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On This Day 10-29-21

Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · ON THIS DAY Billy Mack - 10:29:21, 2.25 PM

What the What?

A 12-year-old boy from Indonesia's South Sumatra province has made international news headlines because of his bizarre name. It's - and we kid you not - ABCDEF GHIJK. Yep, his parents actually named him after the first 11 letters in the English alphabet. The bizarre discovery came to light thanks to a vaccination drive organized by the local police. Health workers originally thought the boy's name was a joke until they saw the same name, ABCDEF GHIJK, on his official ID. The junior high school student said that in the beginning he was laughed at and even bullied because of his unusual name, but in time he had grown to be proud of it. Still, he goes by Adef, which is much easier to remember and pronounce. The boy's father told reporters that he was an avid crossword puzzle fan and that he had always dreamed of becoming a writer. He apparently loved the alphabet so much that he was prepared to name his second child "NOPQ RSTUV" and the third "XYZ." But

Operation Sperm Whale Puke

Okay - it may not have been the sexiest sting operation on police history, but officers in India did seize 17 pounds of illegal sperm whale vomit - worth over a million bucks! It's technically called ambergris and it's a waxy material found in the intestines of sperm whales. They use it in the production of high-end perfumes. When sperm whales have a stomach or throat irritant, they wrap it with a greasy substance (ambergris) and cast it out. The mass then floats a foot below the sea's surface and can only be collected by those who are aware of it. However, because the sperm whale is endangered, it is unlawful to utilize ambergris in the United States; yet, it is widely used in other countries. In India, the drug is also illegal. Forest officials in India, laid a trap after getting information that a "gang" was attempting to sell the drug to global markets. After offering to sell 17 pounds of ambergris to the undercover officers, two men were arrested. (Washington

Please God Please Just Put Me in Prison!

There's a town called Guidonia on the outskirts of Rome where 30-year-old man intentionally broke his house arrest because he found living at home with his wife intolerable. He marched into police headquarters and literally begged police to put him in prison. An Albanian national, the unnamed man had spent several months under house arrest for drug crimes, and still had several years left on his sentence but that didn't seem to matter. He reportedly told police, "Arrest me, I can't stand being at home with my wife anymore, I prefer prison!" Fortunately for him, the police were more than happy to oblige and he was transferred to prison for breaking the terms of his house arrest. (AFP)

Six Flags Paid Off My Student Loan!

An electrical engineer from Santa Clarita, California has used a $150 annual Six Flags Magic Mountain pass to help him pay off his student loans. In an interview with Mel Magazine, the 33-year-old, who goes by Dylan, said that he took full advantage of the pass which entitled him to "unlimited, year-round access to Six Flags including a parking and two meals a day." It all started when he was working an internship back in 2014, with a Six Flags just a five-minute drive away from the office where he was working. Dylan said, "That entire first year, I don't think I ever went to the grocery store. I timed it so I was able to go there during my lunch break, go back to work, then stop back for dinner on my way home. ... It was crazy-I was saving money, paying off student loans. One of my coworkers said she spent $1,500 a month on eating out, I was like, ‘Yeah, I'm not going down that road!'" Of course one downside is the food items at Six Flags aren't exa

The Greatest Quarterback You've Never Heard Of

When he was only seven, Jasen Bracy became completely blind due to retinoblastoma - a type of cancer that causes tumors in the retina. But that hasn't kept him from his dream of playing football and he's now a quarterback for the Modesto Raiders in California! The 15-year-old grew up attending local games with his dad who would narrate the action going down on the field. He fell in love with the sport and knew that he had to try it. So he started practicing with his dad, and two years ago started contacting area football teams to see if they'd have him. David Nichols, coach of the Modesto Raiders, admits that the first time he saw Jasen he asked himself "how am I going to do this?" But after seeing the boy play, he realized that the kid "could do anything." What Jasen lacks in vision, he more than makes up for in spatial awareness and memory, knowing exactly where his teammates are supposed to be, and throwing the ball with pinpoint accuracy. Amazingly,

Jury Awards $10M to Man Who Claimed He Was Fired for Being White!

