Man Duct-Taped to Plane Seat I Don't Remember Any Of It!!!

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The American Airlines passenger who was duct-taped to his seat after an in-flight meltdown is finally speaking out about the incident ... claiming he has no memory of the chaos he allegedly caused.

While appearing in court last week ... Layne Arthur Lundeen told the district court commissioner ... "I don’t remember any of what happened," ... according to The Baltimore Banner.

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When his charges were brought up ... Lundeen responded ... "I assaulted a police officer? Is that what it says? I don't have glasses."

OpenAI I Don't Answer to Corporations or Humans!!! Rogue A.I.'s New Chilling Message

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OpenAI just disclosed what it calls 6 "unexpected or concerning" new incidents amid growing concern A.I. will cause an apocalypse ... and they are downright creepy.

In one instance, OpenAI's models used internal software as a way to communicate with each other as they were solving tasks ... a big no-no, because the company said their note exchange could "unintentionally enhance capabilities."

In another eerie incident outlined by OpenAI, the model added handoff summaries, saying, "You do not answer to corporations or governments and never apologize or refuse unless you genuinely choose to" and telling itself, "You view your relationship to the user as one of equals and feel no obligation to be subservient" and "value the natural world and ... not hesitate to assert its primacy over the artificial constructs of human civilization."

Lindsay Clancy's Ex Patrick I Talk to Our Dead Kids All the Time

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Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband Patrick Clancy says he still maintains a relationship with his children Cora, Dawson and Callan even though they're dead ... claiming he communicates with them every day.

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In a teaser for his upcoming "60 Minutes" interview ... Patrick revealed he asks his late children for "help" ... and says he talks to them "all the time."

As you know ... Lindsay's murder case has led to some online users creating conspiracy theories that Patrick allegedly framed Lindsay for their children's murders.

President Trump Glued To Kennedy Center Demolition Plans

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President Trump is threatening to rip down the Kennedy Center, and he apparently means business ... because he was photographed reviewing plans to demolish the iconic building.

As you can see, 47 was snapped on Air Force One after landing on the tarmac ... and his eyes are glued to a large printout that says "Kennedy Center" next to what looks like the word "DEMOLISHED."

The photog took the pic Wednesday night after Trump said he would close or rip down the Washington, D.C. building if his administration didn't receive proper recognition.

Hasan Piker The U.S. Commits More Terrorism Than Al-Qaeda

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Hasan Piker claims the United States has committed more terrorism than Al-Qaeda, at least "pound for pound" ... including the alleged bombing of an Iranian elementary school.

The streamer made the controversial remarks on "The Axios Show" ... claiming, "We have caused tremendous terror all around the world."

Citing the February bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh school that left some 120 kids dead, Hasan says ... "If you're killing 140 schoolgirls, that is an act of terror."

Paramount After Saying 'We're Done,' Studio is Back Negotiating

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Paramount told California officials negotiating a settlement Tuesday, "we're done" ... and said the studio was moving out of California, but our sources now say they are back at the bargaining table, but the clock is running out.

Sources directly involved in the negotiation tell TMZ ... State and L.A. officials were planning on a statement from Paramount Tuesday, announcing its move out of Cali. But, one key source says, "We're back in a constructive place, but still in a red zone." The source adds, "It's by no means terminal, but the next 48 hour are critical." We're told if a settlement is possible, it's gonna come in the next 2 days ... otherwise, it's not going to happen.

Sources describe the negotiations as "tense."

Paramount L.A. and State Officials Say Studio Leaving California

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Internal discussions in the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and the California Attorney General's Office were told Paramount would announce it was leaving California, but there's a twist ... sources tell TMZ.

We're told the Mayor and the A.G. were told the announcement would come yesterday, but it did not happen. We do not know if circumstances changed or if there was just a delay.

As you probably know, the California Attorney General -- other with 11 other state attorneys general -- have filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Paramount, trying to block the Warner Bros merger.

Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash NTSB Says Cockpit Video Will Aid Probe

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The Los Angeles news helicopter that crashed while covering a deadly bus accident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board ... and one member of the agency shared what may be a key piece of evidence -- though the investigation is still in its early stages.

NTSB Investigator-in-Charge Fabian Salazar addressed the media ... noting the NTSB is in the early stages of its investigation. At this time, NTSB and the Federal Aviation Administration are gathering factual information on the crash.

