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National Interest
Sailor Accused Of Murdering Colleague On USS John F. Kennedy
A sailor assigned to one of the Navy's newest aircraft carriers is facing a slate of serious charges tied to a colleague's death. Multiple reports say Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez is charged with murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy. Rodriguez is accused of pointing a loaded service pistol at Braswell's head and shooting him Saturday, June 6, while both men were serving with the ship's in-port security force, according to Military Times. Braswell, a Colorado native, died fro…
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Feds Detail NY Woman's Alleged Plan To Bomb State Capitol, Kill Senators For ISIS
Federal officials are detailing a New York woman's alleged plan to bomb the State Capitol, kill senators, and flee to ISIS-controlled territory in Syria. Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, made her initial appearance in federal court on a charge of attempting to provide material support to ISIS, the US Department of Justice said (see criminal complaint attached at the bottom of this news story). Bowie was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 19, as she took possession of what she believed was an explosive device intended for an attack on the New York State Capitol and state senators, authorities said. …
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Trans Athlete Piece Spiked By News Outlet — So Veteran Reporter Quits
A Seattle Times sports columnist resigned after 11 years, saying the newspaper's decision not to publish his column on transgender athletes was the final straw. Matt Calkins announced his resignation Thursday, Aug. 20, on X. "After 11 years as a sports columnist at the Seattle Times, I have decided to resign," he wrote. "It was entirely my choice, and it was not an easy one." Calkins said the column followed a rally supporting WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who had spoken out against transgender girls and women competing in female sports. He also interviewed two student-athletes who descri…
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Viral Wawa Video Has Twist Ending In Bergen County
A driver seen in a viral video apparently backing into a police vehicle at a Bergen County Wawa has been located, authorities said. The video shared by Jersey Talks on Instagram shows a small, black hatchback backing into the police vehicle at the Wawa on Essex Street in Lodi. The officer appears not to realize the vehicle was struck. Lodi police announced Wednesday, Aug. 19, that the driver had been found after asking the public for help. "We received numerous messages, shares, and tips from members of the public," the announcement said. "Your support and willingness to help made a differ…
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Motorcycling Couple Killed When NJ Driver 'Freaked Out' Over Bug Mourned: Report
A motorcycling couple who shared 14 years together are being remembered after they were killed in a head-on Pennsylvania crash allegedly caused when a New Jersey driver became distracted by a bug that flew into her vehicle. Miranda Sue Wormuth, 30, and her "lifelong partner," Anthony Myles Sones, 34, died in the Wednesday, Aug. 12 crash on Carson Hill Road in Brady Township, Clearfield County, according to their obituaries and as previously reported by Daily Voice. Bernadette Cobb, 55, of Brick, NJ, was driving a 2021 Nissan Rogue east when she crossed into the westbound lane and struck the…
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Man Ejected From Car In 4-Vehicle Parkway Crash:
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A 35-year-old Newark man was ejected from his vehicle during a four-car crash on the Garden State Parkway in Union County on Thursday, Aug. 20. At 6:05 a.m., the Newark man was operating a Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle south on the Garden State Parkway in Union Township when he lost directional control of the vehicle, struck the left guardrail, crossed over the northbound lanes of travel and struck a Nissan passenger vehicle and a Kia SUV traveling north, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The Kia was then redirected and struck a Honda SUV, Postorino …
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NJ Man Admits To Sexually Exploiting Teen Girls: Feds
A 39-year-old Old Bridge man admitted to producing and possessing child pornography, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 20. Daniel Berwick pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. The criminal complaint against Berwick painted a graphic portrait of a man who authorities say used the photo of an adult content creator to pose as a 17-year-old to catfish a 14-year-old girl into sending him photos of her masturbating with a vibrator. Investigators discovered graphic voice messages Berwick is a…
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Pringles-Flavored Vodka Hits Shelves With Unexpected Flavor
Pringles is adding the flavor of its potato crisps in a new place: the liquor cabinet. Sugarlands Distilling Company has released Pringles Dill Pickle Potato Vodka. The 60-proof (30% alcohol by volume) spirit is inspired by the snack brand's Dill Pickle Potato Crisps. The vodka blends sharp vinegar and crisp dill with a salty potato flavor meant to taste like the popular snack. Internet Wines lists a 750-milliliter bottle for $21.99, though prices vary by retailer. Sugarlands describes the drink as "tart, savory, and unapologetically bold." "Pop the top, pour a shot and let the …
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Jeanine Pirro Targeted, Hunted By NY Man Who Threatened ‘Bullet In Your F—kin Head’, Feds Say
An angry Long Island man threatened to kill ex-Fox News host and D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro in a series of unhinged social media posts, federal authorities said. Daniel Kretsinger replied to an X post from Pirro with a video and said, “I’m specifically targeting you when I come to Washington D.C. and put a bullet directly between your eyes c–t and if Trump keeps up his bulls–t I may kill the president too,” according to charging documents filed in New York’s Eastern District. Pirro is not identified specifically in the documents, but Kretsigner’s listed X account shows him replying to…
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21-Year-Old NJ Woman Stabbed Man: Police
A 21-year-old Glen Gardener woman was arrested and charged with stabbing a man in Brielle, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 8:51 a.m., officers responded to 606 Rankin Rd. after a 62-year-old Brielle man was stabbed in the abdomen with a kitchen knife, Brielle police said. Officers took the suspect, Kendra Angell, into custody, Brielle police said. She is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury, aggravated assault with extreme indifference to the value of human life, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes and endangering another perso…
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Fox News Personality Reveals Reason Behind Sudden Absence
A familiar face on Fox News has been missing from the air, and viewers now know why. “Fox & Friends” co-host Lawrence Jones, 33, said Thursday morning, Aug. 20, that he underwent another eye operation after suffering a detached retina tied to an old sports injury. Jones explained the situation in a post on X after viewers noticed his absence from the network. “I’ve been open about my eye surgery due to a retinal tear," he wrote. "However, I later discovered that this was caused by a childhood sports injury. Regrettably, I’ve sustained another retina detachment, which is common after th…
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Man Who Killed Couple In Xanax-Fueled Crash Arrested For Bergen County Car Break-Ins: Police
A 33-year-old man who served prison time for killing a husband and wife in a Xanax-fueled crash in Rockland County, New York has been arrested again, this time on robbery and burglary charges in Bergen County, authorities said Thursday, Aug. 20. On Sunday, Aug. 16, officers responded to the parking garage at 170 Prospect Ave. in Hackensack on a report of someone burglarizing vehicles, Hackensack Police Capt. Gregory Zisa said. Upon arrival, they encountered one of the vehicle owners and security for the building in a physical confrontation with the suspect, later identified as Matthew Sindon…
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