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Man Waiting For Deputies In Driveway Admits To Shooting Woman Who Later Died, Sheriff Syas A Maryland man made no attempt to hide what had happened when deputies arrived to investigate reports of gunfire early Monday morning. Troy Elliott Harrod, 43, of Huntingtown, was standing in the driveway of a home in the 4400 block of Harvey Road when members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office arrived shortly after 5 a.m. on Oct. 12. He told deputies he had shot someone. Inside the residence, deputies found 55-year-old Alva Larita Harrod suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was later pronounced dead, according to the sheriff's office. A rifle and sh…

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Oily Rags Spontaneously Combust, Sparking $100K Maryland Woodshop Blaze: Fire Marshal Oily Rags Spontaneously Combust, Sparking $100K Maryland Woodshop Blaze: Fire Marshal Oily Rags Spontaneously Combust, Sparking $100K Maryland Woodshop Blaze: Fire Marshal
Oily Rags Spontaneously Combust, Sparking $100K Maryland Woodshop Blaze: Fire Marshal A pile of oily rags left behind after a day's work turned into a $100,000 inferno at a Maryland woodshop over the weekend. The fire broke out shortly after midnight. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at a two-story, wood-framed workshop at 405 Main St. in Deer Park, Garrett County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. Investigators determined that oily rags used earlier in the day had been left in a pile on the building's second floor, where they spontaneously combusted and sparked the blaze. The owner discovered the fire, which sent flames tearing through the upper portion of the wo…

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Virginia Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Stealing $1M, Including From US Congressional Race Virginia Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Stealing $1M, Including From US Congressional Race Virginia Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Stealing $1M, Including From US Congressional Race
Virginia Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Stealing $1M, Including From US Congressional Race A former political campaign treasurer who stole more than $1 million from clients across the country, including a Pennsylvania congressional campaign, has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges, authorities announced. Yolanda Brown, 47, also known as Yolanda Rumph, of Arlington, Virginia, entered her guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Chad F. Kenney in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. The FBI Philadelphia division shared the case on Thursday, Oct. 8. Brown owned and operated Brown Financial & Consulting Services Group LLC, providin…

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New Details Released In I-395 Crash That Killed 3 Teens Following Virginia Police Chase: VSP New Details Released In I-395 Crash That Killed 3 Teens Following Virginia Police Chase: VSP New Details Released In I-395 Crash That Killed 3 Teens Following Virginia Police Chase: VSP
New Details Released In I-395 Crash That Killed 3 Teens Following Virginia Police Chase: VSP A 16-year-old Maryland girl remains hospitalized as the sole survivor of a stolen-car crash that killed three other teens following a brief police pursuit in Virginia. Virginia State Police have confirmed that the surviving girl is from Prince George's County, correcting earlier information about her hometown following the Sept. 28 crash on the northbound I-395 exit ramp at Shirlington Road. Two of the teens killed in the crash, including the driver, were both 16-year-old boys from Silver Spring, Maryland. A third victim, a 17-year-old boy whose hometown has not been confirmed, died at the …

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Firefighters Rescue Resident From Second Floor Of Burning Maryland Duplex (PHOTOS) Firefighters Rescue Resident From Second Floor Of Burning Maryland Duplex (PHOTOS) Firefighters Rescue Resident From Second Floor Of Burning Maryland Duplex (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Rescue Resident From Second Floor Of Burning Maryland Duplex (Photos) A victim trapped on the second floor of a burning Maryland duplex was brought to safety by firefighters using a ground ladder as flames tore through the upstairs portion of the home. Crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department responded to a working house fire in the 700 block of Forest Drive, where firefighters encountered a blaze that required a rescue from the second floor. According to the department, crews used a ground ladder to reach the victim and bring them down from the burning building. The fire in Hagerstown. Hagerstown Fire Department Firefighters were able to contain th…

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Search For Maryland Man Missing Since August Comes Up Empty As Mystery Continues, Sheriff Says Search For Maryland Man Missing Since August Comes Up Empty As Mystery Continues, Sheriff Says Search For Maryland Man Missing Since August Comes Up Empty As Mystery Continues, Sheriff Says
Search For Maryland Man Missing Since August Comes Up Empty As Mystery Continues, Sheriff Says A coordinated search for a Maryland man who vanished nearly two months ago has come up empty, leaving investigators still searching for answers about his disappearance. Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz, 58, remains missing after members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office searched the Maycroft Road area in Avenue on Friday, Oct. 9, without finding him. According to investigators, Von Goetz voluntarily left his home on Aug. 16 and was believed to have last been seen walking in the area before he was reported missing. The search followed an announcement from the Sheriff's Office on Th…

