A man crime” target=”_blank”>choked<subway train this week, police said. The 40-year-old victim was sitting on a northbound C train, approaching the last stop at 168th Street in Washington Heights around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, when a stranger approached and demanded money, authorities said. Then he slammed her into the train car …
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Tanker hijacking in Oman thwarted when crew shut down engines: report
A group of armed commandos believed to be from conflicts crime” target=”_blank”>stormed< — and were thwarted when the crew disabled the engines, according to a report. The ship, identified as the Panamanian-flagged Asphalt Princess, was boarded by about six heavily armed men off the coast of the United Arab Emirates …
Read More »COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms to watch for
An unusual summertime uptick in respiratory syncytial viral infections, or RSV, coinciding with increasing spread of the delta variant may create difficulty in differentiating between the two. CLICK HERE TO FIND A COVID-19 VACCINE NEAR YOU The respiratory viruses share several common symptoms, and reports of both RSV and COVID-19 …
Read More »Traveler accidentally buys plane ticket for next year while trying to return home
This takes getting to the general early to a new level. A woman on vacation in Croatia didn’t realize until she got to the airport that she had accidentally booked her flight for the wrong year. To make matters worse, she says she spent the last of her money to …
Read More »DOJ inspector general cannot identify FBI leaks regarding Clinton server in lead-up to 2016 election
A yearslong investigation by the justice-department” target=”_blank”>Department of Justice< issued Thursday by Inspector General Michael Horowitz said that while FBI policies strictly limit the employees who are authorized to speak to the media, those rules “appeared to be widely ignored” in 2016. The new findings expand upon the investigative work included in …
Read More »Oyster health facts you should know before your next clambake or raw bar visit
recipes and summer tend to go hand-in-hand for recipes lovers. While the briny shellfish might be a go-to for its distinct texture and taste, oysters have a list of food that consumers may not be aware of. Here’s what you need to know about the popular coastal snack. GRILLED OYSTERS …
Read More »Fort Bragg collecting military boots to represent our nation’s fallen heroes
Fort Bragg is collecting military boots to represent the American men and women killed in the line of duty. Those with a pair of no-longer-needed, gently-used boots can donate them to Fort Bragg Army Community Service’s annual 5K run, which will feature a field filled with military boots to tribute …
Read More »Sen. Johnson tears into Biden admin on 'Kilmeade Show': 'Lawless just like Obama admin'
The Biden administration is facing harsh backlash for a new ban on evictions, a move that some critics are calling unconstitutional. In an interview on the “Brian Kilmeade Show,” Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., called the administration “lawless” and pointed out the economic consequences of the eviction ban. KEVIN MCCARTHY: BIDEN …
Read More »Chemical leak in Texas' Six Flags blamed on filtration system
A us-regions general says a chemical exposure that sent dozens of people to hospitals was caused by “improper installation” of a water filtration system. Six Flags officials said Wednesday that a third-party service company improperly installed the system at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, causing pool-sanitizing chemicals to be released in an …
Read More »Fish with giant human-looking teeth caught
That’s a hell of a smile. When people think of fishing” target=”_blank”>fish< when he reeled in a fish with a huge smile. Nathan Martin caught the toothy animal while fishing in Nags Head on Monday, Fox 5 reports. In photos of the fish, it appears to be smiling from ear …
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