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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

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Mexican prosecutors are saying that recent developments regarding the fate of top cartel leaders are a result of a deal with U.S. authorities. Concretely, they are suggesting that Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of "El Chapo" Guzmán, turned himself in and managed to hand over Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to American authorities in exchange for getting his brother Ovidio transferred out of prison.

Mexican prosecutors suggest a son of 'El Chapo' made a deal with the U.S. to get his brother out of prison

Immigration remains a pivotal issue, with contrasting approaches presented by the major candidates. However, the most salient stance is Donald Trump's, who has pledged to implement what he has described as the "largest mass deportation program in U.S. history. Public sentiment on immigration is notably shifting. Trump is generally more...

A mass deportation operation in the U.S. could trigger a recession, professor warns

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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Where are they? Podcast

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

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Aurora, CO

Millions of users on X and TikTok posted and reposted content during the weekend claiming that hundreds of Hells Angels bikers were on their way to Aurora, Colorado, to confront Venezuelan gang members who got a foothold in cities in the state. But the infamous motorcycle club is still nowhere to be seen, leaving some wondering if there was anything to the claim.

What happened to the Hells Angels supposedly heading to Aurora? Authorities respond

Honduras' Minister of Defense José Manuel Zelaya Rosales and his father, who served as a deputy, resigned over the weekend after being accused of having ties to drug trafficking. Both officials were related to President Xiomara Castro, with Rosales being her nephew and his father, her brother-in-law. Their resignation...

Honduras Defense Minister, Deputy Step Down Over Drug Trafficking Accusations

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It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

The ongoing clashes between rival armed groups in the rural areas of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, specifically around the areas of San José del Llano, Tamiapa, and Los Sitios, led to the suspension of classes, while absenteeism in the area surged to 70%. The areas are located in...

Armed clashes in El Chapo's hometown in Sinaloa lead to widespread school closures

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Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Florida's Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are criticizing Brazilian authorities over the ban of X in the country, enacted last week by a Supreme Court Justice after the social media platform failed to appoint a legal representative there. Senator Rubio issued a press release calling the decision an...

Florida's Marco Rubio, Rick Scott blast Brazilian authorities over X ban: 'An authoritarian move'

Mexican authorities have raided the ranch where it is believed that Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, was ambushed before being taken to the United States for his arrest. Local media reported that officers are in the "Santa Lucía" ranch, located in Sinaloa, looking for potential...

Police raids ranch where Sinaloa Cartel founder 'El Mayo' was allegedly ambushed and taken to U.S.

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SEATTLE - Authorities in northern Mexico and South Texas have been asked to remain vigilant after being alerted that a tiger escaped its enclosure at a zoo located in the border city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, just a few miles away from the U.S. border and the Texan city of McAllen.

Border officials in South Texas on high alert after tiger from a Reynosa zoo goes missing

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SEATTLE - Historically, the state of Texas has led the nation when it comes to execution of inmates and 2024 will be no different, as the 'Lone Star' state is scheduled to conduct three more executions that would take the state's total to six. As of August, Texas has executed...

Texas is slated to execute three more inmates this fall, here's where their cases stand

Democrats in the House Oversight Committee have given former President Donald Trump a hard deadline to answer whether he illegally received $10 million from the Egyptian government during his successful 2016 run. Concretely, Rep. Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the Committee, and Rep. Robert García gave the GOP presidential...

Democrats give Trump hard deadline to answer whether he illegally received millions from Egypt

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Cats are often considered mysterious and independent creatures, leading many to believe that they are aloof or even indifferent. However, cats communicate in a variety of ways, and understanding their unique language can deepen the bond between you and your feline friend. By learning to interpret their signals, you can enhance your relationship and become a more empathetic cat owner.

Ways to Speak Cat and Deepen Your Bond

White nationalist influencer Nicholas J. Fuentes, also known as Nick Fuentes, recently posted a video on his Rumble account disavowing Trump for admitting his 2020 election loss. Fuentes expressed feelings of betrayal as he and his followers faced legal consequences for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, which was fueled by Trump's false claims of a rigged election.

White nationalist Nick Fuentes disavows Trump after admitting to 2020 election loss

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Uncovering Florida

Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to obtain information about the release of foreign nationals convicted of violent crimes who were allegedly released into U.S. communities instead of being deported. The lawsuit follows a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by Moody's office in March, seeking records on this issue, which has so far gone unanswered.

Florida AG sues Biden Admin for records on released criminals released into the U.S. instead of being deported

Unrelenting gang violence in Haiti has led to a significant exodus from different cities, with over 578,000 people fleeing their homes since 2021, according to the U.N. migration agency. This mass displacement is severely straining the resources of already impoverished cities and towns across the country. The number of people...

Exodus from Haitian capital increases as gang violence continues despite efforts of U.S.-backed force

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Dictators, tech CEOs and Taylor Swift: here's who else has owned the plane model the U.S. seized from Maduro

On Monday, the Biden administration seized an aircraft used by Nicolás Maduro, as part of an ongoing plan of applying pressure to the Venezuelan president to...

Dictators, tech CEOs and Taylor Swift: here's who else has owned the plane model the U.S. seized from Maduro

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