Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights
Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights A 23-year-old swimmer remained missing Saturday, June 6, more than a day after disappearing in the water off the Jersey Shore. The U.S. Coast Guard received a report at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, June 5, of a person in the water about 100 yards offshore of Seaside Heights, a spokesperson for the agency said. A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light and a helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City were dispatched to the scene, according to the Coast Guard. Local emergency responders also deployed marine, aerial, and shoreline search resources. Co…
Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
NJ Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report NJ Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report
NJ Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report David Krumholtz appeared in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, but don't expect those residual checks to fund a sleigh ride. The 48-year-old Bergen County dad of two recently revealed what he earns these days from "The Santa Clause" movies with Tim Allen, in which he played Bernard the Head Elf in the 1994 hit and its 2002 sequel. Krumholtz shared the figure with Page Six during a press day last month for "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been," the Broadway revival of Eric Bentley's 1972 play, the outlet exclusively reported. While discussing residual payments, Krumholtz ex…
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation 'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death A familiar face from big-screen hits and prime-time crime dramas has been identified in a deadly Los Angeles case. Click here for a new, updated story: Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Actor James Handy, 81, died after being stabbed on Wednesday, June 3, in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, according to authorities. Officers were called around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the 19200 block of Erwin Street regarding an unknown trouble report, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD said the 911 caller stated, "I…
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For 'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
NJ HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job NJ HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job
NJ HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job A former New Jersey high school graduate who pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot has been hired for a position at the Pentagon, according to published reports. Elias Irizarry, 24, previously of Montclair, was apparently appointed to a role within the Defense Department after previously pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the Capitol breach (click here for the complaint). He later pleaded guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and was sentenced to 14 days in jail and later pardoned by President Trump. Irizarry …
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden says he smoked crack at a notorious Connecticut highway hotel while battling drug addiction and alcoholism. The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the admission in a Thursday, June 4, post on X, where he also claimed a widely shared shirtless photo of himself was taken at a former Super 8 motel off I-95 in West Haven when he was in the throes of that addiction.  Biden was sparring with a critic over his comments that politicians and the wealthy use divisive politics as a distraction tactic. He believes they are getting "fat and rich" while the country tears…
Month After NBC Appearance, NJ School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness Month After NBC Appearance, NJ School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness
Month After NBC Appearance, NJ School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness Last month, Robin Cogan was on an NBC News segment featuring grandparents sharing stories of childhood illness to raise awareness for vaccines. On Wednesday, June 3, the beloved Camden school nurse and Cherry Hill grandmither was aboard a medical helicopter from Virginia to South Jersey after a sudden terminal diagnosis. A GoFundMe for her family had raised more than $72,000. Cogan, a nationally recognized advocate for children's health and school nursing, had been hospitalized in Virginia when friends and family launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover the cost of transporting her back to New…
Getting A REAL ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why Getting A REAL ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why
Getting A Real ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why More than 300,000 additional New Jersey residents have obtained REAL IDs in the first four months of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration, according to an announcement made Thursday, June 4. The number of New Jersey residents with a REAL ID has increased from about 2.2 million at the start of the administration to more than 2.5 million today, representing a 12.5% increase, state officials said. Among the changes, MVC now allows customers to use eligible digital documents as proof of address when applying for a REAL ID. The policy took effect in April. "We expanded REAL ID availability and …
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report The three remaining "60 Minutes" correspondents are reportedly deciding whether to stay with the iconic newsmagazine amid a high-profile wave of firings and growing turmoil at CBS News. "60 Minutes" veteran reporters Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, and Jon Wertheim held an hourlong meeting on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss their futures at the program, Status reported. Their discussion came after Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega were fired during a newsroom purge at "60 Minutes." Whitaker is weighing his options and could leave the show, three sources told Status. S…