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6h ago

Trump administration terminates approval of New York City congestion pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul insisted that the cameras crucial to the toll structure will remain in operation. "The cameras are staying on," she said.
NY Congestion Pricing Plan's Fate Unclear After Court Ruling
NY Congestion Pricing Plan's Fate Unclear After Court Ruling
8h ago

Michigan mother accused of abandoning 3 children in squalor is charged with child abuse

The Oakland County prosecutor said her office would also seek to terminate the woman's parental rights.
Three teenage children were found living alone in "absolute squalor" in a Pontiac, Michigan, rental home after their mother abandoned them years ago, authorities said.
Three teenage children were found living alone in "absolute squalor" in a Pontiac, Michigan, rental home after their mother abandoned them years ago, authorities said.

National Guard sent in to 'secure' New York prisons where staff is on strike

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order activating guard members at prisons across the state where workers walked out for the third straight day.
Kathy Hochul politics political politician
Kathy Hochul politics political politician
11h ago

Brittney Griner pulls out of speaking engagement over 'Gay Baby Jail' note found in hotel room

Police said they found a piece of tape that said "gay baby jail," which they determined to be a common video game reference. A convention attracting gamers was taking place at the hotel at the time.
Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner
12h ago

Kentucky teen shoots and kills 2 home invaders

The 14-year-old boy was home alone and acted in self-defense after two men tried to steal firearms, police said.
Kentucky State Police.
Kentucky State Police.
13h ago

mRNA vaccines show promise against pancreatic cancer in early trial  

Fewer than 13% of people live more than five years after diagnosis. In a small trial, half of the participants mounted a lasting immune response against their cancer cells.
Human tumor cells from the pancreas stained with an immunocytochemical stain with methyl green in the background and magnified to 400x.
Human tumor cells from the pancreas stained with an immunocytochemical stain with methyl green in the background and magnified to 400x.

An ice rink to fight the opioid crisis? Some regrets over settlement cash spending

$15,000 for an ice rink or 333 Narcan kits? How a Kentucky county spent its opioid settlement money is raising eyebrows.
Jennifer Carroll kff health news
Jennifer Carroll kff health news
16h ago

Michigan children found living alone in squalor after mom abandoned them

“This situation would be deemed deplorable and intolerable for an animal, and it is utterly unacceptable for three children,” the sheriff said.
Three teenage children were found living alone in "absolute squalor" in a Pontiac, Michigan, rental home after their mother abandoned them years ago, authorities said.
Three teenage children were found living alone in "absolute squalor" in a Pontiac, Michigan, rental home after their mother abandoned them years ago, authorities said.
1d ago

Seven Chileans charged in star-athlete burglary spree targeting Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes

A federal indictment against the seven was unsealed Tuesday. It alleges they're part of a spree of burglaries of star athletes' homes by criminals from South America.
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
1d ago

Jury finds rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in gun assault trial

A$AP Rocky was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in connection with a 2021 shooting.
Image: a$ap rocky rakim mayers hug embrace emotion emotional
Image: a$ap rocky rakim mayers hug embrace emotion emotional
1d ago

L.A. home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban burglarized on Valentine's Day

A law enforcement source said the break-in was under investigation. It happened amid a national burglary spree by suspected South American crews that target high-end homes.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman