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PA Meth Trafficker Was Fugitive For Year After Guilty Plea: Feds PA Meth Trafficker Was Fugitive For Year After Guilty Plea: Feds PA Meth Trafficker Was Fugitive For Year After Guilty Plea: Feds
PA Meth Trafficker Was Fugitive For Year After Guilty Plea: Feds A Pennsylvania man who admitted his role in a crystal methamphetamine trafficking ring that shipped kilogram quantities of drugs into the Commonwealth spent a year as a fugitive after pleading guilty, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday, Sept. 24. Charles D. Smalley, 44, of York County, was sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 22, by US District Judge Jennifer P. Wilson for conspiring to distribute crystal methamphetamine, according to US Attorney Brian D. Miller. The case stemmed from an investigation into a drug trafficking operation run by Jashan Moore, also known as “Dream,” prosecutors sa…

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$400K PPP Loan Scheme By PA Tax Prep CEO Ends In Prison: DOJ $400K PPP Loan Scheme By PA Tax Prep CEO Ends In Prison: DOJ $400K PPP Loan Scheme By PA Tax Prep CEO Ends In Prison: DOJ
$400K PPP Loan Scheme By PA Tax Prep CEO Ends In Prison: DOJ The CEO of a Pennsylvania tax preparation company who admitted to approving fraudulent pandemic relief loan applications has been sentenced to federal prison, prosecutors announced on Thursday, Sept. 24. Dommonick T. Chatman, 50, of York, was sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for bank fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller. Senior U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion also ordered Chatman to pay $341,438.82 in restitution to the federal government. Chatman, CEO of The Chatman Group LLC in York, previously pleaded guilty and admitted …

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4 Noncitizens Charged With Election Fraud In Pennsylvania: DOJ 4 Noncitizens Charged With Election Fraud In Pennsylvania: DOJ 4 Noncitizens Charged With Election Fraud In Pennsylvania: DOJ
4 Noncitizens Charged With Election Fraud In Pennsylvania: DOJ Four noncitizens have been charged with election-related crimes in Pennsylvania, including allegations of illegal voting in the 2022 and 2024 general elections, federal authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 24. The four cases involve voting or voter-registration activity in Philadelphia and Chester counties, according to the US Department of Justice. Two of the defendants are described by federal prosecutors as being in the country illegally, while the other two are lawful permanent residents. None were US citizens at the time of the alleged offenses, authorities said. Cliff Sanon, 39, a H…

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21-Year-Old Dad Found Dead After Susquehanna River Jet Ski Fall: Coroner 21-Year-Old Dad Found Dead After Susquehanna River Jet Ski Fall: Coroner 21-Year-Old Dad Found Dead After Susquehanna River Jet Ski Fall: Coroner
21-Year-Old Dad Found Dead After Susquehanna River Jet Ski Fall: Coroner A young father found dead after a days-long search following a jet ski fall in Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River has been identified, State Police confirmed in a release issued Wednesday, Sept. 23. Alex Vogelsong, 21, of Mechanicsburg, was found in the river near 49 N. River Road in Goldsboro Borough, York County, on Monday, Sept. 21, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers from the Harrisburg station responded and determined Vogelsong had been involved in a personal watercraft incident on Friday, Sept. 18, police said. His body was transferred to the Dauphin County Coroner’s Offic…

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Wanted PA Fugitive Escapes After Pursuit Ends With Maryland Trooper Airlifted: State Police Wanted PA Fugitive Escapes After Pursuit Ends With Maryland Trooper Airlifted: State Police Wanted PA Fugitive Escapes After Pursuit Ends With Maryland Trooper Airlifted: State Police
Wanted PA Fugitive Escapes After Pursuit Ends With Maryland Trooper Airlifted: State Police A wanted man driving a stolen car led police across state lines before twice ramming Maryland State Police cruisers while trying to get away, authorities said. Justin Burchett, 42, of Elkton, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 23, following a pursuit that began in Cecil County, crossed into Pennsylvania, and ended hours later at a gas station in Harford County. Burchett was already wanted on multiple felony warrants in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, including for first-degree assault in connection with a recent Pennsylvania State Police investigation, according to MSP. Shortly before …

