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MS-13 Killer's Rap Song Preceded Virginia Double Murder: 'The Beast Will Take You' MS-13 Killer's Rap Song Preceded Virginia Double Murder: 'The Beast Will Take You' MS-13 Killer's Rap Song Preceded Virginia Double Murder: 'The Beast Will Take You'
MS-13 Killer's Rap Song Preceded Virginia Double Murder: 'The Beast Will Take You' Hours before two people were shot and killed in Virginia, an MS-13 gang member recorded a rap song with a warning about who controlled his neighborhood and what would happen to those who stayed there. Marlyn Samuel Medrano Ortiz, 20, will spend 30 years in prison for the murders of Diego Woollett and Mijal Conejero, who were gunned down outside their apartment complex in Sterling on Aug. 28, 2024. The Loudoun County man was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 9, nearly two years after the early morning confrontation that left both victims dead and two families grieving. Prosecutors say Medrano Ortiz…

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Sex Offender's Mustache Turns Heads, But It's His Criminal History Raising Eyebrows The mustache may be memorable, but the allegations facing a 73-year-old Virginia man are no laughing matter. Ronald Jay Fleet, 73, who stands out in a crowd, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 8, by members of the Virginia State Police Sex Offender Registry Unit in Charles City County following a monthlong investigation into suspected violations of state law. The investigation, conducted alongside the Charles City County Sheriff's Office, led authorities to execute a search warrant that uncovered evidence resulting in six new charges. Fleet was already a registered sex offender at the time of …

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PG County Teen Accused In 3 Groping Incidents Granted Release From Jail Day After Arrest PG County Teen Accused In 3 Groping Incidents Granted Release From Jail Day After Arrest PG County Teen Accused In 3 Groping Incidents Granted Release From Jail Day After Arrest
PG County Teen Accused In 3 Groping Incidents Granted Release From Jail Day After Arrest A Maryland teenager accused of groping women in a series of separate incidents is back out of jail. Jalen Andre Simon, 19, of Accokeek, was released from the Charles County Detention Center on electronic monitoring on Friday, Oct. 9, one day after his arrest in connection with three reported incidents dating back to July. The investigation began over the summer, when a woman reported being groped while shopping at a business in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. It wasn't the last complaint. Two more incidents involving alleged groping and assault were reported in …

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Excavation Company Faces $254K Fine For Maryland Mennonite Man Killed In Trench Collapse Excavation Company Faces $254K Fine For Maryland Mennonite Man Killed In Trench Collapse Excavation Company Faces $254K Fine For Maryland Mennonite Man Killed In Trench Collapse
Excavation Company Faces $254K Fine For Maryland Mennonite Man Killed In Trench Collapse A 20-year-old Maryland Mennonite construction worker was buried in a trench collapse in Pennsylvania after his employer failed to provide adequate protection against cave-ins, federal investigators say. Dalen Daniel Martin, of Smithsburg, Maryland, was killed Thursday, April 2, while working at a construction site in Franklin County. Six months later, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $254,884 in proposed penalties against Jonas David Wagoner, doing business as J.D. Wagoner Excavating, for workplace safety violations uncovered during its investigation. The Occupational Safety and Heal…

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WATCH: Fire Erupts At Maryland Tire Recycling Facility, Prompting Massive Emergency Response WATCH: Fire Erupts At Maryland Tire Recycling Facility, Prompting Massive Emergency Response WATCH: Fire Erupts At Maryland Tire Recycling Facility, Prompting Massive Emergency Response
Watch: Fire Erupts At Maryland Tire Recycling Facility, Prompting Massive Emergency Response A massive plume of black smoke could be seen for miles as a tire fire erupted in Maryland. The fire broke out on Friday, Oct. 9, at a tire recycling facility in the 1200 block of Pauls Lane in Joppa, Harford County, sending crews rushing to the scene. Crews used elevated ladder trucks to pour water onto the burning tires, sending streams into the smoke as firefighters battled the blaze from above. The fire also prompted a warning for drivers in the area. Officials urged motorists to avoid Philadelphia Road between Joppa Road and Mountain Road (MD 152) while emergency crews worked at th…

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Door Shattered, Registers Stolen As Thieves Strike Maryland Sisters' Cafe Twice In Six Weeks Door Shattered, Registers Stolen As Thieves Strike Maryland Sisters' Cafe Twice In Six Weeks Door Shattered, Registers Stolen As Thieves Strike Maryland Sisters' Cafe Twice In Six Weeks
Door Shattered, Registers Stolen As Thieves Strike Maryland Sisters' Cafe Twice In Six Weeks Twice in just two months, a longtime Maryland restaurant has been left picking up the pieces. Now, the community it has served for decades is stepping up to return the favor. One World Cafe, a neighborhood staple near Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, is getting a helping hand after back-to-back break-ins left sisters Cindy and Susan Novak facing mounting expenses and another setback for their small business. The sisters, both Baltimore natives and graduates of the Institute of Notre Dame, have spent years building a place where customers can gather over a meal and feel at home. Now, …

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Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions
Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions After more than eight years, millions of visitors, and hundreds of beers, a popular Maryland brewery is preparing to pour its final pint. Guinness Open Gate Brewery, located at 5001 Washington Blvd. in Halethorpe, will close to the public on Sunday, Nov. 1, ending a run that helped turn a historic Baltimore County distillery property into a destination for beer lovers. For Maryland beer enthusiasts, it marks the end of an experiment that brought one of Ireland's most recognizable brands to the heart of the American craft brewing scene. Guinness opened the Baltimore County brewery in 2018, …

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Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age'
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…

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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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Vacation ATV Crash Strands Maryland Mom In Caribbean Vacation ATV Crash Strands Maryland Mom In Caribbean Vacation ATV Crash Strands Maryland Mom In Caribbean
Vacation ATV Crash Strands Maryland Mom In Caribbean A Caribbean getaway turned into a nightmare for a Maryland mother of three who is now unable to walk, hospitalized far from home, and desperate to get back to her children. Catonsville resident Erica Bryant was vacationing with family and friends in St. Maarten when she was seriously injured in an ATV crash that left her with multiple broken bones and other complications, according to a GoFundMe organized by her family. Now, instead of returning home with vacation memories, Bryant remains in a hospital bed overseas as her loved ones scramble to find a way to bring her back to the United Sta…

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9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police 9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police 9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police
9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police Eight people, including two children, were killed when a gunman opened fire inside and outside a Pennsylvania home before barricading himself inside and taking his own life, authorities said. The mass shooting unfolded around 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, near East Seventh and Perry streets in Erie, where police responding to multiple 911 calls discovered two women dead outside a residence and several more victims inside, according to Erie police. Investigators believe the gunman shot the two women outside before entering the home and opening fire on additional victims. The shooter then barric…

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Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Second Critical After Gunman Ambushes Cops Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Second Critical After Gunman Ambushes Cops Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Second Critical After Gunman Ambushes Cops
Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Second Critical After Gunman Ambushes Cops A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another was critically wounded after a gunman allegedly ambushed them while they responded to a report of a man with a gun on a porch in West Philadelphia early Saturday, Oct. 10, authorities said. The two officers, ages 33 and 40, were shot a combined 15 times during the attack, which prompted a neighborhood lockdown, a SWAT response, and a search that ended with the suspect surrendering from a tree. One officer died from his injuries, while the other remained hospitalized in critical condition, according to reports Saturday morning. Authorities…

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October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance
October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance One of autumn’s signature meteor showers is approaching its peak, but catching its brightest moments will take more than a quick glance outside. The Orionids peak overnight Wednesday, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, NASA says. Known for their speed and brightness, the meteors can leave glowing trails and occasionally produce brilliant fireballs. The shower typically delivers about 10 to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. This year, however, moonlight will make some of the fainter streaks harder to spot. A waxing gibbous moon will brighten the sky during part of the peak night, accordin…

