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Defendant testifies about double fatal stabbing at Yonkers pizzeria

Defendant testifies about double fatal stabbing at Yonkers pizzeria

Yorky Tineo, accused of stabbing two teens to death in Yonkers, claims he was afraid for his life while testifying at murder trial.
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Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom

Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom

A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students
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New York ranks second best for teachers nationwide

New York ranks second best for teachers nationwide

New York ranks second best for teachers due to high salaries, strong tenure protections, and school funding.
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Mississippi grand jury finds no cause for charges in the July death of Nolan Wells

Mississippi grand jury finds no cause for charges in the July death of Nolan Wells

A grand jury has found there wasn’t evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast
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Nolan Wells' family pushes back after grand jury declines to recommend charges in his death

Nolan Wells' family pushes back after grand jury declines to recommend charges in his death

A grand jury has found there wasn’t evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells
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Nolan Wells' family pushes back after grand jury finds no cause for charges in his July death

Nolan Wells' family pushes back after grand jury finds no cause for charges in his July death

A grand jury has found there wasn’t evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who was found dead after a July 4 boating trip and party on an island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast
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NY inmate accused of stabbing correction officer with homemade weapon

NY inmate accused of stabbing correction officer with homemade weapon

Amar Bell, 49, is accused of striking a correction officer and stabbing him three times during evening meal movement at Auburn Correctional Facility.
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Playland Dragon Coaster fire: What we know about damage, repairs

Playland Dragon Coaster fire: What we know about damage, repairs

A fire damaged Playland's historic Dragon Coaster in Westchester County. Here's what officials say about the cause, damage and repair plans.
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What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms

What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms

The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from imposing new rules on mail-in voting before the November midterm elections. That means nothing has changed for voters — and mail-in voting can proceed as planned.
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Olivia Rodrigo launches Unraveled tour this weekend and ticket prices are dropping

Olivia Rodrigo launches Unraveled tour this weekend and ticket prices are dropping

Olivia Rodrigo’s tour begins with two Hartford concerts. Find available tickets and see every scheduled stop through February.
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Plea entered for man accused of killing his grandmother

Plea entered for man accused of killing his grandmother

A look at court cases heard the week of Sept. 14
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Texas is set to execute a second man convicted in 2005 triple killing

Texas is set to execute a second man convicted in 2005 triple killing

A man convicted of fatally shooting three people during a 2005 attempted robbery at their rural Texas home is scheduled to be put to death Wednesday