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Midair Emergency: Laptop Catches Fire On American Airlines Flight, Passengers Burned Midair Emergency: Laptop Catches Fire On American Airlines Flight, Passengers Burned
Midair Emergency: Laptop Catches Fire On American Airlines Flight, Passengers Burned A routine flight turned frightening when smoke and flames suddenly filled part of the cabin shortly before landing. A passenger’s laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398 on Friday, Aug. 21, as the plane traveled from Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, according to authorities and multiple reports. The flight had 133 people aboard. The incident happened about 30 minutes before landing, CBS News reported. A passenger said the laptop began smoking and then caught fire, sending heavy smoke through the cabin. The laptop’s owner placed the burning device in the a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists
Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists Chick-fil-A is launching a new fall menu with help from a sweet-and-savory spin on its chicken sandwiches and a campfire favorite. The fast-food chain unveiled its new options in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches will debut nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24, along with a S'mores Milkshake and S'mores Frosted Coffee. During standard breakfast hours, from opening until 10:30 a.m., the Chicken & Waffles Sandwich will come with a smaller chicken filet and maple-flavored waffle. From 10:30 a.m. until closing, customers can order a large…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know
New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know The Atlantic hurricane season is entering a busy stretch, with forecasters tracking several areas of interest for possible tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three disturbances across the Atlantic basin, including a tropical wave expected to move off Africa and two areas with lower potential for development. None of the systems currently pose an immediate threat to the continental US, according to the National Hurricane Center. The area with the highest development potential is a tropical wave expected to emerge over the Atlantic after moving off the west coa…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Shelley Fabares Dies: TV Sitcom Favorite Also Starred In Movies, Including Opposite Elvis Shelley Fabares Dies: TV Sitcom Favorite Also Starred In Movies, Including Opposite Elvis
Shelley Fabares Dies: TV Sitcom Favorite Also Starred In Movies, Including Opposite Elvis Shelley Fabares, whose career stretched from teenage television stardom to hit sitcoms, movies, and a No. 1 record, has died. Fabares died Saturday, Aug. 22, in Los Angeles following a brief illness, her family said. She was 82.  “To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter and comfort,” they said in a statement, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. “She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member and loyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone w…

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by Joe Lombardi
Your Community
They Tried To Stay Open, But Flood Damage Finally Forces Popular Restaurant To Close They Tried To Stay Open, But Flood Damage Finally Forces Popular Restaurant To Close
They Tried To Stay Open, But Flood Damage Finally Forces Popular Restaurant To Close For weeks, they tried to keep the pasta coming. The water damage finally won. Corso Italian in Arlington's Village at Shirlington has been forced to close temporarily after flooding caused significant damage to the restaurant earlier this month, leaving dozens of employees facing an unexpected stretch without their regular paychecks. Water entered both of Corso's dining rooms and its basement on Sunday, Aug. 2, during an ongoing construction project, according to an email from the restaurant shared online. But the popular eatery didn't immediately shut down. For the next several week…

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
They Tell Hikers To 'Think Twice' Before Taking On This Maryland Trail; Sunday Showed Why They Tell Hikers To 'Think Twice' Before Taking On This Maryland Trail; Sunday Showed Why
They Tell Hikers To 'Think Twice' Before Taking On This Maryland Trail; Sunday Showed Why A Sunday morning hike turned into a pair of rescue missions along one of Maryland's most notoriously unforgiving trails. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to two separate emergencies around 9 a.m. on Aug. 23 along Billy Goat Trail A near the Potomac River in Great Falls, spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The first sent rescuers toward Lamberts Island following an initial report of people in the water and a medical emergency. Crews ultimately found a young hiker who had apparently fainted or passed out from exhaustion, according to Piringer. The hiker refused trans…

