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NY Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Mohegan Sun Trip A Putnam County, NY woman turned a trip to a Connecticut casino with her sister into a million-dollar payday after hitting a seven-figure jackpot on a slot machine.  Ady R., of Lake Peekskill, won a whopping $1,025,913.22 while playing a Dragon Link slot machine at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday, Oct. 15, casino officials announced on Friday, Oct. 23. According to Mohegan Sun, Ady was visiting the casino with her sister when she struck the massive jackpot on the popular Dragon Link game by Aristocrat Gaming. The winning spin came during the game's Hold & S…

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Family Mourns Massachusetts Girl, 4, After Fentanyl Death: ‘So Much Life Ahead Of Her’ Family Mourns Massachusetts Girl, 4, After Fentanyl Death: ‘So Much Life Ahead Of Her’ Family Mourns Massachusetts Girl, 4, After Fentanyl Death: ‘So Much Life Ahead Of Her’
Family Mourns Massachusetts Girl, 4, After Fentanyl Death: ‘So Much Life Ahead Of Her’ Liyanna Bautista Familia should have been playing, laughing, and learning. Instead, the 4-year-old Massachusetts girl’s family is raising money for her funeral after she died from fentanyl poisoning while under her mother's care, according to authorities. “Liyanna was such a beautiful little girl with so much life ahead of her,” the Dorchester girl's aunt wrote on GoFundMe. Liyanna's mother, Dayanna Familia, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and multiple other charges on Monday, Oct. 26, the Boston Globe reported.  Police responded to a Dorchester home shortly before 9 p.m. on Aug. 1…

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CT Man Found Dead Near In Harbor After Boat Spotted Adrift CT Man Found Dead Near In Harbor After Boat Spotted Adrift CT Man Found Dead Near In Harbor After Boat Spotted Adrift
CT Man Found Dead Near In Harbor After Boat Spotted Adrift Police are investigating the death of an 83-year-old Connecticut man after a boat was spotted adrift in Mystic Harbor and his body was found along a nearby shore. Officials identified the man as Christopher Andrews, who lived in the Noank section of Groton. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the boat was found near Ram Island at about 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Environmental Conservation Police are working to determine what happened. Their investigation includes whether a boating accident took place, DEEP said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is …

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Drunk Driver Going 50 MPH Above Speed Limit Found Guilty In Fatal CT Crash: State Drunk Driver Going 50 MPH Above Speed Limit Found Guilty In Fatal CT Crash: State Drunk Driver Going 50 MPH Above Speed Limit Found Guilty In Fatal CT Crash: State
Drunk Driver Going 50 MPH Above Speed Limit Found Guilty In Fatal CT Crash: State A jury convicted a Connecticut man of manslaughter after prosecutors said he drove drunk and reached 86 mph moments before a crash that killed a West Haven man, prosecutors said. A jury found Joseph Duarte, 54, guilty on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, misconduct with a motor vehicle, and driving under the influence, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. The March 11, 2022, crash killed Christian Sanchez-Martinez at the intersection of Middletown Avenue and Flint Street in New Haven around 1 a.m. Du…

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SCSU Professor Dies After E-Bike Hit-And-Run Crash: 'The Most Devoted Teacher I've Ever Known' SCSU Professor Dies After E-Bike Hit-And-Run Crash: 'The Most Devoted Teacher I've Ever Known' SCSU Professor Dies After E-Bike Hit-And-Run Crash: 'The Most Devoted Teacher I've Ever Known'
Scsu Professor Dies After E-Bike Hit-And-Run Crash: 'The Most Devoted Teacher I've Ever Known' A Southern Connecticut State University English professor has died more than two weeks after an e-bike rider struck him in a New Haven crosswalk and fled. Professor Mike Shea, 74, died on Saturday, Oct. 24, following the Oct. 9 crash near Lyric Hall at 827 Whalley Ave. in New Haven, the university announced.  Several vehicles had stopped to let Shea and another pedestrian cross around 9:09 p.m. when the e-bike rider passed the cars on the right and struck Shea in the marked crosswalk, police said. The rider drove away without stopping or calling for help. The rider fled along Fou…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Fairfield County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a mus…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In CT: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In CT: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In CT: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In CT: See Full List Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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Sally's Apizza Reveals Newest CT Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza Reveals Newest CT Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza Reveals Newest CT Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans
Sally's Apizza Reveals Newest CT Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza is expanding across the Northeast as the iconic New Haven pizzeria prepares to open another restaurant in Connecticut. The chain revealed the opening date for its newest location at 3329 Berlin Turnpike in Newington in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. A grand opening celebration will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The restaurant's hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. It'll stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This will be the eighth Sally's location, six of which are in Connecticut. "We're thrilled to continue growing o…

