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American kidnapped in Mexico, left to die in jungle with eyes, wrists taped
A New York man living in Mexico is lucky to be alive after several men abducted him and held him for a $200,000 ransom.
The kidnappers taped Joseph Constantine Buonincontri’s eyes shut and bound him by his wrists and ankles, and left him deep in a jungle in Limones, Mexico, a remote area about 200 miles southwest of Cancun.
Locals tipped off the police about armed men driving a taxi from Tulum, a popular resort area, into the secluded wilderness, which sparked a rescue mission by the Mexican military and the Mexican National Guard.
The 35-year-old New Yorker was alive, but tied up in a straw hut, according to the Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office, which said authorities recovered a backpack with marijuana, a tactical vest and loaded magazines for an AR-15.
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Joseph Constantine Buonincontri, 35, was abducted by unknown men and left in the Mexican jungle with eyes taped, according to a prosecutor in Mexico. (Mexican Army)
The kidnappers have not been identified or caught since Buonincontri was found on Feb. 4 and was unharmed, according to local Mexican news outlets and the prosecutor’s office.
A 1.5-minute video of the rescue published on borderlandbeat.com showed the moment authorities found Buonincontri. The website translated the conversation.
A soldier asked twice if he was OK and if he was hungry or thirsty.
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Buonincontri reportedly responded by asking for a cigarette and to take the tape off his eyes.
“We’ve already called the authorities. Agents from the Public Prosecutors Office and the Attorney General’s Office are going to arrive and remove that blindfold from your eyes,” the soldier reportedly said, according to the translation by borderlandbeat.com.
“But are you OK? We’re soldiers from the Mexican Army. We belong to the 7th Motorized Cavalry Regiment. And we’ve come here to give you aid.”
The Mexican Army and Mexican National Guard, along with local police and investigators from the prosecutor’s office, rescued Joseph Constantine Buonincontri from a remote Mexican jungle after he was abducted. (Mexican Army)
During the conversation, Buonincontri reportedly told the soldiers that he was from New York and visiting a family member in Limones.
The soldier asked him if he remembered what happened and when he was kidnapped.
“No, I can’t recall the day,” Buonincontri reportedly said, according to borderlandnews.com’s translation. “I don’t even know what day this is.”
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That was where the video ends.
The Fiscalía General del Estado de Quintana Roo, the local prosecutor’s office, released a statement on X saying he was found alive and thanked the Mexican Army, National Guard and local police.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 26, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 26 drawing
Midday: 8-5-2
Evening: 4-8-0
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 26 drawing
Midday: 5-5-4-6
Evening: 5-1-3-1
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 26 drawing
Midday: 9-1-7-9-1
Evening: 6-9-5-7-7
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 26 drawing
9 a.m.: 03
1 p.m.: 07
6 p.m.: 09
11 p.m.: 11
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Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 26 drawing
02-11-13-25-39, Bonus: 34
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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LSU baseball fell to Mississippi State 13-8 on Sunday afternoon, suffering its third straight sweep and its ninth straight SEC loss.
In a similar fashion to Friday and Saturday, LSU scored three runs in the first inning, this time off a three-run homer by Cade Arrambide. That lead was short-lived, however, as the Bulldogs tied it in the second with a three-run shot from Ace Reese.
Steven Milam hit his seventh home run of the season after the Bulldogs made a pitching change ahead in the third, giving the Tigers a 5-3 lead.
Things were quiet in the fourth inning, but the Bulldogs tied it up in the fifth against Santiago Garcia and Dax Dathe, respectively.
In the top of the sixth, it looked like LSU might go on a run after a triple to right center by Mason Braun sent a runner home, immediately followed by a two-run shot from the red-hot Omar Serna Jr.
Dathe was replaced by Deven Sheerin in the sixth, and Sheerin immediately allowed three runs to tie the game. Jaden Noot replaced Sheerin, then Zion Theophilus replaced Noot after Noot allowed runners to reach second and third. Mississippi State left the sixth inning with a one-run lead, a lead they wouldn’t relinquish for the rest of the contest.
The Tigers tried to bring in a couple more bullpen arms to stifle the Bulldogs’ offense enough for LSU to get back in front, but to no avail. Theophilus, Mavrick Rizy and Reagan Ricken allowed four more runs combined, putting the game out of reach.
FINAL: LSU 8, Mississippi State 13
LSU loses its ninth-straight SEC game and its third series in a row.
