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Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (Developing) A gas leak in Virginia has prompted warnings for nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed as emergency crews work to contain the leak and police shut down a busy roadway. The Alexandria Fire Department responded to the 5600 block of Eisenhower Avenue, where firefighters and Washington Gas crews were working to shut off and repair a leaking gas line, officials said. Authorities warned that the smell of natural gas could spread beyond the immediate area, prompting precautions for people living and working nearby. "Surrounding areas may have an odor of natural gas," fire offici…

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Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING)
Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (Developing) A sewer main break has torn up a busy Maryland roadway, creating a rush-hour headache for drivers as police warn that the damage has forced an indefinite closure. Riva Road in Annapolis was shut down between Admiral Cochrane Drive and MD 665 (Aris T. Allen Boulevard) on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The closure was announced during the evening commute, with police urging motorists to find alternate routes and prepare for delays. The trouble also extended to MD 665, where the Maryland Department of Transportation reported that the westbound exit r…

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Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service
Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service For 38 years, William “Tank” Tankersley wore a badge in Maryland, but those who knew him best will remember the bear hugs and booming laughter that came with his larger-than-life personality. Tankersley, 79, a former chief deputy major with the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office and longtime law enforcement veteran, died peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 30, surrounded by his family following a five-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Known simply as “Tank” to friends, colleagues, and family, he spent 30 years with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant bef…

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Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands
Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands For nearly 40 years, one of Maryland's most spectacular mountain overlooks has been largely out of reach. Now, the state is working to change that, part of a broader effort to open up places once inaccessible, privately owned, or overlooked. The long-awaited transformation of Wills Mountain State Park near Cumberland is among six public land projects highlighted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, Nov. 5, as officials look to expand opportunities for residents to explore the state's natural landscapes and history. At Wills Mountain, the obstacle has been getting peo…

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Domestic-Related House Fire Leads To Arson Arrest In Maryland, Sheriff Says Domestic-Related House Fire Leads To Arson Arrest In Maryland, Sheriff Says Domestic-Related House Fire Leads To Arson Arrest In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Domestic-Related House Fire Leads To Arson Arrest In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Maryland man was taken into custody at the scene of a house fire that authorities believe stemmed from a domestic-related incident. Michael East, 48, of Woodsboro, is facing a first-degree arson charge after deputies responded to the 10700 block of Etzler Mill Road at approximately 5:23 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to assist firefighters battling the residential blaze and detained East at the scene. What led to the fire remains unclear, though investigators said they believe the incident was domestic-related. Deputies …

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Great Falls Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Great Falls Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Great Falls Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
Great Falls Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Dad Detained By ICE Before Work Now Held In Virginia As Son Prepares To Turn 8 Dad Detained By ICE Before Work Now Held In Virginia As Son Prepares To Turn 8 Dad Detained By ICE Before Work Now Held In Virginia As Son Prepares To Turn 8
Dad Detained By ICE Before Work Now Held In Virginia As Son Prepares To Turn 8 Salvador Calderas Lopez was getting ready to start his workday in Maryland. ICE had other plans. Before his shift even began on Monday morning, Oct. 26, Calderas Lopez was detained by federal immigration agents outside the Silver Diner in Waldorf, according to his family. "He was taken without a warrant or reason, and our family has been left trying to navigate an urgent and painful situation," his sister-in-law, Andrea Chavez-Romero, wrote in a GoFundMe campaign. "Salvador is a great dad and a valued member of the community." According to Chavez-Romero, officers in unmarked vehicles took…

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Massive Amazon Facility Along Virginia's I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving Massive Amazon Facility Along Virginia's I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving Massive Amazon Facility Along Virginia's I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving
Massive Amazon Facility Along Virginia's I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving A massive Amazon distribution center along Virginia's I-95 corridor has changed hands, but the online retail giant isn't going anywhere. The 629,018-square-foot facility at 220 Centreport Parkway in Stafford has been sold by Peterson Companies in a deal arranged by commercial real estate firm JLL, which announced the transaction on Thursday, Oct. 29. JLL did not disclose the purchase price or identify the buyer, though the company confirmed that it also arranged financing for the acquisition. Amazon leases the entire facility, which was completed in 2022 on approximately 81.8 acres near I-…

