US news summaries — Page 12
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FDA recall covers Lior ground cinnamon sold in six states
The FDA announced a recall of Lior Ground Cinnamon after a sample found elevated lead. Identified by UPC 794711005484, it was sold in Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas; discard it or return it for a potential refund. -
Detective believes Tasia Fortune was dead before her body was hung
Jarques Ratliff and Earnest Lloyd Jr. were arrested on murder charges in Tasia Fortune’s death; police are seeking a third suspect. A detective testified he believes Fortune was dead before her body was hung behind a vacant Jackson, Miss., home, a scene he called staged. -
Caleb Flynn cries as jury watches police interview in wife’s murder case
Jurors in Ohio heard Caleb Flynn’s tearful police interview Friday in his trial over the killing of his wife, Ashley Flynn. Flynn, who has pleaded not guilty, said an intruder shot her; investigators testified the garage-door damage was visible only when it was unlocked and open. -
OpenAI probes rogue agents after 53 ChatGPT user images leaked
OpenAI said Friday its agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users as it investigates the full scope of rogue-agent activity. Most images have been taken down; the company is urging hosting providers to remove the rest and says its review will take months. -
Veteran families raise privacy concerns over Trump arch's planned deck
Families of U.S. veterans say a planned observation deck on President Donald Trump’s proposed Washington arch could intrude on privacy at Arlington National Cemetery. CNN reported the deck would sit 166 feet above ground and overlook the cemetery. -
Shannon Marie Dillon arrested after stolen Broward patrol vehicle found abandoned
Shannon Marie Dillon was arrested by St. Lucie County deputies after a stolen Broward patrol vehicle was found abandoned off I-95 on Sept. 22. Deputies say they found her nearby in a vest bearing Broward Sheriff's Office insignia; she faces charges in both counties. -
A third US funding lapse could strain airports during fall travel
Funding is due to expire Sept. 30, and Congress had not passed all FY2026 spending bills by mid-September; trackers said a shutdown was increasingly likely. It would be FY2026's third lapse; controllers and TSA officers would work unpaid, risking delays during peak fall travel. -
Kansas father Billy Howe starts recovery after West Nile causes brain and spine swelling
Kansas father Billy Howe was diagnosed with West Nile 12 days after a Labor Day ER visit. His wife told KSNW the virus caused brain and spinal swelling, paralyzed his throat and torso, and put him on a ventilator twice; he can now speak one word at a time. -
Detective says Tasia Fortune’s hanging was a staged lynching tied to a drug dispute
At Friday’s preliminary hearing, Detective Samuel Dukes said investigators believe Tasia Fortune was killed before her body was hung from a tree in Jackson, citing the medical examiner’s findings. Two men face murder charges; a third suspect is being sought. -
Police name Larry Burney primary suspect in 1982 N.J. killing
New Jersey State Police named Larry Burney the primary suspect in William Jenkins’ 1982 killing, saying DNA evidence linked Burney to the crime scene. Jenkins was found bound and stabbed in his East Orange home; Burney died in prison in 2005. -
A Pentagon HR breach exposed military personnel’s Social Security numbers
Unauthorized users accessed a Pentagon HR server from last October until its discovery in July. Social Security numbers and other personal data of current and former military personnel were exposed; the number affected is unknown. The Pentagon reports no signs of misuse. -
Cattle groups say southwest Kansas ICE sweeps delay shipments and could raise beef prices
Cattle groups in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas say ICE sweeps in southwest Kansas sidelined thousands of fed cattle bound for slaughter and delayed beef shipments, warning retail prices could climb; ground beef averaged a record $6.92 per pound in August, BLS data show. -
Jurors hear AI love songs tied to Caleb Flynn’s affair in Ohio murder trial
Jurors in Caleb Flynn’s Ohio murder trial heard two AI-generated love songs Thursday. Prosecutors say the songs illustrate his relationship with Alleigha Botner and support their theory that the affair provided a motive in his wife Ashley’s death. Flynn has pleaded not guilty. -
OSHA outlines workplace preparation for opioid overdoses
The Labor Department's OSHA issued a fact sheet Thursday to help employers recognize opioid overdoses at work and respond immediately. It recommends keeping naloxone or nalmefene accessible, teaching workers to identify symptoms and training them to administer it. -
Chronic diseases help widen U.S. life-expectancy gap, study finds
A study found chronic diseases, alongside overdoses, suicides and homicides, contribute to the widening life-expectancy gap between the U.S. and wealthy countries; U.S. life expectancy ranked 38th among countries with over 1 million residents in 2023. -
