Rare Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Child, CDC Says Rare Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Child, CDC Says
Rare Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Child, CDC Says A rare case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a child in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The child, who is a resident of California, experienced only mild symptoms and is now recovering. The case, detected through routine flu testing, revealed low levels of the virus in the initial sample, and follow-up tests were negative for bird flu, but positive for other common respiratory viruses.  The CDC is working with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to determine how the child might hav…
Thanksgiving Storm Update: Final Path Will Determine Strength, What Areas Will See Snow Thanksgiving Storm Update: Final Path Will Determine Strength, What Areas Will See Snow
Thanksgiving Storm Update: Final Path Will Determine Strength, What Areas Will See Snow The arrival of an unsettled weather pattern will bring separate rounds of rain, including a Thanksgiving storm whose potential track and strength is still being monitored by forecasters. A cold front that will move through Tuesday, Nov. 26, will bring some rain, according to the National Weather Service. After a mostly sunny day on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the storm system will shift eastward during the night on Thanksgiving Eve, gathering more moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and later the Atlantic as it gains strength through Thanksgiving night on Thursday, Nov. 28. If the storm tracks f…
Here's What To Know Now About Food Illness Outbreaks, Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving Here's What To Know Now About Food Illness Outbreaks, Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Here's What To Know Now About Food Illness Outbreaks, Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving meals just a couple of days away, there are concerns over the nation's food supply after multiple major recalls the last few days. Federal authorities are now saying that all products linked to the outbreaks are off the shelves and products currently being sold are safe to eat. After a deadly E. coli outbreak, a California-based company pulled bagged organic carrots from such popular retailers as Whole Foods, Walmart and Trader Joe's.  For the latest info from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), click here. In a Listeria outbreak linked to meat and…
Prepare With Care: Health Officials Share Food Safety Tips Ahead Of Thanksgiving Prepare With Care: Health Officials Share Food Safety Tips Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Prepare With Care: Health Officials Share Food Safety Tips Ahead Of Thanksgiving As you gear up to prepare that Thanksgiving feast, don’t forget the tenets of food safety. The New York State health and agriculture departments offered up several tips to help keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this holiday season. “The Thanksgiving meal is often the most elaborate meal cooked all year, which could be a contributing factor in mistakes that could lead to foodborne illness,” said state Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. “We want to ensure that New Yorkers stay healthy by taking simple food safety precautions and encourage everyone preparing meals to fo…
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Sheriff Identifies Pair Killed In Rollover Loudoun County Crash That Left One Behind Bars Sheriff Identifies Pair Killed In Rollover Loudoun County Crash That Left One Behind Bars
Sheriff Identifies Pair Killed In Rollover Loudoun County Crash That Left One Behind Bars New details have been released by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office after two passengers were killed and others injured when a car collided with a tree and rolled over. Bibek Subedi, 22, and Shures KC, 21, both of Aldie. have been identified by investigators as the pair who were killed over the weekend following a crash in South Riding. The fatal single-vehicle accident was reported around 12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Tall Cedars Parkway. Investigators say a 2023 Ford Mustang was traveling east when it veered off the roadway, struck a tree…
Virginia Teens Nabbed After 'Coin-Operated' Crime Nets Laughable Loot, Sheriff Says Virginia Teens Nabbed After 'Coin-Operated' Crime Nets Laughable Loot, Sheriff Says
Virginia Teens Nabbed After 'Coin-Operated' Crime Nets Laughable Loot, Sheriff Says A pair of would-be thieves in Virginia learned the hard way that crime doesn’t always pay—especially when the take is just $2.26. On Saturday, Nov. 23, Stafford County deputies responded to Symphony of Suds on Smokehouse Drive around 8:18 p.m. after staff reported two suspects breaking into a self-service machine to steal money.  Surveillance footage tipped off employees, and deputies quickly tracked the pair down behind the Goodwill on Warrenton Road. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, the suspects, identified as 19-year-old Dakota Hilliard of Stafford and a 17-year-o…
VA Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash : 'A Friend To All' VA Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash : 'A Friend To All'
VA Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash : 'A Friend To All' This story has been updated. A Virginia pilot who regularly flew dogs in need to safe homes around the country was killed when his small plane crashed in a remote area of New York. The Greene County incident happened in the Town of Windham at around 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Sheriff’s officials said a single-engine Mooney plane was traveling from Maryland to Albany carrying the pilot and three dogs when it crashed in a remote area. The impact killed the pilot, 49-year-old Seuk Kim, of Springfield, Virginia, and one of the dogs. A second dog, a lab mix puppy, survived but suffered two bro…
