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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

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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

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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It's been ten years since the demise of beloved former and first and major child superstar turned U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple. She died from pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 10, 2014. But she lived a remarkable and compelling life of both victory and loss. This is her story.

In Memory of Former Child Superstar Shirley Temple: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death

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The Mega Millions jackpot continues to swell after there were no winners Friday.The jackpot rose to an estimated $800 million with a cash option of $401.8 million for Tuesday's drawing. It is the seventh-highest jackpot in the game's history. The six higher jackpots have been over $1 billion.Mega Million said the jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4, with a ticket valued at $552 million. Since then, there have been 27 drawings, but no jackpot prize winners.Only two Mega Millions jackpots have been won so far this year. Before the Illinois winning ticket, a $1.1 billion winning ticket was...

Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million after no winners

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  The Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA college football game will be played today. The Buckeyes are riding high from a Week 1 victory, while the Broncos hope to bounce back after losing last week.Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Western Michigan vs. Ohio State game, even if you don't have cable.How and when to watch the Western Michigan vs. Ohio...

How to watch the Western Michigan vs. Ohio State football game

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  This post is sponsored by Fubo.Welcome back, NFL fans. The 2024-5 NFL season is here, and intense storylines are already writing themselves. This week, reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs begin their campaign to win their third consecutive Super Bowl. But they'll have to get past Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 first. The Ravens are primed for a revenge game against the Chiefs, to whom they...

How to watch Week 1 of the NFL without cable

Colorado Springs, CO

An investigation is underway after an Air Force Academy cadet was found dead in her dorm room in Colorado Springs.The academy identified the woman as 19-year-old Avery Koonce, of Texas. She was a 2024 graduate of Thrall High School in Taylor, Texas, and enrolled in the Air Force Academy shortly afterward.Koonce was found unconscious on Wednesday.She was an athlete on the track and field team. Her profile on X stated she ran 100 meters in 12.12 seconds and 200 meters in 25.67 seconds."We lost an incredible teammate last night -- while only with us for a short time, Avery positively...

Air Force Academy cadet found dead inside her dorm room

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  The Tennessee vs. NC State NCAA college football game will be played today. Both teams won in Week 1. Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Tennessee vs. NC State NCAA college football game, even if you don't have cable.How and when to watch the Tennessee vs. NC State gameThe Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots game will be played on Saturday, September 7, 2024...

How to watch the Tennessee vs. NC State college football game

Stellantis is recalling more than 1.2 million Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.The recall covers certain trucks from 2029 and 2021 through 2025 models of the Ram 1500 trucks. The recall also affects more than 233,161 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and certain markets outside of North America.The auto manufacturer said in a statement on Saturday the trucks may have anti-lock brake software that could inadvertently shut down the stability control, which manages the throttle and brakes to avoid skidding.If that happens, the brakes would still work, Stellantis...

Stellantis recalls 1.2 million Ram trucks to fix software bug

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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

Atlanta, GA

Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper who gained mainstream fame through the trap singles "Type of Way" and "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)," has died. He was 33.Quan, whose legal name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died at an Atlanta hospital, the Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed to The Associated Press. The medical examiner was informed of his death Thursday, said Jimmy Sadler, senior medical examiner investigator. The cause of death was not immediately available, with an autopsy scheduled for Friday.Quan was one of the biggest names in hip-hop in the mid-2010s. He released a slew of mixtapes before he broke through...

Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta rapper known for trap jams, dies at 33

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  Drinking fruit and vegetable juice is an easy (and delicious) way to sneak more nutrients into your diet. Green, orange, red, yellow -- no matter the color of juice you drink, a great juicer can level up your health game and save you money in the long run, especially if you already buy juices at the store.When it comes to buying the best juicer for you, it's important...

Best juicers of 2024

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In 2022, fewer Americans moved overall, but when they did, 1 in 5 chose to relocate to a different state, according to recent Census data. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Southern states continuing to attract new residents, while the Northeast, particularly New York and Pennsylvania, saw the largest declines.

Where people in North Carolina are moving to most

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

Death Valley National Park, a desert in southwestern California known as the most scorching place on earth, just had its hottest summer in history. The average temperature from June to August was 104.5 degrees, breaking previous records of 104.2 degrees, set in 2021 and 2018, according to the National Park Service. This coincides with the Copernicus Climate Change Service's announcement that this summer was the hottest summer on Earth.In July, Death Valley experienced nine consecutive days of 125 degrees or higher. National Park Service officials said the overnight temperatures - which averaged 91.9 degrees  – played a role in the extreme heat....

Death Valley National Park just had its hottest summer on record

Two loggers have been killed by bow and arrow after allegedly encroaching on the land of the uncontacted Mashco Piro Indigenous tribe deep in Peru's Amazon, according to a rights group.The group, known as FENAMAD, defends the rights of Peru's Indigenous peoples. It says tensions between loggers and Indigenous tribes are on the rise and more government protective action is needed.Two other loggers in the attack were missing and another was injured, FENAMAD said, and rescue efforts were underway.The rights group, which represents 39 Indigenous communities in the Cusco and Madre de Dios regions in southeastern Peru, said the incident...

Reclusive tribe kills loggers allegedly encroaching on their land

One dollar will be worth a lot more than that —   as a rare 1776 continental dollar coin is set to go to auction next month.Wotton Auction Rooms told CBS News in an email that one of its clients brought in their collection to be sold, and the haul contained several 18th and 19th-century items. Auctioneers for the Gloucestershire, England-based auction house sorted through the hundreds of pieces that were brought in the toffee tin when they found the coin near the bottom. The coin initially "looked rather dull and boring," the auction house said."It was one of...

Rare 1776 continental dollar coin found inside toffee tin to be auctioned

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, but decades before, she was a Harvard student trying to find her way. That's when she met Patrick Jackson, a White classmate who joined an effort to have a Confederate flag removed from campus. He went on to become her husband.In an interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings to talk about her new book "Lovely One," the justice opened up about how she and Jackson met and navigated their interracial relationship. "I love the backstory of your meeting. I already see the movie," King said. Brown...

Ketanji Brown Jackson shares her and husband's love story

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A powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who has been held in Texas since his arrest in the U.S. over the summer does not oppose being transferred to New York to face charges there, according to a court filing Thursday.Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, 76, co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, was arrested along with Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of notorious drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán," after landing at an airport near El Paso on July 25. They are charged in the U.S. with various drug crimes and remain jailed.Federal prosecutors in Texas asked the court last month to move Zambada...

Top Mexico cartel leader agrees to be transferred to New York

American swimmer Katie Ledecky won her eighth career Olympic gold medal and 12th medal overall Wednesday when she dominated the 1,500-meter freestyle with a record-breaking performance. Matthew Futterman, a reporter for the Athletic who's in Paris covering the games, joined CBS News to talk about Ledecky and some of the other Olympic highlights from Wednesday.

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 freestyle, 8th Olympic gold of her career

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