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Iranians Sneaked Into U.S. Through Roslyn Man — Who Also Had Child Sex Vids, Feds Say Iranians Sneaked Into U.S. Through Roslyn Man — Who Also Had Child Sex Vids, Feds Say
Iranians Sneaked Into U.S. Through Roslyn Man — Who Also Had Child Sex Vids, Feds Say A Long Island resident helped smuggle Iranian citizens into the U.S., including one person with ties to the nation’s notorious Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, federal investigators said. Sharon Gohari, 48, also possessed child sex abuse material on his phone, including the rape of children as young as 5 years old, the Justice Department said Tuesday, May 12. Gohari, who lived in Roslyn, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to unlawful smuggling and receiving child sex abuse material, the feds said. He faces up to 30 years in prison. “Gohari made a business of smuggling aliens into t…
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…
‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Allentown Soccer Coach Raped Girl Before Kidnapping Her To Mexico ‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Allentown Soccer Coach Raped Girl Before Kidnapping Her To Mexico
‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Allentown Soccer Coach Raped Girl Before Kidnapping Her To Mexico Kevin Esterly — the Pennsylvania man who ran off to Mexico with a teenage girl in 2018 — has now been convicted of repeatedly raping the same victim when she was a child, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, March 5. The disturbing allegations first emerged when the victim came forward to police in February 2025, saying Esterly had sexually abused her for years, beginning when she was a child. A jury convicted Esterly, now 53, of rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and endangering the welfare of children following a trial that began with jury selection on …
US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs
US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs The US trade deficit was largely unchanged in 2025 despite President Donald Trump's claims that his sweeping tariffs would rapidly shrink the gap. The annual trade deficit in 2025 totaled $901.5 billion, according to Commerce Department data released on Thursday, Feb. 19. That was $2.1 billion lower than 2024, marking just a 0.2% decrease in Trump's first year back in office. The trade gap sharply widened to $70.3 billion in December 2025. That was up $17.3 billion from November and well above economists' expectations of $55.5 billion, CNBC reported. On the night b…
Maduro, Wife Plead Not Guilty In First NY Court Appearance: 'I Will Be Free' Maduro, Wife Plead Not Guilty In First NY Court Appearance: 'I Will Be Free'
Maduro, Wife Plead Not Guilty In First NY Court Appearance: 'I Will Be Free' Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty in a New York City courtroom after US forces captured them in a large-scale attack that's believed to have killed dozens of people. Maduro and Cilia Flores entered their pleas in Manhattan federal court on Monday, Jan. 5. The couple faces several charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons offenses. After a summary of the charges was read, Maduro spoke to the judge, NBC News reported. "I am not guilty," the 63-year-old said in Spanish. "I am a decent man. I a…
Baby Monkey Becomes Top Banana At CT's Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport Baby Monkey Becomes Top Banana At CT's Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport
Baby Monkey Becomes Top Banana At CT's Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport A tiny baby monkey is a very big deal for Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. The newborn black-handed spider monkey was born just before Christmas at the Bridgeport zoo. Zookeepers say some visitors have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of it as the monkey clings to its mother while she moves through the habitat. But they have a request for anyone who wants to visit the pair. "While this is a joyful time, the first few weeks of life are especially delicate and can be unpredictable," the zoo said in a Facebook post. "We kindly ask that guests help create a calm and respectful environment by ke…
Yoga Teacher-Turned-Fugitive Guilty Of Killing Professor In Bethesda Home After 15-Year Hunt Yoga Teacher-Turned-Fugitive Guilty Of Killing Professor In Bethesda Home After 15-Year Hunt
Yoga Teacher-Turned-Fugitive Guilty Of Killing Professor In Bethesda Home After 15-Year Hunt After 15 years, a man once trusted as a yoga and Spanish teacher has been convicted of murdering an American University professor in her Maryland home — a killing that stunned the academic community and led to an international manhunt that stretched for more than a decade. A Montgomery County jury on Thursday, Oct. 30, found Jorge Rueda Landeros, 55, guilty of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of 52-year-old Sue Ann Marcum, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said Landeros was Marcum’s yoga and Spanish instructor.  The two developed both a pe…
