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Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner
Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner A medical examiner has determined how a prominent federal prosecutor died after his body was discovered inside a government building. Former Acting US Attorney Andrew Haden, 48, died by suicide, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed, according to the Los Angeles Times. The cause of death was hanging. Haden was found inside a vacant office at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego late Wednesday, Aug. 19, shortly after he was reported missing. Investigators found no evidence of foul play. The medical examiner classified the manner of death as suicid…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Howard Stern Calls New Move 'Career Highlight' As Schedule Changes Howard Stern Calls New Move 'Career Highlight' As Schedule Changes
Howard Stern Calls New Move 'Career Highlight' As Schedule Changes Howard Stern is bringing his longtime SiriusXM show to a new audience. Filmed versions of "The Howard Stern Show" will begin streaming on HBO Max on Thursday, Sept. 17, Warner Bros. Discovery announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 31. One new episode will be released each week on Thursdays. Despite the new deal, Stern will remain on SiriusXM after signing a new three-year contract with the satellite radio service in December 2025. "As the 'King of All Media,' I am honored to bring my SiriusXM show to HBO Max, and through HBO Max to worldwide distribution," Stern said in a statement.&n…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Possible Shark Attack Prompts Closure At Popular Northeast Beach Possible Shark Attack Prompts Closure At Popular Northeast Beach
Possible Shark Attack Prompts Closure At Popular Northeast Beach A popular Northeast beach was temporarily closed to swimming after a person suffered a frightening injury in the water. A woman in her late 20s suffered non-life-threatening wounds to her lower leg while swimming off Norton Point Beach at South Beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts, around 1:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, according to multiple reports. Officials said the injuries were consistent with a bite from a marine animal, potentially a shark, though no shark or other animal was seen or confirmed. CBS Boston reported that the woman was pulled from the water and treated for bleeding before bein…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Google Maps Rolls Out Controversial New Name For Lake Ontario Google Maps Rolls Out Controversial New Name For Lake Ontario
Google Maps Rolls Out Controversial New Name For Lake Ontario A familiar body of water shared by the US and Canada is now appearing under a different name for some map users. Click here for a new, updated story: Mapping App Rises To No. 1 Amid 'Lake America' Backlash Google Maps is now displaying Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the US. The change came after President Donald Trump ordered the federal government to adopt the new name last week amid a tariff dispute between the neighboring nations. The new name was visible on Google Maps by Monday, Aug. 31, including on the US side of the lake between New York and Ontario. Goo…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
MapQuest Rises To No. 1 App Amid 'Lake America' Backlash MapQuest Rises To No. 1 App Amid 'Lake America' Backlash
MapQuest Rises To No. 1 App Amid 'Lake America' Backlash A digital mapping pioneer from the dial-up era has suddenly found a very modern route back to the top. MapQuest has surged to No. 1 among free iPhone apps in the US after refusing to follow a controversial geographic name change adopted by competing mapping services. Apple's live US App Store chart ranked MapQuest No. 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 2, ahead of ChatGPT at No. 2. The surge follows MapQuest's decision to continue displaying Lake Ontario under its longstanding name after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to rename the Great Lake "Lake America" amid a trade dispute with Ca…

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by Joe Lombardi
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DC Police Officer Dies Of Gunshot Wound Sustained At Police Station DC Police Officer Dies Of Gunshot Wound Sustained At Police Station
DC Police Officer Dies Of Gunshot Wound Sustained At Police Station A Washington, DC, police officer has died after suffering a gunshot wound at a local police station, the department confirmed. The officer, who was not identified, was critically wounded at the Metropolitan Police Department's Second District station on the 3300 block of Idaho Avenue NW just after 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, an MPD spokesperson tells Daily Voice. The officer was taken to a hospital, where he died. "Nothing currently indicates that another party was involved," the spokesperson said. At approximately 12:20 p.m., DC Mayor Muriel Bowser shared the following statement to X: "…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Today' Correspondent, American University Grad Stuns Co-Hosts With Personal Announcement 'Today' Correspondent, American University Grad Stuns Co-Hosts With Personal Announcement
'Today' Correspondent, American University Grad Stuns Co-Hosts With Personal Announcement A routine catch-up among morning show colleagues suddenly turned into an emotional celebration. NBC News correspondent Emilie Ikeda caught Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer completely off guard during the third hour of NBC’s “Today” on Monday, Aug. 31. Ikeda, 32, announced that she is five months pregnant with her first child and due in January 2027, according to Today.com. She was filling in for Al Roker when Dreyer invited the hosts to discuss their weekends. Ikeda said hers was “best encapsulated in pictures.” The show then displayed photos of Ikeda and her husband, Pat, holding sonogram …

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by Joe Lombardi
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More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park
More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park A frantic search is underway at one of the world’s most famous natural landmarks after violent flooding tore through its remote interior. The National Park Service said on Sunday, Aug. 30, that it was seeking information about more than 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for at Grand Canyon National Park, carved by the Colorado River in Arizona. The hikers, backpackers, and campers may have been in Bright Angel Canyon or the Phantom Ranch area when a flash flood struck Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29. Park officials and the Arizona Department of Public Safety were continuing evacuatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener 20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener
20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener A college football season opener turned from celebration to heartbreak in a matter of minutes. William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after suffering a medical emergency during a game on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Liberty, Missouri, the college announced. Barnett, 20, experienced the emergency on the William Jewell sideline during the NCAA Division II game against Fort Lewis College at Greene Stadium. Emergency personnel began assisting him about 20 minutes after kickoff, according to The Kansas City Star. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals
This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals A simple daily habit may make a substantial difference for people trying to lose weight. A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research on Thursday, Aug. 13, found that people who logged their food more frequently tended to lose more weight over six months. Users who tracked food six to seven days per week lost an average of 11.33 percent of their body weight. Those who tracked fewer than two days per week lost 6.84 percent on average. The findings came from a retrospective study of 5,132 adults using the MyNetDiary nutrition-tracking app. The participants had an average age…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
CDC Map Shows Massive Cyclospora Surge Across 48 States, DC CDC Map Shows Massive Cyclospora Surge Across 48 States, DC
CDC Map Shows Massive Cyclospora Surge Across 48 States, DC A foodborne parasite surge that has already sickened thousands of Americans is still growing as health officials investigate several potential sources. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 17,180 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the US have been reported since Friday, May 1.  Cases have now been identified in 48 states and Washington, DC, according to data updated Tuesday, Aug. 25. The only states not reporting cases are Delaware and Hawaii. That compares with 1,180 cases reported during the entire period from May 1 through Aug. 31 of last year. …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
These Everyday Habits Could Be Relationship Dealbreakers, Survey Finds These Everyday Habits Could Be Relationship Dealbreakers, Survey Finds
These Everyday Habits Could Be Relationship Dealbreakers, Survey Finds A new survey is revealing the relationship habits many Americans say can go too far, with some behaviors falling into a gray area before a breakup ever happens. Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans about what counts as cheating in 2026 and found that emotional connections, secret communications, and online activity can be viewed as relationship breaches. The survey, conducted online from July 1 to July 6, 2026, found that 15 percent of Americans who are married or in a relationship admit they have romantic feelings for someone outside their relationship. Gen Z respondents were the most…

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by Joe Lombardi