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DC Teen Who Vanished On Birthday Trip ID’d 40 Years After Body Found In Pennsylvania An 18-year-old who left her Washington, DC, home to celebrate her birthday and never returned has been identified 40 years after her body was found beside a Pennsylvania highway, state police announced on Friday, Oct. 9. Gladys T. Johnson, known as “Tinker,” was identified this month as the woman whose remains were discovered in a wooded area in Kline Township, Schuylkill County, on April 8, 1986, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Johnson had left her home in March 1986 to celebrate her birthday, police said. Her family had been searching for her ever since. A person riding a bicycle…

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Ricky Lamot Died Trying To Help Co-Worker During Deadly Manassas Shooting, Family Says Ricky Lamot Died Trying To Help Co-Worker During Deadly Manassas Shooting, Family Says Ricky Lamot Died Trying To Help Co-Worker During Deadly Manassas Shooting, Family Says
Ricky Lamot Died Trying To Help Co-Worker During Deadly Manassas Shooting, Family Says Ricky James Lamot spent his life looking out for others. His family says he died doing exactly that when violence erupted at his Virginia workplace. The 48-year-old Bealeton father of two was among two employees killed during a shooting at United Rentals in Manassas on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and now his loved ones are sharing new details about what they say happened in his final moments. According to a GoFundMe organized by extended family members, Lamot was trying to help a co-worker during the violent confrontation when he was fatally shot. The fundraiser describes his actions as a reflect…

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Driver Identified By Police After Deadly Head-On Crash With Semi-Truck On Maryland Highway Driver Identified By Police After Deadly Head-On Crash With Semi-Truck On Maryland Highway Driver Identified By Police After Deadly Head-On Crash With Semi-Truck On Maryland Highway
Driver Identified By Police After Deadly Head-On Crash With Semi-Truck On Maryland Highway A Maryland man's drive ended in tragedy when his car crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a semi-truck. Howard County police identified the victim on Thursday, Oct. 8, as Uk Sang, 37, of Elkridge, who was killed in the crash along Washington Boulevard (Route 1) near Troy Hill Drive earlier in the week. Investigators say Sang was driving a 2004 Honda Accord southbound at approximately 8:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, when his vehicle crossed into the opposite lane for reasons that remain under investigation. The Honda struck a 2017 Volvo semi-truck head-on. Sang, who was al…

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Innocent Woman Killed Inside Maryland Bar After Fight Spills Outside: Gunman Learns Prison Fate Innocent Woman Killed Inside Maryland Bar After Fight Spills Outside: Gunman Learns Prison Fate Innocent Woman Killed Inside Maryland Bar After Fight Spills Outside: Gunman Learns Prison Fate
Innocent Woman Killed Inside Maryland Bar After Fight Spills Outside: Gunman Learns Prison Fate Mariah Logan wasn't part of the fight. She never had a chance. The 27-year-old woman was inside a White Plains bar when gunfire erupted outside on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, killing her and another man after a dispute turned deadly in Charles County. Now, more than three years later, one of the men responsible for the violence has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. James Fred Coffen, 46, of Bryans Road, learned his fate this week when Charles County Circuit Court Judge Carrington Martin handed down the sentence for the shooting that killed Logan and 36-year-old Paul Ernest Fleming. What b…

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Inmate Found Dead In Virginia Jail On Same Morning He Entered Custody, Police Say Inmate Found Dead In Virginia Jail On Same Morning He Entered Custody, Police Say Inmate Found Dead In Virginia Jail On Same Morning He Entered Custody, Police Say
Inmate Found Dead In Virginia Jail On Same Morning He Entered Custody, Police Say A Virginia man was found dead inside his jail cell just hours after being taken into custody, prompting an investigation. Springfield resident Brendan Brown, 38, was found unresponsive in a single-occupancy cell at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center at approximately 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to Fairfax County Police. Deputies and emergency medical personnel attempted to revive Brown, but he was pronounced dead. Investigators said Brown had been booked into the detention center earlier that same morning, though officials did not specify when he arrived or why he was be…

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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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Alex Dannett Remembered For Infectious Smile After Fatal Maryland Crash: 'Forever 28' Alex Dannett Remembered For Infectious Smile After Fatal Maryland Crash: 'Forever 28' Alex Dannett Remembered For Infectious Smile After Fatal Maryland Crash: 'Forever 28'
Alex Dannett Remembered For Infectious Smile After Fatal Maryland Crash: 'Forever 28' Alex Dannett had the kind of smile that could light up a room. Now, a Maryland family is facing a future without the 28-year-old they loved so dearly. Family and friends are preparing to gather in Anne Arundel County on Friday, Oct. 9, for a candlelight vigil honoring Dannett, who died following a car crash. To those who knew him, Alex was much more than another young life lost on the road. He was a son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and devoted big brother to two younger sisters who face life without him. And to his friends, he was someone whose infectious smile and positive spirit m…

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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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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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Got Old LEGO? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More Got Old LEGO? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More Got Old LEGO? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More
Got Old Lego? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More That tub of LEGO collecting dust in a Virginia basement might have another build left in it. Bricks & Minifigs has opened at 210-B Fort Evans Road in Leesburg, giving Loudoun County its first store dedicated to LEGO sets and collectibles and a new home for everything from forgotten bricks to hard-to-find treasures. And yes, they'll take some of that old LEGO off your hands. The locally owned shop buys, sells and trades new and pre-owned sets, minifigures and bulk bricks, allowing customers to bring in collections for an evaluation and written offer before choosing cash or store credit.…