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Hilary Duff Adds 2 PA Shows To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds 2 PA Shows To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds 2 PA Shows To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds 2 PA Shows To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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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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Want To Be On HBO's 'The Pitt'? Emmy-Winning Series Casting Paid Extras In PA Want To Be On HBO's 'The Pitt'? Emmy-Winning Series Casting Paid Extras In PA Want To Be On HBO's 'The Pitt'? Emmy-Winning Series Casting Paid Extras In PA
Want To Be On HBO's 'The Pitt'? Emmy-Winning Series Casting Paid Extras In PA A grueling shift inside a fictional Pittsburgh emergency room again earned television’s highest honor as “The Pitt” and star Noah Wyle made Emmy history. The HBO Max medical drama was named Outstanding Drama Series for the second consecutive year at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, according to the Television Academy. Here’s how I’d write it, with the recent Emmy wins pushed high because that makes the casting call much more clickable: Fans of HBO's "The Pitt" could soon find themselves inside the Emmy-winning medical drama — and get paid for it. Movie Casting PGH is seeking paid…

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 7 PA Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 7 PA Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 7 PA Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 7 PA Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Philly Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Philly Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Philly Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Philly Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…

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Investigation Details NJ Lt. Gov's Troubling Conduct, Sherrill Calls For Resignation Investigation Details NJ Lt. Gov's Troubling Conduct, Sherrill Calls For Resignation Investigation Details NJ Lt. Gov's Troubling Conduct, Sherrill Calls For Resignation
Investigation Details NJ Lt. Gov's Troubling Conduct, Sherrill Calls For Resignation Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called on her handpicked Lt. Gov Dale Caldwell to resign after a 61-page report detailed his inappropriate behavior with women. Caldwell is accused of making sexual remark to a female staffer, requesting staff help him find a "first lady," and a comment that having two female staffers "one on each arm" made him look good, according to the report, released on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Caldwell improperly brought personal guests to ticketed events and sought a promotion for a state employee with whom he was romantically involved, the report details. The investigation b…

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Young CEO's Company Explodes After Sydney Sweeney Strips Down Young CEO's Company Explodes After Sydney Sweeney Strips Down Young CEO's Company Explodes After Sydney Sweeney Strips Down
Young CEO's Company Explodes After Sydney Sweeney Strips Down A provocative Sydney Sweeney ad took Novig from a lesser-known sports trading platform to a household name almost overnight. Behind it all is 28-year-old Westchester native Jacob Fortinsky, who earlier this month found himself at the helm of a company now at the center of a sports-world firestorm. Confirmed: Sydney Sweeney knows ball. pic.twitter.com/EXQ4PzVZsi — Novig (@Novig) September 9, 2026 Fortinsky is the CEO and co-founder of Novig, the company behind the viral ad featuring the blonde actress naked alongside sports equipment. The commercial dropped Tuesday, Sept. 9, with a…

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PA Grandmother ID'd As Woman Killed In Route 30 Crash PA Grandmother ID'd As Woman Killed In Route 30 Crash PA Grandmother ID'd As Woman Killed In Route 30 Crash
PA Grandmother ID'd As Woman Killed In Route 30 Crash A grandmother killed in a Route 30 crash in Pennsylvania has been identified, the authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 23. Estelle Ann Cook, 75, of Fayetteville, died in the crash on Wednesday, Sept. 16, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. Cook was the wife of Charles L. Cook Sr., a mother, and a grandmother of three, as stated in her obituary published by Connelly Funeral Home of Essex. The coroner’s office was dispatched at 9:45 p.m. for a reported fatal crash at Rambler Road and Lincoln Highway West in Jackson Township, York County, according to the release. Deputy Coroner…

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Man Survives Blast From Explosive Device Around His Neck During Boston Police Encounter Man Survives Blast From Explosive Device Around His Neck During Boston Police Encounter Man Survives Blast From Explosive Device Around His Neck During Boston Police Encounter
Man Survives Blast From Explosive Device Around His Neck During Boston Police Encounter A man in Boston set off an explosive device he was wearing around his neck while speaking with police about conspiracy theories.  Boston police confronted the emotionally distressed man around 1 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, near Mishawum and Main streets. The unnamed man told officers he did not feel well.  Officers noticed a wired device wrapped around his neck. He told them it was a bomb, according to a police report obtained by WCVB. Police attempted to calm him down, but he continued "rambling about the illegal and wrongful persecution of witches, many conspiracy the…