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Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report
Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Two people are under investigation for allegedly interfering with an ICE arrest in New Jersey that was captured on video as children cried and clung to a woman being detained, NJ Advance Media reports. The arrest happened in Harrison on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and was captured in a now-viral video shared on Facebook by EllaBella Garcia. The clip, just under one minutes and 30 seconds, shows several children crying and clinging to a woman as immigration agents attempt to take her into custody. The video has drawn widespread attention, with approximately 8,500 reactions, 1,800 comments and 3,…

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Creep In Gray Nissan Keeps Returning To Virginia School Bus Stop, Targeting Teen Girls: Police Creep In Gray Nissan Keeps Returning To Virginia School Bus Stop, Targeting Teen Girls: Police Creep In Gray Nissan Keeps Returning To Virginia School Bus Stop, Targeting Teen Girls: Police
Creep In Gray Nissan Keeps Returning To Virginia School Bus Stop, Targeting Teen Girls: Police For two Virginia teenage girls, the morning trip to school has come with an unwanted visitor three times in less than three weeks. Police in Prince William County are investigating a series of disturbing incidents near Coverstone Drive and Gales Court in Manassas, where a man in a gray Nissan sedan allegedly made obscene gestures in view of the girls as they waited for their school bus. The girls, 15 and 16, were at the bus stop around 6 a.m. when the encounters occurred. The first was on Friday, Sept. 18. More than two weeks passed before the behavior was reported again on Monday, Oct. 5.…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert
Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert A serious security scare brought music star Ella Langley’s sold-out concert plans to a sudden halt just hours before showtime. The 27-year-old singer canceled her Dandelion Tour performance at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday, Oct. 9, after a caller threatened gunfire and bombs, according to ABC News. Tulsa police said officers searched the arena with bomb-detection dogs before the threatening call and returned for additional searches afterward. They found no credible threat. Police said they did not direct the cancellation. Langley’s team made that decision after being told th…

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Keegan Allen Violently Attacked: Popular TV Star Describes Armed Robbery, Shares Video Keegan Allen Violently Attacked: Popular TV Star Describes Armed Robbery, Shares Video Keegan Allen Violently Attacked: Popular TV Star Describes Armed Robbery, Shares Video
Keegan Allen Violently Attacked: Popular TV Star Describes Armed Robbery, Shares Video Actor Keegan Allen says a grocery store stop turned into a violent confrontation that left him bloodied and fearing for his life. The 37-year-old “Pretty Little Liars” star said two armed men attacked him outside Laurel Supply in West Hollywood, California, on Thursday, Oct. 8, taking his Rolex watch. Allen shared his account and what appears to be surveillance footage in an Instagram post that can be viewed here, showing the aftermath. “West Hollywood is not safe anymore,” Allen wrote in the post. “Robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint by two young men that threatened to KILL me over my watch…

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New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands
New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands A new poll offers a fresh measure of President Donald Trump’s political standing as the midterm elections approach. Just 30 percent of US adults approve of his job performance, while 68 percent disapprove, according to a Pew Research Center report released Thursday, Oct. 8. The survey was conducted from Monday, Sept. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Trump’s approval is now comparable to his first-term low of 29 percent, recorded near the end of his presidency in January 2021, Pew said. The erosion extends into the coalition that returned him to the White House. Among people who voted for Trum…

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Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades
Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades Michael Kearns, whose television appearances brought him into American living rooms while his offscreen work challenged Hollywood, has died. The actor and playwright died Monday, Oct. 5, at 76, according to multiple reports. No cause of death has been released, the Los Angeles Blade reported. His screen credits included “Cheers,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “The Waltons,” and Brian De Palma’s thriller “Body Double." But Kearns’ influence extended beyond guest appearances. He was openly gay early in his career and became a prominent advocate for people living with HIV and AIDS. He publicly dis…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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