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NY Cocaine Pipeline To Penn State Frats Lands Aspiring Lawyers, Entrepreneurs Charges (UPDATE) NY Cocaine Pipeline To Penn State Frats Lands Aspiring Lawyers, Entrepreneurs Charges (UPDATE)
NY Cocaine Pipeline To Penn State Frats Lands Aspiring Lawyers, Entrepreneurs Charges (Update) Aspiring lawyers, entrepreneurs, finance students, and former athletes are among 14 people accused in a cocaine trafficking operation that allegedly moved kilos of drugs from New York to Penn State fraternity houses, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, Aug. 17. Thirteen defendants were Penn State students at or around the time of the alleged conduct in 2023 and 2024, while the 14th is the father of one of the accused students, according to the Attorney General's Office. Agostino Abbatiello, of Westbury, New York, and Thomas Robinson, of Pittsburgh, were identified…

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Son Charged In Father's Fatal Shooting After Dispute At Pennsylvania Home Son Charged In Father's Fatal Shooting After Dispute At Pennsylvania Home
Son Charged In Father's Fatal Shooting After Dispute At Pennsylvania Home A 28-year-old man has been charged with killing his father after allegedly shooting and stabbing him outside a his home over the weekend, prosecutors announced on Monday, Aug. 17. Cody Lawrence, of Cook Township, was charged with criminal homicide in the death of his father, 59-year-old Edward Lawrence Jr., following the shooting on Lawrence Lane on Saturday, Aug. 15, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office office. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the home for a reported shooting and found Edward lying near the garage of a neighboring residence, according to th…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Jonas Brothers Bringing 'Burning Up' Tour To Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Jonas Brothers Bringing 'Burning Up' Tour To Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Jonas Brothers Bringing 'Burning Up' Tour To Philadelphia, Pittsburgh The Jonas Brothers are taking the "Burning Up" era nationwide — all over again. Following an overwhelming response to three sold-out Madison Square Garden shows, Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas announced Monday, Aug. 17, that "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again" is expanding into a 45-city North American tour. The tour grew out of a celebration of the band's original "Burning Up Tour," the blockbuster arena run that became a defining moment for the brothers and a generation of fans. "Our last tour reminded us just how much this music means to us and to the fans who've been with us from the star…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Triple Fatal Fire Closes Roads In Pennsylvania: Officials (UPDATE) Triple Fatal Fire Closes Roads In Pennsylvania: Officials (UPDATE)
Triple Fatal Fire Closes Roads In Pennsylvania: Officials (Update) Three people were found dead inside a Pennsylvania home after flames engulfed the residence and a collapsing roof forced firefighters to retreat, police announced on Monday, Aug. 17. Emergency responders from the Lower Swatara Township police and fire departments were called to the 500 block of Morgan Drive in Dauphin County for a fire alarm around 7:30 a.m., according to the department's release. Multiple reports of smoke from the home followed, and first responders arrived to find the house engulfed in flames with reports that people could be trapped inside, police said. Firefighters beg…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult
Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult President Donald Trump has opened a new front in his long-running dispute with a network usually considered friendly territory. Trump targeted Fox News anchor Shannon Bream, 55, in two Truth Social posts Sunday, Aug. 16, accusing her of showcasing negative polls, selecting hostile guests, and ignoring his administration’s accomplishments. The attacks followed an episode of “Fox News Sunday” featuring Attorney General Todd Blanche. Bream questioned Blanche about the administration’s Supreme Court bid to continue construction on Trump’s White House ballroom instead of seeking authorization fr…

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Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How
Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How Oreo is launching three new flavors and giving fans a chance to win a year's supply of cookies. Mondelez International announced the launch of its "Twist, Lick, Vote" campaign in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 13. The contest promotes three new Oreo cookies: Banana Pudding, Deep Fried, and Chicken & Waffles. The three limited-edition flavors will hit stores nationwide beginning Monday, Aug. 24. Presales will begin Monday, Aug. 17, on Oreo's website, with limited quantities also available through the SnackWorks TikTok Shop. The new Oreos include these tastes: Banana Puddin…

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by Chris Spiker
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McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New
McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New Some extra energy is coming to the McDonald's drink menu with a new Red Bull beverage. McDonald's is launching the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer nationwide, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The beverage will be available at participating restaurants starting on Monday, Aug. 17. The new drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit. Customers looking for less sugar can substitute Red Bull Zero as the base. McDonald's will also sell 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull on their own at some locations. "We've seen growing enth…

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by Chris Spiker
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Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain
Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain A seasoning sold across much of the East Coast is being pulled from shelves after routine testing uncovered a potentially dangerous contaminant. Lidl US is recalling one lot of Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix because it may contain Salmonella, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall covers 1.58-ounce plastic containers with purple lids. The affected spice mix bears lot number 155846, UPC 4335619355491, and a best-before date of June 2028. Those identifying details appear on the side of the label. The product was distributed between Friday, J…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Dolly Parton Pulls Out Of Major Appearance Amid Health Concerns Dolly Parton Pulls Out Of Major Appearance Amid Health Concerns
Dolly Parton Pulls Out Of Major Appearance Amid Health Concerns Dolly Parton is taking a new pause from the spotlight as she works to get back on solid footing. The 80-year-old country music icon missed an event celebrating the opening of Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition attraction, appearing through a prerecorded video message instead, according to Fox News. The absence follows Parton’s permanent cancellation of her six-show “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Parton announced on Monday, May 4, that she would not be able to reach “stage-performance level” in time for the September shows, according to a previous D…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36: Report Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36: Report
Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36: Report Hayden Panettiere, a Rockland County native known for her role on "Heroes" has died, her representatives told ABC News on Sunday, Aug. 16. She was 36 years old and died in South Carolina. "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her father Skip Panettiere said in a statement. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen." Born in Palisades, Panettiere attended South Orangetown Middle School, while regularly acting in film and TV, being …

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Father, Daughter Found Dead In PA Murder-Suicide: Police Father, Daughter Found Dead In PA Murder-Suicide: Police
Father, Daughter Found Dead In PA Murder-Suicide: Police A father and his 21-year-old daughter were found shot dead inside a Pennsylvania home in an apparent murder-suicide that investigators believe happened days before their bodies were discovered. Philadelphia police were called to the home on the 2800 block of Mercer Street in Port Richmond for a welfare check around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, after no one had heard from the residents. Uniformed officers entered the home and found a 58-year-old man and his daughter suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at approximately 2 p.m., according to Philadelphia police. Invest…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Aaron Rodgers' NJ Home Lists For $15M — Nearly 58% More Than What He Paid Aaron Rodgers' NJ Home Lists For $15M — Nearly 58% More Than What He Paid
Aaron Rodgers' NJ Home Lists For $15M — Nearly 58% More Than What He Paid Aaron Rodgers' North Jersey mansion is up for grabs at $15 million, nearly 58% more than what he paid for it in 2023. The NFL quarterback (who now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers) purchased the Crestmont Road home in Cedar Grove for $9.5 million in 2023, when he began his tenure with the Jets. The eight-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom estate is listed for $15 million and had been on the market for nine days as of Sunday, Aug. 16, according to Zillow. The listing photos show a sleek, ultra-modern estate built to showcase sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. Floor-to-ceiling windows flo…

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by Cecilia Levine