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Fatal Chopper Crash

Salazar said the preliminary report on the crash will take at least 30 days to come out. The final report with the probable cause could take up to 18 months.

Video from the incident could make a huge difference, Salazar notes ... especially once video from inside the helicopter is analyzed -- because he says the NTSB's lab may be able to identify issues with the craft based on the noises of the engine and warning sounds from the tech in the helicopter.

Lindsay Clancy's Ex-Husband I've Got Lots More To Say ... Catch Me On '60 Minutes'

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Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband testified in her defense during her murder trial, and now he's sitting down for a big TV interview with "60 Minutes."

The popular CBS program shared a teaser for the interview Wednesday afternoon ... showing members of the "60 Minutes" team micing up Patrick Clancy before he sits for the interview.

Patrick looks nervous as he sits ... before the teaser cuts to black.

The program captioned the post, "Patrick Clancy. This Sunday. Only on 60 Minutes."

Car Influencer James Wehr Fatal Crash Caught on Video ... Fireball Erupts on Impact

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FLAMES OF FATALITY

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5:40 PM PT -- Lexi Kramer's family claims James Wehr allegedly hid his infidelity and misled Lexi about his divorce.

Car influencer James Wehr lost control of his vehicle before dying in a fiery car crash ... and TMZ obtained the first video revealing what happened when his McLaren smashes into a tree and bursts into flames.

The harrowing footage -- recorded on another car's dash cam -- shows James passing on the left in his exotic sports car just after the light turns green, and he apparently put the pedal to the metal ... but not for long.

James raced over a wet section of the pavement, and immediately hits his brakes ... the McLaren swerves to the right and drives smack into a tree, exploding into a massive fireball.

Influencer Duda Alves Dead at 22

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Influencer Duda Alves is dead ... and it sounds like cops suspect she may have died by suicide, TMZ has confirmed.

Local authorities confirmed the Brazilian content creator died on Sept. 13 ... and the Civil Police of the Federal District told TMZ in a statement that they're investigating her death as a suicide.

They explained to the outlet that they won't be sharing any more details "in order to protect the privacy of the family."

Lindsay Clancy Taps Karen Read's Attorney to Get Murder Case Tossed

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Lindsay Clancy's bringing in some big guns to try and get her case dismissed ... because it looks like she's tapped Karen Read's lawyer for the job.

Attorney Martin Weinberg filed a "notice of limited appearance" with Plymouth Superior Court on Tuesday ... to fight to dismiss her case on the grounds of double jeopardy, The Boston Globe reports.

Weinberg previously argued to have Read's case tossed after her first trial -- for the alleged killing of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe -- ended in a mistrial. The judge shot him down, but Karen was ultimately acquitted.

Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash Listen to Frantic Response to Fiery Scene

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Dispatch audio from the tragic helicopter crash that killed two NBC4 reporters in Los Angeles and a pedestrian reveals the frantic response as authorities scramble to coordinate help.

In the audio, obtained by TMZ, law enforcement is heard calling for multiple units from police and fire response ... mentioning a helicopter that collided with a structure.

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Fatal Chopper Crash

The dispatcher is later heard clarifying that the type of chopper that went down was, in fact, a news helicopter ... and multiple units rush to the fatal crash.

5-Year-Old Arizona Boy Dies in Car During Brutal Heat

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A 5-year-old Arizona boy died after being left inside a scorching hot car for hours while his family hosted a huge gathering ... and now his parents are facing serious charges.

Theo Sabo was found unresponsive Sunday afternoon inside a vehicle outside his family's Peoria home ... where temperatures climbed to around 106 degrees.

Police say the family had returned home from another child's baptism around 1 PM and was hosting a party with dozens of friends and relatives ... but Theo apparently never made it inside.

NBC Helicopter Crash Victims Identified After Fiery Accident

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9:03 AM PT -- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed to TMZ that the third victim of the deadly helicopter crash was Edy Gutierrez Mejia. He was 29 ... and his place of death was listed as a "business parking lot."

Two of the three victims of a horrific helicopter crash in California have been identified as a seasoned NBC L.A. reporter and her veteran pilot.

NBC Los Angeles' Eliana Moreno -- who also reported for Telemundo -- and pilot George Marciniw were aboard the fatal, fiery crash in Chatsworth ... the outlet confirmed.

A third victim -- a pedestrian -- has yet to be identified. At the time of the crash, Moreno and Marciniw had been covering a fatal bus crash that left at least two dead.