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Erica Blaire Roby, a Houston-based pitmaster and Food Network's "Master of 'Cue," combines Cajun and BBQ flavors in her dishes. Initially a lawyer, she transitioned to the culinary industry, winning various barbecue cooking titles. Inspired by her father's dream of opening a barbecue restaurant, Roby pursued barbecue competitions, leading to her Food Network victory as "Master of 'Cue." Full Article

The U.S. is home to numerous hidden archaeological sites, with many going unnoticed. Elic Weitzel, an archaeologist at the Smithsonian, highlights various sites like the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, Shiloh Indian Mounds Site in Tennessee, Poverty Point in Louisiana, the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation in Connecticut, Mesa Verde in Colorado, and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, showcasing the rich history of Native American cultures long before European settlers arrived. These sites offer valuable insights into...

Residents in Avellaneda, Argentina, were alarmed when the Sarandí Canal turned bright red, emitting a strong odor. Water samples were collected to identify the cause, suspected to be an organic dye from local leather and textile factories that are known to discharge waste into the waterway. This incident has raised concerns about pollution in the area, with residents experiencing various colored and contaminated water in the past. Full Article

Crews continue searching for debris from a deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington using a laser-equipped plane to scan the Potomac River. Large pieces of wreckage and victims' remains have been recovered, with smaller debris being sought before completing the work in a week. The NTSB is investigating the collision, with President Trump blaming air traffic control systems and questions raised about the helicopter's altitude and surveillance technology. Full Article

Christian singer Lauren Daigle describes her upcoming Super Bowl performance as "vindication" after being canceled by the New Orleans mayor. Meanwhile, Elton John reportedly breaks down in tears while recording his new album. The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter also covers a legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Ozzy Osbourne's health challenges, and Drew Carey's emotional revelation about his former fiancée's murder. Full Article

A federal judge has temporarily blocked political appointees and special government employees, including those at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), from accessing sensitive information in the Treasury Department following a lawsuit by 19 state attorneys general. The order prohibits access to personally identifiable and confidential financial data, requiring destruction of any downloaded material and setting a hearing for Feb. 14. The Trump administration previously restricted DOGE access to only two staffers after a separate...