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OtherApr 25

WWII Airman's Remains Return to NYC Family After 80 Years

The remains of a World War II airman have been returned to his New York City family eight decades after he was killed in action and declared nonrecoverable.

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OtherMar 23

Police recover five Barbie dolls containing fentanyl from Missouri discount store

Authorities in Independence, Missouri recovered five Barbie doll packages that contained fentanyl after store security reported suspicious powder.

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OtherApr 25

Fire at UK Prison Prompts Inmate Evacuation as Firefighters Battle Blaze

Prisoners at HMP Highpoint were evacuated after a fire broke out, with ten fire crews responding to battle the blaze.

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OtherApr 8

Juveniles detained in Washington D.C., gunfire reported at Georgia teen gathering

Police responded to youth gatherings in two states Saturday, with arrests in Washington D.C. and gunfire reported at a Tybee Island, Georgia event.

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OtherApr 24

Brian Scott Lorenz Convicted of 1993 Murder After Third Trial

A New York jury convicted Brian Scott Lorenz of murdering nursing student Deborah Meindl in 1993 after his third trial in the case.

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OtherMar 23

Schools Address Rising Anti-Jewish, Anti-Muslim Sentiment Through Education Programs

New York City introduces lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history as educators seek to counter hate incidents targeting both communities.

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OtherMay 11

Hotel Carter in Times Square Remains Empty Amid Legal Disputes Over Future

The formerly notorious Hotel Carter in Times Square sits vacant as litigation continues over its redevelopment plans.

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OtherApr 24

Man sentenced to life for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman

John Ashby, 32, received a life sentence with minimum 14-year term for attacking a Sikh woman in religiously motivated crime.

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OtherApr 24

Father and Teen Arrested on Explosive Materials Charges in New York

A father and son in New York were arrested after investigators found chemicals that had been combined to create explosive materials at their home.

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OtherApr 24

Human Skull Found in California Desert Prompts Homicide Investigation

San Bernardino County deputies opened a homicide probe after a hiker discovered human remains in the remote desert near Twentynine Palms.

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OtherApr 24

Teacher Charged with Rape of Two Former Students

A former teacher nicknamed 'Mr. Wonderful' faces three rape charges involving two former students who allege years of abuse.

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OtherApr 24

Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled over burn risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 32 Degrees heated socks after reports of 14 heat-related incidents, including 13 burns.

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OtherApr 7

Chicago Mayor Warns of Dangerous Trends After Teen Street Gathering

Mayor Brandon Johnson issued warnings about dangerous trends after hundreds of teenagers gathered in Chicago streets on March 30, prompting police curfew actions.

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OtherApr 7

Paris Catacombs Undergo Restoration as European Museums Address Human Remains

Paris is modernizing its historic catacombs while European museums grapple with ethical issues surrounding human remains in their collections.

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OtherApr 23

Michigan Cleared of Liability in 2020 Dam Collapse That Flooded Communities

Michigan regulators have been cleared of legal responsibility for a 2020 dam failure that caused widespread flooding and property damage.

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