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fromBoston.com
5 hours ago

New photo released in unsolved 1997 homicide of a N.H. woman

New Hampshire officials released a previously uncirculated photo of Rosalie Miller, murdered in 1996, seeking witnesses to solve the nearly 30-year-old cold case.
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1 day ago

How some Iranians reacted to attacks on their country

Iranians experienced chaos and fear during U.S. and Israeli attacks, with people fleeing cities, facing severe traffic congestion, and activating emergency preparedness measures.
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fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

A gunman killed two people and wounded 14 at an Austin bar in a shooting the FBI is investigating as a potential act of terrorism, occurring after a U.S.-Israel attack on Iran.
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9 hours ago

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks in Middle East disrupt supply

U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran triggered sharp oil price increases as traders feared Middle East supply disruptions, with crude prices rising approximately 8% amid concerns about Strait of Hormuz shipping restrictions.
fromBoston.com
9 hours ago

Cher's son charged with simple assault and trespassing at New Hampshire private school

Police say Cher's son was arrested on Friday after acting belligerently at a New Hampshire private high school, of which he has no association. Elijah Allman, 49, was charged with four misdemeanors: two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass and criminal threatening.
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14 hours ago

Man Who Duped Kristi Noem Gets 16 Year Prison Sentence for Framing Illegal Immigrant By Sending Death Threats to Trump

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to 16.5 years in prison for forging death threats to President Trump under an illegal immigrant's name to prevent him from testifying against him in a stabbing and theft case.
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22 hours ago

U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran continue into 2nd day, as the region faces turmoil

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S. and Israeli air strikes, triggering regional military escalation and a temporary leadership transition under Islamic law.
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fromThe Washington Post
18 hours ago

Mix of joy, unease grips Iranian diaspora watching U.S.-Israeli strikes from afar

Iranian Americans express mixed reactions to U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran following Ayatollah Khamenei's death, ranging from celebration to concern about regional destabilization and family safety.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Russian honeytrap: alleged spy for Moscow faces five years in US prison

Nomma Zarubina, an FSB-recruited Russian intelligence operative, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about her contacts with Russian intelligence while posing as a legitimate activist to infiltrate American political and academic circles.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Son of rapper Lil Jon drowned after ingesting hallucinogenic mushrooms

Nathan Smith, son of rapper Lil Jon and known as DJ Young Slade, drowned after ingesting psilocybin hallucinogenic mushrooms in Georgia.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Here's how world leaders are reacting to the US-Israel strikes on Iran

World leaders expressed cautious concern over U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling for de-escalation, restraint, and adherence to international law.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

The last Marine to leave Vietnam has died. Juan Valdez was 88.

Master Sergeant Juan Valdez, the last Marine to evacuate Saigon on April 30, 1975, died at age 88, remembered for ensuring his fellow Marines boarded the final helicopter before being pulled aboard himself.
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2 days ago

Israel and the U.S. launch strikes against Iran

Israel and the U.S. conducted a preemptive military strike against Iran as tensions escalated, with Israeli officials warning of imminent Iranian missile and drone attacks in response.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Six things to know

The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran targeting its missile program and leadership, following failed nuclear negotiations and Trump's threats over Iran's nuclear capabilities.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

"One year of failure." The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief

The destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 year might take generations to repair, and there is little hope for US health and science while he remains at the helm.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Video shows nearly blind refugee being released by Border Patrol, 5 days before his death

In the moments after Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a Buffalo doughnut shop, surveillance video recorded Nurul Amin Shah Alam stepping gingerly through the empty parking lot in his county-issued jail booties. He pulls up his hood against the cold as he walks past a drive-thru window, then paces away into the night.
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2 days ago

Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship

Former President Bill Clinton testified to Congress that he saw no signs of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse and did nothing wrong in their relationship from over two decades ago.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Kyiv's elderly endure blackouts and bombardment, clinging to warmth and hope

The left bank of the Dnieper River has been very hard hit by Russian strikes, leaving most people in the dark for days on end. Their houses are without warmth and without electricity, and the old people try to heat themselves by wearing more clothes and turning on the gas of their stoves. They suffer a lot.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Radiohead publicly demand ICE to take down video using the band's song

Radiohead demanded ICE remove a promotional video using their song 'Let Down' without permission, criticizing the agency's misappropriation of their music for immigration enforcement messaging.
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3 days ago

Misinformation Leads to Confusion in Fresno's Immigrant Communities | KQED

Social media misinformation about ICE operations spreads fear in communities, while federal investigations target LA Unified School District leadership over a failed $3 million AI chatbot contract.
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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

DHS says deported Babson student skipped flight. Her lawyers say agents wanted to detain her.

