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Teen Girl Targeted By Ex-BF Who Mowed Down Group Of 6 In NJ, Mom Says: Report Teen Girl Targeted By Ex-BF Who Mowed Down Group Of 6 In NJ, Mom Says: Report Teen Girl Targeted By Ex-BF Who Mowed Down Group Of 6 In NJ, Mom Says: Report
Teen Girl Targeted By Ex-BF Who Mowed Down Group Of 6 In NJ, Mom Says: Report A New Jersey mother believes her teenage daughter was the intended target when an SUV plowed into six students walking on a sidewalk after school last week, NJ Advance Media reports. The mother told the outlet that her daughter's 16-year-old ex-boyfriend was the driver of the SUV that struck the group, and said the vehicle passed her daughter multiple times before the crash on the 400 block of East Gibbsboro Road in Lindenwold at 2:11 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Police have not determined the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation. The Lindenwold teen accused of driving the SUV wa…

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NJ Police Chief Fired Over Homophobic Slur After Judges Rule Punishment Was Too Light NJ Police Chief Fired Over Homophobic Slur After Judges Rule Punishment Was Too Light NJ Police Chief Fired Over Homophobic Slur After Judges Rule Punishment Was Too Light
NJ Police Chief Fired Over Homophobic Slur After Judges Rule Punishment Was Too Light A police chief in New Jersey was removed from duty Friday, Oct. 9, after a New Jersey appeals court upheld his firing over repeated use of a homophobic slur in the workplace, borough officials said. Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams was removed the same morning a two-judge panel reversed a state decision that had ordered his reinstatement following a 30-day suspension. The case stemmed from a March 2024 disciplinary complaint alleging Williams used a homophobic slur while telling a story to subordinate officers at police headquarters. An openly gay lieutenant, Delmonte Pryor, overhe…

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Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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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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Popular TV Star Shares Video Of Violent Armed Robbery Popular TV Star Shares Video Of Violent Armed Robbery Popular TV Star Shares Video Of Violent Armed Robbery
Popular TV Star Shares Video Of Violent Armed Robbery 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 to his eight million followers 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 thre…

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NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War
NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War A fully occupied shopping plaza in Central Jersey has sold for $14.5 million following a competitive bidding process that drew more than 22 approved bidders, a commercial real estate firm announced. Veronica Plaza, a 33,608-square-foot retail center at Route 27 and Veronica Avenue in Somerset, fetched the second-highest price per square foot for a retail center sale in Somerset County, according to Cushman & Wakefield, which arranged the deal. The shopping center sits on approximately five acres and is home to 18 tenants, including restaurants, medical offices, financial services and ot…

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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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2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion 2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion 2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion
2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion New Jersey shoppers will have two new places to hunt for designer deals beginning Thursday, Oct. 8. Nordstrom Rack is opening stores in Ramsey and Marlton on the same day as part of a nationwide expansion by the off-price retailer. The Ramsey store is opening at 225 Interstate Shopping Center, according to Nordstrom Rack's website. The Marlton store is opening at Willow Ridge Plaza. The two stores are among 25 new Nordstrom Rack stores announced nationwide, including 10 in the Northeast. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing off…

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NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US
NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US The best place to get pasta is right here in Morris County. The Pasta Shop at 13 First Ave. in Denville was named #1 on Yelp's Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S.  View this post on Instagram The executive chef and co-owner of the restaurant is Denville native Tommy Pollio, who developed a passion for cooking as a teenager and worked at kitchens throughout the country including in San Francisco and Chicago. Co-owner Sergio Sciancalepore grew up in an Italian household in Secaucus and grew up working in specialty stores throughout the Garden…

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Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend, Holds Her, 4 Kids Hostage, Shoots Self After Chase: DA Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend, Holds Her, 4 Kids Hostage, Shoots Self After Chase: DA Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend, Holds Her, 4 Kids Hostage, Shoots Self After Chase: DA
Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend, Holds Her, 4 Kids Hostage, Shoots Self After Chase: DA A 29-year-old Pennsylvania man shot and killed his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend, held her and her four children hostage, then shot himself in the head with a 9mm Glock after leading state police on a multi-county chase on Saturday, Oct. 10, authorities said. Tobias John-Allen Click, of Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, broke into a home in the 400 block of Aaron Lane in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, shortly after 6 a.m. and fatally shot Ernesto Rodriguez, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. The woman, who previously dated Click and was now in a…