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Got Milk? Truck Spills Its Load, Turns Fairfax County Road White In Dairy Disaster (PHOTOS) Got Milk? Truck Spills Its Load, Turns Fairfax County Road White In Dairy Disaster (PHOTOS) Got Milk? Truck Spills Its Load, Turns Fairfax County Road White In Dairy Disaster (PHOTOS)
Got Milk? Truck Spills Its Load, Turns Fairfax County Road White In Dairy Disaster (Photos) There's no use crying over spilled milk, but Virginia drivers might have a few complaints after a truckload led to traffic delays in Fairfax County. A semi-truck lost its cargo along Henderson Road in Clifton on Monday, Oct. 12, leaving milk crates scattered across the pavement and forcing police to shut down a stretch of the roadway. The mess was enough to make anyone lactose intolerant. Photos shared by police show dozens of black milk crates spilling out of the back of the truck, with gallon jugs scattered across the road and milk coating the asphalt. The spill prompted police to close…

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Tiny Escape Artist Sends Virginia Police Down The Drain In Adorable Rescue (PHOTOS) Tiny Escape Artist Sends Virginia Police Down The Drain In Adorable Rescue (PHOTOS) Tiny Escape Artist Sends Virginia Police Down The Drain In Adorable Rescue (PHOTOS)
Tiny Escape Artist Sends Virginia Police Down The Drain In Adorable Rescue (Photos) Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Just ask one tiny Virginia kitten who found itself in a tight spot and needed a little help from the boys in blue. Officers with the Warrenton Police Department in Fauquier County went to unusual lengths to rescue the pint-sized troublemaker after it became trapped inside a drainage pipe. The cat rescue in Virginia. Warrenton Police And this little escape artist wasn't making things easy. According to the department, it took several attempts, plenty of patience, and some teamwork before officers could finally get their paws on …

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Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions
Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions After more than eight years, millions of visitors, and hundreds of beers, a popular Maryland brewery is preparing to pour its final pint. Guinness Open Gate Brewery, located at 5001 Washington Blvd. in Halethorpe, will close to the public on Sunday, Nov. 1, ending a run that helped turn a historic Baltimore County distillery property into a destination for beer lovers. For Maryland beer enthusiasts, it marks the end of an experiment that brought one of Ireland's most recognizable brands to the heart of the American craft brewing scene. Guinness opened the Baltimore County brewery in 2018, …

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Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know
Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know A futuristic aircraft concept imagines a faster, more luxurious trip across the Atlantic, but travelers are a long way from booking a seat. The Sky OV, created by Barcelona-based industrial designer Oscar Viñals, envisions carrying about 200 passengers between New York and London in less than five hours. It remains a design concept. Its proposed speed, propulsion systems, and passenger experience have not been demonstrated in a manufactured commercial aircraft. Viñals presents the project through his OVI Design portfolio, with renderings showing a broad, swept aircraft body and a silhouett…

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Range Rover, Mercedes, $4M Property: Maryland CEO Accused In $100M COVID Fraud: DOJ Range Rover, Mercedes, $4M Property: Maryland CEO Accused In $100M COVID Fraud: DOJ Range Rover, Mercedes, $4M Property: Maryland CEO Accused In $100M COVID Fraud: DOJ
Range Rover, Mercedes, $4M Property: Maryland CEO Accused In $100M COVID Fraud: DOJ COVID-19 testing became a multimillion-dollar payday for a Maryland businessman whose spending included a Range Rover, a Mercedes-Benz, and a $4 million property, according to federal prosecutors. Marc Aaron Potash, 57, of Rockville, is facing a 13-count federal indictment tied to an alleged $100 million healthcare fraud scheme involving his Gaithersburg company, Tiero LLC, which investigators say collected more than $50 million from insurers for COVID tests that weren't performed as billed. The operation allegedly began in January 2022, when COVID testing was still commonplace, and insuran…