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CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In NY Motorcycle Crash Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In NY Motorcycle Crash Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In NY Motorcycle Crash
Triplet, Nypd Recruit, 21, Killed In NY Motorcycle Crash A 21-year-old New Jersey native who was the youngest of triplets and training to become an NYPD officer was killed in a motorcycle crash in Queens, authorities said. Caleb Ethan Park, of Brooklyn, lost control of his 2008 Triumph Street Triple motorcycle on the ramp from the eastbound Jackie Robinson Parkway to the northbound Van Wyck Expressway around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, the NYPD said. The motorcycle struck a concrete barrier on the right side of the ramp, throwing Park onto the roadway, according to the NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad. He was rushed to Ja…

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Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say
Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Human remains found in a shed in New York have now been confirmed as a woman who had been missing since 2010, police said. Ashley Carroll, of Troy, was 24 years old when she was last seen alive May 6, 2010, according to authorities. Her remains were uncovered when law enforcement searched a shed at 7 Marlborough Court in Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Albany Police Department confirmed her identity on Friday, Oct. 23. “At this time the investigation, now led by the Albany Police Department, remains active and ongoing,” the department wrote. “The cause of death is still under investigation…

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BMW Driver Who Rammed NJ Cops With Car Arrested At CT Gas Station: Police BMW Driver Who Rammed NJ Cops With Car Arrested At CT Gas Station: Police BMW Driver Who Rammed NJ Cops With Car Arrested At CT Gas Station: Police
BMW Driver Who Rammed NJ Cops With Car Arrested At CT Gas Station: Police A man accused of hitting a New Jersey police officer with his car was caught at a Connecticut gas station overnight, authorities said.  Connecticut State Police arrested Damien Sulewski, 22, shortly before 1:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, after receiving an alert that he had fled into the state.  The alert concerned a BMW allegedly involved in a police shooting in Belleville, New Jersey. Authorities said the driver had struck a Belleville police officer with the car.  Two officers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.&nbs…

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Man Killed In Shooting Behind Hartford Apartment Building ID'd Man Killed In Shooting Behind Hartford Apartment Building ID'd Man Killed In Shooting Behind Hartford Apartment Building ID'd
Man Killed In Shooting Behind Hartford Apartment Building ID'd Police have identified the Connecticut man who died after a shooting behind an apartment building overnight.  David Mendoza-Fernandez, 40, was found unresponsive near 81 Arch Street in Hartford shortly before 2 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, police said. He later died at a hospital. Multiple people called 911 to report the shooting. Police also received a ShotSpotter alert. The first Hartford officer to arrive performed CPR on Mendoza-Fernandez before paramedics took him to the hospital, authorities said.  Witnesses described the shooter’s vehicle to dispatchers, police said. Two officer…

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New Fairfield Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat New Fairfield Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat New Fairfield Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat
New Fairfield Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat Michael Frick brought people together through food and helped young wrestlers grow in the community where he once competed. The New Fairfield chef and former state wrestling champion, 35, died after a vehicle struck him in Patterson, New York, on Oct. 20.  The crash happened around 8:09 p.m. at Route 22 and Route 164, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Frick was walking when the Toyota sedan struck him. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, authorities said. Known as Chef Mike, Frick owned Salt x Thyme, a catering and private chef service …

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Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy
Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios is making a major change to keep its cereal fresh inside boxes. General Mills is teaming up with Ziploc to introduce resealable bags inside Cheerios boxes. The company announced the new packaging, called Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal, on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The new bags feature a built-in zipper that allows customers to reseal their cereal without using clips or separate containers. They also have a pour spout that opens only partway across the top, making it easier to serve cereal. According to a December 2025 survey cited by General Mills, 90% of cereal buyers take extra st…

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Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know
Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know More than 228,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because their second-row seat backs could come loose during a crash. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 228,367 Sienna Hybrid minivans, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The seven-passenger minivans are from the 2022 through 2026 model years. The problem involves the reclining mechanisms that hold the second-row seat backs in place. During some front-end crashes, the seat belt systems could cause the mechanisms to unlock, allowing the seat backs to move o…

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Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know
Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions. The coffeehouse giant announced the return date for Red Cup Day in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 26. The annual giveaway will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Customers who buy a holiday beverage will receive a limited-edition reusable holiday cup. "Red Cup Day returns Nov. 17! ❤️," the chain posted. "Get ready for one of Starbucks' most beloved traditions." Starbucks hasn't revealed the design of this year's red cup or announced which holiday drinks will qualify for the promotion. …

