Duncan Sheik hospitalized in 'critical but stable' condition

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Phillipsburg will back NJSIAA decision on Thanksgiving football schedule

Phillipsburg Superintendent Greg Troxell said the district will support the NJSIAA’s decision to play all football championship games over Thanksgiving weekend at MetLife, a change that could conflict...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT

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36,000 kids’ toys sold on Amazon recalled after two children hospitalized

More than 36,000 popular children’s toys sold nationwide on Amazon are being recalled after two children ingested magnets and required hospitalization. The recall was issued after the incidents...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 2:51 PM EDT

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William Allen High School lockdown lifted after weapon threat

A reported weapon threat at William Allen High School prompted a brief lockdown Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, while investigators and K-9 teams searched the school. Authorities and district...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 2:51 PM EDT

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Debby Ryan shares ongoing impact of past brain injuries

Debby Ryan, best known for her work on the Disney Channel, has opened up about her history with brain injuries and ongoing migraines. She describes the injuries as...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT

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Punk bands swap covers for split record, launch joint tour

Two popular punk rock bands are covering each other’s songs for a new split record and will support the release with a joint tour. Both groups began their...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 2:15 PM EDT

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Dollar General manager charged after allegedly locking girl inside store

A West Virginia Dollar General manager was arrested on a felony solicitation charge after police say he locked a juvenile girl inside the store and made inappropriate comments...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 2:12 PM EDT

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ICE officer Christian Castro arrested ahead of Minnesota hearings

Suspended U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro was arrested Wednesday by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The arrest came just before state and federal hearings...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 2:12 PM EDT

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Hard Mountain Dew offers $1 million for proof of Bigfoot

Hard Mountain Dew is offering a $1 million prize to anyone who can prove Bigfoot is real through its "Bigfoot Bounty" promotion. To compete for the grand prize,...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 1:57 PM EDT

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Imagine Dolly Parton walking into a Walmart — she did

In 1988, Dolly Parton, Sally Field and fellow actresses Shirley MacLaine and Olympia Dukakis were seen shopping at a Walmart in a small Louisiana town. While some of...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT

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Sarkisian breaks silence on postgame exchange with Holly Rowe, Arch Manning remark

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian opened up about an awkward exchange with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after the Longhorns rallied for a 24-23 victory Saturday night over Ohio...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 1:48 PM EDT