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Girl Pinned Beneath SUV In Virginia Freed By Firefighters In Under Six Minutes Girl Pinned Beneath SUV In Virginia Freed By Firefighters In Under Six Minutes Girl Pinned Beneath SUV In Virginia Freed By Firefighters In Under Six Minutes
Girl Pinned Beneath SUV In Virginia Freed By Firefighters In Under Six Minutes It took Virginia firefighters less than six minutes to free a young girl trapped beneath an SUV after she was struck by the vehicle, forcing crews to carry out a complicated rescue before specialized equipment could arrive. The rescue unfolded on Tuesday night in the 600 block of North Ripley Street in Alexandria, where multiple 911 callers reported that a child had been struck by an SUV. First responders arrived to find the girl conscious but pinned beneath the vehicle's front axle, with the weight of the SUV preventing them from safely pulling her free. With a specialized rescue team and…

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Dead Man's Identity Used In Attempt To Dodge Arrest During Maryland Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says Dead Man's Identity Used In Attempt To Dodge Arrest During Maryland Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says Dead Man's Identity Used In Attempt To Dodge Arrest During Maryland Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says
Dead Man's Identity Used In Attempt To Dodge Arrest During Maryland Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says A Maryland driver apparently had a different identity in mind when he was pulled over by police, but there was one problem with the name and birthday he provided: They belonged to someone who was already dead. What began as a routine traffic stop in Wicomico County took an unusual turn shortly after 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, when a sheriff's deputy stopped a blue Honda Civic near West Isabella Street and Claiborne Street in Salisbury. Behind the wheel was Travis Jerome Hollowell, though that wasn't the name he initially gave the deputy. Instead, Hollowell provided a name and date of b…

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CSX Train Car Tips Onto Side Near Maryland College, Halting Rail Traffic (PHOTOS) CSX Train Car Tips Onto Side Near Maryland College, Halting Rail Traffic (PHOTOS) CSX Train Car Tips Onto Side Near Maryland College, Halting Rail Traffic (PHOTOS)
CSX Train Car Tips Onto Side Near Maryland College, Halting Rail Traffic (Photos) A train car wound up on its side in Maryland on Monday afternoon, Oct. 12, bringing rail traffic to a halt near a college campus. The derailment happened along the CSX tracks near Mannakee Street, across from Montgomery College's Rockville campus, where a single train car slipped off the rails, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer. Crews are investigating the train derailment in Rockville on Monday afternoon. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Emergency crews responded to investigate the derailment, which left the train car on its side but caused no injur…

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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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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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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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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Fatal Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Update: Victim’s Identity Revealed Fatal Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Update: Victim’s Identity Revealed Fatal Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Update: Victim’s Identity Revealed
Fatal Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Update: Victim’s Identity Revealed The man killed after entering a tiger enclosure at a wildlife park has been identified as investigators examine how he reached the animal. William Chapman died at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England, on Saturday, Oct. 10, according to the BBC, whose report includes his photograph. Eyewitnesses described him as being in his 20s; the report did not provide an exact age. South Yorkshire Police said officers received reports of a man entering the enclosure around 1:35 p.m. local time. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical personnel’s efforts. Police confirmed Chapman …

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Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad'
Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston is mourning the actor who played his son on “Breaking Bad,” sharing memories of a bond that continued long after the cameras stopped rolling. Cranston’s Instagram tribute follows the death of RJ Mitte, on Monday, Oct. 12, in Texas at 34. “I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight,” Cranston’s post began. “RJ Mitte, my sweet son on ‘Breaking Bad’ has died. “I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm. “Born with Cerebral Palsy, he never - ever - allowed that challenge to be an excuse for anythi…

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Cause Of Death Released For RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor Who Played Walter White Jr. Cause Of Death Released For RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor Who Played Walter White Jr. Cause Of Death Released For RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor Who Played Walter White Jr.
Cause Of Death Released For RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor Who Played Walter White Jr. New details have emerged about the death of RJ Mitte, the “Breaking Bad” actor whose work extended beyond television into disability advocacy. Click here for a new, updated story: Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Mitte died by suicide, his representative confirmed to People. The actor died Monday, Oct. 12, in Texas. He was 34. The confirmation follows Daily Voice’s original report, when the cause of death had not been released. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and …

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Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message
Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message A familiar voice in rock and metal has shared a heartbreaking health update, explaining the difficult weeks behind her silence. Amanda Somerville, 47, revealed an inoperable brain tumor in an Instagram announcement on Sunday, Oct. 11. “My dear Somervillains,” Somerville began. “I owe you a personal word. Many of you have heard by now - the news has been traveling faster than I have - and I'm sorry it's taken me this long to speak to you directly. "These past weeks have been a blur of hospitals, scans, biopsies and difficult conversations, and I needed time to understand what we're facing b…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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