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NY man charged with murder in stabbing death of woman found dead at home

NY man charged with murder in stabbing death of woman found dead at home

A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of a 54-year-old woman who was found dead inside her home.
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A show about one of NY's most famous couples is up for 5 Emmys tonight

A show about one of NY's most famous couples is up for 5 Emmys tonight

The New York-filmed series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette goes into Emmy night with five awards still up for grabs after already winning for casting.
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2 large sinkholes force evacuations at Penfield condo complex

2 large sinkholes force evacuations at Penfield condo complex

A water main break led to two large sinkholes and significant road damage overnight at the Forrest Hill condominium complex.
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Teenage Girl Charged in Fatal CTA Red Line Pushing Incident in Chicago

Teenage Girl Charged in Fatal CTA Red Line Pushing Incident in Chicago

A 15-year-old girl has been charged and ordered held in custody in connection with the death of Kyle Bickham, a Chicago man who was pushed off a CTA Red Line train. The incident occurred near the 69th Street station on the city's South Side. Chicago police confirmed the charges against the juvenile, who is accused of pushing Bickham from the train, leading to his death. The details surrounding the motive or the exact circumstances of the push have not been fully disclosed, but the charges indicate a direct link between the girl's actions and the man's death. This event has drawn significant attention to safety concerns on public transportation in Chicago.
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When will you get your New York energy rebate check? Here's the timeline

When will you get your New York energy rebate check? Here's the timeline

About 8.2 million New Yorkers are eligible for New York's POWER energy rebate checks. Here's when payments will be mailed and how much you could receive.
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Wayne County confirms first 2 measles cases. Here's what to know

Wayne County confirms first 2 measles cases. Here's what to know

Wayne County Public Health said the overall risk to the public remains low, especially for people who are fully vaccinated.
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Kim Zolciak's son KJ Biermann accused of shocking allegations: Report

Kim Zolciak's son KJ Biermann accused of shocking allegations: Report

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's son Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr., 15, allegedly took videos having sex with a family member under the age of 12.
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Man Dies in NYPD Custody Weeks After Medical Episode at Brooklyn Courthouse

Man Dies in NYPD Custody Weeks After Medical Episode at Brooklyn Courthouse

A 48-year-old man has died while in NYPD custody, approximately three weeks after experiencing a medical episode at Brooklyn Criminal Court. The NYPD's Force Investigation Division is currently investigating the death. The man was arrested on August 16 for possession of crack and a stolen credit card. Although he initially declined medical attention, he suffered a medical episode the following morning in a holding cell at Brooklyn Central Booking while awaiting arraignment. Police and court officers provided aid and called 911, leading to his transfer to Brooklyn Hospital, where he remained in police custody until his death. This incident follows other concerns regarding the treatment of individuals in NYPD custody and conditions within New York City courthouses, including a May incident where a handcuffed woman gave birth in a Brooklyn courtroom and the March death of Vincent Thoms, 51, who had a medical emergency at Manhattan’s Central Booking. Thoms' death was ruled accidental, attributed to a seizure d...
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Webster police search for missing 12-year-old boy

Webster police search for missing 12-year-old boy

Webster police are asking for the public's help to find 12-year-old Marques Crisler Jr. who went missing Friday.
The Augusta ChronicleThe Augusta Chronicle
Court blocks late appeal bid by Columbia County man jailed for murder

Court blocks late appeal bid by Columbia County man jailed for murder

Prosecutors say Lee Conner shot his victim three times in the back.
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Is New York a top state for public schools? See where it ranks in 2026

Is New York a top state for public schools? See where it ranks in 2026

A new study evaluated all states on school safety, test scores, and funding. NY made the Top 10—but the data shows a gap between what the state spends and how safe the schools actually are.
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Georgia Supreme Court upholds conviction in killing of Augusta DJ

Georgia Supreme Court upholds conviction in killing of Augusta DJ

Prosecutors said they had all the evidence they needed to convict, and a higher court agreed.