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Shelley Fabares Dies: TV Sitcom Favorite Also Starred In Movies, Including Opposite Elvis Shelley Fabares Dies: TV Sitcom Favorite Also Starred In Movies, Including Opposite Elvis
Shelley Fabares Dies: TV Sitcom Favorite Also Starred In Movies, Including Opposite Elvis Shelley Fabares, whose career stretched from teenage television stardom to hit sitcoms, movies, and a No. 1 record, has died. Click here for a new, updated story - 'M*A*S*H' Star Mike Farrell Breaks Silence After Wife, Actress Shelley Fabares Dies Fabares died Saturday, Aug. 22, in Los Angeles following a brief illness, her family said. She was 82.  “To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter and comfort,” they said in a statement, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. “She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aun…

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by Joe Lombardi
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They Tried To Stay Open, But Flood Damage Finally Forces Virginia Restaurant To Close They Tried To Stay Open, But Flood Damage Finally Forces Virginia Restaurant To Close
They Tried To Stay Open, But Flood Damage Finally Forces Virginia Restaurant To Close For weeks, they tried to keep the pasta coming. The water damage finally won. Corso Italian in Arlington's Village at Shirlington has been forced to close temporarily after flooding caused significant damage to the restaurant earlier this month, leaving dozens of employees facing an unexpected stretch without their regular paychecks. Water entered both of Corso's dining rooms and its basement on Sunday, Aug. 2, during an ongoing construction project, according to an email from the restaurant shared online. But the popular eatery didn't immediately shut down. For the next several week…

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by Zak Failla
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Billy Goat Trail Lives Up To Its Warnings With Pair Of Sunday Rescues Billy Goat Trail Lives Up To Its Warnings With Pair Of Sunday Rescues
Billy Goat Trail Lives Up To Its Warnings With Pair Of Sunday Rescues A Sunday morning hike turned into a pair of rescue missions along one of Maryland's most notoriously unforgiving trails. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to two separate emergencies around 9 a.m. on Aug. 23 along Billy Goat Trail A near the Potomac River in Great Falls, spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The first sent rescuers toward Lamberts Island following an initial report of people in the water and a medical emergency. Crews ultimately found a young hiker who had apparently fainted or passed out from exhaustion, according to Piringer. The hiker refused trans…

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by Zak Failla
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Motorcyclist Fighting For Life After Crash At Virginia Intersection (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Fighting For Life After Crash At Virginia Intersection (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Fighting For Life After Crash At Virginia Intersection (Developing) A Sunday afternoon ride in Virginia ended with a motorcyclist fighting for his life. The crash was reported near Braddock Road and Pine Road in Annandale shortly before Fairfax County Police issued an alert around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. A man riding the motorcycle suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a local hospital, police said. His condition was not immediately available beyond the initial assessment. The crash prompted a heavy police response as investigators began working to determine what happened. Eastbound Braddock Road was closed at Clifton Street followi…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Woman's Death Deemed Homicide 15 Years Later, But Case Won't Be Reopened: AG Maryland Woman's Death Deemed Homicide 15 Years Later, But Case Won't Be Reopened: AG
Maryland Woman's Death Deemed Homicide 15 Years Later, But Case Won't Be Reopened: AG A Maryland woman stopped breathing after being restrained by police. Fifteen years later, independent medical examiners concluded her death should have been classified as a homicide. But the case still won't be reopened. The Maryland Attorney General's Office announced following a new review that it found insufficient evidence to pursue further investigation or criminal charges in the 2010 death of Mary Croker, 41. Croker died on July 16, 2010, after Baltimore County Police officers responded to the area of Eastern Avenue and Hawthorn Road for a report of a woman stealing property from a v…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Woman Traded Drugs For Gun While Trafficking Meth, Feds Say Virginia Woman Traded Drugs For Gun While Trafficking Meth, Feds Say
Virginia Woman Traded Drugs For Gun While Trafficking Meth, Feds Say A Virginia woman who prosecutors say turned interstate drug runs into a pipeline for meth is heading to federal prison. Pamela Michelle Fansler, 52, of Bristol, was sentenced to five years behind bars after admitting to trafficking drugs from North Carolina into Washington County, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia. Federal prosecutors said Fansler and others conspired to distribute methamphetamine between July and August 2025, with Fansler traveling to Asheville, North Carolina, to pick up the drugs before bringing them back into Virginia for redistr…

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by Zak Failla
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Changed His Look? Armed Carjacking Fugitive Sought Across Maryland, DC: Sheriff Changed His Look? Armed Carjacking Fugitive Sought Across Maryland, DC: Sheriff
Changed His Look? Armed Carjacking Fugitive Sought Across Maryland, DC: Sheriff A fugitive hunt spanning Maryland and DC now comes with a catch: The man authorities are looking for may not look like the photo they're circulating. The Charles County Sheriff's Office and US Marshals are searching for 21-year-old Indian Head resident David Thomas Alston, who is wanted in connection with an armed carjacking reported in May, officials announced. Investigators say Alston may have since changed his appearance by changing his hairstyle. That's significant because authorities say the photo released during the manhunt is the only one they have available. Officials said over th…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together
This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together A growing sleep trend is offering couples a way to stay in the same bed while addressing a common nighttime struggle. The Scandinavian sleep method uses two separate blankets or duvets on one shared mattress, allowing each person to control their own bedding without giving up sleeping together. The approach has gained attention as more couples look for alternatives to “sleep divorce,” a term often used when partners sleep in separate rooms because of issues such as snoring, temperature differences, or disrupted rest. The method originated as a common practice in Scandinavian countries, inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially
When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially Money can be a major source of tension in relationships, and a new survey shows many Americans are keeping at least some parts of their finances separate. WalletHub released a survey about money and relationships on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The personal finance website found that 26% of Americans have a financial account hidden from their partner, while 72% believe financial disagreements are worse for a relationship than political disagreements. The online survey asked more than 200 respondents about financial independence, shared accounts, budgeting, and other money issues in relationships.…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship
Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship Uno players will soon get the chance to turn a perfectly timed "Draw 4" into a $50,000 payday. Mattel is launching the 2026 Uno Championship Series, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The new competition will bring players from around the world together for a live tournament in Los Angeles. The championship will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the winner taking home the title of 2026 Uno Champion and a $50,000 grand prize. The event will be streamed live on Twitch. Mattel said players from outside the US will also be invited to compete. "At its core,…

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by Chris Spiker
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Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States
Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States A food-safety alert is spreading after federal health officials linked a fresh-produce product to illnesses across much of the country. At least 55 people in 15 states have been infected with E. coli or Salmonella in an outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Minneapolis-based Everything Sprouts, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The company has now issued a voluntary recall. The illnesses include 46 E. coli infections, seven Salmonella cases, and two people infected with both bacteria, the FDA said Friday, Aug. 21. Four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire
Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire Goosey picked one heck of a time to find his voice. The 4-month-old Texas goose had never honked before — until a barn caught fire. Chelsea Gerber shared footage of Goosey's heroic act earlier this month on TikTok as The Fuster Cluck, where the feathered fire alarm has since gone viral. The clip shows Goosey waddling around and honking as the blaze burns in the background. Bert Gerber had fallen asleep on the couch when the bird's honking woke him at the family's Fort Bend County home, according to KHOU 11. Gerber went outside to see what had Goosey making so much noise and spotted hi…

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by Cecilia Levine