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139 Pounds Of Khat Hidden In Ethiopian ‘Spices’ Shipment Seized At Dulles Airport: CBP
A shipment of “spices” from Ethiopia had a leafy secret inside when it reached Virginia: 139 pounds of khat, federal officials said.
US Customs and Border Protection officers seized the shipment on Thursday, June 4, at Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling after agriculture specialists inspected air cargo bound for Sacramento, California, officials announced on Wednesday, June 17.
The haul had an estimated street value of about $17,000 and was later destroyed, according to CBP.
The shipment was listed as a variety of spices and included 102 boxes, officials said. Inside, 10 b…
America's Oldest Man Dies At 111
A man who lived through two world wars, raised 10 children, and became America's oldest living man has died at his home in New Jersey.
Luis Cano, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, at the age of 111, according to the City of Linden.
Cano held the distinction of being the oldest living man in the United States, officials said in the announcement.
"The City of Linden was incredibly proud to be home to America's oldest man," Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said. "Mr. Cano lived a lifetime defined by faith, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His presence …
Four Charged Months After Maryland Man Survives Gunshots To Chest, Leg, And Hand: Sheriff
A man who was shot in the chest, leg, and hand inside a Maryland home survived the attack. Now, more than seven months later, authorities say they've arrested four people they believe were involved.
The arrests stem from a shooting reported on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in the 6600 block of Seagull Court, where deputies responding to what was initially called an assault in progress found a 21-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the residence.
The victim was airlifted to a trauma center and was later listed in stable condition.
According to the Frederick County Sheriff's O…
Beach Tragedy: College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California
A day at the beach turned deadly along a stretch of coastline known for sudden danger.
Mahial Sran, 20, and Harshita Nair, 21, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz County, California, according to NBC Bay Area.
The two women were from Fremont, California, and had graduated from the same high school together in 2023, SFGATE reported.
Sran was studying public health at San Jose State University. Nair was a legal studies student at the University of California, Berkeley, according to their LinkedIn bios.
The incident happened on Wednesday, June 10, near a natural archw…
Dazzling Days-Long Display Underway As Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Align With Moon
The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display.
A slender crescent moon will join Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus in the western sky Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments.
The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The moon will rise higher in the sky each night before finally moving above the planets on Thursday evening.
Look low toward the west-northwest horizon.
A clear, flat view will matter. Trees, bui…
$40K Stolen For Vegas Vacation By Former Manager Of One Of America's Most Beautiful Cemeteries
A former cemetery manager admitted stealing more than $40,000 from one of the Capital Region's most historic landmarks and spending some of the money on trips to Las Vegas, Walt Disney World, and other personal expenses, prosecutors announced.
David Eslinger, 58, of Fort Edward, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Identity Theft in the First Degree before Albany County Judge Roger McDonough on Thursday, March 27, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon.
An investigation found Eslinger, who served as general manager of Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands,…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died.
Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page.
A cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
"We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force."
The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories.
They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor."
Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ
A Virginia teenager thought she was talking to friends online.
Instead, federal prosecutors say she was being groomed by a Missouri couple who spent weeks manipulating her before driving to Virginia, picking her up near her home, and sexually abusing her for days across state lines.
Now, nearly two years later, both are heading to prison for decades.
Justin Johiah Cutright, 41, was sentenced to 45 years behind bars, while his wife, Christin Marie Cutright, 33, received 27 years for their roles in the scheme involving a 13-year-old Virginia girl, according to federal authorities.
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