Fugitive Who Fled To Mexico After Raping Child In Westchester Pleads Guilty: DA Fugitive Who Fled To Mexico After Raping Child In Westchester Pleads Guilty: DA
Fugitive Who Fled To Mexico After Raping Child In Westchester Pleads Guilty: DA A man who evaded capture for nearly two decades after raping a child in Westchester County has admitted to the crime, prosecutors announced.  On Monday, Sept. 22, 53-year-old Galo Herrera pleaded guilty to first-degree rape, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Tuesday, Sept. 23.  Prosecutors said that between December 2006 and January 2007, Herrera forcibly raped a child under the age of 13. Before he could be arrested, he fled the country and hid in Mexico for years. In 2008, Herrera was indicted on multiple charges, including predatory sexual assault …
Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At Chester County Mushroom Farm: PA AG Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At Chester County Mushroom Farm: PA AG
Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At Chester County Mushroom Farm: PA AG A Chester County man is accused of trafficking two teenage immigrant girls and forcing them into long days of labor for little to no pay, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, Sept. 22. Ramiro Caal Jolomna was charged with felony trafficking in individuals, involuntary servitude, and related offenses after a joint investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Section. His preliminary arraignment was held, and bail was set at $1 million, according to officials. Investigators said Jolomna charged the girls, ages 14 and 17, with “debts”…
100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life 100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life
100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life Mary Brown has lived a century — and she still starts each morning with puzzles, paints watercolor birthday cards for friends, and does her own taxes. The 100-year-old Philadelphia woman says her longevity isn’t complicated:  “I’m not a saint. I believe in prayer, in staying active, and in living one day at a time.” A Legacy Of Longevity Born on March 7, 1925, in Union, South Carolina, Brown is the daughter of Jeanette Garnett, who lived to 106. “I’m a survivor,” she told Daily Voice in an exclusive interview. “My mother lived to 106, so I figure I have some good years left.” She marri…
LimeWire Buys Fyre Festival's Infamous Brand, Asks 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong?' LimeWire Buys Fyre Festival's Infamous Brand, Asks 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong?'
LimeWire Buys Fyre Festival's Infamous Brand, Asks 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong?' A platform that defined the early days of online file sharing is teaming up with one of the most notorious failed music festivals. LimeWire has officially acquired the Fyre Festival brand, the once-defunct file-sharing service said in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The announcement poked fun at the infamous Fyre Festival's 2017 failure, asking "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" Founder Billy McFarland sold Fyre's trademarks and social media accounts in a July eBay auction for $245,300. On a livestream, the Millburn, New Jersey, native said about the final price, "This…
Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know
Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Amazon Prime's latest major promotion is promising millions of early holiday discounts just days after new restrictions on account sharing are set to begin. Prime Big Deal Days will begin at 3:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Amazon announced in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Early offers are already live, including up to 50% off Samsonite travel gear, 40% off holiday décor and entertaining items, and fall clothing starting at $10. Amazon is promoting deals across toys, electronics, home goods, beauty, and seasonal décor. Members can also shop curated lists like the…
Beef Prices Hit Record Highs As Herd Shrinks To 70-Year Low With No Relief In Sight Beef Prices Hit Record Highs As Herd Shrinks To 70-Year Low With No Relief In Sight
Beef Prices Hit Record Highs As Herd Shrinks To 70-Year Low With No Relief In Sight If steak night feels like a splurge and ground beef is denting the budget, you’re not imagining it. Beef prices are climbing to record highs with little sign of easing. According to USDA outlooks released Friday, Sept. 5, the spike is being driven by a deep supply crunch colliding with steady consumer demand.  The US cattle herd is now the smallest since 1951, the result of years of herd liquidation during drought and high feed costs, and rebuilding will take time. Demand, meanwhile, hasn’t cracked. Americans continue to buy beef for its taste and versatility, which keeps pressure on …
