Acclaimed British actor Michael Gambon, known to millions for playing the character of Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films, has died at the age of 82 after contracting pneumonia. Source
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Thousands of cantaloupes recalled over possible salmonella contamination
About 6,500 cases of cantaloupes from Eagle Produce’s Kandy Brand have been recalled across 19 states and Washington, D.C., over concerns they could be contaminated with salmonella. Source
Major recall issued for rocker bassinets over suffocation hazards
Federal regulators have issued an immediate recall of 5in1 rocker bassinets that were imported by Missouri-based Rev Grace Import Inc. over concerns they could cause suffocation and strangulation for infants. The bassinets were sold online through Walmart and other websites, regulators said. Source
Delta CEO admits airline went too far in reducing benefits for frequent flyers
Delta CEO Ed Bastian has admitted that the airline went too far in dramatically reducing or eliminating access for American Express credit cardholders to its Sky Club lounges, after the controversial move drew outrage among flyers. Delta had said the move was designed to reduce large crowds. Jo Ling Kent reports. Source
New Mexico protester shot, wounded; suspect arrested
A suspect has been arrested in a shooting that wounded a protester Thursday in Española, New Mexico. The protest was against a planned monument for a Spanish conquistador. Source
Army soldier who entered North Korea back in U.S.
Travis King, a U.S. Army private who crossed into North Korea this summer, is back in the U.S. after he was deported by North Korea Wednesday. King was flown to San Antonio, Texas, and will undergo medical screenings and evaluations. Source
Conservative donors ramp up efforts to urge Youngkin to run for president
Former Attorney General Bill Barr told Costa, that if Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin were to run, “I believe he would draw serious support and be a strong candidate.” Source
Man arrested after hauling 40 pounds of fentanyl on New York City subway, police say
A suspect accused of running a drug mill out of a Bronx apartment was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he rode on the New York City subway with 40 pounds of fentanyl. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
House GOP holds first Biden impeachment proceeding
House Republicans on Thursday held their first impeachment proceeding, seeking to tie President Biden to his son Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings. Nikole Killion has details. Source
Suspect captured in murder of Baltimore tech CEO
A convicted felon and registered sex offender suspected in the Baltimore murder earlier this week of Pava LaPere, a co-founder and CEO for the tech company EcoMap, was captured Wednesday at a train station outside Baltimore, authorities said. Nicole Sganga has the latest. Source