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NYC sets up new tent camp for migrant crisis

After New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency, workers are scrambling to finish a new tent camp for migrants sent to the city from Texas. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez has more details on what the mayor is calling a “humanitarian crisis.”
NYC sets up new tent camp for migrant crisis
NYC sets up new tent camp for migrant crisis
5h ago

Flight instructor killed when student pilot crashes in Virginia

The instructor, Viktoria Ljungman, 23, played tennis at Hampton University and dreamed of becoming a commercial pilot, her former coach said.
A single engine Cessna airplane crashed upon takeoff at an airport in Newport News, Va, on Thursday Oct. 6, 2022.
A single engine Cessna airplane crashed upon takeoff at an airport in Newport News, Va, on Thursday Oct. 6, 2022.
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Los Angeles City Council president steps down from leadership role after leak of racist comments

Nury Martinez apologized in a statement before she announced her resignation.
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez at Los Angeles City Hall on April 1, 2022.
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez at Los Angeles City Hall on April 1, 2022.
6h ago

Over 40 FBI agents involved in search for Quinton Simon, missing Georgia toddler

Authorities investigating the 20-month-old's disappearance in Chatham County near Savannah won't rule out a possible criminal investigation.
Members of the FBI assist the Chatham County Police Department in the search for toddler Quinton Simon in Georgia, on Monday.
Members of the FBI assist the Chatham County Police Department in the search for toddler Quinton Simon in Georgia, on Monday.
8h ago

Ye locked out of Twitter after backlash for antisemitic posts

It wasn’t immediately clear how long Ye would be kept off Twitter. The company’s policy says “enforcement action can range from 12 hours to 7 days, depending on the nature of the violation.”
Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Lakers
Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Lakers
9h ago

New York school official seen crowd surfing at high school football game is charged with DWI shortly after

Students told authorities they suspected Baldwinsville Central School District Superintendent Jason D. Thomson was under the influence of alcohol.
Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, N.Y.
Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, N.Y.

Five dead in shooting at a South Carolina home, officials say

Four people died at the scene in Inman, about 100 miles northwest of Columbia, authorities said. A fifth died on the way to the hospital.
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said in a release Monday that four people were found dead at the home on Bobo Drive in Inman on Sunday night.
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said in a release Monday that four people were found dead at the home on Bobo Drive in Inman on Sunday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning suspend Ian Cole pending sexual abuse investigation

"I completely deny these allegations and will fully cooperate" with investigators, the veteran defenseman said.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole

Sex crimes trial against Harvey Weinstein is set to begin in Los Angeles. Here's what to know.

The once-powerful Hollywood producer faces 11 charges of sexual assault of five women. The trial is expected to last several weeks.
Image: Harvey Weinstein
Image: Harvey Weinstein
11h ago

80-year-old California woman mauled to death by dogs while out for a walk, officials say

The two dogs are in the custody of San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control, authorities said.

Hospitals are bracing for an unprecedented winter of viruses

Health care staffing is already stretched as respiratory virus activity is picking up.
New York coronavirus deaths hit 1,941 as state struggles
New York coronavirus deaths hit 1,941 as state struggles