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Woman Pleads Guilty in Case Linked to Matthew Perry’s Overdose In a recent development, Jasveen Sangha, often referred to as the “Ketamine Queen,” has agreed to plead guilty in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. This plea comes as part of a legal case that has drawn significant attention since Perry’s tragic overdose on October 28, 2023. Sangha, 42, is now the fifth person to reach a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. She will plead guilty to five federal charges, including maintaining a drug-involved premises and distributing ketamine, the drug implicated in Perry’s death. Her lawyer stated that…

In a bold move reflecting his commitment to public safety, President Trump has recently intensified efforts to enforce law and order in Washington, D.C. This initiative comes in response to a troubling rise in violent crime, particularly in neighborhoods that have seen a surge in carjackings and attacks on public servants. In a recent incident that captured public attention, Bret Baier, a prominent Fox News political anchor, was pulled over by law enforcement while driving in Georgetown. Baier openly admitted to picking up his ringing phone while behind the wheel, a decision that led to the encounter with the police…

Island communities along the coast of North Carolina are preparing for potential flooding as they brace for the first Atlantic hurricane of the year, Hurricane Erin. While forecasters believe the storm will not hit the mainland directly, evacuation orders have been issued for several islands in the Outer Banks due to warnings of wave heights reaching up to 15 feet. As of Monday night, Hurricane Erin’s top sustained winds reduced to 130 mph. However, it remains a significant and dangerous storm. Tropical storm alerts have been issued for the southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. ### Coastal Threats…

Luke Combs Moves Fans at Newport Folk Festival At the Newport Folk Festival on July 26, country singer Luke Combs shared an emotional moment with his audience while performing “Whoever You Turn Out To Be.” The song, which reflects on the journey of parenthood, brought Combs to tears as he delivered heartfelt lyrics about making a father proud. As he performed, emotions took over, making it difficult for him to continue. He quickly regained his composure, however, and finished the song to cheers from the crowd. “Sorry. That got me a little bit,” he said, acknowledging the emotional impact of…

On March 24, 1998, Amy Bradley was aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas, enjoying a cruise with her family in the Caribbean when she mysteriously vanished. At 23 years old, Amy was traveling with her brother Brad and their parents, Ron and Iva. Nearly three decades later, her family continues to hold on to hope that she is still alive. That fateful night, Amy and Brad spent time together at a pool party and later returned to their cabin. They chatted on the balcony before heading inside, where their parents were asleep. At around 5:30 a.m., Ron woke up briefly…

Conservative Think Tank Proposes New Agenda for Republicans A prominent conservative group, the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), is sharing a new plan aimed at guiding Republican lawmakers on their next steps. This memo comes after the party successfully passed a significant legislation package known as Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” EPIC has provided this guidance to key congressional Republicans, suggesting they continue to push for essential reforms in healthcare funding and federal spending. This includes advocating for changes to Medicaid, addressing government pensions, and adopting fiscal strategies that support conservative values, particularly on issues like abortion and gender identity…

Where will the Chicago Cubs be in 2032? It’s anyone’s guess, and the way the country is heading, we’re not even sure if there will be a 2032. But at least we know the Cubs are thinking ahead, making sure their fans will be excited about the team’s 2032 stretch run, which presumably will be led by manager Pat Murphy after future Cubs President Carter Hawkins steals him from the Milwaukee Brewers in 2030 to replace the retiring Craig Counsell. Hawkins, of course, is the current Cubs general manager who made the unfortunate decision to defend the team’s trade-deadline strategy…

Former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau has been ordered to remove confidential village information from his blog and social media and barred from publishing other information. Cook County Judge Kate Moreland granted a temporary restraining order Aug. 7 barring Pekau from publishing “future statements disclosing the village’s attorney-client privileged communications and confidential non-public information contained in village personnel files,” and ordered he remove any publications of such information. Moreland denied the village’s request that Pekau return village records containing confidential information and destroy copies of the records. She also denied their request for Pekau to “itemize the ways in which…

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2025. There are 134 days left in the year. Today in History: On Aug. 19, 1909, Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted its first automobile race. Also on this date: In 1692, four men and one woman were hanged after being convicted of witchcraft at Salem in the Province of Massachusetts Bay; the story of one of the men, John Proctor, inspired Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible.” In 1807, Robert Fulton’s North River Steamboat arrived in Albany, two days after leaving New York on its maiden voyage. In 1812, the USS Constitution defeated…

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 19 according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 99 degrees (1983) Low temperature: 51 degrees (1992) Precipitation: 2.07 inches (1921) Snowfall: None The 1886 Haymarket Square riot is part of Chicago’s labor history. (Chicago Tribune historic illustration) 1886: Eight radicals who had been rounded up after the Haymarket Affair on May 4, 1886 — in which a bomb was thrown during a Chicago labor rally that resulted in the death of eight police…