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Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP
Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP A Chester County woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting her elderly mother, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 9. Kathi Haston, 67, is accused of attacking her 87-year-old mother, Carol Haston, in their home on the 10 block of Stable Drive in Elverson Borough, authorities said. Carol Haston was transported to Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center by her daughter on Friday, Dec. 6, but medical staff suspected recent physical abuse and contacted police, according to a release. Investigators said Carol Haston suffered a brain bleed, significant bru…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
David Lynch Provides Stunning Health Update, Says He'll Never Retire David Lynch Provides Stunning Health Update, Says He'll Never Retire
David Lynch Provides Stunning Health Update, Says He'll Never Retire Filmmaker David Lynch, who has ties to Virginia and Pennsylvania, made a stunning announcement following a concerning interview. He has emphysema. The 78-year-old creative genius behind "Twin Peaks" and "Elephant Man" — who lived in Philadelphia and attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts years after his family moved to Alexandria, VA — put the following statement out on social media Monday, Aug. 5: Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking. I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco - the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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2 Dead, 28 Sickened In Multistate Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak, CDC Says 2 Dead, 28 Sickened In Multistate Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak, CDC Says
2 Dead, 28 Sickened In Multistate Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak, CDC Says Two people died, and dozens of others sickened in a Listeria outbreak tied to deli meats in several states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Twenty-eight people across 12 states had been sickened between late May and mid-July, the CDC says. The deaths occurred in New Jersey and Illinois, health officials said. All 28 individuals had been hospitalized as of Friday, July 19. According to the CDC map, seven illnesses were reported in New York; six in Maryland; two in New Jersey; two in Virginia; two in Massachusetts; and one in Pennsylvania. Click here for the…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Fully Vaxxed, Boosted President Biden Gets COVID-19 Again Fully Vaxxed, Boosted President Biden Gets COVID-19 Again
Fully Vaxxed, Boosted President Biden Gets Covid-19 Again Despite being fully vaccinated and boosted, President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 — again, White House officials announced on Wednesday, July 17. The 81-year-old Biden has tested positive for COVID while in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of the DNC, officials with the White House explained. His symptoms are mild. His doctor noted that he presented with upper respiratory symptoms, such as a runny nose, a non-productive cough, and "general malaise," as stated in the release.  Since his condition did not improve throughout the day, a COVID test was conducted on Wednesda…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024 Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024
Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024 The first person to test positive for the West Nile virus in Pennsylvania in 2024 has been hospitalized, officials announced on Tuesday, July 16.  The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will be shared in order to protect their privacy, officials explained.  Approximately 70 to 80 percent of people who become …

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by Jillian Pikora