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Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police
Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police The man accused of abducting a victim, stealing a vehicle, and leading authorities on a search spanning Virginia, DC, and Maryland is back in custody. Cristian Alvarenga, 25, is in custody after a domestic altercation in Herndon sparked a multi-state pursuit that ended with his capture Tuesday morning, according to the Herndon Police Department. Shortly before 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, officials confirmed that the Herndon resident had been captured near Elden Street and Alabama Drive after community members spotted him and called police. "Thank you to multiple community members who cal…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals It was a star-studded night at Madison Square Garden on Monday, June 8, as celebrities packed celebrity row for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 to cut New York's series lead to 2-1. Photos shared by the New York Knicks and photos shared by the celebs themselves show a lineup featuring actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and television stars. Among those spotted courtside were Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, best known for their longtime roles as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: SVU."  Former NB…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video A New Jersey police department is reviewing a traffic stop after the driver accused officers of racial profiling during an encounter that was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The video was posted June 2 by a man who goes by "ViBin Mall" on Facebook and Instagram, where in April of last year made a post saying he'd gone blind after being assaulted by another inmate while serving a three-week sentence in Ocean County Jail for contempt of court stemming from a family court matter. In the June 2 post, the driver claimed Jackson police followed him for more than three miles a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say
DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say A Maryland girl is dead, and a 33-year-old DC man is facing charges after police say two juveniles gained access to his unsecured gun and fatally shot the 15-year-old. Investigators identified Bowie native Journee Long as the teen killed during the Saturday night shooting in Southeast DC involving a weapon owned by J’Von Green. Officers were called shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, to the 900 block of Barnaby Road SE, where there was a reported shooting involving Long and two other juveniles. When they arrived, officers found Long unconscious and not breathing with a critical guns…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Students Safe, School Bus Driver Trapped After Bus Slams Into Tree In Maryland Students Safe, School Bus Driver Trapped After Bus Slams Into Tree In Maryland
Students Safe, School Bus Driver Trapped After Bus Slams Into Tree In Maryland A school bus driver had to be extricated after crashing into a tree in Maryland with two students on board, officials say. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8, Frederick County Fire and Rescue crews were called to a stretch of Ball Road near Ijamsville, where there was a reported school bus crash with a person trapped inside. Two students on the bus were able to safely get off the bus and were evaluated by paramedics as a precaution. They were later returned to their parents. A police helicopter was requested to assist at the scene, according to investigators, and the driver was ext…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says A stolen 2025 Ford Bronco, a foot chase, four teens running through the woods, and a pickup ride that didn't stay secret for long. Just another day in the life of sheriff's deputies in St. Mary's County, where officials say a stolen SUV investigation ended with all four people involved accounted for after witnesses helped track down the last two who tried to escape. The strange scene played out on Saturday, June 6, when a Lexington Park resident reported that his 2025 Ford Bronco had been stolen. Using GPS tracking data, deputies determined the vehicle was in the Loveville area before spot…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
UFC Fight At White House Means Major Road Closures Across DC Area: Here's What To Expect UFC Fight At White House Means Major Road Closures Across DC Area: Here's What To Expect
UFC Fight At White House Means Major Road Closures Across DC Area: Here's What To Expect The planned UFC fight on the White House lawn is about to bring some of the biggest traffic disruptions Washington has seen in years. The Metropolitan Police Department issued a sweeping traffic advisory this week ahead of "UFC Freedom 250," a multi-day event tied to President Donald Trump's planned White House celebration that will trigger road closures, parking restrictions, and detours across large sections of downtown DC beginning on Thursday, June 11. For drivers, commuters, tourists, and anyone trying to navigate the city next weekend, the impact will be hard to miss. Starting at 6 a…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup A referee set to make World Cup history was denied entry to the US as concerns grow about how the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies will impact the world's biggest sporting event. Omar Abdulkadir Artan was blocked from entering the US despite holding a valid visa, AFP reported on Monday, June 8. The award-winning referee was one of 170 officials picked to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. Artan was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup. He was turned away at Miami Internat…

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by Chris Spiker
News
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE) 55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE)
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (Update) A months-long investigation into a large fight involving dozens of youths at Hersheypark has resulted in charges against 55 people, police announced on Monday, June 8. The disorder erupted inside the Dauphin County amusement park on Friday, April 3, when multiple groups of youths engaged in assaultive and disruptive behavior, prompting a large response from Hersheypark Security, Derry Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and other local agencies. Following what police described as a lengthy and thorough investigation, authorities identified 55 individuals allegedly involved in the in…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Nearly 82,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled because a dashboard display defect can keep critical safety warnings from appearing. Toyota issued the recall for about 81,893 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, May 27. The recall includes Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid and Mirai vehicles, along with Lexus GX and UX Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves a 12.3-inch combination meter in the instrument panel, which may experience a startup problem that causes some areas of the display to go blank. That can keep required w…

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by Chris Spiker