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Bunkmate Speaks After 'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies At Sea: 'Did Everything We Could' Bunkmate Speaks After 'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies At Sea: 'Did Everything We Could'
Bunkmate Speaks After 'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies At Sea: 'Did Everything We Could' A crew member on "Deadliest Catch" has spoken about the frantic effort to save deckhand Todd Meadows after he fell overboard during a crabbing trip in the Bering Sea. Meadows died while working aboard the Aleutian Lady off the Alaskan coast on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The 25-year-old father of three had recently joined the crew featured on the long-running reality TV series on the Discovery Channel. Trey John Green III, who shared a bunk with Meadows, spoke about the incident with Us Weekly on Tuesday, March 3. "Todd was an amazing human," Green said. Green said t…

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by Chris Spiker
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'HOME!': Virginia Boy Back With Family Weeks After Terrifying Sledding Crash Left Him In ICU 'HOME!': Virginia Boy Back With Family Weeks After Terrifying Sledding Crash Left Him In ICU
'Home!': Virginia Boy Back With Family Weeks After Terrifying Sledding Crash Left Him In ICU A Virginia boy whose terrifying sledding accident left him unconscious in intensive care is finally home. Deacon Whitson is back with his family exactly one month after the crash that sent him to the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital with multiple serious injuries. Deacon GoFundMe “HOME! Deacon is home!!!!” aunt Michelle Hamson wrote in an emotional update. “Exactly one month to the day after the accident, our guy is finally home.” "We. Are. HOME," his mother posted. "We successfully surprised his brother, and no one was happier than Ellie."  The accident…

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by Zak Failla
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Survey Reveals What Makes For Perfect Night Out Survey Reveals What Makes For Perfect Night Out
Survey Reveals What Makes For Perfect Night Out Even as face-to-face socializing dips nationwide, younger Americans say the secret to a great night out has not changed: keep it spontaneous. A new survey of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 Gen Z adults ages 21 and over found that the best evenings are often the ones that unfold naturally, with decisions made in the moment rather than mapped out in advance. The research was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Josh Cellars. According to the findings, 48 percent of respondents said they begin a typical night out with at least one decision already in mind, including whether they plan to drin…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies On Dangerous Sea: 'He Quickly Became Family' 'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies On Dangerous Sea: 'He Quickly Became Family'
'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies On Dangerous Sea: 'He Quickly Became Family' A crew member featured on "Deadliest Catch" has died in what the captain called the "most tragic day" in the history of the crab boat. Todd Meadows, a crew member on the Aleutian Lady, died at the age of 25 on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Rick Shelford, the boat's captain, announced Meadows' death in an Instagram post on Monday, March 2. Meadows was the newest member of the crew featured on the long-running reality TV show on the Discovery Channel. "He quickly became family," Shelford wrote. "His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone's respect right away. His smile was con…

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by Chris Spiker
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Netflix March Lineup: 'Peaky Blinders' Movie, 'Heartbreak High' Among Highlights Netflix March Lineup: 'Peaky Blinders' Movie, 'Heartbreak High' Among Highlights
Netflix March Lineup: 'Peaky Blinders' Movie, 'Heartbreak High' Among Highlights Netflix is kicking off March with a packed lineup of new movies, series, and specials, including the highly anticipated movie "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" and the return of fan-favorite shows like "One Piece" and "Heartbreak High." Here’s a look at some of the highlights coming to Netflix this month: Key Releases Movies: "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (Friday, March 20) "The Bad Guys 2" (Saturday, March 21) "Ready or Not: Texas" (Tuesday, March 24) TV Shows & Series: "One Piece: Season 2" "Heartbreak High: Season 3" (Wednesday, March 25) "Virgin River: Season 7" (Thursday, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Be bRAEve': $35K Raised In Four Days For Maryland 9-Year-Old Battling Leukemia 'Be bRAEve': $35K Raised In Four Days For Maryland 9-Year-Old Battling Leukemia
'Be bRAEve': $35K Raised In Four Days For Maryland 9-Year-Old Battling Leukemia Maryland is wrapping its arms around a little girl whose smile can light up a room. Rae Bradley is 9 years old, joyful, bright, and the kind of kid who loves hard and smiles often, according to friends and family. Recently, her world shifted. Rae was diagnosed with leukemia, news her family says no child should ever have to face. In an instant, the normal routines of playing with her brother Jack, and spending time with her cousins gave way to doctor visits, treatments, and hospital stays. Rae Bradley GoFundMe But those who know Rae say one thing has not changed. Her spirit.…