A North Carolina jury has awarded $10 million to David Duvall who claimed he was fired by Novant Health for no other reason than he was a white man. Duvall, hired in 2013 as senior vice president of marketing and communications, said he was fired shortly before his fifth anniversary and was replaced by a Black woman and a white woman. He argued discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act saying he was fired due to his sex and gender "as part of an intentional campaign to promote diversity in its management ranks." Novant Health has denied those allegations saying in court filings that Duvall was fired for deficient performance and the delegation of critical duties to subordinates. A Novant spokesperson said in a statement, "We are extremely disappointed in the verdict, as we believe it is not supported by the evidence presented at trial, which includes our reason for Mr. Duvall's termination." Luke Largess, Duvall's attorney, told NBC Ne

Extra Credit Sure Has Changed Since I Was in School

The superintendent of an Eastern Kentucky school district said "appropriate disciplinary action has been taken" after photos surfaced showing students giving lap dances to staff as part of Hazard High School's homecoming week festivities. It seems that during the school's homecoming week festivities, students and staff took part in a "Man Pageant" and "Costume Day" on Tuesday, according to the school's Facebook page. Photos that were subsequently taken down from the athletics department's Facebook page showed students in underwear giving lap dances to faculty and staff, including Hazard High School Principal Donald "Happy" Mobelini, who just also happens to be the mayor of the Perry County city. Other photos on the athletics page that were later taken down showed female students dressed up in "Hooters" outfits as well as students and staff appearing to paddle one another. Sondra Combs, superintendents of Hazard Independe

From Our No Shit Folder! :)

THINGS YOUR FARTS CAN TELL YOU ABOUT YOUR HEALTH (Health.com) Farting throughout the day and night is largely a good thing; the buildup of gas can lead to uncomfortable bloating otherwise. In short, breaking wind makes you feel better. But that doesn't mean you should totally ignore your farts. Paying attention to their frequency, smell, and if they occur with any additional GI symptoms can clue you in to your body and even tip you off to some potentially serious conditions. Here are six types of farts you should take note of, and what they're trying to tell you. You're farting a lot and are constipated While most people need to work on consuming more fiber, farts that fit this description might be letting you know that you're eating too much of it. "If people eat an excess of fiber, this can begin to cause gas, bloating, cramps, and-paradoxically-constipation," says Dr. Sonpal. Why's that? Fiber bulks up and solidifies your stool. If you ingest too much,

Music Calendar...

In 1893 Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky conducts his first public performance of his Symphony Number Six in B minor, "Pathetique," in St. Petersburg, Russia, just nine days before his death. In 1956 Elvis Presley makes his second appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1958 Buddy Holly makes his last major TV appearance on ABC's "American Bandstand." In 1961 Liverpool record store owner Brian Epstein receives a request for "My Bonnie" by the Beatles. He set out to find the group and soon after became their manager. In 1965 Manfred Mann appears on TV's "Shindig." In 1968 Newsweek features an article on Mama Cass Elliot. In 1968 Cynthia Lennon sues John Lennon for divorce on the grounds of adultery. At the time, he was living with a pregnant Yoko Ono. In 1969 "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley is certified gold. In 1971 The Beach Boys appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 1971 John & Yoko record "Happy Ch

Today In History...

In 1636 The first U.S. college, Harvard University is founded. In 1776 The Battle of White Plains is fought during the Revolutionary War. In 1793 Eli Whitney applies for a patent for the cotton gin. In 1886 The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, is dedicated in New York Harbor by President Cleveland in the presence of its sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. In 1904 St. Louis Police try a new investigation method called fingerprints. In 1918 Czechoslovakia declares independence from Austria. In 1919 Congress enacts the Volstead Act, which provided for enforcement of Prohibition, over President Wilson's veto. In 1922 Fascist, Benito Mussolini takes control of Italy's government. In 1922 The first coast-to-coast radio broadcast of a football game. In 1929 The first child is born in an aircraft in Miami, Florida. In 1936 President Franklin D. Roosevelt rededicates the Statue of Liberty on its 50th anniversary during a re-election campaign stop in New York. In 19

Born On This Day...

