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A Japanese 10-year-old has become the youngest person authorized to prepare "fugu" pufferfish — a delicacy that can kill if its poisonous parts are not properly removed.Fifth grader Karin Tabira passed a test this summer that means she is now certified to slice and gut the fish for consumption.She recently used her new skills to serve a platter of paper-thin slices of fugu sashimi to the governor of southern Kumamoto region where she lives."I was happy when the governor said 'oishi'," meaning delicious in Japanese, she told reporters at an event where Takashi Kimura ate the dish.Tabira was among 60 people...

Girl, 10, becomes youngest person certified to prepare poisonous fish

Utah State

West Haven, UT

A woman and her three children were found shot to death in a car in Utah. Authorities said they do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public but haven't said what they believe happened.A family member called 911 just before 10 p.m. Tuesday to report finding the four people dead in a vehicle at a residence in West Haven, a city near Ogden and north of Salt Lake City, Weber County officials said in a news statement. Weber County sheriff deputies said when they arrived they found the four people — a 32-year-old woman, a 4-year-old boy,...

Woman and her 3 young children found shot to death in a car in Utah

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  Homebuyers stuck on the sidelines waiting for mortgage interest rates to fall (or home prices to level off) may not have to wait much longer. With a combined cooling inflation rate and concerning unemployment figures, the Federal Reserve is now poised to issue its first cut to the federal funds rate since 2020. And some economists think it could be a substantial reduction.While the Fed doesn't directly dictate what lenders offer borrowers, it goes a long way toward influencing their...

How much will a $500,000 mortgage cost per month after rates are cut?

Georgia State

Winder, GA

The father of Colt Gray, the teen suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, appeared in a Georgia courtroom Friday to face multiple charges stemming from this week's deadly attack.Colin Gray, 54, is being charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Thursday when the agency announced his arrest. The 14-year-old shooting suspect has been charged with four counts of felony murder.GBI Director Chris Hosey said at a news conference Thursday night that the charges against Colin Gray stem from "knowingly allowing his...

Georgia high school shooting suspect's father faces judge after murder charges

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Tampa, FL

Federal agents on Wednesday seized $33 million worth of cocaine aboard a boat that was trying to smuggle the drug into the tiny Puerto Rican island of Vieques, officials said, marking at least the third major bust in the U.S. territory since July.More than 3,600 pounds were confiscated in the pre-dawn hours after unidentified people aboard the boat beached it and fled the area, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.Vieques is located just east of Puerto Rico and is a popular tourist destination.Agents were able to recover the boat from the shallow waters and the FBI took custody the...

Feds seize another huge stash of cocaine from boat in Puerto Rico

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

New Orleans, LA

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  The Kansas State vs. Tulane NCAA college football game will be played today. Both teams come into today's game with big Week 1 wins behind them. Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Kansas State vs. Tulane NCAA college football game, even if you don't have cable.How and when to watch the Kansas State vs. Tulane NCAA college football game gameThe Kansas State vs. Tulane...

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Animal rights groups on Wednesday said gunfire killed a beluga whale that rose to fame in Norway after its unusual harness sparked suspicions the creature was trained by Russia as a spy.The organizations NOAH and One Whale said they had filed a complaint with Norwegian police asking them to open a "criminal investigation."Nicknamed "Hvaldimir" in a pun on the Norwegian word for whale, hval, and its purported ties to Moscow, the white beluga first appeared off the coast in Norway's far-northern Finnmark region in 2019.He was found dead on Saturday in a bay on the country's southwestern coast.His body was...

Mysterious death of "Russian spy" whale takes unexpected turn

Leaving its crew behind in orbit, Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station Friday and chalked up a successful unpiloted return to Earth, closing out a disappointing test flight with an on-target New Mexico touchdown. Despite NASA's concerns about earlier thruster problems and multiple helium leaks in the ship's propulsion pressurization system, the Starliner had no problems undocking and moving away from the station at 6:04 p.m. EDT and executing a critical 59-second deorbit braking maneuver at 11:17 p.m. to drop out of orbit.Slamming into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean, the Starliner streaked across...

After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth

Members of the Nordstrom family with the help of a Mexican retail group are offering to take the century-old department store private for $3.76 billion, months after first expressing interest in a buyout. In a letter to the board of directors dated Tuesday, Erik Nordstrom said the Nordstrom family members own about 33.4% of the company's outstanding common stock and is willing to pay investors $23 for each share they own. The bid by the Nordstrom family comes as no surprise to analyst Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData, who said in a recent note, "What is interesting is the...

Nordstrom family offers $3.76 billion buyout of century-old department store

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

More apple juice sold across the country is being recalled due to concerning levels of inorganic arsenic. What began early last week as a recall of nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold by Walmart in 25 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, now involves 133,500 cases of multiple brands produced by Florida-based manufacturer Refresco Beverages, according to an expansion announced Friday by Walmart.Refresco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Other brands impacted include apple juice sold by Aldi, BJs, Market Basket, Walgreens and Weis Markets, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. At...

Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Big changes are coming to McDonald's McFlurry dessert starting September 10.In addition to the introduction of a smaller version of the treat for those who want to indulge in moderation, the ice cream snack will be served in more sustainable containers, McDonald's said this week in a statement. That means the fast-food giant is ditching the plastic lids previously used to encase the milkshake-like dessert. As early as next week, McFlurry's will be served in "a more environmentally friendly four-flap cup," McDonald's said. Last year, the golden arches did away with the dessert's hollow-handle plastic spoon in favor of a smaller, more sustainable plastic utensil. "Packaging...

McDonald's to revamp McFlurry containers after ditching plastic spoons

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Los Angeles, CA

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Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

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It can be frustrating when you’re trying to give a business your money and they won’t acknowledge you—especially when hunger is added to the mix. That’s what TikToker Karina Heredia (@esthiekary_31) says happened to her during a recent visit to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings customer wait 10 mins for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

After months of dozens of restaurant closings and headlines about "endless shrimp" woes, the seafood chain says it will soon exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved the casual seafood chain's reorganization plan, which includes a lender group led by asset manager Fortress acquiring the business. The green light arrives under just four months after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection as it pursued a sale, following years of mounting losses and dwindling customers while it struggled to keep up with competitors.At the time of filing in May, Red Lobster's leadership shared plans to "simplify...

Red Lobster to claw its way back from bankruptcy after judge approves sale

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Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking in Houston on Wednesday as she also raises money for her presidential campaign under a shortened timeline. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the Lone Star State.

Harris rallies in Houston at historically Black sorority

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