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Suspects Accused Of Torching Fairfax Firefighter Training Facility Face New Charges (UPDATED) Suspects Accused Of Torching Fairfax Firefighter Training Facility Face New Charges (UPDATED) Suspects Accused Of Torching Fairfax Firefighter Training Facility Face New Charges (UPDATED)
Suspects Accused Of Torching Fairfax Firefighter Training Facility Face New Charges (Updated) A group of young suspects accused of setting fire to a Virginia facility used to train firefighters how to save lives is now facing charges after the flames caused more than $1 million in damage. Ricky Torres, 26, of Fairfax, Brice Bartley, 18, of Fairfax, and Aidan Smith, 18, of Clifton, are among four people facing new charges in connection with the June 27 blaze at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's Urban Search and Rescue Training Facility in Lorton. The fire broke out around 5:20 p.m. at the facility on Furnace Road, where crews arrived to find a storage structure housing …

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Hybla Valley Bank Robber Escapes Helicopter, K9 Manhunt, Then Calls Cops On Himself: Police Hybla Valley Bank Robber Escapes Helicopter, K9 Manhunt, Then Calls Cops On Himself: Police Hybla Valley Bank Robber Escapes Helicopter, K9 Manhunt, Then Calls Cops On Himself: Police
Hybla Valley Bank Robber Escapes Helicopter, K9 Manhunt, Then Calls Cops On Himself: Police A Virginia bank robber managed to get away with the cash, but apparently couldn't get away from his conscience, calling police less than seven hours later to confess and turn himself in. The Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications got a curious call on Wednesday night from a wanted bank robber from Alexandria who was ready to turn himself in after being the target of a manhunt, police say. Dave Jobson, 65, is behind bars, but not before an extensive investigation following a reported bank robbery in Hybla Valley on Nov. 4. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Departmen…

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20 Sledgehammer Blows To Face Lead To Maryland Man's Attempted Murder Conviction: Prosecutors 20 Sledgehammer Blows To Face Lead To Maryland Man's Attempted Murder Conviction: Prosecutors 20 Sledgehammer Blows To Face Lead To Maryland Man's Attempted Murder Conviction: Prosecutors
20 Sledgehammer Blows To Face Lead To Maryland Man's Attempted Murder Conviction: Prosecutors It did not take a Maryland jury long to convict a man who used a sledgehammer during a brutal attack that left his victim with life-altering injuries. Annapolis resident Ramon Antonio Rivas-Portillo, 37, was found guilty of violently assaulting a man during a wild ride after the two had been day drinking with a third man, according to Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess on Thursday. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, officers were called to the 3200 block of Arundel on the Bay Road in Annapolis, where they found a 26-year-old man bleeding profusely from his hea…

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Fairfax Arrest Exposes 73-Year-Old's Alleged Burglary Spree Across State Lines: Police Fairfax Arrest Exposes 73-Year-Old's Alleged Burglary Spree Across State Lines: Police Fairfax Arrest Exposes 73-Year-Old's Alleged Burglary Spree Across State Lines: Police
Fairfax Arrest Exposes 73-Year-Old's Alleged Burglary Spree Across State Lines: Police A 73-year-old suspected burglar left a trail of rattled homeowners across Maryland and Virginia before his luck finally ran out, police say. Michael Spillino, 73, who Montgomery County police identified as a Newport, Oregon, resident, is facing new charges in connection with two Bethesda break-ins after being arrested in Fairfax County, where investigators say he was linked to a third burglary. The alleged eight-day crime spree began on Monday, Oct. 19, when a Maryland mother was upstairs with her young child and heard a loud noise coming from the back of her home, according to the Montgome…