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
Motorcyclist Fighting For Life After Crash At Virginia Intersection (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Fighting For Life After Crash At Virginia Intersection (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Fighting For Life After Crash At Virginia Intersection (Developing) A Sunday afternoon ride in Virginia ended with a motorcyclist fighting for his life. The crash was reported near Braddock Road and Pine Road in Annandale shortly before Fairfax County Police issued an alert around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. A man riding the motorcycle suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a local hospital, police said. His condition was not immediately available beyond the initial assessment. The crash prompted a heavy police response as investigators began working to determine what happened. Eastbound Braddock Road was closed at Clifton Street followi…

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
Maryland Woman's Death Deemed Homicide 15 Years Later, But Case Won't Be Reopened: AG Maryland Woman's Death Deemed Homicide 15 Years Later, But Case Won't Be Reopened: AG
Maryland Woman's Death Deemed Homicide 15 Years Later, But Case Won't Be Reopened: AG A Maryland woman stopped breathing after being restrained by police. Fifteen years later, independent medical examiners concluded her death should have been classified as a homicide. But the case still won't be reopened. The Maryland Attorney General's Office announced following a new review that it found insufficient evidence to pursue further investigation or criminal charges in the 2010 death of Mary Croker, 41. Croker died on July 16, 2010, after Baltimore County Police officers responded to the area of Eastern Avenue and Hawthorn Road for a report of a woman stealing property from a v…

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
Virginia Woman Traded Drugs For Gun While Trafficking Meth, Feds Say Virginia Woman Traded Drugs For Gun While Trafficking Meth, Feds Say
Virginia Woman Traded Drugs For Gun While Trafficking Meth, Feds Say A Virginia woman who prosecutors say turned interstate drug runs into a pipeline for meth is heading to federal prison. Pamela Michelle Fansler, 52, of Bristol, was sentenced to five years behind bars after admitting to trafficking drugs from North Carolina into Washington County, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia. Federal prosecutors said Fansler and others conspired to distribute methamphetamine between July and August 2025, with Fansler traveling to Asheville, North Carolina, to pick up the drugs before bringing them back into Virginia for redistr…

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
He May Not Look Like This Anymore: Maryland Authorities Hunt Armed Carjacking Fugitive He May Not Look Like This Anymore: Maryland Authorities Hunt Armed Carjacking Fugitive
He May Not Look Like This Anymore: Maryland Authorities Hunt Armed Carjacking Fugitive A fugitive hunt spanning Maryland and DC now comes with a catch: The man authorities are looking for may not look like the photo they're circulating. The Charles County Sheriff's Office and US Marshals are searching for 21-year-old Indian Head resident David Thomas Alston, who is wanted in connection with an armed carjacking reported in May, officials announced. Investigators say Alston may have since changed his appearance by changing his hairstyle. That's significant because authorities say the photo released during the manhunt is the only one they have available. Officials said over th…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Will Put Northeast In Prime Viewing Position: When To Watch Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Will Put Northeast In Prime Viewing Position: When To Watch
Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Will Put Northeast In Prime Viewing Position: When To Watch Skywatchers across the Northeast will soon get a front-row seat to one of the year's most dramatic celestial events. A deep partial lunar eclipse will unfold Thursday night, Aug. 27, into early Friday, Aug. 28, with the moon passing through Earth's shadow and taking on a dark, coppery appearance. NASA says the partial phase begins at 10:34 p.m. EDT Thursday, when Earth's dark central shadow, known as the umbra, begins taking a noticeable bite out of the full moon. The eclipse reaches its maximum at about 12:13 a.m. EDT Friday. At that point, 96.3 percent of the moon's disk will be inside …

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by Joe Lombardi
On Your Side
When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially
When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially Money can be a major source of tension in relationships, and a new survey shows many Americans are keeping at least some parts of their finances separate. WalletHub released a survey about money and relationships on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The personal finance website found that 26% of Americans have a financial account hidden from their partner, while 72% believe financial disagreements are worse for a relationship than political disagreements. The online survey asked more than 200 respondents about financial independence, shared accounts, budgeting, and other money issues in relationships.…

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by Chris Spiker