A Babson College freshman was mistakenly deported to Honduras, and a court-ordered deadline for her return expired as government officials allegedly stalled and pressured her to board a flight.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Federal prosecutors in Luigi Mangione case won't appeal ruling that took death penalty off the table

U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed the death-eligible counts from Mangione's federal indictment. "Tortured and strange," though she said her conclusion may be, Garnett ruled stalking is not a crime of violence and, therefore, not a predicate to make the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a capital crime.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

North Dakota judge finalizes $345m judgment against Greenpeace in pipeline case

A North Dakota judge finalized a $345 million judgment against Greenpeace for its role in Dakota Access Pipeline protests, reducing a jury's $667 million award.
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fromNews 12 - Default
1 day ago

NYPD increases patrols in wake of U.S., Israel attacks on Iran

Police officials released a statement X announcing that they will enhance security at diplomatic, cultural, religious and other relevant sites. Anyone aware of suspicious activity is urged to call 1-888-NYC-SAFE or 911.
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fromNewsday
2 days ago

9 indicted for 'increasingly violent' 17-day crime spree in Suffolk and elsewhere

Nine men were indicted for a 17-day crime spree involving automotive burglaries, armed carjackings, and home invasions across Suffolk County, the Hudson Valley, and Florida, stealing tens of thousands of dollars.
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fromArs Technica
2 days ago

The Air Force's new ICBM is nearly ready to fly, but there's nowhere to put it

The US Air Force's Sentinel ICBM program is on track for first test flight next year, with operational deployment in early 2030s, though full deployment timeline, costs, and warhead capacity remain undisclosed.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Lawsuit against L.A. County deputies involved in fight outside Santa Clarita bar dismissed

In the lawsuit, Valencia resident Parker Seitz alleged that off-duty deputies Randy Austin and Nicholas Hernandez, along with a third man attacked him outside a bar called the Break Room in late November 2024. Seitz said the men had assaulted him, and that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and deputies had violated his civil rights, inflicted emotional stress, defamed him and conspired to keep the matter quiet.
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2 days ago

Three men injured in East San Jose stabbing

Three men were stabbed by multiple knife-wielding suspects in East San Jose; victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and suspects remained at large.
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fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Wild LI geezer built basement shooting range and staggering gun lab - just steps from Chaminade High School: DA

A 67-year-old Long Island man operated an illegal basement gun manufacturing and shooting range near multiple schools, possessing 10 mostly illegal firearms including homemade machine guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
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2 days ago

Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf

An eastern screech owl was discovered sleeping on a shelf in an antique store in upstate New York and was safely removed and released into the wild.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Woburn man charged with evading $1.2 million in income tax

A Woburn man was indicted for underreporting over $20 million in business income and evading $1.2 million in personal income taxes through his janitorial company between 2018 and 2023.
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1 day ago

Bronx double stabbing leaves woman dead, teen injured in possible domestic violence case: cops | amNewYork

A 42-year-old woman was killed and a 16-year-old boy seriously wounded in a stabbing at a Bronx apartment building on February 28, with police investigating the incident as domestic violence.
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2 days ago

Long Island crossing guard remains in ICU after being struck by driver

A driver accused of striking a crossing guard claims prescribed medication caused drowsiness, not recreational drug use, while prosecutors allege he was impaired and passed out behind the wheel.
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fromKqed
1 day ago

Fremont Sergeant Bitten by Police Dog is Department's K-9 Supervisor | KQED

During a vehicle pursuit, a police sergeant was bitten by another officer's police dog and accidentally fired his weapon, striking a suspect who was later hospitalized.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

New Orleans police obtain new Shia LaBeouf arrest warrant in battery case

LaBeouf, 39, was initially booked on 17 February on two counts of simple battery after he allegedly shouted homophobic slurs and hit multiple people at about 12.45am at the R Bar in New Orleans's Marigny neighborhood after he was asked to leave. He was released on his own recognizance after the initial arrest, meaning he did not have to post bond.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

There's a new US Army office 'getting in the dirt' with soldiers and trying to quickly turn their ideas into real battlefield tech

Number one is speed takes priority over perfection. We can iterate to get to operational capability. And the second is that early soldier feedback is critical in order to make sure we're getting the right technology for the future fight, and then we want to be able to prove the demand signal before we spend big dollars on programs.
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fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Both snow and sunshine expected in the NYC area this weekend. Get the First Alert Forecast.

Friday's bright skies led to further melting of the snow, which in turn will lead to the formation of black ice overnight. Lows will range from the mid 20s to the lower 30s regionwide. Some patchy fog development is also possible late tonight.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Pentagon puts Scouts "on notice" over DEI and girl-centered policies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Scouting America a six-month reprieve to align with anti-DEI policies, demanding the organization revert to male-only membership and restore religious focus.
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2 days ago

President Trump bans Anthropic from use in government systems

President Trump directed all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's AI products immediately following a dispute over military use restrictions, with a six-month phaseout period.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Their family members disappeared. Now these moms are searching for Nancy Guthrie.