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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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CT Joins Major Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General Of Deceptive Pricing For Years CT Joins Major Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General Of Deceptive Pricing For Years CT Joins Major Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General Of Deceptive Pricing For Years
CT Joins Major Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General Of Deceptive Pricing For Years Federal regulators and 20 states are suing Dollar General after the discount retailer was accused of charging shoppers more than its advertised prices. Attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, and 18 other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, the FTC announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The states claimed Dollar General has cost shoppers millions of dollars by repeatedly overcharging them for years. Investigators said thousands of Dollar General stores regularly charged customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on sh…

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Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy
Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios is making a major change to keep its cereal fresh inside boxes. General Mills is teaming up with Ziploc to introduce resealable bags inside Cheerios boxes. The company announced the new packaging, called Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal, on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The new bags feature a built-in zipper that allows customers to reseal their cereal without using clips or separate containers. They also have a pour spout that opens only partway across the top, making it easier to serve cereal. According to a December 2025 survey cited by General Mills, 90% of cereal buyers take extra st…

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Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know
Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know More than 228,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because their second-row seat backs could come loose during a crash. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 228,367 Sienna Hybrid minivans, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The seven-passenger minivans are from the 2022 through 2026 model years. The problem involves the reclining mechanisms that hold the second-row seat backs in place. During some front-end crashes, the seat belt systems could cause the mechanisms to unlock, allowing the seat backs to move o…

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Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know
Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions. The coffeehouse giant announced the return date for Red Cup Day in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 26. The annual giveaway will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Customers who buy a holiday beverage will receive a limited-edition reusable holiday cup. "Red Cup Day returns Nov. 17! ❤️," the chain posted. "Get ready for one of Starbucks' most beloved traditions." Starbucks hasn't revealed the design of this year's red cup or announced which holiday drinks will qualify for the promotion. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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CT Joins Major Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General Of Deceptive Pricing For Years CT Joins Major Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General Of Deceptive Pricing For Years CT Joins Major Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General Of Deceptive Pricing For Years
CT Joins Major Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General Of Deceptive Pricing For Years Federal regulators and 20 states are suing Dollar General after the discount retailer was accused of charging shoppers more than its advertised prices. Attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, and 18 other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, the FTC announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The states claimed Dollar General has cost shoppers millions of dollars by repeatedly overcharging them for years. Investigators said thousands of Dollar General stores regularly charged customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on sh…

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Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say A 3-year-old boy's parents said police were called to their son's soccer game because he was "too good." Nevada Pierre was playing in an i9 Sports soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a league official called the police. The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video of the incident on Monday, Oct. 26. Nevada's parents claimed their son was being kicked out of the league because he was more skilled than the other children. "They're mad at my son because he actually plays soccer," Martasia Griffin told officers. "So I'm a l…

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CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why A popular restaurant chain has landed on the political menu as Barack Obama and Donald Trump trade barbs over the White House’s new look. The Cheesecake Factory became an unlikely campaign talking point ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, midterm elections after Obama compared Trump’s decorating choices to the chain’s ornate interiors. “He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory,” Obama said at a rally in Cleveland, Ohio. “It's just gold everywhere.” The former president also suggested Trump belonged on HGTV, criticizing his focus on renovations. Trump serv…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO) Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO) Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO)
Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (Video) A mother was accused of leaving her four children home alone for several days while she traveled to Las Vegas for work, authorities said. Irene Miller, 50, was arrested at Orlando International Airport after returning from Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 23, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The Kissimmee, Florida, woman faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. Miller left her four kids, ages 14, 12, 11, and 9, at their home when she traveled to Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, deputies said. She told investigators that a babysitter from Tampa…

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Susan Saint James Dies: Beloved TV Star Had Deep Connecticut Ties Susan Saint James Dies: Beloved TV Star Had Deep Connecticut Ties Susan Saint James Dies: Beloved TV Star Had Deep Connecticut Ties
Susan Saint James Dies: Beloved TV Star Had Deep Connecticut Ties Susan Saint James, whose wit and warmth helped make two television favorites enduring hits, has died, according to multiple reports. The Emmy-winning actress died Monday, Oct. 26, at 80 from pancreatic cancer, according to People and Entertainment Weekly. Saint James played Sally McMillan opposite Rock Hudson in “McMillan & Wife,” then found another signature role as divorced mother Kate McArdle alongside Jane Curtin in “Kate & Allie.” Her breakthrough came as Peggy Maxwell in “The Name of the Game.” That performance earned her a 1969 Emmy, according to the Television Academy, whic…

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by Joe Lombardi