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Pregnant Woman, Children Among 10 Killed In Family Massacre: Police (UPDATE) Pregnant Woman, Children Among 10 Killed In Family Massacre: Police (UPDATE) Pregnant Woman, Children Among 10 Killed In Family Massacre: Police (UPDATE)
Pregnant Woman, Children Among 10 Killed In Family Massacre: Police (Update) A woman who was eight months pregnant, a 5-year-old boy, and a 22-month-old girl were among 10 people killed in a mass shooting at a multigenerational Pennsylvania family home, authorities revealed during a Saturday, Oct. 10, press conference. The shooting unfolded around 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, near East Seventh and Perry streets in Erie, where police responding to a ShotSpotter alert and multiple 911 calls discovered two women shot dead outside a residence and additional victims inside, Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said. The two women found outside the home were 51 and 37 years old, police…

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Philadelphia Officer, Dad Shane Seiber, Killed In Ambush; Eric Lewis Charged With Murder Philadelphia Officer, Dad Shane Seiber, Killed In Ambush; Eric Lewis Charged With Murder Philadelphia Officer, Dad Shane Seiber, Killed In Ambush; Eric Lewis Charged With Murder
Philadelphia Officer, Dad Shane Seiber, Killed In Ambush; Eric Lewis Charged With Murder A police officer and father of two young children was killed, and another officer was critically wounded during a struggle with a gunman on a West Philadelphia porch early Saturday, Oct. 10, police said. Officer Shane Seiber, 40, a 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, was pronounced dead at 9:04 a.m. at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, according to a police release issued Saturday evening. Eric Lewis, 35, was taken into custody following a SWAT response and faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and numerous related offenses, police said. Seiber leaves behind a 7-yea…

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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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NJ Bank Robber Pleads Guilty To Multiple Robberies: Prosecutor NJ Bank Robber Pleads Guilty To Multiple Robberies: Prosecutor NJ Bank Robber Pleads Guilty To Multiple Robberies: Prosecutor
NJ Bank Robber Pleads Guilty To Multiple Robberies: Prosecutor A 58-year-old South Toms River has admitted to committing multiple robberies in Ocean County, authorities announced. Kenneth Grant pleaded guilty to committing a bank robbery in Toms River on Friday, March 6 and in Lacey Township Monday, March 9, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Grant faces 15 years in prison, Billhimer said. Toms River police responded to Wawa on Route 70 after Grant approached a cashier at the store, displayed a firearm and demanded money, Billhimer said. Grant fled the scene after being given cash, Billhimer said. L…

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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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Salmonella Fears Spark Nationwide Vegetable Product Recall Salmonella Fears Spark Nationwide Vegetable Product Recall Salmonella Fears Spark Nationwide Vegetable Product Recall
Salmonella Fears Spark Nationwide Vegetable Product Recall Salmonella concerns have triggered a nationwide recall of a vegetable product, with buyers urged to toss it and seek refunds. EAK Distribution LLC, based in Casper, Wyoming, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The seeds were sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide between Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Sept. 18. The recalled product comes in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. Production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Home Grown…

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New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed: Reports New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed: Reports New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed: Reports
New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed: Reports President Donald Trump has reportedly chosen a new face for the White House briefing room: a lawyer and television commentator. Katie Zacharia, 41, has been selected as White House press secretary, according to The New York Times and CNN reporter Alayna Treene. She would succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the administration in late August. The position has remained vacant since Leavitt’s departure. Zacharia most recently served as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social. Earlier this year, she spent about three months as a de…

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Mike Ditka Dies: Football Icon Became Larger-Than-Life Cultural Figure Mike Ditka Dies: Football Icon Became Larger-Than-Life Cultural Figure Mike Ditka Dies: Football Icon Became Larger-Than-Life Cultural Figure
Mike Ditka Dies: Football Icon Became Larger-Than-Life Cultural Figure Mike Ditka made his name winning football championships, then became a personality recognizable far beyond the game. The Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach died Friday, Oct. 9, at 86, his family announced through Jarrett Payton, whose father, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, played under Ditka in Chicago. “It’s with a heavy heart that I’m sharing the Ditka family has announced the passing of Mike Ditka this morning," Payton stated. "Da Coach. Hall of Famer. The heartbeat of the ’85 Bears and a Super Bowl champion. Chicago won’t be the same. Prayers to Diana and the …

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New US Travel Warning Cites Health Concerns: What To Know New US Travel Warning Cites Health Concerns: What To Know New US Travel Warning Cites Health Concerns: What To Know
New US Travel Warning Cites Health Concerns: What To Know Americans are being reminded to avoid one overseas destination and leave if they are already there, as a health alert adds to existing security concerns. The US Embassy in Moscow issued a health alert Tuesday, Oct. 6, following reports of a suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia’s Irkutsk region, along with hospital closures and quarantine measures. The illness remains unconfirmed. The alert does not establish that a plague outbreak is underway. Russia already carries the State Department’s Level Four: Do Not Travel advisory. Its instruction that Americans leave immediately predates th…

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