They're not looking for her! So we have to step in. Hernandez, 66, a retired food service worker from Nogales, Arizona, expressed frustration with authorities' efforts. The Searching Mothers of Sonora have used pickaxes and shovels to locate hundreds of bodies of victims of drug and gang violence in Mexico themselves over the years, decrying government inaction all the while.
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2 days ago

HUD proposes time limits and work requirements for rental aid

HUD proposes time limits and work requirements for Section 8 rental subsidies, potentially affecting millions of people facing record housing costs and homelessness.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, lies in repose in Chicago as cross-country memorial services begin, with mourners paying final respects at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Former WWE executive Vince McMahon crashed his Bentley at over 100 mph on a Connecticut highway while being pursued by state police, citing his granddaughter's birthday as the reason for speeding.
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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands

Senate Republicans remain divided on passing strict voter citizenship verification legislation despite Trump's push for immediate action in his State of the Union address.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Colman McCarthy, who preached peace as a Post columnist and teacher, dies at 87

Colman McCarthy, a journalist and teacher who championed peace and nonviolence through his Washington Post column and classroom instruction, died at 87 from pneumonia complications.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Paramount and Warner Bros' deal is about merging studios, and a whole lot more

The nearly $111 billion Paramount-Warner marriage would unite their studios and their back catalogue of shows and movies. It would add such franchises as D.C. Comics, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones to Paramount's Top Gun, Mission Impossible and Star Trek powerhouse. Paramount+ and HBO Max. CBS and CNN.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Meet Fancy, 37, the world's oldest horse - and her lifelong caretaker

She had this very motherly energy, which is weird to say about a horse. I just always felt like she was going to take care of me. The two even had the same birthday, April 1, though Blumer was 8 and the horse - whom she called "Fancy" - was 12.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

New Yorkers describe horrid apartments at Mamdani's rental rip-off event

New York City held a rental rip-off hearing where tenants reported severe housing violations, prompting the city to strengthen code enforcement and tenant protections against negligent landlords.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: Mike Huckabee Urges US Staff Wishing to Leave Israel to Do So TODAY' as Iran Tensions Grow

The U.S. Embassy in Israel authorized staff departure on Friday due to escalating tensions and potential military action against Iran, with Ambassador Huckabee urging immediate evacuation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The American dream is a lie': Venezuelans left in limbo and losing hope in Mexico a photo essay

Trump's executive orders and anti-migration policies have stranded thousands of asylum seekers in Mexican migrant camps, unable to enter the US or safely return home.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

U.S. Military Reportedly Shoots Down DHS Drone in Texas: Our Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a laser-based anti-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting airspace closure and raising concerns about coordination between federal agencies.
fromFox Business
3 days ago

Blue state loses over 180K residents in past 5 years as high taxes weigh

With domestic out-migration levels growing prior to the pandemic and remaining significantly elevated beyond it, it is clear out-migration is a structural phenomenon that is here to stay and not just a byproduct of remote work and the pandemic.
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

South Shore school evacuated after snow causes 'structural stress' on roof

Plymouth River School in Hingham evacuated students and staff due to roof structural stress from heavy snow accumulation, with students relocated to Hingham High School.
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fromJezebel
2 days ago

Now the Military Is Apparently Shooting Down Border Patrol's Own Drones

The Department of Defense repeatedly used laser anti-drone technology without FAA coordination, destroying a Border Patrol drone and causing unnecessary airspace shutdowns based on misidentified threats.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 days ago

Narco-terrorism charges unsealed in California against alleged Tijuana cartel boss The Frog'

Federal authorities announced $5 million bounties for two Sinaloa cartel brothers allegedly controlling drug routes from Baja California to San Diego for 15 years through violence and corruption.
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fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Sacramento illegal gambling ring busted, firearms seized

Sacramento County detectives dismantled a large-scale illegal gambling network operating across Northern California, arresting six individuals suspected of running underground casinos and laundering over $1.4 million.
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3 days ago

Malden teacher, basketball coach arraigned amid allegations he raped high school foster child

A 54-year-old Malden teacher and basketball coach was arrested and charged with raping an 18-year-old high school student who was in his foster care.
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fromHuntington, NY Patch
2 days ago

VIDEO: From Auto Shops To Armed Home Invasion, 9 Charged In Violent LI-Based Crime Ring, DA Says

Nine men were indicted for a 17-day organized crime spree involving burglaries, armed robberies, and carjackings across multiple states from Long Island to Florida.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The US military reportedly shot down a CBP drone with a laser

The US military mistakenly shot down a CBP drone near the Mexican border, marking the second airspace closure this month due to uncoordinated anti-drone laser incidents.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border

The Defense Department didn't realize the drone was being flown by CBP when it shot it down, and had not first coordinated the use of the laser system with the US Federal Aviation Administration. The military hasn't been coordinating counter-drone measures with the FAA, and CBP drone operators didn't inform the military's laser unit that it was launching.
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2 days ago

A Founder's 'Under 26' Hiring Post Got 3.1 Million Views, and Maybe a Lawsuit, Too

A startup founder's job posting requiring applicants under 26 violated federal age discrimination laws, prompting legal corrections after social media backlash.
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2 days ago

Three clinicians cast doubt on mental fitness of Oakland football legend John Beam's suspected killer

Three psychiatric clinicians determined that Cedric Irving Jr., accused of murdering Laney College Athletic Director John Beam, is mentally incompetent to stand trial, though a final ruling is pending further evaluation.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 days ago

Navy says human error caused California jet crash

A Navy E/A-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay in February 2025 due to pilot error during landing, resulting in a $109 million loss, though both crew members survived with minor injuries.
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