday, Oct. 13. Austin Irwin, 28, of Esopus, was detained Thursday, Oct. 8 following a two-month investigation, New York State Police said. The probe began Thursday, Aug. 6 and “determined that Irwin engaged in sexual activity with an underage female,” state troopers said. He was charged with misdemeanor sexual misconduct, authorities said. Irwin was arraigned in Ulster County on Thursday and booked into county jail on $2,500 cash bail, $10,000 bond or $20,000 partially secured bond, officials s…

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Boy, 16, Was Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Dutchess County: Police Boy, 16, Was Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Dutchess County: Police Boy, 16, Was Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Dutchess County: Police
Boy, 16, Was Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Dutchess County: Police A motorcyclist seriously injured on Monday, Oct. 12, after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with a tractor-trailer on a Dutchess County road was a teenager, authorities said in an update.  A 16-year-old Poughkeepsie boy was identified as the injured rider, New York State Police said in an update on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13.  The crash happened near 41 Hollow Road in Clinton on Monday at around 3:40 p.m. According to a preliminary investigation by State Police, the teen was riding north on Hollow Road on a 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle when he lost control and struck …

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Dutchess County Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family Dutchess County Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family Dutchess County Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family
Dutchess County Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family A Dutchess County family is receiving an outpouring of support as their 4-year-old daughter battles serious medical complications that have required nine brain surgeries in just seven months. Libby Keefe of Poughkeepsie underwent her latest brain surgery on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Boston Children's Hospital, where she remains hospitalized following complications, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched Friday, Oct. 9.  In the wake of Libby's medical struggles, IAEP Local 20 and IAFF Local 2623 have organized the campaign to support Libby's parents, Debbie and Ryan Keefe, w…

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Maternal Immunizations As you may know, there is a lot of different information on immunizations (vaccines) out there. Unfortunately, vaccine misinformation is leading some people to not get vaccinated, putting themselves and their pregnancies at risk. In this article, we are going to focus on which vaccines you should get if you are pregnant so you will have the information you need to keep yourself and your pregnancy safe. If I am pregnant, which vaccines should I get? Anyone who is pregnant should get the Tdap (tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis) vaccine when they are 27 to 36 weeks p…

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1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract 1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract 1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract
1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract More than 1,300 building service workers across Westchester County and the Hudson Valley will receive wage increases and improved pensions after union members approved a new four-year contract.  Members of 32BJ SEIU, which represents doorpersons, porters, building superintendents, and maintenance workers, voted to ratify the agreement on Thursday, Oct. 8, the union announced Friday, Oct. 9.  The contract was negotiated between the union and the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region, with the two sides reaching a tentative agreement on Monday, Sept.…

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Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age'
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…

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Portnoy Scores 'Unique' Hudson Valley Pizzeria After Hearing Owner's Story Portnoy Scores 'Unique' Hudson Valley Pizzeria After Hearing Owner's Story Portnoy Scores 'Unique' Hudson Valley Pizzeria After Hearing Owner's Story
Portnoy Scores 'Unique' Hudson Valley Pizzeria After Hearing Owner's Story A Westchester pizzeria owner who went from secretly making pies in the back of a bar to fighting cancer and nearly losing his business became visibly emotional after receiving a coveted score from popular pizza reviewer and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Portnoy visited Pizzeria Baci at 2083 Albany Post Rd. in Montrose, meeting owner Chris Weisman during a One Bite Pizza Review video posted Tuesday, Oct. 6.  Before Portnoy took his first bite, Weisman shared the unlikely story behind the pizzeria and his decades in the business. He told him he has been making pizza for abou…

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Trouble In The Air, Trouble On The Ground: Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison Trouble In The Air, Trouble On The Ground: Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison Trouble In The Air, Trouble On The Ground: Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison
Trouble In The Air, Trouble On The Ground: Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison The American Airlines passenger who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties during a flight that was diverted to Maryland is now facing a much bigger problem on the ground. Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, was indicted on charges stemming from a confrontation aboard a Dallas-to-Newark flight that was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County on Thursday, Sept. 3. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment on Tuesday, Oct. 13, alleging that Lundeen assaulted a fellow passenger and interfered with flight attendants and cre…

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Delta Flight From JFK Evacuated Upon Arrival In Israel After Bomb Threat: Reports Delta Flight From JFK Evacuated Upon Arrival In Israel After Bomb Threat: Reports Delta Flight From JFK Evacuated Upon Arrival In Israel After Bomb Threat: Reports
Delta Flight From JFK Evacuated Upon Arrival In Israel After Bomb Threat: Reports A Delta flight from John F. Kennedy Airport to Tel Aviv was evacuated on arrival Tuesday morning, Oct. 13 due to a bomb threat, according to multiple reports. Passengers on Delta Flight 234 were rushed off the plane shortly landing at Ben Gurion Airport, the main commercial airport in Israel, due to the anonymous claim that a bomb was on board, the Jerusalem Post reported. The plane was then moved to a remote parking area on the tarmac and searched by security teams, according to Israeli news source Ynet. Nothing suspicious was found in the aircraft, officials said. Normal operations resum…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’
Watch: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ A giant humpback whale crashed into a boat off the coast of Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 10. The shocking collision was captured on video by Steven Heid, who shared the clip on social media. The whale approached Heid’s boat quickly as he was fishing in Moriches Inlet, the video shows. It appeared to be feeding, as dozens of fish are seen flying through the air in the moments before the whale slammed into the boat’s side. View this post on Instagram While the whale made solid contact with the side of the boat, appearing to even “bite” the sid…

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Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material
Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material A Connecticut man charged with making bombs after police searched his home during a domestic disturbance investigation was previously accused of making explosives in a 2010 case that led to his father’s arrest.  Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested on Oct. 3 at his home on Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield. He was charged with illegally possessing explosives, manufacturing bombs, and three misdemeanor counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. According to his arrest warrant, police began investigating after a woman told troopers that Javanainen kept unlocke…

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Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities
Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities A Long Island husband and wife were hit with animal cruelty charges after their dog was found severely emaciated, weighing nearly half his expected weight, authorities said. Michael O’Brien, 39, and Jenecia O’Brien, 37, both of Sound Beach, failed to provide enough food, water, and veterinary care for their dog, Kobe, from early this year into October, the Suffolk County SPCA said Tuesday, Oct. 13. Kobe, a 5-year-old Coonhound-Boxer mix, weighed just 37 pounds when he was brought for veterinary care, well below the expected 65 to 67 pounds for a dog of his breed and age, the SPCA said. Kob…

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by Joe Wilkinson

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Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win
Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles is offering its biggest fans a Halloween giveaway to literally die for: an urn. The snack brand unveiled the custom Pringles can-shaped urn as part of a contest that started on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Fans can enter the giveaway through Thursday, Oct. 22. The unusual giveaway is inspired by the inventor of the Pringles can, whose ashes were buried in one of the containers in 2008. The unique urn is made of precious metal and features a personal engraving, along with a removable lid. Fans must sign a "will and taste-ament" at OnceYouDrop.com, pledging to have the…

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by Chris Spiker
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Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One
Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Mexican Grill is going big with its takeout bags, giving customers a chance to win a massive three-foot-wide version. The chain unveiled its limited-edition "Big A** Chipotle Bag" on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The 170-liter tote bag celebrates the chain's Family Meals, which are designed to feed four to six people. The oversized bag measures 36 inches wide, 24 inches tall, and 12 inches deep. "A Big A** Meal deserves a Big A** Bag," said chief brand officer Fernando Machado. "We took one of the most recognizable parts of the Chipotle experience, gave it an outsized upgrade, …

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Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall
Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall More than 30,000 Mercedes-Benz luxury cars are being recalled because a brake hose problem can make it harder for drivers to stop. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 30,064 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Oct. 2. The affected vehicles include certain S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG sedans from model years 2022 through 2025. The front brake hoses may weaken over time because of heat and mechanical stress. The hoses can eventually rupture and leak brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the distance neede…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday. The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident. "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…

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Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win
Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles is offering its biggest fans a Halloween giveaway to literally die for: an urn. The snack brand unveiled the custom Pringles can-shaped urn as part of a contest that started on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Fans can enter the giveaway through Thursday, Oct. 22. The unusual giveaway is inspired by the inventor of the Pringles can, whose ashes were buried in one of the containers in 2008. The unique urn is made of precious metal and features a personal engraving, along with a removable lid. Fans must sign a "will and taste-ament" at OnceYouDrop.com, pledging to have the…