Loved Ones Mourn CT Dad Killed In Fiery Middlefield Crash: ‘We Will Always Remember That Smile' Loved Ones Mourn CT Dad Killed In Fiery Middlefield Crash: ‘We Will Always Remember That Smile'
Loved Ones Mourn CT Dad Killed In Fiery Middlefield Crash: ‘We Will Always Remember That Smile' A Connecticut community is rallying around a family who lost their father in a fiery head-on collision as he drove home from work last week.  Venancio Papalotzi-George, 46, was on Route 66 in Middlefield when his Honda collided head-on with a Jeep around midnight Friday, Aug. 29. The Wrangler flipped on its roof and burst into flames. Bystanders pulled the driver of the Jeep from the burning vehicle, and paramedics rushed them to a hospital, where they were recovering. But rescuers could not reach Papalotzi-George in time. Authorities said he suffered catastrophic injuries and died bef…
Foreign Nationals Charged In Virginia Walmart Abduction, Armed Robbery: Police Foreign Nationals Charged In Virginia Walmart Abduction, Armed Robbery: Police
Foreign Nationals Charged In Virginia Walmart Abduction, Armed Robbery: Police Talk about a terrifying shopping trip. Three foreign nationals are behind bars after allegedly abducting a woman outside a Walmart in Virginia, forcing her at gunpoint to drive to an ATM, and then to her home before fleeing with stolen cash and property, police announced. The Culpeper Police Department said it happened Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, around 10:30 a.m., when the woman was leaving the Walmart on James Madison Highway. Investigators said the suspects — Luis Felipe Garcia Baez, a resident of Mexico, Claudia Teresa Aldana Restrepo, and Elisa Andrea Espitia Campos, both of Colombia …
ICE Places Detainer On FL Trucker With Invalid NJ Driver's License, Authorities Say ICE Places Detainer On FL Trucker With Invalid NJ Driver's License, Authorities Say
ICE Places Detainer On FL Trucker With Invalid NJ Driver's License, Authorities Say An Ecuadorian man driving a commercial vehicle with a New Jersey license not valid in Florida was arrested in Bay County, FL and is now facing deportation, authorities said. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office arrested Roberto Carlos Vergara Cervantes, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a statement on X Sunday, Aug. 25. Uthmeier said Cervantes “is now on an ICE hold and will be deported.” Days earlier, 28-year-old Harjinder Singh, who entered the country illegally from Mexico in 2018, killed three people in a crash after he made an illegal U-turn, as reported by CBS. He had obtain…
From Mexico To Orange County: 7 Linked To Fatal Newburgh Shooting, Drug, Gun Pipeline, Feds Say From Mexico To Orange County: 7 Linked To Fatal Newburgh Shooting, Drug, Gun Pipeline, Feds Say
From Mexico To Orange County: 7 Linked To Fatal Newburgh Shooting, Drug, Gun Pipeline, Feds Say Federal prosecutors have unsealed a sweeping indictment charging seven men with operating a violent drug trafficking and racketeering network that they say stretched from Mexico to the Hudson Valley, NY, and left an innocent bystander dead in Orange County.  The case, prosecuted in White Plains federal court, charges the men with narcotics distribution and importation, racketeering conspiracy, murder, firearms trafficking, and related crimes tied to years of activity in Middletown, Newburgh, and beyond, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tue…
Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight
Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen with direct oversight from federal inspectors, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers wi…
Maryland Probes Rare Flesh-Eating Parasite New World Screwworm Case Maryland Probes Rare Flesh-Eating Parasite New World Screwworm Case
Maryland Probes Rare Flesh-Eating Parasite New World Screwworm Case A notorious flesh-eating parasite has been detected in a US patient for the first time in decades, health officials say. Maryland health authorities and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a travel-associated infection in a person who recently arrived from El Salvador, according to a Department of Health and Human Services spokesman cited by The Washington Post on Monday, Aug. 25.  Officials said the diagnosis was confirmed earlier this month and emphasized there is no sign the organism is spreading locally. The parasite, known as the New World screw…
Trump Wants World Cup Gold For Oval Office Wall: ‘Can I Keep It?’ Trump Wants World Cup Gold For Oval Office Wall: ‘Can I Keep It?’
