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Suspected Purse Snatcher Jumps Onto Subway Tracks, Disappears Into Tunnel
The man allegedly stole a 44-year-old woman's purse on June 24 inside the 42nd Street/Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
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The man allegedly stole a 44-year-old woman's purse on June 24 inside the 42nd Street/Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
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NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.
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Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
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President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
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At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
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The Mets struck out 14 times in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.
The Rays built an early lead, overcame Aaron Judge's MLB-leading 35th homer, and beat the Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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