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OtherMar 22

Florida Fugitive Accused of 1989 Child Molestation Captured in New York

A Florida fugitive wanted for alleged child molestation from 1989 was arrested by US Marshals after hiding in a small New York town.

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OtherApr 20

22,000 Weekend Students Get Reprieve on Loan Repayment Demands

Approximately 22,000 weekend students who were told their courses weren't eligible for student finance have received a repayment reprieve.

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OtherApr 20

Library book challenges reach second-highest level on record in 2024

The American Library Association reported 4,235 book titles were challenged in libraries nationwide, marking the second-highest year for such challenges.

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OtherApr 20

Epstein Survivor Speaks Out About Alleged Abuse at New Mexico Ranch

Rachel Benavidez is among at least 10 accusers who allege they were groomed or assaulted at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch compound in New Mexico.

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OtherMay 23

Worker Dies in Staten Island Shipyard Explosion, Investigation Underway

One worker was killed in explosions at a Staten Island shipyard following a dock fire, with investigators examining the incident.

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OtherMay 23

BART Reports Best On-Time Performance in Decade Despite Financial Challenges

Bay Area Rapid Transit achieved its strongest quarterly punctuality results in over 10 years while continuing to face significant budget constraints.

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OtherMay 6

Washington woman arrested after driving on sidewalk toward child on bike

A 56-year-old woman in Spokane faces felony charges after allegedly driving onto a sidewalk toward a child on a bike, then attempting to break into a home.

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OtherApr 2

Funeral Director Pleads Guilty to Preventing Burials and Theft Charges

Robert Bush, operator of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, admitted to charges involving preventing 30 burials and theft.

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OtherMay 6

Over 400 animals rescued from California sanctuary in San Diego County

San Diego Humane Society rescued more than 400 animals from Villa Chardonnay sanctuary amid reports of malnutrition and poor conditions.

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OtherApr 19

DNA Technology Solves 1983 Michigan Teen Murder After Decades-Long Investigation

Michigan State Police used DNA technology to identify Roni Collins as the killer of 16-year-old Sheri Jo Elliott in a 1983 cold case.

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OtherMar 16

Nursery worker sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of young children

Nathan Bennett, 30, received a prison sentence after being convicted of multiple charges involving the sexual abuse of children aged two and three in his care.

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OtherMay 27

House explosion in western Michigan kills 1, critically injures another

An overnight explosion destroyed a home in western Michigan, killing one man and leaving a woman in critical condition.

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OtherMay 22

Sheriff Threatens Parent Arrests Over Teen TikTok Trends; NJ Father Charged in Dispute

Florida sheriff warns of charging parents whose children participate in disruptive TikTok trends, while separate incident sees New Jersey father arrested over confrontation.

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OtherMay 22

Police Issue Warnings Over 'Senior Assassin' Game Using Toy Guns

Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning students about a trending game called 'Senior Assassin' that uses toy guns, citing safety concerns.

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OtherMay 27

Two separate fatal crashes involve drivers facing immigration violations

Prosecutors in Arizona and Oklahoma have filed charges in two unrelated fatal vehicle crashes involving drivers who authorities say were in the country illegally.

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