Expired Sticker Leads To Big Trouble For Virginia Pair Found With “Pure” Fentanyl: Sheriff Expired Sticker Leads To Big Trouble For Virginia Pair Found With “Pure” Fentanyl: Sheriff
Expired Sticker Leads To Big Trouble For Virginia Pair Found With “Pure” Fentanyl: Sheriff A traffic stop in South Stafford ended with two arrests and a shocking discovery of “pure” fentanyl, according to the sheriff's office. On Friday, Nov. 22 at around 2 p.m., Deputy S.A. Hensley stopped a Ford Focus with an expired inspection sticker on Warrenton Road near the commuter lot.  The passenger, identified as 33-year-old Kyle Dunbar of Stafford, was immediately recognized by the deputy as a wanted man for four shoplifting charges and he was detained without incident. Stafford resident Khadijah Francis, 30, the driver, was cited for driving without a license and detained after…
Police ID 42-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash Police ID 42-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash
Police ID 42-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash Police have identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County as a 42-year-old Virginia woman. Alyssa Marie Clark, of Reston, was driving a blue 2007 Toyota Camry westbound on Darnestown Road on Nov. 21 when her vehicle veered off the roadway and slammed into a utility pole near Bondy Lane shortly after 10:30 p.m., Montgomery County police said. (1030p) 13300 Darnestown Rd. near Bondy La, Darnestown, collision, with entrapment single vehicle into utility pole, @mcfrs M731, T731, PE731, EMS703 on scene, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating one patient, Pri1 trauma w/ LT injury…
Suspect In Virginia Bar Shooting Arrested After Months On The Run, Police Say Suspect In Virginia Bar Shooting Arrested After Months On The Run, Police Say
Suspect In Virginia Bar Shooting Arrested After Months On The Run, Police Say The man accused of opening fire in a Dumfries bar parking lot earlier this year has finally been caught, authorities announced. Janbler Torres-Santos, 25, was arrested on over the weekend by police in Weirton, West Virginia, and remains behind bars as he awaits extradition to Prince William County in connection to a March shooting.  Police say that he now faces charges of malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony stemming from the March 7 shooting outside La Caverna Bar and Grill. Investigators say the incident began with a verbal altercation in the parking…
Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal
Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal Fire investigators are turning to the public for help identifying the suspect who set a Cumberland tire shop ablaze early Saturday morning, causing $50,000 in damages. The fire broke out around 4:42 a.m. at D&K Tires on Greene Street after surveillance footage captured the suspect igniting a flammable device on a window air conditioning unit. Cumberland Fire Department crews arrived at the two-bay auto repair shop to find flames shooting from a window. Firefighters contained the blaze to an office area, but smoke, soot, and water damage spread throughout the business. Video surveillanc…
Microsoft Outage Affects Users Globally, Restoration Time Unclear Microsoft Outage Affects Users Globally, Restoration Time Unclear
Microsoft Outage Affects Users Globally, Restoration Time Unclear An outage is affecting Microsoft users around the world. Programs that have been reported down include Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams, according to the website Downdetector. Microsoft said in an announcement at around midday on Monday, Nov. 25 that "Our targeted restarts are progressing slower than anticipated for the majority of affected users. An ETA for resolution will be provided as soon as available." About 5,000 reports of issues were reported on Downdetector at around 11:30 a.m., and the majority of issues were with Outlook. Our targeted restarts are progr…
Virginia Man Among Four Charged With $800K Maryland 'Flash Mob' Thefts In Six Counties: AG Virginia Man Among Four Charged With $800K Maryland 'Flash Mob' Thefts In Six Counties: AG
Virginia Man Among Four Charged With $800K Maryland 'Flash Mob' Thefts In Six Counties: AG Four men have been indicted in connection with an organized retail crime ring responsible for 37 thefts across six Maryland counties, causing approximately $800,000 in losses, authorities announced Monday. The suspects are accused of overwhelming stores with “flash mob” tactics, targeting high-end retail items, and reselling stolen goods.  Attorney General Anthony Brown revealed details about the operation, which spanned Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, and Prince George’s counties. Those charged include: Donte Bernard Shaw, 34, of Washington, DC; Taquan An…
Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says
Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says A Macy’s employee misstated up to $154 million in delivery expenses over several years, the company just said. The development forced the retailer to delay its third-quarter earnings report. The employee, whose name has not been released, has been fired. According to the company, the employee responsible for accounting small package delivery expenses made erroneous accrual entries to conceal the costs from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the most recent quarter. During that time, Macy’s reported a total of $4.36 billion in delivery expenses. The company conducted an independent investi…
McDonald's Launching Revamped Value Menu In New Year: Here's When McDonald's Launching Revamped Value Menu In New Year: Here's When
