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CBP in Texas confiscates 242 pounds of smuggled Mexican bologna at port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in El Paso, Texas arrested a man for the second time last week, after he allegedly tried to smuggle 22 large rolls of Mexican bologna into the country, according to authorities.
CBP said agricultural specialists assigned to the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso not only seized 22 large rolls of the prohibited pork bologna on March 28, but they also seized 60 undeclared Tramadol tablets from the man’s vehicle.
The discovery was made just after 2 a.m. on Friday, when a 52-year-old man, who is a citizen of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered the U.S. and presented himself for inspection in the vehicle lanes of the port.
CBP said the man made a negative declaration for fruits, vegetables and meat products, then was referred for a secondary agriculture inspection.
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CBP agricultural specialists seized and destroyed 22 large rolls of Mexican bologna that was discovered after a man tried to smuggle it into the U.S. for a second time in two months. (US Customs and Border Protection)
As agents conducted the secondary inspection, CBP Agriculture canine “Harlee” alerted them to the rear cargo area of the man’s vehicle.
Agents continued to inspect the vehicle when they located 22 rolls of bologna hidden underneath equipment in the cargo area of the vehicle.
CBP seized the bologna and destroyed it according to U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations.
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CBP agricultural specialists seized and destroyed 22 large rolls of Mexican bologna that was discovered after a man tried to smuggle it into the U.S. for a second time in two months. (US Customs and Border Protection)
This marks the second time within two months that the same man was caught attempting to smuggle bologna into the U.S. at the El Paso port.
CBP agriculture specialists seized 55 rolls of undeclared bologna from the man in January, and he was assessed a civil penalty. At that time, the agents also seized and destroyed the contraband meat.
The inspection also uncovered 60 Tramadol tablets in the center console of the vehicle.
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People and vehicles pass over the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry bridge which connects the United States and Mexico on January 19, 2019 in El Paso, Texas (Getty Images)
The driver, who was not identified, was issued a $1,000 promissory note for the prescription medication violation since Tramadol is a schedule IV-controlled substance.
If the man is found guilty, he could face a fine of up to $10,000.
“Pork products have the potential to introduce foreign animal diseases to the U.S. which can have a devastating impact to the U.S. economy and to our agriculture industry,” CBP El Paso Director Field Operations Hector A. Mancha said. “It is always best for travelers to declare any items acquired abroad to help CBP stop the introduction of potentially harmful products.”
The case was referred to the USDA Investigative and Enforcement Services, which enforces alleged violations connected to plant and animal issues.
The USDA and Department of Homeland Security work together to protect American agriculture when it comes to the introduction of pests and diseases at U.S. ports of entry.
If any undeclared prohibited agricultural items are discovered in an inspection, they could be confiscated and may result in civil penalties for failing to declare the items.
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Veteran Democratic campaign strategist James Carville advised the new chairman of Arizona’s Democratic Party to “shut up” or start a new progressive party.
The Democratic Party has been struggling to re-define itself since the election, as leaders debate over whether to moderate or double-down on far-left identity politics. Carville, a frequent critic of some of the party’s more progressive members, noted that the Democratic Party is doing unusually well in the red state of Arizona, where they have a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators. However, he warned that far-left politics and in-fighting may endanger this rare opportunity.
Carville read from a recent New York Times article, headlined, “A Vulnerable Governor and an Intraparty Feud Signal a Bumpy Road for Democrats.” The Times reported that Arizaona Democratic chairman Robert Branscomb had been “clashing with staff members over personnel decisions and accused them of sabotaging him by withholding financial documents.” The article also claimed Branscomb, “wrote to party members detailing the infighting and attacking Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, both Democrats, for criticizing one of his staffing choices.”
Carville praised Kelly and Gallego, arguing to Branscomb, “You ain’t been elected to s—. So why don’t you shut up?”
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville argued that progressives are hurting the Democratic Party.
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He went on to argue in his video posted to the Politicon YouTube channel, “that’s the problem with this, these people from the ‘progressive’ whatever the f— that is, that come into these state parties that didn’t do anything that have outstanding Democratic elected officials. He’s fighting with the governor. We finally have a Democratic governor, and this guy exemplifies to me what’s wrong with that wing of the party.”
He noted one quote attributed to Branscomb, where he reportedly declared, “I will not be coerced, and I will not be silenced,” and offered a barbed response.
“Well why don’t you just shut up anyway? Because you haven’t gotten elected to anything. And why don’t you pay attention and work for the people that are out there who are not just trying to win elections but are actually winning elections?” Carville asked.
Carville argued this is part of a larger problem, sharing another purported example in Nevada, in which he called “one of the most successful state parties in the history of the United States,” until the majority women state legislature took command of the party and turned “it into a useless glob of nothing.”