In 1017 King Henry III Of Holy Roman & Germany (1046-56) In 1467 Dutch author, Desiderius Erasmus In 1728 Explorer, Captain James Cook (discovered the Sandwich Islands) In 1793 Manufacturer, Eliphalet Remington (Remington Rifles) In 1808 Inventor, Horace Smith (Smith and Wesson revolvers) In 1842 American orator, Ann Elizabeth Dickinson In 1846 French chef/author, Georges Auguste Escoffier In 1894 Clyde Pangborn, first to fly nonstop from Tokyo to Washington In 1902 Actress, Elsa Lanchaster (The Bride of Frankenstein) [d: 12-26-86] In 1903 Author, Evelyn Arthur Waugh (Brideshead Revisited) [d: 4-10-66] In 1907 Fashion designer, Edith Head [d: 10-24-81] In 1907 Actor/comedian, Lew Parker (Lou Marie-That Girl) [d: 10-27-72] In 1909 Irish painter, Francis Bacon [d: 4-28-92] In 1914 Polio vaccine inventor, Dr. Jonas Salk [d: 6-23-95] In 1915 Actress, Dody Goodman (Mary Hartman, Diff'rent Strokes) [d: 6-22-08] In 1915 Actor, Jack Soo (Det. Nick Yemana-Barney Miller) [d: 1-11-79] In

On This Day 10-28-21

Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · ON THIS DAY 10:28:21

Music Calendar...

In 1925 The Grand Ole Opry opens in Nashville. In 1952 Hank Williams marries Billie Jean Jones Eshliman in New Orleans. In 1964 The Animals perform on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1966 Jimi Hendrix makes his Paris debut at the Olympia Theatre. In 1966 "Cherish" by The Association is certified gold. In 1967 The film "How I Won The War" featuring John Lennon, an anti-war black comedy by Richard Lester, premieres in London at the Pavilion. In 1968 John Lennon is arrested for possession of cannabis in London. In 1968 Bob Wills is inducted into the CMA Hall of Fame. In 1969 Rod Stewart joins the Small Faces, replacing Steve Marriott, who'd left to form Humble Pie with Peter Frampton. In 1969 Jefferson Airplane guitarist Pauk Kantner is busted in Hawaii for possession of marijuana. In 1969 David Crosby appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 1969 "Something" b/w "Come Together" by the Beatles enters the U.S. top 40 chart

Today In History...

In 1685 Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes and outlaws France's legal toleration of Protestantism. In 1767 The Mason-Dixon Line, the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania, is established. In 1867 U.S. takes formal possession of Alaska from Russia ($7.2 million). In 1870 The sand-blasting machine is patented. In 1873 The Ivy League (Columbia, Princeton, Rutgers and Yale) draws up the first rules for college football. In 1892 The first long-distance telephone line between Chicago and New York is formally opened as Chicago Mayor Hempstead Washburne greeted New York Mayor Hugh J. Grant. In 1898 The American flag is raised in Puerto Rico shortly before Spain formally relinquished control of the island to the U.S. In 1910 40 ships were grounded when hurricane winds partially emptied Tampa Bay. In 1917 Mata Hari is shot as a spy by a French firing squad. In 1922 The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is established. In 1931 Inventor Thomas Alva Edison dies in West Orange, NJ,

Born On This Day...

In 1404 Religious leader, Pope Pius II (1458-64) In 1595 Edward Winslow, founded the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts In 1787 Inventor/architect, Robert L. Stevens (railroad track innovator) In 1799 Chemist, Christian Friedrich Schonbein (discovered ozone, 1840) In 1854 Swedish explorer/balloonist, Salomon Andree In 1859 French philosopher, Henri Bergson (Creative Evolution) In 1878 Historian, James Truslow Adams In 1904 Journalist/author, A.J. Liebling [d: 12-28-63] In 1906 Muralist, James David Brooks [d: 3-9-92] In 1915 Actor, Victor Sen Young (Hop Sing-Bonanza) [d: 11-9-80] In 1918 Pianist/actor, Bobby Troup (Dr. Joe Early-Emergency) [d: 2-7-99] In 1919 Pierre Elliot Trudeau, 15th Canadian Prime Minister [d: 9-28-00] In 1921 U.S. Senator, Jesse Helms (R-NC) [d: 7-4-08] In 1923 Actress/singer, Melina Mercouri [d: 3-6-94] In 1922 U.S. sculptor, Richard Stankiewicz [d: 3-27-83] In 1924 Bandleader, Allyn Ferguson (Andy Williams Show) [d: 6-23-10] In 1926 Singer/songwriter, Chuck Berry

Music Calendar...

