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It's been sixteen years since the legendary, Emmy and Tony-winning actress Beatrice "Bea" Arthur passed away. She was best known for her TV roles as liberal-minded Maude Findlely in the 1970s groundbreaking sitcom, Maude (CBS, 1972-1979), and Dorothy Zbornak in the 1980s trailblazing senior comedy The Golden Girls (NBC, 1985-1992). A heavy smoker, she died from lung cancer on April 25, 2009.

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UPDATE: As of April 27, 2025, four of the children previously listed below are no longer listed as missing. Dumorrgon Sullivan, Dorian Locke Vallinmaki, Ari Anderson, Antonia Thompson, and Hannah Geraci have been removed from the below listings.

Former child star Peter Billingsley, now 54 years old, is a cousin by marriage to Leave It To BeaverTV icon Barbara Billingsley. Best known for his role as Ralphie Parker in the 1983 classic feature film, A Christmas Story, Peter continues to act in, as well as produce movies and TV shows. Some of his feature films include Marvel superhero movies like Iron Man, and Spider-Man: Far From Home.

The inmate who was critically injured Monday at the Duval County jail has died, according to his family’s attorney. Charles Faggart, 31, was hospitalized after he was injured during some kind of incident at the jail. He died shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, said attorney Belkis Plata of Belkis Schott Law.

Feeling thirsty on your cruise? If so, we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival. Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore.

It's been over 50 years since the tragic demise of former child star Bobby Buntrock, best known as Harold Baxter on TV's beloved sitcom Hazel (NBC/CBS, 1961-1966). On April 7, 1974, Buntrock was in a fatal car accident on a bridge in Keystone, South Dakota. Like too many former child stars, before, during, and after his lifetime, Buntrock's life ended horrifically. This is his sad story.

From 1977 to 1984, ABC-TV aired the sitcom, Three's Company, featuring John Ritter, Suzanne Sommers, and Joyce DeWitt as roommates sharing an apartment in Santa Monica, California. Sadly, both Ritter and Sommers have since passed away. But DeWitt is still with us, and a healthy 76 years old today.

Dawson, an adorable 4-month-old male Shih Poo, is eagerly looking for his forever home! He recently joined the caring team at Florida Little Dog Rescue in Orlando, FL, after being rescued from a less-than-ideal situation. His foster family has shared that there were just too many dogs for him to get the attention he deserves.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. U.S. Attorney Sean Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced on April 4, 2025, that Randy Pressley, a 45-year-old Alabama resident, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme involving six counts of wire fraud and two counts of interstate transportation of stolen goods.

It's been nearly forty years since the tragic death of actor/comedian Dick Shawn, whose stage, movie and TV career spanned over three decades. He died on April 17, 1987, during a live stage performance in front of approximately 500 people, mere seconds after delivering a punchline. At first, everyone thought his death was a joke. But it wasn't. He was gone, at only 57 years old.

UNION, NJ - A Union City pharmacy has agreed to pay $995,420 to resolve allegations that it improperly billed federal healthcare programs for medications it never dispensed, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

NEWARK — Joseph Schwartz, 65, of Suffern, New York, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for his role in a $38 million employment tax fraud scheme involving nursing homes he operated across the country, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

As illegal crossings have dropped to 15-year lows along once-busy historic crossing points between Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande, law enforcement officers are encountering large groups of illegal aliens in more remote areas of the Texas border.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the country after many filed court challenges against the Trump administration crackdown, federal officials said Friday.

A dedicated rescue in New England is looking for dog lovers with room in their hearts and homes to help them save furry friends who are in need of a second chance at life. Massachusetts-based Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue, has issued an urgent call for foster and adoptive homes to help save dogs who have been rescued from Texas. According to a recent announcement from Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., the organization is facing increasing pressure on their existing foster network in Massachusetts.

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James has returned to Florida from a patrol that saw them seize more than 44,550 pounds of Mexican Cartel cocaine and 3,880 pounds of Mexican Cartel marijuana worth about $510 million. US Attorney General Pam Biondi says the seizures represent more than a half-billion-dollars of lost profits by the Gulf Cartel (CDG), the Sinaloa Cartel (CDS), and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

According to WRIC 8 News, the Richmond FBI has a warning for parents. It is against groups that are part of a violent network targeting children and manipulating them into recording themselves committing illegal and violent acts.

CALIFORNIA – Jack in the Box announced April 23, that it will close 150 – 200 underperforming restaurants nationwide. The Southern California-based company introduced its 'JACK on Track' plan, which includes selling select real estate holdings, discontinuing dividend payouts, reducing debt, and closing stores.

WASHINGTON — Millions of immigrants in the country without legal authorization are required as of Friday to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after a federal judge rejected advocacy groups’ request to pause the requirement.

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FARMINGDALE, NJ — A former Farmingdale, New Jersey resident has been sentenced to 192 months (16 years) in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that exploited federal pandemic relief programs intended to support struggling small businesses, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

It's been fifty-five years since the tragic death of troubled actress Frances Farmer. She died from esophaegeal cancer on August 1, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is her story.

Within the past few days, the US State Department has issued urgent travel advisories to US residents about a Mexican destination that is popular with US tourists: Los Cabos / Cabo San Lucas/La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

A judge has entered a restraining order barring Glenna Bevin from any contact with her adopted son, Jonah Bevin, following his request that his adoptive parents, former Gov. Matt Bevin and Glenna Bevin, be ordered to have no contact with him.

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Ahwar Sultan, a second-year graduate student in comparative studies, speaks at a Thursday press conference organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, alongside other Ohio State student organizations. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor.

Mexican Cartels are out more than $91 million in expected profits after US Federal Agents seized several huge shipments of methamphetamines from smugglers caught attempting to bring them across the border into Texas last month.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Newark man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for stealing Social Security benefits intended for his missing girlfriend’s disabled son and for violating the conditions of a prior supervised release, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is helping a special little dog named Wink find his perfect match. At just seven pounds – smaller than most cats – this one-year-old charmer is proving that the best things come in small packages, especially when they come with an oversized personality. After a previous adoption wasn't the right fit, Wink has returned to Sandy Paws Rescue with a clearer understanding of his ideal home environment.