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by Chris Spiker
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Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One
Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Mexican Grill is going big with its takeout bags, giving customers a chance to win a massive three-foot-wide version. The chain unveiled its limited-edition "Big A** Chipotle Bag" on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The 170-liter tote bag celebrates the chain's Family Meals, which are designed to feed four to six people. The oversized bag measures 36 inches wide, 24 inches tall, and 12 inches deep. "A Big A** Meal deserves a Big A** Bag," said chief brand officer Fernando Machado. "We took one of the most recognizable parts of the Chipotle experience, gave it an outsized upgrade, …

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Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall
Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall More than 30,000 Mercedes-Benz luxury cars are being recalled because a brake hose problem can make it harder for drivers to stop. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 30,064 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Oct. 2. The affected vehicles include certain S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG sedans from model years 2022 through 2025. The front brake hoses may weaken over time because of heat and mechanical stress. The hoses can eventually rupture and leak brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the distance neede…

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by Chris Spiker
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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday. The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident. "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…

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Leo, First American Pope, Diagnosed With Cancer: Vatican Issues Update Leo, First American Pope, Diagnosed With Cancer: Vatican Issues Update Leo, First American Pope, Diagnosed With Cancer: Vatican Issues Update
Leo, First American Pope, Diagnosed With Cancer: Vatican Issues Update The Vatican has released a major health update on Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, following surgery in Rome. Doctors confirmed the 71-year-old pontiff has lung cancer during an operation on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Gemelli Hospital, according to a statement. Surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung using a video-assisted technique. Tissue examination during the procedure confirmed what earlier tests had suggested. “An intraoperative histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, as suspected from the preoperative examinations,” the doctors said, accord…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Amelia Earhart Mystery Could Be Solved As Researchers Reach Remote Island Amelia Earhart Mystery Could Be Solved As Researchers Reach Remote Island Amelia Earhart Mystery Could Be Solved As Researchers Reach Remote Island
Amelia Earhart Mystery Could Be Solved As Researchers Reach Remote Island Researchers have arrived on a remote Pacific island to investigate an underwater object that may be Amelia Earhart's long-lost airplane. A 17-person expedition team reached Nikumaroro on Monday, Oct. 12, Purdue University announced. The five-day journey to the uninhabited island between Hawaii and Australia covered about 950 miles. The researchers are preparing to examine the "Taraia Object," which they believe could be the remains of Earhart's Lockheed Electra 10-E in a lagoon. "It is incredibly rewarding to be this close to completing our inspection of the Taraia Object and pot…

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National Interest
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways A new poll examines a politically charged question about President Donald Trump: whether Americans believe he is using the presidency for personal financial gain. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 41 percent believe Trump has done something illegal, citing allegations that he personally profited from the presidency. Another 18 percent consider his conduct unethical but not illegal. An equal share says he has done nothing wrong, while 21 percent say they do not know enough to judge. The findings measure public perceptions of the allegati…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO)
Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (Video) A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger was rescued after going overboard and spending hours in the sea off the coast of Greece. The 44-year-old woman from El Salvador fell from the Odyssey of the Seas about 83 miles southwest of the Greek island of Zakynthos on Friday, Oct. 9, the Hellenic Coast Guard said. The incident happened on a week-long cruise that departed Civitavecchia, Italy, on Sunday, Oct. 4, according to CruiseMapper. The Coast Guard launched a search involving rescue boats, passing ships, and a Greek Air Force helicopter. A cargo ship helping with the search sp…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Space Jellyfish' Dazzles East Coast In Tuesday SpaceX Launch 'Space Jellyfish' Dazzles East Coast In Tuesday SpaceX Launch 'Space Jellyfish' Dazzles East Coast In Tuesday SpaceX Launch
'Space Jellyfish' Dazzles East Coast In Tuesday SpaceX Launch Residents across the East Coast were treated to a spectacular SpaceX show as a rocket carrying supplies to the International Space Station lit up the sky on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13 (scroll for photos). The Falcon 9 rocket created a glowing display known as a "space jellyfish" following its 6:33 a.m. launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The glow was clearest in Florida and faded as the rocket traveled north and higher into the sky over Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the tri-state area. The launch was part of SpaceX's 35t…

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by Cecilia Levine