Trump Wants World Cup Gold For Oval Office Wall: ‘Can I Keep It?’ President Donald Trump may be eyeing a new gold decoration for the Oval Office. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were in DC on Friday afternoon to announce that the 2026 World Cup draw to determine the group stages will be held at noon on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center. The World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico between June 11 and July 19, with the event kicking off in the nation's capital with 48 nations eyeing the famed trophy — one that Trump admired during the announcement. "The World Cup is going to be one of the largest and most complex e…
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why The US State Department has issued updated travel guidance for one of America’s closest neighbors, citing a mix of safety risks for visitors. The advisory that went live on Tuesday, Aug. 12 applies to Mexico, where officials say travelers should “exercise increased caution” because of threats that include terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.  It is classified as Level 2 on the agency’s four-tier alert system, which ranges from Level 1 (“exercise normal precautions”) to Level 4 (“do not travel”). According to the advisory, violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking,…
Popular Camp Halfmoon Worker Drowns In Lake Buel While Swimming With Friends Popular Camp Halfmoon Worker Drowns In Lake Buel While Swimming With Friends
Popular Camp Halfmoon Worker Drowns In Lake Buel While Swimming With Friends A tragic accident at Lake Buel has claimed the life of an employee of Camp Halfmoon in Berkshire County.  Miguel Rodriguez Perez, 21, of Mexico, was swimming with two coworkers in the camp’s designated swimming area when he slipped below the surface and did not resurface. Rodriguez Perez, a kitchen worker at Camp Halfmoon, had been swimming from an inflatable water structure toward the dock when the incident occurred. He was about halfway into the 20- to 25-foot swim when he disappeared beneath the water in an area about 6 to 8 feet deep. The two men with him tried to find him but coul…
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey 'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey The "Buy American" movement has lost popularity as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs raise prices on many goods while claiming to boost domestic manufacturing, according to a new survey. Half of Americans said in June that they'd be more likely to buy a product they liked after learning it was made in the US, according to the report from The Conference Board. That's down from 60% in May 2022. The appeal of "Made in USA" labels has also fallen 18% since 2022, with shoppers' fears about rising costs as the main factor in the decline. "Given US consumers' persisten…
Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports
Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers without a job. “It pains us to impact the livel…
York Sex Offender Twice Escapes To Mexico — Caught Again After Years On The Run: US Marshals York Sex Offender Twice Escapes To Mexico — Caught Again After Years On The Run: US Marshals
York Sex Offender Twice Escapes To Mexico — Caught Again After Years On The Run: US Marshals A convicted York sex offender who twice bolted to Mexico to dodge child pornography charges has been caught — again — after years on the run, U.S. Marshals announced Thursday, Aug. 7. Harrison Michael Rineholt, 51, was wanted by the York County Sheriff’s Office since Aug. 11, 2023, for bail violations tied to child pornography and failing to provide accurate sex offender registration information, according to officials. York City Police had also been after him since May 21, 2024, for failing to register as a sex offender. The fugitive was tracked to Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, where U.S. Ma…
Foreign Visitors May Need To Pay $15K Bond To Enter US: Here's Why Foreign Visitors May Need To Pay $15K Bond To Enter US: Here's Why