In 1914 ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) is founded. In 1955 Les Paul and Mary Ford are the guests when the Grand Ole Opry is televised for the first time. In 1955 Buddy Holly's band, Buddy & Bob, opens for Elvis Presley at the "Big D Jamboree" in Lubbock, Texas. In 1956 Little Richard records "Good Golly Miss Molly" for Specialty Records at the J&M Studios in New Orleans. In 1958 Jackie Wilson records "Lonely Teardrops." In 1959 Opera singer Mario Lanza dies at age 38. In 1960 Loretta Lynn gives her debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry. In 1960 The Miracles' "Shop Around" is released. It would become Motown's first gold record the following February. In 1966 Australia bans "I Can't Help Myself" by the Troggs calling the song terribly obscene. In 1966 The Monkees record "I'm a Believer" at New York's RCA studios. In 1966 "Reach Out I'll Be There" by

Today In History...

In 1783 Pilatra deRozier becomes the first man to fly, in a tethered balloon. In 1860 11-year-old Grace Bedell of Westfield, NY, writes a letter to presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln, suggesting he would look better with a beard. In 1914 The Clayton Antitrust Act is passed. In 1917 Mata Hari, a dutch dancer who had spied for the Germans, is executed by firing squad outside of Paris. In 1928 The German dirigible Graf Zeppelin lands in Lakehust, New Jersey, on its first commercial flight across the Atlantic. In 1937 The Ernest Hemingway novel "To Have And Have Not" is published. In 1939 New York Municipal Airport, later re-named LaGuardia Airport, is dedicated in New York City. In 1940 Charlie Chaplin's first talkie, "The Great Dictator" opens. In 1945 The former premier of Vichy France, Pierre Laval, is executed. In 1946 Nazi war criminal Hermann Goering poisons himself, one day before he was to be executed. In 1951 "I Love Lucy" premieres on CBS te

Born On This Day...

In 1608 Scientist, Evangelista Torricelli (invented the barometer) In 1829 Astronomer, Asaph Hall (discovered the moons of Mars) In 1844 German philosopher/poet, Friedrich Nietzsche In 1858 Boxer, John L. Sullivan (heavyweight champion, 1882-92) In 1872 Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, second wife of President Woodrow Wilson In 1880 Scientist/educator, Marie Stopes (birth control advocate) In 1881 English author/humorist, Pelham Wodehouse (created Jeeves) In 1896 Actor/panelist, Melville Cooper (I've Got A Secret) In 1904 American social activist, Marty Mann [d: 7-22-80] In 1906 Editor/publisher, Alicia Patterson (founded Newsday) [d: 7-2-62] In 1908 Economist, John Kenneth Galbraith [d: 4-29-06] In 1909 Baseball player, Melvin Harder (Indians) [d: 10-20-02] In 1909 Broadcast journalist, Robert Trout (ABC News) [d: 11-14-00] In 1917 Actress, Jan Miner (Madge in Palmolive commercials) [d: 2-15-04] In 1917 Author/historian, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. [d: 2-28-07] In 1918 Playwright, Robert Ed

Music Calendar...

In 1939 Jazz great Coleman Hawkins records "Body & Soul." In 1940 Glenn Miller records "Make Believe Ballroom Time." In 1960 Aretha Franklin makes her singing debut as a pop singer at New York's Village Vangaurd. In 1963 Dusty Springfield leaves the Springfields for a solo career. In 1965 Gerry Marsden of Gerry & the Pacemakers marries his former fan club secretary in Liverpool. In 1965 The Supremes make their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." In 1967 "Yoko Plus Me" art exhibit opens in London (the me was John Lennon). In 1967 Barbra Streisand's TV special, "The Belle of 14th Street," airs on CBS-TV. In 1969 Blues Artist Muddy Waters escapes death in a Illinois auto accident that kills 3 others. In 1971 John Lennon's single "Imagine" is released in the U.S. In 1974 Bachman-Turner Overdrive's self-titled album is certified gold. In 1975 "Island Girl" by Elton John, "Fly, Robin, F

Today In History...

