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2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
“It could have been disastrous, but I’m glad it worked out,” the heroic controller said.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:49:25 -0400
“It could have been disastrous, but I’m glad it worked out,” the heroic controller said.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:49:25 -0400

School shutdown spree grips California as enrollment plunges statewide
California schools are shuttering at an alarming rate, leaving over 19,000 students scrambling for a classroom.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:45:35 -0400
California schools are shuttering at an alarming rate, leaving over 19,000 students scrambling for a classroom.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:45:35 -0400

Suspected Chinese honeypot Fang Fang solicited illegal campaign donations for Eric Swalwell, FBI found
The FBI had hoped the undercover probe, codenamed "Freshman Fifteen," would gather sufficient evidence to indict and arrest both Swalwell and Fang Fang for campaign finance law violations -- but neither were charged.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:29:16 -0400
The FBI had hoped the undercover probe, codenamed "Freshman Fifteen," would gather sufficient evidence to indict and arrest both Swalwell and Fang Fang for campaign finance law violations -- but neither were charged.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:29:16 -0400

Fiery California crash kills girl, 8, leaves 5 others injured
The crash happened near Ramona Expressway and East Rider Street around 5:40 p.m. Cal Fire and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department say they found two vehicles and that one of them was on fire.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:28:19 -0400
The crash happened near Ramona Expressway and East Rider Street around 5:40 p.m. Cal Fire and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department say they found two vehicles and that one of them was on fire.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:28:19 -0400

NYC ramps up war against rats with new, 14-day inspection rules after 311 complaints
The city Department of Health, in response to a new local law, is drafting the regulations requiring the agency to inspect a property within 14 days of receiving a complaint or request regarding a rat infestation.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:11:26 -0400
The city Department of Health, in response to a new local law, is drafting the regulations requiring the agency to inspect a property within 14 days of receiving a complaint or request regarding a rat infestation.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:11:26 -0400

Cig-smoking poker dealer unmasked as alleged fire bug who sparked evacuations in San Diego
The 30-year-old faces arson charges after the blaze forced evacuations and threatened homes.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:24 -0400
The 30-year-old faces arson charges after the blaze forced evacuations and threatened homes.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:24 -0400

ICE Boston arrests illegal migrant wanted for murder days before governor signed Protect Act
Maycon Souto Dos Reis, 54, was convicted of murder in Brazil in 2024, but fled the country before his prison time.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:03:10 -0400
Maycon Souto Dos Reis, 54, was convicted of murder in Brazil in 2024, but fled the country before his prison time.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:03:10 -0400

Tupac Shakur murder suspect had ‘visceral anger’ at legendary hip-hop artist over family beef: prosecutors
Duane Davis allegedly orchestrated the deadly drive-by shooting in Las Vegas after his nephew was purportedly attacked by Shakur and his pals, prosecutors argued in opening statements.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:22 -0400
Duane Davis allegedly orchestrated the deadly drive-by shooting in Las Vegas after his nephew was purportedly attacked by Shakur and his pals, prosecutors argued in opening statements.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:22 -0400

House leaders Johnson, Jeffries issue rare bipartisan rebuke over Florida candidate Dan Bilzerian’s vile antisemitism
"This cannot and will not stand."
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:11 -0400
"This cannot and will not stand."
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:11 -0400

Haunting Hayden Panettiere interview about being betrayed and sex trafficked at age 18 resurfaces after her death
The troubled actress described being "basically told to perform sexual acts" when she was still an up-and-coming child star.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:48:54 -0400
The troubled actress described being "basically told to perform sexual acts" when she was still an up-and-coming child star.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:48:54 -0400