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by Zak Failla
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Shuck Yeah: Potomac Oysters Survive Sewage Spill, Here's When Harvest Ban Will Be Lifted Shuck Yeah: Potomac Oysters Survive Sewage Spill, Here's When Harvest Ban Will Be Lifted
Shuck Yeah: Potomac Oysters Survive Sewage Spill, Here's When Harvest Ban Will Be Lifted Marylanders can keep shucking. State environmental officials announced that testing continues to show the Potomac River’s shellfish waters downstream of the recent Potomac Interceptor sewage spill remain safe — and a precautionary harvesting closure will be lifted March 10, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. The temporary closure covered a stretch of the Potomac from the Port Tobacco River region down to the US Route 301 bridge, impacting portions of Charles County and bordering Virginia waters. It was put in place after the upstream sewage spill, roughly 60 miles awa…

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by Zak Failla
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After Helping Kids Stand Taller, Beloved Therapy Pony Faces Life-Or-Death Battle After Helping Kids Stand Taller, Beloved Therapy Pony Faces Life-Or-Death Battle
After Helping Kids Stand Taller, Beloved Therapy Pony Faces Life-Or-Death Battle A little gray pony who has helped Maryland children find their confidence is now fighting for his own life. Cash, a beloved lesson and therapy pony in Benson, underwent emergency surgery this week after a sudden and severe colic episode, according to owner Hannah Balas, who is seeking the community's assistance. “In 2019, we brought home a little pony from an auction who no one else saw much in,” Balas wrote. “We saw something different — and over the years, he has proven us right in every way.” That pony became a cornerstone of their lesson and therapy program in Harford County, she sa…

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by Zak Failla
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WATCH: 24-Year-Old Rae Boyd Hits The ‘YOU,’ Nails The Moment, Earns American Idol Golden Ticket WATCH: 24-Year-Old Rae Boyd Hits The ‘YOU,’ Nails The Moment, Earns American Idol Golden Ticket
Watch: 24-Year-Old Rae Boyd Hits The ‘YOU,’ Nails The Moment, Earns American Idol Golden Ticket She's going to Hollywood. Maryland native Rae Boyd earned her golden ticket on "American Idol" and blew away the judges with her take on a classic during her audition in front of Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. The self-admitted Idol super fan made them feel. In front of her family and a worldwide audience, Boyd belted out Aretha Franklin's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and answered any questions that the judges may have had during her performance. "I think you read Luke's mind.... She said can she hit the 'YOU' in her chest voice, and then you did it," Underw…

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by Zak Failla
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Measles Case Confirmed In Northern Virginia: Possible Exposure Sites Listed Measles Case Confirmed In Northern Virginia: Possible Exposure Sites Listed
Measles Case Confirmed In Northern Virginia: Possible Exposure Sites Listed A confirmed case of measles in Northern Virginia has prompted health officials to warn residents who visited several busy locations last week to monitor for symptoms. The patient is an adult who recently traveled internationally, according to the Virginia Department of Health. To protect the patient’s privacy, VDH said it will not provide any additional information about the patient. Health officials are now working to identify people who might have been exposed. Exposure sites in Virginia include: Giant Food at 8941 Ox Road in Lorton between 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1…

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by Zak Failla
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Survey Reveals What Americans Don’t Want You To See In Their Cars Survey Reveals What Americans Don’t Want You To See In Their Cars
Survey Reveals What Americans Don’t Want You To See In Their Cars If a quick ride offer sparks panic about what someone might see inside your car, you are far from alone. A new national survey suggests many Americans are quietly embarrassed by the state of their vehicles, which are increasingly doubling as mobile storage units filled with everything from food wrappers to unexpected personal items. According to a new poll of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research for Guessing Headlights, about one third of car owners say they feel embarrassed by the condition of their car’s interior. The research found that clutter is common. One third of respondent…

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by Joe Lombardi
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The Votes Are In: National Zoo’s First Elephant Calf In Decades Now Has Her Name The Votes Are In: National Zoo’s First Elephant Calf In Decades Now Has Her Name
The Votes Are In: National Zoo’s First Elephant Calf In Decades Now Has Her Name She had a tiny trunk and a very big debut. Now, DC’s newest elephant finally has a name. For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute welcomed an Asian elephant calf at 1:15 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, inside the Elephant Barn in Washington, DC.  Nearly two weeks later, zoo officials announced the 308-pound female now answers to Linh Mai. The name, chosen by the public through a fundraising vote, means “spirit blossom.”  Linh means “spirit” or “soul,” and Mai refers to the apricot blossom, a flower associated with Tết, the …

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by Zak Failla