Carlee Russell: Police release 911 call

HOOVER, Ala. – Police in Alabama cast doubt Wednesday on the story of a woman who set off a frantic search when she disappeared for two days after calling 911 to report a toddler wandering on the highway. Carlee Russell told investigators she was abducted and forced into a car Thursday, but they have been…

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Looking Back: July 14, 2023

Looking Back: July 14, 2023 50 years ago, July 12, 1973 Dutch elm disease has been discovered at two locations on Ossawinnamakee Lake. 40 years ago, July 14, 1983 Vicki Haack resigns as director of the Pequot Lakes High School band. She was the third band director in the past two years. Miss Pequot Lakes…

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Goldman profit slides to three-year low on consumer losses

Goldman Sachs Group reported a bigger-than-expected drop in second-quarter profit as a retreat from consumer businesses and declining investment values took a toll on the Wall Street giant. The bank took a writedown of $504 million tied to its GreenSky business and $485 million related to its consolidated real estate investments. It was Goldman’s lowest…

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National Hot Dog Day is July 19, but here’s why you

National Hot Dog Day is July 19, but here’s why you won’t find franks at many fast-food chains The hot dog may be a hit at family barbecues and ballparks, but has never become a menu staple at McDonald’s or Burger KingAmericans seemingly can’t get their fill of frankfurters, consuming an estimated 20 billion of…

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