END 8: LSU 8, Mississippi State 13
Now a five-run ballgame, the Tigers will need a miracle to have any chance of taking this one. Maddox Webb will replace Davis in the top of the ninth.
Seventh bullpen arm comes on for LSU
Reagan Ricken will replace Rizy after the latter allowed a second run to score in the bottom of the eighth. The Tigers have had eight pitchers make an appearance in this one.
MSU adds another
A solo shot from Mississippi State’s Aidan Teel makes this a four-run ballgame.
MID 8: LSU 8, Mississippi State 11
Another three-up, three-down inning from Ben Davis leaves the Tigers in a precarious spot if they want any shot at avoiding a sweep. Rizy will return to the mound to face Aidan Teel in the bottom of the eighth.
END 7: LSU 8, Mississippi State 11
Unfortunately, Rizy taking the mound didn’t make much of a difference for the Tigers, as he allowed another run. The Bulldogs now lead by three, with Ben Davis coming on to face William Patrick.
Mavrick Rizy comes on for LSU
Theophilus’ day is done after allowing another run, extending the Bulldogs’ lead to two. Mavrick Rizy will face Blake Bevis with a runner on second and two outs.
MID 7: LSU 8, Mississippi State 9
After a three-up, three-down inning from Davis, Theophilus will retake the mound, set to face the Bulldogs’ ninth, first and second hitters in the lineup.
END 6: LSU 8, Mississippi State 9
A four-run inning from MSU gave the Bulldogs their first lead of the day. LSU burned through three pitchers from their bullpen and will likely have to be more careful with any further changes for the rest of this one. Ben Davis will take the mound for the Bulldogs, facing Milam first.
Another pitching change for LSU
Noot allowed a pair of hits that put runners on second and third. Zion Theophilus will take the mound for the Tigers, hoping to get out of the inning without allowing MSU to tack on another run.
Sheerin’s day is done
Jaden Noot is coming on to replace Sheerin after a disastrous inning. LSU is running dangerously short on arms and needs a strong performance from Noot. The Bulldogs have a runner on second with no outs.
Bulldogs tie it up
Sheerin allowed a single to the first Bulldog batter he faced, then struggled to field a ground ball hit his way against the next batter and made a poor throw to first, allowing the two MSU runners to score. Next, with a runner on second, Ace Reese doubled to right-center, sending another Bulldog runner home. The Tigers are tied with MSU at eight runs apiece.
LSU makes a pitching change
Dathe’s day is done after continuing to struggle to find the zone. Deven Sheerin will take the mound with a runner on first and a 2-0 count.
MID 6: LSU 8, Mississippi State 5
The Tigers managed to get to MSU pitcher Dane Burns in the top of the sixth, scoring three runs. Dax Dathe will come back on to try to keep the Tigers’ lead in place in the bottom of the sixth.
Bulldogs make a pitching change
Dane Burns’ day is done after less than an inning of work. Burns allowed two hits and two runs, both earned. The Bulldogs are bringing in Junior RHP Peyton Fowler to try to end the inning without any further damage.
LSU back in front
A triple to right center by Mason Braun sent Ruckert home, giving the Tigers a 6-5 lead. This was immediately followed by a two-run home run by Omar Serna, who has been on fire in this series. The Tigers lead 8-5.
Bulldogs make a pitching change
That will be all for MSU pitcher Jack Gleason, who kept LSU’s offense in check in the fourth and fifth innings. He is being replaced by Sophomore LHP Dane Burns, who will take the mound with a Tiger runner on first and one out.
END 5: LSU 5, Mississippi State 5
Dathe was unable to keep the Bulldogs’ base runner from scoring, but he got LSU out of the inning without any extra damage.
Mississippi State ties it up
A pair of groundouts moved the Bulldogs’ base runner from second to third, then third to home, tying the game. Dathe will now face Drew Wyers with no runners on and two outs.
LSU makes a pitching change
Senior RHP Dax Dathe is coming on to replace Garcia, marking his first appearance in conference play this season. MSU has a runner on second with no outs.
MSU pulls within one
Garcia walked the leadoff batter, then Noah Sullivan doubled down the third base line, sending one Bulldog batter across home plate.
MID 5: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
Gleason retired all three Tiger batters in quick succession. Garcia will take the mound with little break in the bottom of the fifth.
END 4: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
It was an up-and-down first inning of work for Garcia, but he ended the inning without giving up any ground to the Bulldogs. Arrambide will lead off for the Tigers in the top of the fifth.
