Queens gang leader convicted of murder in 2020 Rufus King Park shooting

QUEENS, NY — A Queens gang leader has been convicted of murder for the 2020 shooting death of a Bronx man in Rufus King Park, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday. The…

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Conoy Township man charged after 3-year-old daughter killed in farming accident

CONOY TOWNSHIP, PA — A Conoy Township man has been charged with felony endangering the welfare of children after his 3-year-old daughter was killed in a farming accident last year, authorities said.…

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17-Year-Old Shot Monday Night in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 17-year-old male was shot in the left forearm Monday evening in the city’s 12th District, police said. The shooting occurred around 6:25 p.m. on the highway near the…

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Fire displaces family of four and dog in Southeast DC home blaze

WASHINGTON — A fire broke out in a one-story home on the 3600 block of Bangor Street SE, forcing two adults, two children, and a dog to evacuate, according to DC Fire and…

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New Jersey Suing to Stop DOGE from Cutting Waste in the Federal Government

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 18 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a policy granting Elon Musk and…

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Retired federal worker celebrates $50K lottery prize in Maryland

ABERDEEN, Md. — A retired federal worker from Harford County won a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize after playing his children’s birth dates, a strategy he has stuck with since they were…

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How Volunteers use Toms River Fire Department experience to launch careers in emergency services

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — While volunteer firefighting is unpaid, many who serve at the Toms River Fire Department have used the experience to launch careers in emergency services. Some professions, like emergency…

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Two women arrested for robbing elderly woman at McDonald’s in New Castle

NEW CASTLE, Del. — Two women have been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a 74-year-old woman at a McDonald’s in New Castle, Delaware State Police announced. Dhymand Johnson,…

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New York and Pennsylvania Hospitals Backing Down from Gender Reasignment Treatments and Surgeries

WASHINGTON — Several major hospitals across the United States are scaling back or eliminating transgender-related medical care for minors following an executive action signed last week by President Donald J. Trump. Medical…

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Two 13-year-olds shot during botched attempted car theft in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Two 13-year-old boys were shot during an attempted vehicle robbery in the city’s 12th District on Tuesday evening, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:13 p.m. near 5900 Windsor…

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Toms River Recreation offers Valentine’s cooking class for kids

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Recreation Department is hosting a hands-on cooking class for children in grades K-3 on Wednesday, February 12, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in collaboration…

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USAID announced $2.4 million for gender based business opportunities in Venezuela one day before Trump inauguration

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced $2.4 million in funding for initiatives aimed at supporting Venezuelan migrants and addressing gender-based violence,…

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Three family members charged with murder in death of 4-year-old Manassas boy

MANASSAS, Va. — Three family members were arrested Tuesday in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy who authorities say was subjected to long-term abuse and neglect. Officers responded to The…

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New Jersey Cop Husband and Wife Duo Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Crimes

TRENTON, N.J. — A husband and wife, both law enforcement officers in Mercer County, have been charged with multiple offenses related to the creation, possession, and distribution of child sexual abuse material,…

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Pennsylvania couple arrested for selling meth with toddler present in Lancaster Township

LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two Lancaster Township residents were arrested last week after authorities say they sold methamphetamine from their home while a 2-year-old child was present. Kristina Kadian, 32, and Joseph…

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New Jersey Democrats Vote to Limit Who Can Run for Office in Elections

TRENTON, N.J. — The field in both political parties for governor in New Jersey is full this year. For state Democrats, it’s a little too full for their comfort, and now, they’re…

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Three family members charged with murder in death of 4-year-old Virginia boy

MANASSAS, Va. — Three family members have been arrested and charged with murder after a 4-year-old boy was found unconscious and later died at a hospital, authorities said Tuesday. Police responded to…

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Queens day care owners indicted for alleged abuse of nine infants and toddlers

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens couple has been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly abusing nine infants and toddlers at their home-based day care center, authorities announced. The defendants, Ilya Davydov, 48,…

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Queens man indicted for fatal stabbing of Bronx woman in her home

BRONX, N.Y. — A Queens man has been indicted on murder and other charges for fatally stabbing a Bronx woman inside her apartment while her three children were nearby, Bronx District Attorney…