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Powerball player hits $256 million jackpot. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?

A Powerball ticket sold in New York hit the $256 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket matched five winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, December 7,…

John McCarthy December 9, 2024

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NYPD releases 2 new photos of man sought in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

NEW YORK — They have seen him smiling on a hostel security camera, but don't know his name. They found the backpack he discarded while fleeing, but don't know where…

John McCarthy December 8, 2024

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Woman who flew from New York to Paris without a ticket is charged in federal court

NEW YORK — The woman who officials say boarded a flight without a ticket in New York during the Thanksgiving holiday and was detained upon landing in Paris has been…

John McCarthy December 7, 2024

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US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

NEW YORK (AP) — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town north of New York City.…

John McCarthy November 22, 2024

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The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials killed his pet

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed today that New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal…

John McCarthy November 2, 2024

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Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home

PINE CITY, New York (AP) — An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut was euthanized after state authorities seized the beloved pet during a raid on…

John McCarthy November 2, 2024

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Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut seized by New York state authorities

PINE CITY (AP) — A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet…

John McCarthy November 1, 2024

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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is detained in New York on parole violation claims

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to persuade a federal judge not to send him to jail, calling him “bro” and insisting he never meant to violate the…

John McCarthy October 30, 2024

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Walmart is selling a tiny house for less than $16,000

NEW YORK — These days you can have almost anything shipped to your door from websites like Amazon and Walmart — including a house. Walmart is now selling a tiny house online…

John McCarthy October 18, 2024

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A former DEA agent is convicted of protecting drug traffickers

BUFFALO (AP) — A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent in Buffalo, New York, was convicted of corruption Thursday following a second trial on charges he used his position to…

John McCarthy October 13, 2024