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) attends Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024. (REUTERS/Vincent Alban)
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“You got one goal, dude, that’s to win elections, not run your jackass mouth, which is all this guy Branscomb is good for,” Carville said.
He suggested that Democrats need to confront these members of the progressive wing of their party and propose an important question.
Political commentator James Carville ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“They need to really consider whether they’re Democrats or not,” he said. “Maybe they ought to go join the pronoun justice – social, I don’t know, equity party or whatever they’re doing.”
Carville continued, “When you don’t respect people who go out and win elections and work and put their names out front and dare to lose then there’s no use for you in Democratic politics. That’s my view.”
The Arizona Democratic Party didn’t immediately respond to a request for a comment.
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Vacation nightmare: 12 family members diagnosed with fungal disease after exploring Costa Rica cave
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An extended family of six adults and six children brought home more than just souvenirs from Costa Rica after touring a bat cave.
The family that is spread across three states — Georgia, Texas and Washington — returned home feeling sick after a recent vacation.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, on January 17, 2025, a Georgia infectious disease physician notified CDC of suspected histoplasmosis cases.
Prior to the report, the family had visited the Venado Caves in Costa Rica, which was linked to a previous histoplasmosis outbreak.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces a family of 12 contracted a fungal disease from a bat cave in Costa Rica. (iStock)
While there were 13 family members traveling on December 21–28, only 12, six adults aged 42–49 and six children aged 8–16, who visited the cave were diagnosed with histoplasmosis.
Histoplasmosis is defined by the CDC as a fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs.
Histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma organisms, which are often found in soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings.
Histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma organisms, which are often found in soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings like the Venado Cave. (NYSDEC/Nancy Heaslip)
The condition is often misdiagnosed, as it was in this particular case.
One adult went to an emergency room and was hospitalized because of an abnormal chest radiography.
The findings raised concerns about lung cancer.
All 12 members who toured the cave became ill after 8-19 days of the exposure.
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The 12 family members all reported seeing bats in the cave. The Venado Caves in Costa Rica are also associated with another histoplasmosis outbreak in 1998–1999 that affected 51 people. (iStock)
Family members experienced headaches, malaise, fever, night sweats, myalgias, and respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.
They all recovered to full health 28 days after exposure.
The Venado Caves in Costa Rica are also associated with another histoplasmosis outbreak in 1998–1999 that affected 51 people.
In response to this outbreak, the CDC alerted health departments through an Epidemic Information Exchange notification to help identify additional cases.
The CDC has been collaborating with the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica and the Costa Rican Ministry of Health to incorporate information about histoplasmosis risks into the caving tour’s waiver forms.
In addition, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica issued a health alert in March 2025 notifying the public of the risk of contracting histoplasmosis from the cave tours.
Nick Butler is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Do you have any tips? Reach out to Nick.Butler@Fox.com.
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A California State freshman died in an accidental drowning while vacationing with fellow fraternity members in Arizona over the weekend, according to the Sigma Pi Fraternity at Cal State Fullerton.
Simon Daniel, 18, was visiting Lake Havasu River with his fraternity on Saturday when he decided to go for a swim with friends.
The college freshman entered the water with three fraternity brothers and two sorority members when “unbeknownst to them, recent heavy rains in the Havasu Valley region had significantly increased water flow, creating hazardous conditions including strong currents, crosswinds and swells,” the fraternity said in a statement on Facebook.
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Boaters enjoy Lake Havasu, Arizona, on June 30, 2021. (iStock)
Sigma Pi Fraternity’s national chapter and Cal State Fullerton did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Several members of the fraternity jumped in to save the six students, according to Sigma Pi’s Cal State Fullerton chapter. “Tragically, Simon was swept away by a sudden wave that separated him from one of the rescuers,” the fraternity said. “He disappeared beneath the water.”
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The entrance to California State University’s Fullerton campus on Feb. 22, 2022. (iStock)
The students called 911, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, along with additional agencies, deploying divers, remotely operated vehicles and sonar to search for Daniel.
Daniel “went under the water on Saturday and did not resurface,” sheriff’s deputies said, according to FOX 11.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for additional information.
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Lake Havasu and the Colorado River near Lake Havasu City, Arizona. (iStock)
Daniel’s body was recovered Sunday morning following an extensive search by authorities.
Daniel was studying computer science and is survived by his mother, according to the fraternity. Members of Daniel’s family did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
London Bridge over Lake Havasu in Havasu City, Arizona. (iStock)
“[Simon] was known for his love of music, boundless energy and kind spirit,” Sigma Pi’s Cal State Fullerton chapter said in a statement. “He was the heart of the fraternity – genuine, joyful and someone who brightened every room with his brilliant smile.”
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