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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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Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death
Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death President Donald Trump says one of his closest Senate allies was still pushing hard for a major political fight just hours before Washington learned he was gone. Click here for a new, updated story: Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Trump said on Sunday, July 12, that he spoke by phone with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham on Saturday evening, July 11, shortly before the South Carolina senator’s sudden death at 71. The president discussed the call during appearances on NBC’s "Meet the Press" and CNN’s "State of the Union." Trump said the call took place in the early…

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Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…

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Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures One of Washington's most recognizable power players has died, jolting Capitol Hill and upending a closely watched Senate race. Click here for a new, updated story: Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday evening, July 11, after a brief and sudden illness, multiple reports said. He was 71. His office announced the death early Sunday, July 12, in a statement posted on social media. No cause of death was released. Emergency crews responded to a report of cardiac arrest at Graham's Capitol Hill home, according…

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Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports
Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports A growing outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasites is now affecting some fast-food orders. Some Taco Bell locations have temporarily stopped serving certain fresh ingredients amid a nationwide rise of cyclosporiasis cases, according to multiple reports, including People and Allrecipes.  The reported menu changes come as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 10, that it has received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states.  Related report: Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States The illness …

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Teen Killed Protecting Family During July 4 Dispute ID'd In Berks County Teen Killed Protecting Family During July 4 Dispute ID'd In Berks County
Teen Killed Protecting Family During July 4 Dispute ID'd In Berks County A 16-year-old whose family members say he was trying to protect his loved ones during a Fourth of July dispute has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Reading. Felipe Solis Rodriguez Jr., of Hampden Township, Cumberland County, died after being shot during a confrontation outside a family gathering in the 1000 block of Windsor Street shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, Berks County Coroner Matthew Stitzel announced Saturday, July 11. Police said Felipe was attending a family party when an argument erupted in the alley behind the home after Daniel Cruz Sr. allege…

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Driver, Passenger Seriously Hurt After PSP Ends Chase With PIT Maneuver Driver, Passenger Seriously Hurt After PSP Ends Chase With PIT Maneuver
Driver, Passenger Seriously Hurt After PSP Ends Chase With PIT Maneuver A driver and passenger were seriously injured after a Pennsylvania State Police pursuit ended with a rollover crash in Adams County on Friday afternoon, July 10, authorities said. A Gettysburg patrol trooper attempted to stop a green Chevrolet Silverado for a traffic violation while patrolling Zepp Road in Straban Township at approximately 3:48 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police. The driver refused to stop, prompting a pursuit that continued onto Shrivers Corner Road and then Old Harrisburg Road, police said. Once the pursuit reached Old Harrisburg Road, troopers used legal int…

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Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why
Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why One of the world’s most feared diseases is on track to become an even larger global burden. The World Health Organization said on Wednesday, July 8, that annual cancer cases are projected to rise from an estimated 20.6 million to nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent action. The warning came in the "WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026," developed with the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Cancer is already the second-leading cause of death globally, behind cardiovascular disease, WHO said. It accounts for close to 10 million deaths each year, or more than 26,000 lives eac…

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CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast
CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast A fast-growing summer stomach illness has turned a routine kitchen habit into a timely health question. Daily Voice reported on Friday, July 10, that the CDC had received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, with 86 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Data released by the CDC indicates a significant, multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 843 confirmed cases and over 86 hospitalizations reported across 31 states. CDC Now, the focus is prevention. The CDC says the best way to prevent cyclosporiasis is to avoid food or water that may be contamin…

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PA Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With Inmates, Ran ID Fraud Scheme Sentenced: AG PA Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With Inmates, Ran ID Fraud Scheme Sentenced: AG
PA Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With Inmates, Ran ID Fraud Scheme Sentenced: AG A former Pennsylvania corrections officer who admitted to having sexual relationships with multiple inmates while running an identity theft scheme from inside a state prison has been sentenced, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Friday, July 10. Kristina Miller, 36, of Kane, was sentenced to 22 to 44 months in state prison after previously pleading guilty to institutional sexual assault, unlawful use of a computer, and conspiracy to commit identity theft, the Attorney General's Office said. As part of her sentence, Miller was ordered to register as a sex offender under SORNA for 15 y…

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Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure A passenger was nearly pulled out of a Ryanair plane after a cabin window became detached shortly after takeoff in Greece, according to reports. The Malta Air-operated flight left Thessaloniki for Memmingen, Germany, on Friday, July 10, Greek news outlet NewsIT reported. The plane returned to Thessaloniki after the window came loose during the flight. Photos and videos posted online showed a damaged window and passengers wearing oxygen masks inside the cabin. "There was a noise like a tire bursting," a passenger told Radio Thessaloniki 94.5. "There was panic with s…

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Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including PA Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including PA
Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including PA A summer stomach illness is spreading fast, and health officials are still searching for the source. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 10, that it has received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, according to the CDC’s updated surveillance page. That is a sharp jump from 145 cases in 17 states cited in Daily Voice’s Wednesday, July 1, report. Original report: Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Hits These States Hardest Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. The CDC said…

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