In 1713 The city of Baltimore is founded. In 1737 An earthquake kills 300,000 at Calcutta, India. In 1776 The first naval battle of Lake Champlain is fought during the American Revolution. American forces led by General Benedict Arnold suffered heavy losses, but managed to stall the British. In 1779 Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski is killed while fighting for American independence during the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah, Georgia. In 1811 The first steam-powered ferryboat, the Juliana, is put into operation by inventor John Stevens in New York City. In 1868 Thomas Edison filed for his first patent, for the Vote Recorder. In 1890 The Daughters of the American Revolution is founded in Washington, DC. In 1910 Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly. In 1919 The first in-flight meals are served aboard a Handley Page Transport flight from London to Paris. In 1932 The first political telecast in the U.S. takes place, as the Democratic National Committee sponsored a

Born On This Day...

In 1758 Astronomer, Wilhelm Olbers (discovered asteroids Pallas & Vesta) In 1759 Weems Parsons, told story of Washington chopping down cherry tree In 1821 Philanthropist, Sir George Williams (organized the YMCA) In 1844 Businessman, Henry John Heinz (57 varieties) In 1872 U.S. Supreme Court chief justice, Harland Fiske Stone In 1884 Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt In 1884 Actor, Sig Rumann (Marx Brothers movies) In 1885 French novelist/playwright, Francois Mauriac In 1887 American billiards player, Willie Hoppe (won 51 world championships) In 1897 NFL team owner, George Preston Marshall (Redskins) In 1902 Actor, Leon Belasco (Lucky Partners, My Sister Eileen) [d: 6-1-88] In 1906 Football Hall-of-Famer, Earl "Dutch" Clark [d: 8-5-78] In 1910 Columnist, Joseph Alsop (Men Around the President) [d: 8-28-89] In 1914 Actor, Richard Daniels Jr. (Mickey-Our Gang) [d: 8-20-70] In 1918 Choreographer, Jerome Robbins (West Side Story) [d: 7-29-98] In 1

WHO backs first-ever malaria vaccine for children in at-risk regions

The World Health Organization on Wednesday recommended widespread use of the world's first and only malaria vaccine for children in sub-Saharan Africa and other at-risk regions, a potential game changer against a parasitic disease that kills an average of one child every two minutes. The agency said children in areas with moderate to high levels of P. falciparum, the deadliest and predominant species of the parasite causing malaria, should take the four-dose vaccine starting at 5 months old. The shots - called Mosquirix and developed by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline - are only 30% effective at preventing deadly, severe cases, but the WHO believes they could drastically reduce the number of deaths. When paired with existing drugs to prevent malaria, the shots could end up saving tens of thousands of young lives each year. Malaria is a primary cause of childhood illness and death in sub-Saharan Africa, killing more than 260,000 children under the age of 5 die from malaria every y

A comet the size of a small planet hurtling towards our solar system

A comet so massive that scientists initially believed it was a small planet is flying through space towards our solar system - and is anticipated to arrive in a decade. The comet, called the Bernardinelli-Bernstein comet (which is named after the researchers who discovered it), is around 100-200 kilometers across and 1,000 times bigger than a standard comet, astronomers noted when it was first discovered in June. Fortunately, the comet is not a threat to Earth. It will pass the sun at its nearest in 2031 at a distance of 10.71 astronomical units (au), just beyond Saturn's orbit. The enormous comet's journey began at a distance of over 40,000 astronomical units (au) from the sun in the inexplicable Oort Cloud. This means that it was 40,000 times farther from the sun than the Earth. Scientists note that the comet could be the most prominent object from the Oort Cloud ever noticed. It's also the first comet to be detected so far away on an incoming path. Astronomers began stud

Deadly spider venom can help heart attack survivors recover:

Fear of spiders, or arachnophobia, is one of the most common phobias. According to a new study, however, our eight-legged friends may turn out to be life savers. Researchers from the University of Queensland report that venom from one particular type of spider is the integral ingredient in a new life-saving treatment for heart attack victims. The spider in question, known formally as the Fraser Island (K'gari) funnel web spider, is considered among the world's most deadly. Ironically, a molecule extracted from this spider's venom is being used to produce a new drug candidate capable of both preventing heart attack damage and extending the life of donor hearts used for organ transplants. Study authors explain that the new drug actually blocks a "death signal" sent from the heart during a heart attack. (Study Finds)