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Police Officer Was 'Extremely Intoxicated' Before Fatal Strangling At Family Gathering: Docs Police Officer Was 'Extremely Intoxicated' Before Fatal Strangling At Family Gathering: Docs Police Officer Was 'Extremely Intoxicated' Before Fatal Strangling At Family Gathering: Docs
Police Officer Was 'Extremely Intoxicated' Before Fatal Strangling At Family Gathering: Docs A police officer was held down and strangled after becoming heavily intoxicated during a family gathering at a cabin, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 9. Michael McGeehan, 44, a Middlesex Township Pennsylvania police officer and Shippensburg father of five, was found unresponsive on the front porch of a cabin at 7190 Dam Run Road in Cummings Township during the early morning hours of July 11, investigators wrote in the affidavit of probable cause. Paden Edward Frey, 25, of Cogan Station, has since been charged with third-degree murder, strangulation, inv…

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Explosive Lawsuit By Ex-Jets VP Claims Team Fired Him, Smeared Him In Sex Harassment Fallout Explosive Lawsuit By Ex-Jets VP Claims Team Fired Him, Smeared Him In Sex Harassment Fallout Explosive Lawsuit By Ex-Jets VP Claims Team Fired Him, Smeared Him In Sex Harassment Fallout
Explosive Lawsuit By Ex-Jets VP Claims Team Fired Him, Smeared Him In Sex Harassment Fallout A former New York Jets executive is suing the team, claiming he was fired for speaking up about alleged sexual harassment by team president Hymie Elhai, then publicly smeared in an effort to destroy his reputation. Larry Fitzpatrick, who served as the Jets' vice president of ticket sales and services for more than 16 years, filed the lawsuit Friday, Oct. 2, in Bergen County Superior Court against the team, Elhai and team executive Eric Gelfand. The Jersey City resident claims he was fired Friday, July 25, 2025, just one day after meeting with team investigators about allegations involving E…

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Maryland Softball Coach Admits Sex Crimes Involving Teen Player He Met When She Was 8: Feds Maryland Softball Coach Admits Sex Crimes Involving Teen Player He Met When She Was 8: Feds Maryland Softball Coach Admits Sex Crimes Involving Teen Player He Met When She Was 8: Feds
Maryland Softball Coach Admits Sex Crimes Involving Teen Player He Met When She Was 8: Feds He was supposed to be someone she could trust. Instead, a longtime Maryland softball coach has admitted to sexually exploiting a teenage player he first met when she was just 8 years old. Michael Joseph Pusateri, 59, of Nottingham, pleaded guilty in federal court in Baltimore this week to coercion and enticement of a minor, adding to a separate guilty plea in Baltimore County that already resulted in a 10-year prison sentence. Now, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. According to federal prosecutors, Pusateri groomed the girl through text messages between March and July 2025,…

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Wrong Woman Murdered In Plot To Silence Federal Witness, Mastermind Sentenced: Feds Wrong Woman Murdered In Plot To Silence Federal Witness, Mastermind Sentenced: Feds Wrong Woman Murdered In Plot To Silence Federal Witness, Mastermind Sentenced: Feds
Wrong Woman Murdered In Plot To Silence Federal Witness, Mastermind Sentenced: Feds Latrina Ashburne wasn't supposed to die. The 41-year-old Maryland woman was shot outside her Baltimore home in May 2016 after being mistaken for her next-door neighbor, a federal witness targeted for murder by a man already behind bars. Now, more than a decade later, the man who arranged the killing has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. Matthew Hightower, 44, of Baltimore, learned his fate on Thursday, Oct. 8, when US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher handed down the sentence for his role in the murder-for-hire plot that killed Ashburne instead of its intended target. The int…

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Six Manassas Massage Parlors Shut Down After Tip Uncovers Suspected Prostitution Ring: Police Six Manassas Massage Parlors Shut Down After Tip Uncovers Suspected Prostitution Ring: Police Six Manassas Massage Parlors Shut Down After Tip Uncovers Suspected Prostitution Ring: Police
Six Manassas Massage Parlors Shut Down After Tip Uncovers Suspected Prostitution Ring: Police One tip to Crime Solvers was all it took to unravel a suspected prostitution scheme in Virginia that led investigators to six massage parlors and several victims of human trafficking. The Manassas City Police Department led a multi-jurisdictional crackdown dubbed "Operation False Front" on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with investigators executing search and arrest warrants at massage businesses and residential properties in Manassas, Fairfax County, and Prince William County. The investigation led to three arrests and the seizure of several hundred thousand dollars in cash, along with records and other…

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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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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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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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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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Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be First In US History To Be Broadcast Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be First In US History To Be Broadcast Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be First In US History To Be Broadcast
Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be First In US History To Be Broadcast The planned execution of the Fort Hood shooter is taking an extraordinary turn, with the Pentagon outlining a way for the public to watch. Former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, 56, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad Thursday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. Central Time at Fort Hood, Texas, according to an Army announcement. The Pentagon now says the execution will be livestreamed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. If carried out, the execution would be the military’s first since 1961 and its first by firing squad since World War II, according to the Death Penalty…

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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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