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Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea
A coastal rescue mission spanning thousands of miles ended with a remarkable reunion.
The US Coast Guard rescued an 86-year-old sailor and his dog Wednesday, Oct. 28, about 460 miles off San Diego, California, after the pair had gone without contact for more than two months.
The sailor had been aboard the sailing vessel Willow Wind, traveling from Astoria, Oregon, to Pago Pago, American Samoa. Coast Guard Pacific Area watchstanders received an overdue-mariner report Saturday, Oct. 24. The sailor had not been heard from since Thursday, Aug. 20.
An emergency position-indicating radio beacon …
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late.
The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity.
Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky.
The attraction is brightness …
Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9
A devastating South Florida aviation disaster is now taking on an intimate human dimension.
Multiple reports identified the nine people who died when a Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday, Nov. 1, during a flight from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas.
The victims included Austin tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife, Helen Robinson, their two children, the children’s nanny, and two close friends, according to an exclusive report by TMZ. The flight crew included 55-year-old Capt. Jeff Gregory and 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, also known as Nathalia Gadel…
20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash
Before she was old enough to drive, a young South Florida student had already earned a distinction few teenagers can claim.
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Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, also known as Nathalia Gadelha, has been identified by multiple reports as the co-pilot killed in a Learjet 60 crash that left all nine people aboard dead. The FAA, NTSB, and local officials had not publicly released the names of the other victims.
Gadelha earned her private pilot’s license in October 2023, at…
These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did
From a former New York Giants star to a "Jersey Shore" favorite and Hollywood actress, familiar faces traded the spotlight for running shoes at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
Tiki Barber, of Florham Park, was among the celebrities who tackled the 26.2-mile race through New York City's five boroughs on Sunday, Nov. 1, finishing in 5 hours, 11 minutes, and 49 seconds, according to official race tracking results. Barber, a former Giants running back, averaged 11 minutes and 54 seconds per mile.
Actress Jennifer Connelly posted the fastest time among the celebrities reviewed, finishi…
CT US Senator, Williams College Grad Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
US Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after a medical emergency, and his office shared an encouraging update on his condition.
The 53-year-old Connecticut Democrat suffered a stroke Saturday, Oct. 31, after experiencing arm numbness while attending his son’s hockey game, his chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said in a statement.
Herwitt released the statement Sunday, Nov. 1:
“Yesterday afternoon, Sen. Murphy started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey game. He was taken to a local hospital, where it was discovered he had experienced a stroke.
"He was transferre…
‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day
The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work.
AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…