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Tree Limb Falls 50 Feet, Killing Man Outside PA Home: Coroner Tree Limb Falls 50 Feet, Killing Man Outside PA Home: Coroner Tree Limb Falls 50 Feet, Killing Man Outside PA Home: Coroner
Tree Limb Falls 50 Feet, Killing Man Outside PA Home: Coroner A man died after a large tree limb fell about 50 feet and struck him while he was working outside his Pennsylvania home, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 24. The 78-year-old man was working outside his residence in Upper Milford Township when the limb fell and struck him in the head, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead in the emergency department at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. An autopsy determined that he died from blunt force trauma to the head. His death was ruled accidental, Buglio…

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PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …

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Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect
Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect That package sitting in your tracking app might take a little longer to reach your doorstep as a powerful nor'easter impacts the East Coast. The US Postal Service is already warning that the storm may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. And USPS isn't the only delivery service keeping an eye on the weather. Amazon, UPS, and FedEx all have procedures for severe weather that can result in packages being delayed, routes being changed, or deliveries being…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu
Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen is getting into the Halloween spirit early with several spooky treats, including a new Blizzard flavor. The chain announced its first Halloween-themed lineup in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The limited-time Spellbound Series will launch on Monday, Sept. 28, and be available through Sunday, Nov. 1. The new Enchanted Oreo Blizzard Treat combines Oreo cookies with a sweet ube-flavored base and purple shimmer blended into DQ soft serve. Dairy Queen is also adding the Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler, which bubbles and foams more as it is stirred. The drink is made wit…

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Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up
Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks is closing about 250 cafés across North America while moving ahead with a major remodeling effort for hundreds of other locations. Chief operating officer Mike Grams told employees about the closures in a message on Thursday, Sept. 24. Starbucks will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North American coffeehouses. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is also focused on upgrading stores and improving the customer experience. "We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where …

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PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …

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Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect
Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect That package sitting in your tracking app might take a little longer to reach your doorstep as a powerful nor'easter impacts the East Coast. The US Postal Service is already warning that the storm may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. And USPS isn't the only delivery service keeping an eye on the weather. Amazon, UPS, and FedEx all have procedures for severe weather that can result in packages being delayed, routes being changed, or deliveries being…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu
Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen is getting into the Halloween spirit early with several spooky treats, including a new Blizzard flavor. The chain announced its first Halloween-themed lineup in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The limited-time Spellbound Series will launch on Monday, Sept. 28, and be available through Sunday, Nov. 1. The new Enchanted Oreo Blizzard Treat combines Oreo cookies with a sweet ube-flavored base and purple shimmer blended into DQ soft serve. Dairy Queen is also adding the Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler, which bubbles and foams more as it is stirred. The drink is made wit…

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Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up
Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks is closing about 250 cafés across North America while moving ahead with a major remodeling effort for hundreds of other locations. Chief operating officer Mike Grams told employees about the closures in a message on Thursday, Sept. 24. Starbucks will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North American coffeehouses. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is also focused on upgrading stores and improving the customer experience. "We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where …

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PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In PA, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In PA, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In PA, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In PA, New Research Reveals America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Froot Loops generated the most search interest nationwide, leading in 13…

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Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports
Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Eight Navy personnel serving with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that set a modern record for time at sea, according to reports. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the number in a letter to New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, CNN reported. The attempts involved sailors across several ships and units traveling with the Lincoln, not only those aboard the aircraft carrier. More than 6,000 sailors were deployed across roughly a half-dozen ships in the strike group. "Since the beginning of Lincoln's deployment, there have been a…

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Penguins Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia Penguins Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia Penguins Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia
Penguins Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia The father of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has died after being attacked by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia, according to Russian media and the NHL. Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was fishing with a group in Russia's Tuva Republic when a bear emerged from nearby woods and attacked him, Russian outlet REN TV reported. The attack happened along the Bolshoy Yenisei River on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to Russian reports. Kuzmenko's companions managed to drive the bear away, provided first aid, and used a satellite phone to call for help. The group then faced a leng…

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Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47
Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 College basketball is mourning a TV analyst whose ties to the game stretched far beyond the broadcast booth. ESPN announced that Chris Spatola, 47, died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 21. The former Duke staff member was the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. Spatola worked under his father-in-law as an assistant at Duke from 2007 to 2012, helping the Blue Devils win the 2010 NCAA championship. According to Duke, he started as a graduate assistant/head team manager before becoming director of basketball operations in 2008.…

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