Dead Dog, New Tricks: Virginia Politician Raises Hell Over Biscuit's Voting Rights Dead Dog, New Tricks: Virginia Politician Raises Hell Over Biscuit's Voting Rights Dead Dog, New Tricks: Virginia Politician Raises Hell Over Biscuit's Voting Rights
Dead Dog, New Tricks: Virginia Politician Raises Hell Over Biscuit's Voting Rights A Virginia dog who has been dead for five years apparently has a new lease on political life. Her name was Biscuit. She was a beagle-hound mix. And according to paperwork bearing the governor's signature, the state apparently believed she was a convicted felon whose civil rights needed restoring. Now, a Virginia lawmaker is demanding answers about how a deceased family pet wound up at the center of a voting-rights controversy just days before Election Day. Del. Tom Garrett, a Republican representing parts of central Virginia, brought the unusual case to light after a constituent recei…

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Maryland Crew Mourns Father Of Four After Reported Cardiac Arrest: 'One Of Our Own' Maryland Crew Mourns Father Of Four After Reported Cardiac Arrest: 'One Of Our Own' Maryland Crew Mourns Father Of Four After Reported Cardiac Arrest: 'One Of Our Own'
Maryland Crew Mourns Father Of Four After Reported Cardiac Arrest: 'One Of Our Own' Moises Abrahan Bueso Urrea spent his days providing for his family and leading a Maryland work crew. Now, following his sudden death, both are coming together to bring him home one last time. Bueso Urrea, a father of four and crew leader for Gaithersburg-based Terra Insulation, died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, after reportedly suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, according to a social media tribute shared following his death. His passing has left his family mourning the man they depended on for financial support, while his coworkers are remembering a dependable leader whose kindness and work ethic…
Family Seeks Help Returning DC Metrobus Crash Victim To Guatemala: 'Bring Him Home' Family Seeks Help Returning DC Metrobus Crash Victim To Guatemala: 'Bring Him Home' Family Seeks Help Returning DC Metrobus Crash Victim To Guatemala: 'Bring Him Home'
Family Seeks Help Returning DC Metrobus Crash Victim To Guatemala: 'Bring Him Home' Adolfo Fernando Ruiz Morales was on his way to work when he was struck by a Metrobus in DC. Now, his family is hoping strangers can help bring him home one final time. Ruiz Morales, 53, a construction worker, was struck near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue NW on Monday, Oct. 5, suffering critical injuries that ultimately claimed his life. He was rushed to a hospital following the collision, but later died from his injuries, according to a GoFundMe organized in his memory. Now, nearly a month later, his family is trying to make one final journey possible for the …
Firefighter Hospitalized As Flames Rip Through Roof Of Virginia Home (PHOTOS) Firefighter Hospitalized As Flames Rip Through Roof Of Virginia Home (PHOTOS) Firefighter Hospitalized As Flames Rip Through Roof Of Virginia Home (PHOTOS)
Firefighter Hospitalized As Flames Rip Through Roof Of Virginia Home (Photos) A raging house fire in Virginia sent flames shooting through the roof and a firefighter to the hospital. Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, firefighters were dispatched to a two-story home on Basalt Drive near Stafford Village Parkway, according to Stafford County Fire and Rescue officials. By the time the first crews arrived, heavy flames and smoke were pouring from both the front and rear of the house. Photos released by the department show flames shooting high above the roofline as thick, black smoke billowed into the sky. Firefighters immediately launched an aggressive attack…
Armed, Dangerous Suspect On The Loose In Loudoun County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Armed, Dangerous Suspect On The Loose In Loudoun County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Armed, Dangerous Suspect On The Loose In Loudoun County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Armed, Dangerous Suspect On The Loose In Loudoun County: Sheriff (Developing) An armed and dangerous suspect is on the loose in Virginia, prompting an urgent warning from authorities as deputies search for a man believed to be traveling on foot. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for Christian De Jesus Santiago, approximately 30, following an incident reported on Sunday, Nov. 1, in the area of Conejo Way and Northstar Boulevard in Aldie. Deputies have not disclosed the nature of the incident but warned that Santiago should be considered armed and dangerous. "Do NOT approach him," the sheriff's office warned in an emergency alert. Santiago was last see…

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One Final Pint: Guinness Brewery In Maryland Set To Close After Eight Years One Final Pint: Guinness Brewery In Maryland Set To Close After Eight Years One Final Pint: Guinness Brewery In Maryland Set To Close After Eight Years
One Final Pint: Guinness Brewery In Maryland Set To Close After Eight Years Last call is coming for beer lovers in Maryland. After more than eight years, millions of visitors, and hundreds of beers, Guinness Open Gate Brewery is preparing to pour its final pints on Sunday, Nov. 1. That leaves customers just one more day to visit the popular brewery at 5001 Washington Blvd. in Halethorpe before it closes its doors for good. The closure marks the end of an experiment that brought one of Ireland's most recognizable brands to the heart of Maryland's craft brewing scene. Guinness opened the Baltimore County brewery in 2018, transforming the former Calvert distillery s…

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Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say
Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Two people affiliated with Rutgers University were hospitalized following separate assaults near the College Avenue campus in New Brunswick early Sunday, Nov. 1, including one involving an edged weapon, authorities said. The attacks happened between midnight and 1:30 a.m., according to Rutgers University Police Chief Kenneth Cop. In the first incident, a victim was walking along Stone Street when he got into a verbal exchange with a group of unidentified men, police said. The argument turned physical, and the victim was punched and struck with an edged object before the attackers fled …

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did
These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did From a former New York Giants star to a "Jersey Shore" favorite and Hollywood actress, familiar faces traded the spotlight for running shoes at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Tiki Barber, of Florham Park, was among the celebrities who tackled the 26.2-mile race through New York City's five boroughs on Sunday, Nov. 1, finishing in 5 hours, 11 minutes, and 49 seconds, according to official race tracking results. Barber, a former Giants running back, averaged 11 minutes and 54 seconds per mile. Actress Jennifer Connelly posted the fastest time among the celebrities reviewed, finishi…