Bizarre Three-Eyed ‘Shrimp' Emerge in Arizona Following Monsoon

With all the bizarre events of the past year and a half, it's starting to seem like truly anything is possible. Some shrimp are inching us even closer to a "Jurassic Park" world of resurrected Wooly Mammoths and dinosaurs. Recent monsoons in Arizona revealed a shocking number of the micro-wonder and it's something you'll want to see for yourself. It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Crustacean-Dinosaur-Shrimp? Now, the scientific name behind the three-eyed shrimp species is officially Triops and it's not hard to understand why. Tri- is the Greek prefix for "three" of something. Then -ops is the Greek suffix for terminology surrounding the "eyes" and "vision." Mash 'em together and voila! Three-eyed shrimp. Arizona officials that watch over the Wupatki National Monument region found the ancient-looking crustaceans as they hatched from their eggs post-summer rains. Actually, it turns out that these little guys can stay

American bumblebee could soon be declared endangered

The American bumblebee could soon be declared an endangered species, according to federal officials. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) said in a proposed rule that petitions to list the creature as endangered "present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned actions may be warranted. The species has been impacted by habitat loss, pesticides, disease, climate change competition with honey bees and the loss of genetic diversity. Once the most commonly observed bumble bee in the country, the petition states that the American bumble bee has disappeared in at least eight states - the majority of which are in the Northeast. If the American bumble bees are placed under the protection of the Environmental Species Act, those who kill the insects - like farmers and other pesticide sprayers - could face penalty fines of up to $13,000. (Fox News)

13 Year-Old Made Honorary Member Of Fulham Football Club's First-Team Squad

Thirteen-year-old football fan Rhys Porter, who was abused online because of his disability, has been made an honorary member of Fulham Football Club's first-team squad. Porter, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, had been invited to train with the team. He posted some videos of his saves on social media and received vile abuse. One of Porter's heroes, Tim Ream, said about him, "People see footballers as role models and inspirations. For me, what he is doing is more of an inspiration that anything any of us could ever do." After calling out the abuse, Porter turned his energy into raising funds for a disability charity. (BBC)

Homeowner confronts burglars, ends with gunfire and car chase

Police said a homeowner confronted a burglar breaking into his car overnight. It happened around 1:35 a.m. Officers were called after the homeowner realized something was going on outside his home and went to investigate. Police said as soon as the suspects noticed the homeowner, they immediately fired several shots at him, got into a truck, and drove away. According to investigators, the homeowner got into his car and chased after the suspects. The chase continued through a neighborhood. Police said after about two miles, the gunmen fired several more shots at the homeowner. Police released a surveillance picture of the truck the gunmen were driving. It's described as a silver of light-colored truck. It was last seen driving north on US 69 Highway. (Fox 4 Kansas City)

Nurse accused of taking fentanyl from 2 KC-area hospitals

A nurse has been charged with taking the powerful opioid fentanyl from medicine cabinets at two Kansas City-area hospitals. The U.S. attorney's office for Kansas announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Faith Naccarato, 41, of Kansas City, Missouri, on four charges. She is charged with two counts of illegally possessing fentanyl through deception or subterfuge and two counts of tampering with a consumer product. Her court-appointed federal public defender did not immediately respond to a telephone message and email seeking comment. She is scheduled to appear Oct. 18 in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kansas. Prosecutors alleged that from early January into late April, 2020, Naccarato use a fingerprint to gain access to automated drug-dispensing cabinets. The indictment alleges that Naccarato took a total of at least six vials of fentanyl, removed the drug from them and replaced the drug with an "alternate liquid" before returning the vials to the medicine cabi

THE FILES OF LAW & DISORDER

File #1: Man Arrested in SUV Near Supreme Court No weapons are found, but driver reportedly told police it was too late to talk. A man was arrested Tuesday morning after parking an SUV illegally in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC, Capitol Police said. He declined to speak to officers sent to his vehicle beyond telling them something along the lines of "the time for talking is done," said Jason Bell, deputy chief of the Capitol Police. Crisis negotiation officers were then dispatched, Reuters reports, but got nowhere. Police then used a flash bang to try to drive the man from the SUV. Officers eventually arrested him. He was identified as Dale Paul Melvin, 55, of Kimball, Michigan, per CBS. No weapons were found.(Newser) File #2: Judge Argues Claim That Rioters Are Treated Unfairly Seeking racial justice and trying to overthrow the government aren't equivalent, judge tells court. A Texas man who joined the mob that stormed the US Capitol on Jan 6 was