Foreign Visitors May Need To Pay $15K Bond To Enter US: Here's Why Some international travelers coming to the US on tourist or business visas may soon have to pay a bond of up to $15,000, in the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown effort. The State Department released details on the visa bond pilot program in the Federal Register on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The temporary final rule targets countries with high visa overstay rates or citizenship-for-sale programs. The pilot will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and end on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. The program will allow US consular officers to require certain visa applicants to post a bond …
Deported Rapist Snuck Back Into US, Raped Woman In Rockville: Feds Deported Rapist Snuck Back Into US, Raped Woman In Rockville: Feds
Deported Rapist Snuck Back Into US, Raped Woman In Rockville: Feds A Mexican national who illegally crossed into the United States and was later convicted of rape in Maryland has now pleaded guilty to unlawfully re-entering the country, federal prosecutors announced. Dimas Gonzalo Contreras-Nolasco, 54, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for second-degree rape and sex offense charges in Montgomery County.  Now, he now faces up to two more years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, and supervised release after pleading guilty to re-entering the US without permission. Contreras-Nolasco was first removed from the country in 2005, after he tri…
Life-Threatening Risk To Kids Sparks Recall Of Popular Magnetic Toy Life-Threatening Risk To Kids Sparks Recall Of Popular Magnetic Toy
Life-Threatening Risk To Kids Sparks Recall Of Popular Magnetic Toy About 25,000 magnetic toy stackers are being recalled after dozens of reports showed their magnets can come loose, posing a life-threatening danger to children if swallowed. Tegu issued the recall for about 22,850 of its Magnetic Floating Stackers toys sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. The recall also impacts around 1,977 stackers in Canada and 190 in Mexico. The recalled toys contain small magnets that can loosen and detach. If more than one is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other inside the digestive system, whic…
Twin Designers From NY Take Center Stage On New Season Of ‘Project Runway’ Twin Designers From NY Take Center Stage On New Season Of ‘Project Runway’
Twin Designers From NY Take Center Stage On New Season Of ‘Project Runway’ These Hudson Valley twins are turning the fashion world into their personal runway — again. Armonk-based fashion designers Jesus and Antonio Estrada are sashaying back into the spotlight as contestants on Season 21 of Project Runway. Known for their bold couture, signature wit, and seriously good tailoring, the Mexico-born twins are ready to make waves — and maybe a few jaw-dropping gowns — on the national stage. Jesus, a Project Runway alum from Season 7, returns 15 years later to compete alongside his twin and business partner, Antonio. “It’s my quinceañera debut!” Jesus joked on Instagr…
Venezuelan Little League Team Denied Entry To World Series Over Visa Issue Venezuelan Little League Team Denied Entry To World Series Over Visa Issue
Venezuelan Little League Team Denied Entry To World Series Over Visa Issue An all-star team from Venezuela will be unable to take center stage at the Little League World Series after their visas were denied, authorities announced. The Cacique Mara team, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, punched its ticket to the Senior Little League World Series and was scheduled to head stateside for the big event after winning the Latin American championship in Mexico.  Little league Cacique Mara in Venezuela takes home the Latin American Regional title to make their want to Easley,SC to play in the Senior League World Series! See you all in 40 days for the first pitch! Posted…
Ex-Hudson County Corrections Officer Who Killed GF, Best Friend Sentenced: Report Ex-Hudson County Corrections Officer Who Killed GF, Best Friend Sentenced: Report
Ex-Hudson County Corrections Officer Who Killed GF, Best Friend Sentenced: Report A former Hudson County corrections officer who killed his girlfriend and her friend in 2021 has learned his fate. John P. Menendez has been sentenced to 50 years in state prison for the killings of Anna Shpilberg and Luiza Shinkarevskaya, both 40, with his service weapon in Newark in February 2021, NJ Advance Media reports. Police found Shpilberg, of Randolph, suffering a gunshot wound at Edison Place and Bruen Street around 9 p.m., on Feb. 16, 2021, then-Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said at the time. Shi…