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Massachusetts Men Used Drug 40x Stronger Than Fentanyl In Fake Oxy Ring, Feds Say Massachusetts Men Used Drug 40x Stronger Than Fentanyl In Fake Oxy Ring, Feds Say
Massachusetts Men Used Drug 40x Stronger Than Fentanyl In Fake Oxy Ring, Feds Say A counterfeit pill ring flooding the streets with fake Oxy, Xanax, and Adderall across the country landed four Massachusetts men in federal prison after causing more than a dozen overdose deaths, prosecutors in Virginia said. What was inside the pills was more dangerous than what was advertised. Investigators said Daniel John Blaney, 28, Kenneth Emmanuel Lora, 27, David Robert Kable Jr., 27, and Javier Alexander Bermudez, 31, all from Lynn, Massachusetts, manufactured counterfeit pills using industrial pill presses before shipping them across the United States. Federal authorities say the …

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by Zak Failla
Sports
'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean 'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean
'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean A college basketball coach is recovering after nearly drowning while saving her 8-year-old nephew from rough surf. University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball head coach Nicole Woods survived the frightening incident while rescuing her young nephew. The 41-year-old spoke to WECT News about what happened on Tuesday, May 26. Woods said she went to Wrightsville Beach with her two daughters, niece, and nephew on Thursday, May 21. A powerful wave swept her nephew into the Atlantic Ocean and she jumped in after him. The third-year Seahawks coach tried…

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by Chris Spiker
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Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report
Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report New evidence has been uncovered in Virginia nearly two years after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was reported missing from her Manassas Park home, according to multiple reports. Three human hairs and several hair fragments that are reportedly tied to the disappearance of the 28-year-old mother in July 2024 were recovered from a saw, investigators with Virginia's Department of Forensic Science said. The hairs will now be tested by state officials as prosecutors continue to investigate the strange disappearance. Kafle Bhatt's husband, Naresh Bhatt, has been charged with her murder, while her bo…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Support Floods In For Fallen Mass Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty As Community Honors Hero Support Floods In For Fallen Mass Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty As Community Honors Hero
Support Floods In For Fallen Mass Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty As Community Honors Hero A beloved Boston firefighter who died while rushing to save others will be laid to rest next week, as support pours in for his grieving family through a non-profit and fundraising campaign that's drawing in tributes from across the state.  The Boston Fire Department announced that the wake for Rescue Company 2 firefighter Robert T. “BK” Kilduff Jr. will be held Sunday, May 31, at Saint Theresa of Avila Church in West Roxbury from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A uniformed member walkthrough is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. His funeral Mass will take place Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (UPDATE) Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (UPDATE)
Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (Update) President Donald Trump said he may attend a New York Knicks game during the NBA Finals, the latest example of him using sports as a backdrop amid declining approval ratings. Trump confirmed that he might appear at Madison Square Garden while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, May 27. The Knicks will play in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. No sitting President has ever attended an NBA Finals game. In 2019, former President Barack Obama went to a Finals game in Toronto more than two years aft…

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by Chris Spiker
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'60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report '60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report
'60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report A "60 Minutes" correspondent says CBS News is pushing her out months after accusing the network of "corporate censorship" by pulling her investigation into the Trump administration's use of El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison. Sharyn Alfonsi told The New York Times on Wednesday, May 27, that CBS declined to renew her contract after weeks of silence from network executives. While she remains employed by CBS, her contract officially expired on Saturday, May 23. Alfonsi, who has contributed to "60 Minutes" since 2015, said she doesn't expect to return to the program. "I'm not resig…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Doctor Whose Young Son Killed At Mass Gun Show Arrested After Oldest Son's Suicide: Police Doctor Whose Young Son Killed At Mass Gun Show Arrested After Oldest Son's Suicide: Police
Doctor Whose Young Son Killed At Mass Gun Show Arrested After Oldest Son's Suicide: Police A 70-year-old Connecticut doctor with a tragic family history is facing criminal charges after police said unsecured guns were found inside the home where his son died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It's the second son he's lost to gun violence. His 8-year-old son died following an accident at a Massachusetts gun show in 2008.  The Connecticut investigation began shortly after midnight on March 13, when troopers responded to a home on Hillside Road in Ashford for a reported shooting. Police found a 28-year-old man dead inside a first-floor bedroom, according to Connecticut State P…

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by Josh Lanier
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Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG
Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG Pam Bondi is sharing a personal health update after one of the most closely watched exits from President Donald Trump's administration. The former US attorney general, 60, told CNN on Wednesday, May 27, that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department in April. Bondi said she is undergoing treatment, including surgery a few weeks ago, CNN reported. She told the outlet she is still recovering and "doing well." Trump fired Bondi in early April, and Todd Blanche is now serving as acting attorney general. Daily Voice reported on Thursday, April 2, that the offic…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching
NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James are taking on FIFA over what they say turned World Cup ticket buying into a pricey, confusing mess for fans hoping to catch games in New Jersey. The attorneys general issued subpoenas seeking information about ticket sales for eight World Cup matches being hosted in New Jersey, including the July 19 final, they announced Wednesday, May 27. The investigation follows reports that fans paid premium prices only to end up with seats farther from the field — while ticket costs climbed higher and higher …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update
Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update A resort city known for sun and sand is now facing a darker question as details emerge. Click here for a new, updated story: New Findings Released In Deaths Of 3 Women At Resort Popular With Americans Authorities in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are reviewing whether the deaths of three women in their 30s found over an 11-day span could be connected, though officials have not confirmed a serial offender. The first body was found Sunday, May 10, near Rancho El Pirulí in the Chimborazo area, Mexico News Daily reported. A second woman’s body was found Friday, May 15, along the highway to M…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender
Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender A fake delivery notice can look routine at first, and that is exactly what makes it dangerous. A scam text received Tuesday, May 26, claimed to be a “USPS Package Tracking Update” and said a delivery attempt had failed because more address details were needed. The message said the package had been placed on a “temporary hold pending address verification.” It then urged the recipient to confirm shipping information within 24 hours to avoid return handling or cancellation of the shipment. It also asked the recipient to reply “Y” to restore delivery access and warned that if no response was r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now State Officials Are Investigating Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now State Officials Are Investigating
Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now State Officials Are Investigating Connecticut’s top prosecutor is turning up the pressure on Roblox after investigators said the platform hosted a Sandy Hook school shooting simulation while failing to protect children from exploitation online. Attorney General William Tong announced Tuesday, May 26, that Connecticut will lead an investigation into Roblox over claims the online gaming platform may be harmful to kids. The state is demanding records tied to Connecticut users as part of a wider probe into how Roblox handled reports of child exploitation and whether the company profited while safety concerns grew. Tong sa…

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by Josh Lanier