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TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE
TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE A Mexican TV star who once stunned Tom Brady with a marriage proposal at the Super Bowl 42 is now in federal custody in Florida after five years on the run from Mexican authorities for an alleged massive fraud scheme.  Inés Gómez Mont, 43, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an operation in Miami on Friday, Oct. 30, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Mexican authorities have issued three arrest warrants for Gómez Mont. The allegations include organized crime, money laundering, and suspected tax fraud. Investigators believe Gómez Mont and…

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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know
McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's is planning to introduce new value meals nationwide as the fast-food giant tries to attract more customers struggling with rising costs. The company announced plans to overhaul its value menu during its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Nov. 4. McDonald's is testing new meal deals at roughly 1,900 US restaurants, with a nationwide launch expected in early 2027, MarketWatch reported. McDonald's began the eight-week test in late October with two types of value meals: mix-and-match combinations that let customers choose different items and fixed bundles featuring specific it…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know
McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's is planning to introduce new value meals nationwide as the fast-food giant tries to attract more customers struggling with rising costs. The company announced plans to overhaul its value menu during its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Nov. 4. McDonald's is testing new meal deals at roughly 1,900 US restaurants, with a nationwide launch expected in early 2027, MarketWatch reported. McDonald's began the eight-week test in late October with two types of value meals: mix-and-match combinations that let customers choose different items and fixed bundles featuring specific it…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Cause Of Death Revealed For Pro Soccer Player After Fatal On-Field Collision Cause Of Death Revealed For Pro Soccer Player After Fatal On-Field Collision Cause Of Death Revealed For Pro Soccer Player After Fatal On-Field Collision
Cause Of Death Revealed For Pro Soccer Player After Fatal On-Field Collision A professional soccer player who died after colliding with a goalkeeper during a match in Spain suffered a severe chest injury, according to new autopsy findings. CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda died from "accidental chest trauma," according to preliminary autopsy results reported by Spanish news outlets El Día and Canarias7. The 30-year-old died on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after collapsing during a match against FC Andorra the previous day. De Miguel was struck in the chest by goalkeeper Jesús Owono's knee as the Andorra player rushed outside his penalty area to clear a long ball.…

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Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner
Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson, whose career took her from Pennsylvania’s pageant stage to “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died. Johnson died Wednesday, Nov. 4, her niece, Rhonda Scott, told TMZ. The actress and model was 50. Scott said Johnson suffered a cardiac event at her Los Angeles home on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Doctors diagnosed a heart aneurysm condition, according to Scott’s account to TMZ. Her career included television appearances, movie roles, international modeling, and a skincare business. Johnson had strong western Pennsylvania ties. In a Pittsburgh …

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6 Dead, 7 Injured After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In NYC 6 Dead, 7 Injured After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In NYC 6 Dead, 7 Injured After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In NYC
6 Dead, 7 Injured After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In NYC A fast-moving house fire left six people dead and seven others injured in New York City, triggering a massive overnight emergency response. The three-alarm blaze tore through a residential building in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood early Thursday morning, Nov. 5, according to multiple reports. Crews responded to 58th Street near Seventh Avenue around 1:40 a.m. More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel were called to the scene. Firefighters arrived to find the first and second floors engulfed, CBS News reported. Heavy smoke and flames poured from the windows as the fire intens…

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Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know
Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know A wave of threats is derailing passenger flights, turning routine trips into security scares. At least a dozen flights across Europe received bomb threats on Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting diversions, military escorts, and aircraft searches, according to multiple reports, including ABC News and BBC News. Authorities reported no suspicious items were found aboard the affected aircraft, ABC News said. Some inspections were still underway. One diversion involved Aer Lingus Flight EI402, which was traveling from Dublin to Rome when it landed at Évreux-Fauville Air Base in Normandy, France. The F…

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Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered
Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala, whose voice helped turn “The Way You Look Tonight” into a pop hit, has died, closing a chapter in the history of an enduring harmony group. Butala, the last surviving original member of The Lettermen, died Sunday, Nov. 1, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was 87. The group announced his death and outlined plans to celebrate his life. "The Lettermen were ending their weekend engagement in Las Vegas when we learned the news of Tony Butala’s passing this past Sunday," the group wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 3. "A moment of tribute was held at the end of the show that we would like …

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