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Mass Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future Mass Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future Mass Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future
Mass Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future At just 18, Jean Charles was building websites and a future, known for his big smile and sense of humor. But all that ended during a routine trip to pick up breakfast. Charles, of Brockton, was struck and killed around 6:15 a.m. Oct. 6 as he crossed Route 44 near 430 New State Highway in Raynham. He was heading to Dunkin'. A GoFundMe campaign created to help his family said that walk was part of his normal morning routine. "He was just an 18-year-old young man going about his morning, with no idea that he would not be returning home," organizer Andrera Cabrera wrote. "It is heartbreaking t…

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Man Indicted On Murder Charges In OUI Crash That Killed Father, 8-Year-Old Daughter Man Indicted On Murder Charges In OUI Crash That Killed Father, 8-Year-Old Daughter Man Indicted On Murder Charges In OUI Crash That Killed Father, 8-Year-Old Daughter
Man Indicted On Murder Charges In OUI Crash That Killed Father, 8-Year-Old Daughter A Massachusetts man faces two second-degree murder charges after prosecutors say he crashed into a Honda at nearly 100 mph while intoxicated, killing an Andover father and his 8-year-old daughter in North Reading. Matthew Sweeney, 21, of Paxton, was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury in connection with the Aug. 22 crash on Route 28, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and North Reading Police Chief Mark Zimmerman announced Tuesday, Oct. 13. Samir Naili, 35, and his daughter, Kashmira Naili, 8, died at the scene. Both lived in Andover. Kashmira was preparing to start third gr…

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Harvard, Stanford Grad Turned UPMC Pediatrician Dies In House Fire Harvard, Stanford Grad Turned UPMC Pediatrician Dies In House Fire Harvard, Stanford Grad Turned UPMC Pediatrician Dies In House Fire
Harvard, Stanford Grad Turned Upmc Pediatrician Dies In House Fire A Harvard and Stanford graduate who became a pediatrician caring for children across the country before joining UPMC in Harrisburg has died in a house fire at age 41, her employer confirmed. Dr. Julia Pederson died following a fire at a home in the 2900 block of Green Street in Harrisburg on Saturday, Oct. 10, according to UPMC and emergency dispatch records. The fire broke out around 7:05 a.m., and the initial 911 caller reported that a space heater in a bedroom had started the blaze, according to Dauphin County dispatch logs. The caller also reported that a woman was the only person stil…

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Trouble In The Air, Trouble On The Ground: Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison Trouble In The Air, Trouble On The Ground: Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison Trouble In The Air, Trouble On The Ground: Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison
Trouble In The Air, Trouble On The Ground: Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison The American Airlines passenger who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties during a flight that was diverted to Maryland is now facing a much bigger problem on the ground. Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, was indicted on charges stemming from a confrontation aboard a Dallas-to-Newark flight that was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County on Thursday, Sept. 3. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment on Tuesday, Oct. 13, alleging that Lundeen assaulted a fellow passenger and interfered with flight attendants and cre…

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Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win
Pringles Offers Can-Shaped Urn, 200 Years Of Crisps To Die-Hard Fans: How To Win Pringles is offering its biggest fans a Halloween giveaway to literally die for: an urn. The snack brand unveiled the custom Pringles can-shaped urn as part of a contest that started on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Fans can enter the giveaway through Thursday, Oct. 22. The unusual giveaway is inspired by the inventor of the Pringles can, whose ashes were buried in one of the containers in 2008. The unique urn is made of precious metal and features a personal engraving, along with a removable lid. Fans must sign a "will and taste-ament" at OnceYouDrop.com, pledging to have the…

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Blackstone Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' Blackstone Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' Blackstone Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age'
Blackstone Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…

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WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’
Watch: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ A giant humpback whale crashed into a boat off the coast of Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 10. The shocking collision was captured on video by Steven Heid, who shared the clip on social media. The whale approached Heid’s boat quickly as he was fishing in Moriches Inlet, the video shows. It appeared to be feeding, as dozens of fish are seen flying through the air in the moments before the whale slammed into the boat’s side. View this post on Instagram While the whale made solid contact with the side of the boat, appearing to even “bite” the sid…

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Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces CT Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Arrest In Explosives Case Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces CT Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Arrest In Explosives Case Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces CT Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Arrest In Explosives Case
Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces CT Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Arrest In Explosives Case A Connecticut man charged with making bombs after police searched his home during a domestic disturbance investigation was previously accused of making explosives in a 2010 case that led to his father’s arrest.  Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested on Oct. 3 at his home on Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield. He was charged with illegally possessing explosives, manufacturing bombs, and three misdemeanor counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. According to his arrest warrant, police began investigating after a woman told troopers that Javanainen kept unlocke…

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Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities
Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities A Long Island husband and wife were hit with animal cruelty charges after their dog was found severely emaciated, weighing nearly half his expected weight, authorities said. Michael O’Brien, 39, and Jenecia O’Brien, 37, both of Sound Beach, failed to provide enough food, water, and veterinary care for their dog, Kobe, from early this year into October, the Suffolk County SPCA said Tuesday, Oct. 13. Kobe, a 5-year-old Coonhound-Boxer mix, weighed just 37 pounds when he was brought for veterinary care, well below the expected 65 to 67 pounds for a dog of his breed and age, the SPCA said. Kob…

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Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant
Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant A 26-year-old worker was rescued after he was trapped inside an asphalt bin in New Jersey on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township officers responded to AE Stone at 1435 Doughty Rd., after Cameron Briggs fell backwards into a recycled asphalt bin, Egg Harbor Township police said.  A partial collapse of the asphalt occurred and Briggs, of Mays Landing, ended up trapped in a seated position with his legs straight out and asphalt over his waist, police said. Workers called for emergency assistance after they spent 20 minutes trying to free him, police said. Brig…

