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It Started on a Cruise Ship, Now It's Confirmed in 7 Countries, Including U.S. May 12, 2026

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As of this morning, all of the hantavirus cruise ship passengers are off the ship and being monitored by their respective countries. The virus that was once isolated to the tip of Argentina has now journeyed with infected passengers to the United States, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France, Switzerland and Spain. 18 passengers are being closely monitored in two locations here in the U.S at facilities in Nebraska and Georgia. It’s unclear how long these potentially exposed passengers will be quarantined, but scientists are highly encouraging them to isolate for the full 42 day incubation period.

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Texas Man Flees To Italy To Avoid Trial For Murdering His Pregnant Wife May 11, 2026

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A Texas man who cut off his ankle monitor and fled weeks before his capital murder trial, was in an Italian courtroom today. 40-year-old Lee Gilley was apprehended while trying to enter Milan with a forged Belgian passport that allowed him to flee Texas. Now Gilley’s fate is in the hands of an Italian judge as he fights extradition. Gilley is seeking asylum and protection in Italy from the death penalty.

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Coast Guard Seizes Sailboat of Missing Michigan Mom As Investigation Intensifies May 11, 2026

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The Coast Guard is ramping up its investigation into the disappearance of 55-year-old Lynette Hooker. Hooker’s husband Brian remains a person of interest after telling authorities his wife fell off their 8 foot dinghy in the Bahamas during rough seas. The U.S. Coastguard seized the Hooker’s sailboat over the weekend and moved it to Florida, while the agency has also been conducting interviews with possible witnesses. Both Lynette’s daughter and mother are speaking out now about the agony of not knowing what happened.

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Morning Run: Hantavirus Passengers Sickened, Norovirus Plagues Another Ship, Trump Rejects Iran, Gas Tax Suspension, Sean Duffy Reality Show and Devil Wears Prada 2 May 11, 2026

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”

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Two Americans Get Sick on Flight Home From Hantavirus Ship May 11, 2026

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As 17 Americans arrived back to U.S. after being stranded on that hantavirus ship, 2 of them had to be transported in Biocontainment units after one tested positive and the other exhibited symptoms. Meantime, a French woman got sick on the plane back home and this morning, has tested positive for the virus after her situation “deteriorated” overnight. The total number of confirmed or suspected cases now stands at 12.

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Keeping It Real…or Keeping It Rude? People Are Dumping Societal Norms in 2026 May 10, 2026

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We have a hilarious list of obligatory behaviors people are now refusing to adhere to these days. From shaving your legs to ironing clothes to laughing at unfunny jokes, people are chiming in on what they will no longer do, just to please other people.

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58% Of Moms Want THIS On Mother's Day May 10, 2026

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there. A new study reveals what moms truly want on this day, and why it won’t cost you a thing. Even if you’ve already sent the flowers or the card, listen up to hear what you can do to thank her for all she does for you each and every day.

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Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Regina Rowe-Hicks’ Decades Long Cold Case May 10, 2026

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Regina Rowe-Hicks’ was discovered inside of her submerged car under suspicious circumstances back in 2001. But, with no DNA evidence and no witnesses, the case went cold for over 20 years…

It was only when her husband, Paul, was charged with arson years later and a determined podcaster did more digging into Regina’s death that things started to line up.

What made Paul’s arson charge the most bizarre thing Emily has ever witnessed?! How did police finally connect the dots to make an arrest for the murder? What does Paul and Regina’s son have to say about this crime?

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"We Just Hit Somebody" Pedestrian Struck By Plane At Denver Airport Overnight May 09, 2026

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A shocking and confusing story out of Denver International Airport just before midnight. A Frontier jet had to abort its take off after accelerating and striking a pedestrian on an active runway. No word on who the person was and how and why they were crossing the runway. We have the audio between the pilot and the air traffic controller moments after the collision, when the jet’s engine caught fire.”

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Killer Thriller Docu: Abducted in the Middle of the Night by A Complete Stranger but Police Called Her the Real Life “Gone Girl” May 09, 2026

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Denise Huskins was abducted in the middle of the night from her boyfriend’s house. The police first believed her boyfriend murdered her then when they received a voice recording of Denise alive they were convinced she was copying the movie “Gone Girl”. In a bizarre twist Denise was released 48 hours later and upon her return she realized that the police and media didn’t believe she was actually abducted and were not actually looking for her captor.

Denise Huskins joins Jenn to talk about her horrifying experience and what she endured trying to convince the world that she was indeed kidnapped.

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