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Friday June 23rd, 2023 night edition

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The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing submersible imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.

Coast Guard officials said during a news conference that they've notified the families of the crew of the Titan, which has been missing since Sunday.

The Coast Guard said the submersible likely imploded in the North Atlantic waters.

"The debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber," said Rear Adm. John Mauger, of the First Coast Guard District.

These are the five people aboard a submersible that went missing near the Titanic wreck.

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'Landing frame and rear cover' found at debris field in hunt for missing sub

Authored by news.sky.com

A remotely operated underwater vehicle on the sea floor made the breakthrough - and the US Coast Guard is evaluating the information ahead of a news conference at 8pm UK time tonight.

"But I think if this was Titanic debris, the Coast Guard would have made a distinction in the announcement.

The US Coast Guard had predicted the air supply in the vessel would run out at 12.08pm UK time on Thursday. »

Greg Abbott Axing Water Breaks Before Texas Heat Wave Sparks Anger: 'Cruel'

Authored by newsweek.com
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to cut water breaks for construction workers as the state faces a heat wave has sparked a backlash on social media, with some accusing the Republican of being "cruel.".

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a news conference in the state Capitol on June 08, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

"Gov. Greg Abbott approved this week a law that will eliminate city and county ordinances like Austin and Dallas’ mandated water breaks. »

Hamilton the hog ties up police officers for days, terrorizing Pennsylvania town: 'Fastest pig alive'

Authored by foxnews.com
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Police in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania had a "hog" wild few days last week as they attempted to catch a loose pig that was reported scurrying around the Hamilton Park neighborhood.

Three officers and one civilian police aide – with a combined 40 years of experience – all responded but were unable to catch the sneaky swine.

"As it turns out, Hamilton wasn't as tired as we thought because we're fairly certain he's the fastest pig alive.". »