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Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast
Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast The search for a missing soldier from New York City has taken a devastating turn. The Pentagon announced on Tuesday, July 21, that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, Queens, is believed to have been killed during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Rampersad had been listed as missing after the Iranian missile and drone attack on Friday, July 17. The Pentagon casualty notice said her status was changed to Duty Status-Whereabouts Unknown and that she was believed deceased. The distinction means her death had not been formally confirmed. The attack remains under in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police
SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police A prominent attorney known for his role in the 1990s Whitewater scandal was arrested in Bergen County after authorities said he hid inside his home while officers attempted to take him into custody, bringing a SWAT team to the scene. Robert William Ray, 66, was arrested in Englewood Cliffs on Tuesday, July 21, on charges of simple assault and terroristic threats, according to Bergen County Jail records. He remained held in the Bergen County Jail as of Wednesday afternoon, July 22. Officers went to Ray's home to arrest him on the assault charges, but he did not answer the door, Englewood Cli…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ex-PA Lawmaker Caught With Child Porn After Disbarment Over $105K Client Theft: Court Docs Ex-PA Lawmaker Caught With Child Porn After Disbarment Over $105K Client Theft: Court Docs
Ex-PA Lawmaker Caught With Child Porn After Disbarment Over $105K Client Theft: Court Docs Former Pennsylvania state Rep. Jesse White, who was disbarred after misappropriating more than $100,000 from clients, is now facing federal child pornography charges after investigators said they found more than 100 illicit files at his Cumberland County home. The former Democratic lawmaker, who represented parts of Allegheny, Beaver, and Washington counties from 2007 to 2015, was arrested Tuesday after the FBI searched his Mechanicsburg-area home in Upper Allen Township. Federal investigators seized multiple computers and hard drives during the search. A Lenovo laptop allegedly contained n…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement
Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement Amazon Prime customers have only a few days left to file a claim as part of a $2.5 billion federal settlement. The deadline to submit claims is Monday, July 27. The Federal Trade Commission and Amazon reached the settlement in September 2025 over how Prime memberships were marketed and canceled. The FTC accused Amazon of enrolling consumers in Prime without clear consent, collecting billing information before fully disclosing membership terms, and making it difficult for users to cancel. Amazon settled the case without admitting fault but said it's working to "make it clear and simple …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand
Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand A popular beer brand is putting its flavor into a new type of Cheez-It. Coors Light is teaming up with Cheez-It to launch limited-edition Beer Cheese-flavored crackers, Mars, Incorporated said in a news release on Wednesday, July 22. The new snack will be available at retailers nationwide beginning in August while supplies last. The cheesy crackers feature the taste of Coors Light-flavored beer cheese with a savory, tangy profile and toasted spices. "Our obsessed fans are constantly looking for bold new ways to enjoy Cheez-It, and we had the golden opportunity to bring one of America'…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know 168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know
168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know More than 168,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs are being recalled because an incorrect weight label could lead to overloading and increase crash risks. Nissan North America issued the recall for 168,149 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, July 16. The recall includes certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 Infiniti QX80 vehicles equipped with 22-inch wheels. The SUVs were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label. The rating shows how much weight each axle can sa…

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by Chris Spiker
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Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece
Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece A morning outing at one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks turned into a bloody scramble for help. Two Greek-American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, July 21, according to multiple reports, including ABC News and NBC News. The attack was highly unusual in Greece, where violent street assaults are rare. The Acropolis area is one of the country’s busiest tourist destinations and draws visitors from around the world. The incident happened at about 8:05 a.m. on a pedestrian walkway near the southern entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Pair Evacuated As Manhunt Turns Into Standoff After PA Man Flees Stolen Vehicle: Police Pair Evacuated As Manhunt Turns Into Standoff After PA Man Flees Stolen Vehicle: Police
Pair Evacuated As Manhunt Turns Into Standoff After PA Man Flees Stolen Vehicle: Police A manhunt for a stolen vehicle suspect escalated into a standoff that forced the evacuation of two people and nearby apartments before the suspect surrendered peacefully in Pennsylvania on Tuesday evening, police said. Officers with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were searching for a vehicle stolen from the 600 block of Poplar Street when they found it around 6:37 p.m. near East King Street and South Ann Street, police said. The driver, identified as Reicel Paneque-Gavilan, 35, jumped out of the stolen vehicle and ran into his home at the Garden Court Apartments, police said. Officers…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips
Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips A nearly invisible outdoor hazard can alter what someone can safely eat and trigger a medical emergency hours after dinner. The condition is alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, a potentially life-threatening allergy that can develop after a tick bite, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alpha-gal is a sugar molecule found in most mammals but not in humans. It is also present in the saliva of some ticks. A bite can introduce the molecule into a person’s bloodstream, causing the immune system to treat it as a threat. The person may react later after eating beef, pork, lamb, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Teen Killed When Scooter Launches Into Creek Where Bridge Once Stood In Allentown: Coroner Teen Killed When Scooter Launches Into Creek Where Bridge Once Stood In Allentown: Coroner
Teen Killed When Scooter Launches Into Creek Where Bridge Once Stood In Allentown: Coroner An 18-year-old gas scooter rider was killed after attempting to cross Trout Creek at the site of a former bridge in Allentown, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said Tuesday, July 21. Kenneth Aristizabal, of Allentown, was pronounced dead at 7:11 a.m. Monday, July 20, at the scene near the 320 block of West Brookdale Street, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Investigators said Aristizabal was riding south from Wabash Street onto South Race Street when he apparently tried to cross Trout Creek where a bridge had previously existed. The scooter failed to clear the creek em…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals The biggest heroes in kids' lives may not need capes, theme music, or superpowers. Parents are the top role models for children ages 4 to 12, according to a survey published Thursday, July 9, by Talker Research and commissioned by Kiddie Academy. The survey of 2,000 parents found that children are most likely to look up to people in their everyday lives, according to Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy. Parents topped the list at 71 percent, followed by teachers at 40 percent, siblings at 37 percent, extended family members at 33 percent, and friends at 31 percent. Fictional super…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing Teen Struck, Killed By CSX Freight Train In Northeast Philadelphia: Police Missing Teen Struck, Killed By CSX Freight Train In Northeast Philadelphia: Police
Missing Teen Struck, Killed By CSX Freight Train In Northeast Philadelphia: Police A 15-year-old boy who had been reported missing was struck and killed by a CSX freight train Philadelphia late Monday night, police said. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Grant Avenue around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, for a report of a train striking a pedestrian, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The victim was identified as Abdusalom Babaev, 15, of the 9300 block of Neil Road, Officer Tanya Little told Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 21. A preliminary investigation found the northbound CSX freight train was traveling at a normal operating speed in darkness and limi…

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by Jillian Pikora