Tigers make a pitching change
Santiago Garcia is replacing Marcos Paz in the bottom of the fourth. Paz allowed two hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck out two batters through three innings of work.
MID 4: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
The Bulldogs’ new pitcher started the inning with a leadoff walk, but quickly turned things around, striking out the top of the Tigers’ lineup in succession.
END 3: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
LSU lost a challenge in the bottom of the third, but Paz managed to extend his start a bit longer and kept the Tigers’ two-run lead in place. The Bulldogs are making another pitching change, bringing on freshman RHP Jack Gleason, who will face Reaves to open the fourth.
MID 3: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
The Bulldogs’ pitching change didn’t work in their favor in the top of the third, as Milam’s two-run shot gave the Tigers the lead back. Paz is coming back on to face MSU’s Blake Bevis.
Tigers retake the lead
Billingsley walked Arrambide to open the inning, and Milam took advantage, homering down the right-field line. Friday and Saturday’s contests were both shootouts, and this is shaping up to be the same.
END 2: LSU 3, Mississippi State 3
The Bulldogs tied the game on a three-run home run by Ace Reese, his third of the series. Mississippi State is bringing in a new pitcher to open the third, sophomore RHP Chris Billingsley Jr.
Bulldogs tie it up
A three-run homer from Ace Reese ties the game.
MSU in scoring position
A leadoff walk and a single send the Bulldogs back to the top of their lineup with runners on first and second and only one out.
MID 2: LSU 3, Mississippi State 0
It looked like it would be a quick turnaround for Paz after the Tigers’ first two batters flew out and struck out on just five pitches. Braun and Serna managed to give the Tigers’ starter a longer breather, but LSU was unable to add another run.
END 1: LSU 3, Mississippi State 0
LSU was able to overcome a concerning start to the game by Paz, getting out of a bases-loaded situation without allowing a run. Tanner Reaves will take the plate for LSU to open the second.
Paz struggling early
LSU pitcher Marcos Paz is having some control issues in the bottom of the first, issuing two walks, hitting a batter, and moving runners on a wild pitch through five batters. The bases are loaded with two outs.
MID 1: LSU 3, Mississippi State 0
A three-run homer from Cade Arrambide puts the Tigers in a great spot to open the game. LSU had early leads on Friday and Saturday as well, however, so no one should be feeling comfortable just yet.
LSU strikes first
Cade Arrambide snuck a home run inside the right-field foul pole, sending Serna, Braun and himself across home plate. LSU is up three early.
Promising start for the Tigers
Mason Braun opened the game with a leadoff single to center field, and MSU pitcher Charlie Foster hit Omar Serna with the first pitch of the following at-bat. Foster has struggled over the past few weeks, so this is a great chance for the Tigers to take an early lead.
The game is underway
Mason Braun takes a ball on the first pitch, and Sunday’s contest is underway.
LSU baseball vs Mississippi State: Tigers lineup
Here’s a look at LSU baseball’s starting lineup today. Mason Braun leads off and starts at 1B while Omar Serna hits No. 2 and mans the DH spot. Jack Rucker’s, Tanner Reaves, and William Patrick all get starts. Marcos Paz will be LSU’s starting pitcher.
What channel is LSU baseball at Mississippi State on today?
- TV Channel: Streaming only
- Livestream: SEC Network+ via ESPN+
LSU baseball at Mississippi State will be streaming only on SEC Network+, which is available through the ESPN app and ESPN+. Fans will need a subscription to watch the game.
LSU baseball game at Mississippi State time today
- Date: Sunday, April 26
- First pitch: 1:00 p.m. CT
The LSU baseball at Mississippi State game has a first pitch at 1:00 p.m. CT from Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, Miss.
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LSU baseball at Mississippi State Prediction
LSU Baseball 4, Mississippi State 9: LSU put so much into games one and two and came up short, but I just don’t think LSU has the arms to get it done today. I think Mississippi State gets a comfortable win and sweeps LSU.
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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 26, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 26 drawing
Day: 8-0-7, Fireball: 1
Evening: 5-9-3, Fireball: 1
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 26 drawing
Day: 6-6-8-4, Fireball: 2
Evening: 3-0-8-2, Fireball: 7
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Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 26 drawing
02-09-18-26-42
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Winning Double Play numbers from April 26 drawing
16-21-22-31-43
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 26 drawing
02-03-06-17-56, Bonus: 03
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
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When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
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