McDonald's Launching Revamped Value Menu In New Year: Here's When McDonald’s will ring in the new year by serving more for less. The fast food giant will unveil its new “McValue” menu nationwide starting on Tuesday, Jan. 7. McValue will include current fan-favorites, like the $5 Meal Deal, and a new “Buy One, Add One for $1” offer, allowing customers to mix and match their order. Breakfast options include classics like the sausage McMuffin and hash browns, while lunch offerings feature the 6-piece chicken McNuggets and double cheeseburger. McDonald’s is also extending through next summer its $5 Meal Deal, a combination of a McDouble or McChicken sandwi…
Virginia Parking Lot Altercation Turns Deadly; Suspect In Custody: Police Virginia Parking Lot Altercation Turns Deadly; Suspect In Custody: Police
Virginia Parking Lot Altercation Turns Deadly; Suspect In Custody: Police A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Manassas that left a man dead. Officers responded to the 8000 block of Stream Walk Lane shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 after receiving reports of a shooting, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Upon arrival, they found the victim, later identified as Horace Roy Johnson, 45, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, Johnson and the suspect, Zahir Adbul-Rahman Mujahid, were involved in a physical alter…
Police ID 23-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Rollover BMW Crash Police ID 23-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Rollover BMW Crash
Police ID 23-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Rollover BMW Crash A 23-year-old Herndon woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle rollover crash involving a 2019 BMW M850I early Friday morning in Reston, police said. Officers from the Reston Police District responded to the crash at 2:40 a.m. near Fairfax County Parkway and Elden Street, where the BMW had left the roadway, flipped over, and came to rest. The passenger, identified as Tina Habibi, was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was also transported to the hospital. Preliminary findings from th…
Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025 Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025
Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025 A popular breakfast spot with several locations across the DMV is expanding its footprint in the region with a new location in Maryland. Bethesda Bagels announced that it will bee opening a new eatery at Cabin John Village in Potomac, markings its sixth store in the area. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bethesda Bagels (@bethesdabagels) Known for New York-style fare, Bethesda Bagels has been a fixture in the region since opening in 1982 before rapidly expanding its operations, now with other locations in Bethesda, one in Roc…
Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia
Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia What started as an exciting hunting trip for a pair of best friends in Virginia ended in tragedy when the two were involved in a head-on crash that left one dead and one with critical injuries. Dylan Lester, 28, is facing a lengthy recovery after being involved in an early morning crash on Saturday, Nov. 16, that claimed the life of his best friend, 25-year-old Manassas resident Patrick Ledoux.  I find myself at a loss for words. Today heaven received an angel. Patrick was in a car wreck this morning and was... Posted by Jacqueline Robinson LeDoux on Saturday, November 16, 202…
Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says
Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says A newly discovered compound in drinking water has raised questions about its potential health risks.  The chemical, known as chloronitramide anion (Cl–N–NO₂⁻), was found in all samples from 10 US drinking water systems that use chloramines, according to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday, Nov. 21. The research, led by Julian L. Fairey, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas,  identified chloronitramide anion as a decomposition product of inorganic chloramines, which are commonly used to disinfect municipal water supplies.  The study estimates …
'Jackass' Legend Steve-O Hits VA For One-Night-Only Show: Expect The Unexpected 'Jackass' Legend Steve-O Hits VA For One-Night-Only Show: Expect The Unexpected
'Jackass' Legend Steve-O Hits VA For One-Night-Only Show: Expect The Unexpected Get ready for a night of outrageous comedy and jaw-dropping stories as Steve-O, the iconic star of MTV’s "Jackass," brings his "The Super Dummy Tour" to Virginia. The one-night-only performance will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Capitol One Hall in Tysons, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. This show, for audiences 18 and older, promises to be a multimedia experience filled with humor, stunts, and behind-the-scenes tales from Steve-O's wild career. Click here for tickets. Steve-O, born Stephen Glover, first made waves on Jackass by performing extreme stunts and hilarious pranks. From …
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow A new storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, causing widespread disruptions for travel and holiday festivities. A pair of scenarios will be at play as the holiday week progresses, one of which could produce accumulating snow across portions of the Ohio Valley and Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists say. "The first scenario involves a slow-moving storm, meaning potentially longer-lasting impacts from the Tennessee and Ohio valleys through the Northeast," says AccuWeather. "The second scenario sends the same storm farther south and off the Ca…
Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Virginia, Officials Say Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Virginia, Officials Say
Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Virginia, Officials Say Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews served up a quick save Friday morning, extinguishing a kitchen fire that broke out at a popular fast food joint. Firefighters were called to Popeye's  the 7800 block of Richmond Highway in the Gum Springs area on Saturday afternoon, where they were met by smoke billowing from the roof and sprang into action.  The fire was quickly brought under control, officials say, preventing a recipe for disaster. No injuries to customers or firefighters were reported, and the kitchen calamity was contained without further damage. Fire investigators a…
Infant Dies, 10 Others Sickened In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products Infant Dies, 10 Others Sickened In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products
Infant Dies, 10 Others Sickened In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products A multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry products has killed an infant and sickened at least 10 others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials are investigating infections linked to recalled Yu Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. The illnesses were in New York, New Jersey, California, and Illinois between Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Oct. 24, the agency said. Of 11 people with information available, nine have been hospitalized. In California, one pregnant woman and her twins were sick and both infants died. But …
Police Searching For 19-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child In Virginia Police Searching For 19-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child In Virginia
Police Searching For 19-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child In Virginia Prince William County police are actively searching for a 19-year-old Manassas man accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12, officials said. The alleged assault happened on Tuesday, July 25 at a home in the Manassas area and an investigation was launched two weeks later when the victim - who knew the man - reported the incident.  The suspect, identified by the Prince William County Police Department as Chalillo Rosalio Perez Perez was charged with forcible sodomy; however, attempts to locate him have not been successful. Perez Perez was described as being 5-foot-1 we…
Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products
Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products An E. coli outbreak linked to bagged organic carrots has prompted an expanded recall as the number of cases grows. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 39 people across 18 states have been sickened.  Click here for a new, updated story - Here's What To Know Now About Food Illness Outbreaks, Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving The outbreak has resulted in 15 hospitalizations and one death. The recall initially began earlier this month when reports of illnesses linked to Grimmway Farms’ bagged carrots surfaced. The recall now covers multiple brands of orga…
Storm On Track For Thanksgiving, Black Friday Could Bring Snow Storm On Track For Thanksgiving, Black Friday Could Bring Snow
Storm On Track For Thanksgiving, Black Friday Could Bring Snow A new storm system that will sweep across the nation is expected to arrive along the East Coast right around Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. Click here for a new, updated story - Storm Scenarios: Uncertainty Surrounds Track Thanksgiving System Will Take The snow threat across the interior Northeast will remain a possibility later next week if the storm's core tracks far enough northward into the corridor of chilly air, according to AccuWeather. "The possibility may still remain for some to wake up to a white Thanksgiving or see snowflakes fly in areas that typically do not see snow fo…
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 22 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $453 million with an $208.7 million cash option. The winning numbers were 13-20-26-32-65 with a Mega Ball of 02 and a Megaplier of 2X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2.…
Mother, Brother Charged In Death Of Neglected Virginia Man With Cerebral Palsy: Police Mother, Brother Charged In Death Of Neglected Virginia Man With Cerebral Palsy: Police
Mother, Brother Charged In Death Of Neglected Virginia Man With Cerebral Palsy: Police A Woodbridge mother and son are facing felony homicide charges after their neglect led to the death of a 32-year-old man with cerebral palsy earlier this year, authorities announced. Katharine Mary Thompson, 69, and her son, Jonathan Lee Thompson, 31, were arrested Wednesday, Nov. 22, in connection with the death of Jeremy Hall Thompson, who was found severely neglected in their apartment in April. On April 2, emergency responders were called to the Bayvue Apartments on Fisher Ave in Woodbridge, where they discovered Jeremy unconscious on the floor, severely emaciated, and suffering from op…
Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say
Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say A Maryland man is facing serious charges after allegedly using social media to solicit and sexually assault a minor in Prince William County, authorities announced. Elias Samuel Vargas Canaviri, 22, of Silver Spring, was arrested on Nov. 20 following an investigation into the reported assault of a victim under 18 in the Manassas area between Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. According to police, Vargas Canaviri sent sexually explicit messages to the victim via Snapchat before arranging an in-person meeting, where he allegedly sexually abused her during the encounter. The incident came to light after th…