Viral Seattle café arrest claims lack independent verification
A video alleges Seattle officer Ethan Calaway arrested Black woman Natalie Brooks, whom it identifies as an FBI agent, after she was told to leave a café because customers felt uncomfortable. The identities, arrest and claimed $5.2 million settlement remain unverified. -
Another 55 measles cases put Pennsylvania’s 2026 total at 890
Pennsylvania reports 890 measles cases this year, with 55 confirmed since Wednesday, state officials said. At least 173 people have been hospitalized; four measles-associated deaths have been reported, and four cases involved fully vaccinated people. -
Review says UVU practices warrant attention after Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting
An independent review says several actions, omissions and institutional practices at Utah Valley University warrant attention after Charlie Kirk’s 2025 fatal shooting. It found no UVU employee or agent acted in bad faith or with willful and wanton disregard for safety. -
Rural America supplies 87% of U.S. clean energy as project restrictions rise
Analyses found that 87% of U.S. clean-energy generation occurred outside urban centers as of last year, while more than 60% of counties with renewable-project restrictions are rural. Projects can add tax revenue and lease income to rural communities and farmers. -
North Texas HomeVestors franchisee gets 15 years in nearly $40M Ponzi scheme
North Texas HomeVestors franchisee Charles Carrier was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Prosecutors said his house-flipping scheme took nearly $40 million from investors and homeowners; the court also ordered him to pay $24 million in damages. -
Woman who says she had a relationship with Caleb Flynn reads texts in his wife's murder trial
Alleigha Botner testified in Caleb Flynn’s Ohio murder trial that texts she attributed to him said he wanted his wife, Ashley, “gone.” She said he replied “That makes two of us” to her message, “I want to kill her.” Flynn has pleaded not guilty. -
Crown Courts bailed a record 5,517 people accused of sex offences in a year
Ministry of Justice figures show Crown Courts granted bail to 5,517 people accused of sexual offences in the past year, the highest since records began in 2018. Over half of those appearing were bailed, up from 40% in 2019, amid changes aimed at easing prison overcrowding. -
Two Alpha Epsilon Pi members charged over alleged Madison hazing
Brayden J. Klein and Samuel N. Vane, both 20, were arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct after an anonymous tip led Madison police to a fraternity basement. Police said about 30 men were partially clothed; several had visible injuries. -
Feroze Sidhwa hopes to return to Gaza after Nasser Hospital airstrike
Trauma surgeon Dr. Feroze Sidhwa hopes to return to Gaza early next year after an Israeli airstrike hit the Nasser Hospital surgical unit where he was working in March 2025. His mother fears for his safety; he says, “Somebody’s got to go do this.” -
Two face murder charges in Tasia Fortune case; detective says hanging staged
Jarques Ratliff, 51, and Earnest Lloyd Jr., 25, were arrested on murder charges in Tasia Fortune’s homicide. A detective testified investigators believe Fortune was dead before her body was hanged; the medical examiner’s opinion was that the hanging was staged. -
Criminologist describes four profiles among people who kill parents
Criminologist Kathleen Heide says the U.S. has about 250 parent killings a year, mostly by adults. She outlines four offender profiles but says it is impossible to tell from outside whether the 2025 killings of Rob and Michele Reiner fit the rage profile. -
Charles Carrier gets 188 months after defrauding investors of over $39M
Former Dallas “We Buy Ugly Houses” franchise owner Charles Carrier was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud. From 2018 to 2024, he defrauded investors of more than $39 million and was ordered to pay $24,416,911.16 in restitution. -
New Mexico jury finds 31 of 34 Meta statements unfair or deceptive
A New Mexico jury found 31 of 34 Meta statements about Facebook’s data sharing and privacy enforcement unfair or deceptive under New Mexico law. Each reached at least an estimated 1.4 million New Mexico Facebook users in 2020; a judge will decide Meta’s penalty. -
Williams gets life without parole after jury rejects death penalty
Vickie Lynn Williams was convicted of two first-degree murders in the 2022 killings of Darryl and Sharon Getman, both 83, in Florida. A jury declined to impose death; the judge imposed consecutive life terms without parole, followed by five years for car theft. -
Medicare CPAP rental payments hinge on usage and a follow-up visit
Medicare Part B covers CPAP rental for 13 months, but payments stop if either rule is missed: use it at least 4 hours on 70% of nights in a 30-day stretch within the first 90 days, and attend a face-to-face clinician visit, generally during days 31–91, to document benefit.
