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Taco Bell Removes Lettuce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Amid Federal Investigation

Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily removes iceberg lettuce from central Mexico as CDC and FDA investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell.

Jul 17, 2026, 1:54 AM ABC Top Stories

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Seventh Circuit Issues Decision on AR-15 Ban Amid Supreme Court Review

The Seventh Circuit ruled on an AR-15 ban case shortly after the Supreme Court granted certiorari on a similar issue, while other circuits await the Court's guidance.

Reason | Jul 17, 2026, 12:26 AM

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Florida Man Arrested After Ditching 'Whizzinator' in Patrol Car Amid Probation Violation

James Shepard, on felony probation, was stopped for driving with a suspended license and later caught discarding a device meant to cheat a drug test.

Fox News Latest | Jul 17, 2026, 12:11 AM

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DHS Seeks Custody of Bangladeshi Immigrant Charged with Murder After Deportation and Reentry

The Department of Homeland Security requests Florida officials to transfer Akbor Miah into federal custody following his state murder proceedings.

Fox News Latest | Jul 17, 2026, 12:07 AM

California Firefighters Administer Oxygen to Pigeon After Vehicle Fire in Oakland

Firefighters in Oakland, California, provided emergency oxygen to a pigeon suffering from smoke inhalation following a vehicle fire, capturing widespread attention online.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 11:26 PM

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Woman Found in Riverside County Shallow Grave Identified as Millionaire Thelma Gaston After 44 Years

Advances in forensic genetic genealogy and dental records led to the identification of Thelma Gaston, an 80-year-old multimillionaire who vanished in 1981, resolving a decades-old mystery.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:24 PM

Remains of LA Millionaire Thelma Gaston Identified After More Than 40 Years

Authorities in Southern California have confirmed the identity of remains found near Sugarloaf Mountain as those of Thelma Gaston, a Los Angeles millionaire who went missing in 1981.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:06 PM

politics

Illinois Enacts Law Ending Home Equity Seizures Three Years After Supreme Court Ruling

Governor J.B. Pritzker signs legislation ensuring homeowners receive surplus proceeds when their homes are seized for unpaid property taxes, addressing unconstitutional practices upheld until now.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 10:00 PM

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Elderly Florida Woman Goes Viral Over Crude-Looking License Plate

Nancy Dello Stritto, a nearly 77-year-old resident of Pompano Beach, Florida, received a new license plate with a message she found inappropriate, sparking viral attention and mixed reactions.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:42 PM

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Florida Congressman Files Impeachment Article Against Judge Who Freed Convicted Cuban Hijacker

Republican Congressman Greg Steube has moved to impeach Judge John E. Steele after the judge ordered the release of a convicted Cuban plane hijacker from ICE custody.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 4:54 PM

politics

President Trump Fires Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff Shortly After Court Appointment

Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington but was dismissed by President Trump amid disputes over the appointment process.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 2:41 PM

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Red State Governors Criticize CNBC's 'Worst States to Live' Rankings Amid Population Growth

Republican governors challenge CNBC's quality-of-life rankings, citing U.S. Census data showing significant domestic migration to conservative states.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 11:00 AM

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Sons Learn Father Was Killed by ICE Officer Through Video and News Reports

Ronaldo Salgado and his brother Lorenzo Jr. recount how they discovered the death of their father, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, following a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Houston.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 3:54 AM

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Attorneys for Nolan Wells' Family to Collaborate on Cellphone Inspection Amid Ongoing Investigation

Family attorneys and local authorities agree to jointly examine the recovered cellphone of Nolan Wells as part of the inquiry into his death following a July 4 disappearance.

Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 1:29 AM

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Bloodhound K-9 Unit Ends 10-Hour Georgia Manhunt with Arrest of Suspect Accused of Shooting Woman

Darian Berry Sr., a convicted felon, was apprehended in Butts County after a bloodhound tracked him following a domestic shooting incident in Flovilla.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:56 PM

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Retired Math Professor Charged in Shooting Death of Wife, an Airline Meteorologist

Leland Jameson faces second-degree murder and firearm charges after his wife, Chisen Jameson, was found shot at their home in Fair Oaks, Virginia.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:44 PM

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Multiple People Shot at Texas Kroger; Suspect Detained, Authorities Say

Deputies responded to a shooting incident at a Kroger store near Houston, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon, with a possible suspect in custody.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:18 PM

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Drunk Driver Served Nine Drinks Kills Massachusetts State Trooper in Wrong-Way Crash

Hernan Marrero, with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, drove 1.8 miles the wrong way on Route 1 before colliding with Trooper Kevin Trainor’s cruiser, killing both men.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:07 PM

investigations

FBI Explores AI to Review Signatures on Seized Fulton County Mail-In Ballots

The FBI is investigating the use of artificial intelligence to verify signatures on tens of thousands of mail-in ballots from Fulton County, Georgia, amid ongoing scrutiny of the 2020 election results.

ProPublica | Jul 15, 2026, 8:45 PM

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79-Year-Old Clifford Joseph Boisa Dies in Alcatraz Island Boat Capsize; Search Continues for Three Missing

A memorial boat trip near Alcatraz Island ended in tragedy when a three-deck pontoon boat caught fire and capsized, resulting in one death and multiple missing persons.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 8:38 PM

Venezuelan Man Dies in ICE Custody During Transfer in Georgia

Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva is the 22nd person to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this year amid calls for greater accountability.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 8:15 PM

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Wildfires Trigger State of Emergency and Air Quality Alert in Northern Minnesota

Louis County declares emergency as wildfires spread across northern Minnesota and cross from Canada, prompting evacuations and health warnings.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 5:24 PM

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Nearly Two Decades After Heller, Practical Gun Rights Remain Largely Unchanged

An analysis of the impact of the Supreme Court's Heller decision finds minimal changes to gun rights over 18 years, contrasting with other landmark rulings.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 3:42 PM

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Canadian Woman in ICE Custody After Allegedly Slapping Teen Wearing Trump and ICE Clothing in New Jersey

Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, was charged with assault and child endangerment following an incident on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk during the Fourth of July weekend.

Washington Times News | Jul 15, 2026, 3:19 PM