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Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports
Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports New details are coming to light in the arrest of actress Selma Blair following an apparently bloody flight from Los Angeles to JFK Airport on Sunday, Oct. 11. The "Hellboy" and "Cruel Intentions" actress has been charged with two counts of assault for kicking a Port Authority Police Department officer following what was described as a bloody altercation on a flight from Los Angeles to JFK Airport on Sunday, Oct. 11, ABC News reports. Blair, 54, missed several doses of a "powerful" medication and hit her head before the ordeal, the New York Post reports citing the actress' lawyers. One attor…

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Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One
Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Mexican Grill is going big with its takeout bags, giving customers a chance to win a massive three-foot-wide version. The chain unveiled its limited-edition "Big A** Chipotle Bag" on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The 170-liter tote bag celebrates the chain's Family Meals, which are designed to feed four to six people. The oversized bag measures 36 inches wide, 24 inches tall, and 12 inches deep. "A Big A** Meal deserves a Big A** Bag," said chief brand officer Fernando Machado. "We took one of the most recognizable parts of the Chipotle experience, gave it an outsized upgrade, …

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Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall
Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall More than 30,000 Mercedes-Benz luxury cars are being recalled because a brake hose problem can make it harder for drivers to stop. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 30,064 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Oct. 2. The affected vehicles include certain S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG sedans from model years 2022 through 2025. The front brake hoses may weaken over time because of heat and mechanical stress. The hoses can eventually rupture and leak brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the distance neede…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday. The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident. "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One
Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Mexican Grill is going big with its takeout bags, giving customers a chance to win a massive three-foot-wide version. The chain unveiled its limited-edition "Big A** Chipotle Bag" on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The 170-liter tote bag celebrates the chain's Family Meals, which are designed to feed four to six people. The oversized bag measures 36 inches wide, 24 inches tall, and 12 inches deep. "A Big A** Meal deserves a Big A** Bag," said chief brand officer Fernando Machado. "We took one of the most recognizable parts of the Chipotle experience, gave it an outsized upgrade, …

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Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall
Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall More than 30,000 Mercedes-Benz luxury cars are being recalled because a brake hose problem can make it harder for drivers to stop. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 30,064 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Oct. 2. The affected vehicles include certain S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG sedans from model years 2022 through 2025. The front brake hoses may weaken over time because of heat and mechanical stress. The hoses can eventually rupture and leak brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the distance neede…

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by Chris Spiker
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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday. The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident. "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Leo, First American Pope, Diagnosed With Cancer: Vatican Issues Update Leo, First American Pope, Diagnosed With Cancer: Vatican Issues Update Leo, First American Pope, Diagnosed With Cancer: Vatican Issues Update
Leo, First American Pope, Diagnosed With Cancer: Vatican Issues Update The Vatican has released a major health update on Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, following surgery in Rome. Doctors confirmed the 71-year-old pontiff has lung cancer during an operation on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Gemelli Hospital, according to a statement. Surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung using a video-assisted technique. Tissue examination during the procedure confirmed what earlier tests had suggested. “An intraoperative histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, as suspected from the preoperative examinations,” the doctors said, accord…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Amelia Earhart Mystery Could Be Solved As Researchers Reach Remote Island Amelia Earhart Mystery Could Be Solved As Researchers Reach Remote Island Amelia Earhart Mystery Could Be Solved As Researchers Reach Remote Island
Amelia Earhart Mystery Could Be Solved As Researchers Reach Remote Island Researchers have arrived on a remote Pacific island to investigate an underwater object that may be Amelia Earhart's long-lost airplane. A 17-person expedition team reached Nikumaroro on Monday, Oct. 12, Purdue University announced. The five-day journey to the uninhabited island between Hawaii and Australia covered about 950 miles. The researchers are preparing to examine the "Taraia Object," which they believe could be the remains of Earhart's Lockheed Electra 10-E in a lagoon. "It is incredibly rewarding to be this close to completing our inspection of the Taraia Object and pot…

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New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways A new poll examines a politically charged question about President Donald Trump: whether Americans believe he is using the presidency for personal financial gain. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 41 percent believe Trump has done something illegal, citing allegations that he personally profited from the presidency. Another 18 percent consider his conduct unethical but not illegal. An equal share says he has done nothing wrong, while 21 percent say they do not know enough to judge. The findings measure public perceptions of the allegati…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO)
Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (Video) A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger was rescued after going overboard and spending hours in the sea off the coast of Greece. The 44-year-old woman from El Salvador fell from the Odyssey of the Seas about 83 miles southwest of the Greek island of Zakynthos on Friday, Oct. 9, the Hellenic Coast Guard said. The incident happened on a week-long cruise that departed Civitavecchia, Italy, on Sunday, Oct. 4, according to CruiseMapper. The Coast Guard launched a search involving rescue boats, passing ships, and a Greek Air Force helicopter. A cargo ship helping with the search sp…

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'Space Jellyfish' Dazzles East Coast In Tuesday SpaceX Launch 'Space Jellyfish' Dazzles East Coast In Tuesday SpaceX Launch 'Space Jellyfish' Dazzles East Coast In Tuesday SpaceX Launch
'Space Jellyfish' Dazzles East Coast In Tuesday SpaceX Launch Residents across the East Coast were treated to a spectacular SpaceX show as a rocket carrying supplies to the International Space Station lit up the sky on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13 (scroll for photos). The Falcon 9 rocket created a glowing display known as a "space jellyfish" following its 6:33 a.m. launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The glow was clearest in Florida and faded as the rocket traveled north and higher into the sky over Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the tri-state area. The launch was part of SpaceX's 35t…

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by Cecilia Levine