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Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From CT ‘Stash House,’ Police Say Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From CT ‘Stash House,’ Police Say
Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From CT ‘Stash House,’ Police Say Police say a Connecticut home supplied illegal cannabis products to smoke shops before a raid led to six arrests. Members of the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Services Division searched 23 Glenwood Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 17. The raid followed a long-term investigation into vape and tobacco shops across Norwalk. Investigators identified the home as a suspected storage site for cannabis products, police said. Police believe the home supplied products to several shops in Norwalk and Stamford. Officers reported finding 96.5 pounds of marijuana flower and vapes inside. They also seized …

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by Josh Lanier
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Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby
Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby A woman has been convicted in the death of a 27-year-old sports anchor who was found dead while covering Super Bowl LIX. A Louisiana jury found 49-year-old Danette Colbert guilty of negligent homicide and racketeering on Thursday, Sept. 17. She was charged in the death of Adan Manzano, a reporter and anchor for Telemundo Kansas City. Manzano was found dead in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. He was in the New Orleans area to cover Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old was discovered face down on a pil…

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by Chris Spiker
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Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like
Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like A new Oreo treat is putting a spooky twist on the classic cookies-and-creme flavor for Halloween. Oreo Cookies and Creme Filled Ghosts are now being sold at major retailers nationwide. The ghost-shaped candies feature a dark chocolatey shell filled with Oreo cookie pieces and creme. The seasonal treat was created by Frankford Candy, a Philadelphia company that has partnered with other brands on shaped candy products. The Oreo Ghosts are sold in 7-ounce bags and come with about 21 individually wrapped candies. Unlike a traditional Oreo, the new candy has a smoother texture than f…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS
New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS A former Hudson Valley, NY district attorney is following his famous mother, Judge Judy, into the television courtroom.  “Adam’s Law,” starring former Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy, the son of Judge Judy Sheindlin, premiered its first season on Monday, Sept. 14, according to CBS Media Ventures.  The nationally syndicated courtroom program was created by Sheindlin, who is handing the gavel to her son after building one of television's best-known courtroom franchises. Levy brings more than 25 years of legal experience to the show, including two terms as Putnam Count…

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by Ben Crnic
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College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms
College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms A Massachusetts college volleyball player has died two months after revealing that a rare blood disorder had left her in critical condition. Amanda Elizabeth Mack died Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 9:16 p.m., according to an announcement posted by her family to her Instagram account. She was 20 years old. Mack, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter who previously played at Eastern Kentucky and attended IMG Academy, announced May 9 that she would continue her career at Holy Cross. Just over two months later, Mack revealed that she had been diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia.  Aplastic anemia is …

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says
Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says A suspected Russian hit squad reached across the Atlantic in search of recruits for a deadly mission on US soil, federal prosecutors say. Five people allegedly working for Russian intelligence tried to recruit individuals in the US to track and kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be living in the Washington, DC, area, according to an indictment unsealed by the Department of Justice. The defendants remain at large. The alleged network offered a US resident between $1,000 and $1,500 to photograph and record two locations associated with the intended victim, court documents say. A…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire
Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire Warren Buffett is taking another step back from the business empire he spent decades building. The 96-year-old is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, effective immediately, the company announced Friday, Sept. 18.  He becomes chairman emeritus and remains a director, according to Berkshire’s announcement and shareholder letter. His son, Howard G. Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, will succeed him as chairman. Greg Abel continues as CEO, keeping responsibility for running the company. “Father Time always wins,” Warren Buffett wrote to shareholders. The move follows Buff…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True'
Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise has spent decades surrounded by stories about his famously demanding approach to making movies. Now, the Hollywood superstar is confirming that at least one of them is true. Cruise, 64, addressed his reputation in a wide-ranging GQ interview published Tuesday, Sept. 15, saying he expects a great deal from the people who work with him and makes no secret of it. "Even when I was a kid, they were like, 'Oh, come on, Tom. You're so intense,'" Cruise told the outlet. "I'm like, 'I don't know what to say. I am intense.' " The actor said that intensity did not begin with "Top Gun," "Mi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard
Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard A frozen dessert sold nationwide is being recalled because an unwelcome crunch may be hiding inside. Danone USA is voluntarily recalling So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because their cashew pieces may contain small stones or other hard objects, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should not eat affected pints. The company is offering a replacement coupon or refund. The recall covers pints with best-by dates on or before April 3, 2028. The listed product identifiers are UPC 744473476138 and SKU 136603. The…

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by Joe Lombardi
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National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with plenty of deals! National Cheeseburger Day in 2026 falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular foods in the US. Several restaurants claim to have invented the cheeseburger, according to National Day Calendar. One origin story says Lionel Sternberger dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger at his father's Pasadena, California, restaurant called The Rite Spot in 1926. Other claims to cheeseburger fame include O'Dell's in Los Angeles, Kaelin's Restau…

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by Chris Spiker
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CT Man Charged In Undercover Child-Exploitation Sting CT Man Charged In Undercover Child-Exploitation Sting
CT Man Charged In Undercover Child-Exploitation Sting A Connecticut man is being held on a $50,000 bond after an undercover police investigation into online conversations with a person posing as a minor. Andrew Boutot, 34, of Coventry, was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 17, and was arraigned in state Superior Court in Rockville, Coventry Police Capt. Jeffrey Spadjinske said. An undercover officer posed online as an underage girl during the investigation, according to Spadjinske. Police said they were able to obtain an arrest warrant after reading the chat logs between Boutot and the undercover officer.  Boutot was charged with enticin…

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by Josh Lanier
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Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Community support is pouring in for Massachusetts police officer Peter Ginnetty as he begins a long recovery after being hit by an alleged drunk driver.  Ginnetty was struck by a truck late Sunday, Sept. 13, near the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis. Police identified the driver as Robert Brando-Hunt, 43, of Osterville, who now faces multiple charges including OUI, police said.  Ginnetty, a 19-year Barnstable Police Department veteran, was helping people cross the street after a ZZ Top concert. Police said he wore a reflective vest and stood in a marked crosswalk when the truc…

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by Josh Lanier