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California congressman slams nation's 'gerrymandering war'
A California member of Congress opposes what he calls the "gerrymandering war" that has broken out across the country. He is speaking out against the spread of aggressive...
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Drunk driver who killed pedestrian in 2023 hit-and-run sentenced to six years
Jefferson A. Chimbo-Pelaez, 29, of Hackettstown, was sentenced Tuesday to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree death by auto. Authorities said he drove drunk...
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Ex-FBI director James Comey surrenders in Virginia after charge over Trump threat post
Former FBI director James Comey surrendered to authorities in Virginia on Wednesday after being charged with threatening President Donald Trump’s life with a social media post. He appeared...
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Hegseth vows to address military housing shortfall after $2.6B rerouted
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged Wednesday to work with Congress to resolve a shortfall in military housing allowances. Pentagon budget documents, however, show no plan to restore the...
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Coastal flood advisory for Southeast Pa. early Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory at 5:41 p.m. Wednesday for parts of Southeast Pennsylvania. The advisory is valid Thursday between midnight and 5 a.m....
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Putin, Trump speak by phone about Middle East war and Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday. Ushakov said the two leaders discussed the Middle East war...
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Feds charge Sinaloa governor, others with running drugs to US
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday unsealed charges against the sitting governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state and nine other current and former officials. The indictment alleges they took millions of...
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House passes three-year extension of spy powers with crypto amendment
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 235-191 to extend federal surveillance or "spy" powers for another three years. Lawmakers added an amendment to the measure concerning cryptocurrency; the...
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Kiss frontman produces shark-filled plane disaster movie
The thriller "Deep Water," produced by a Kiss frontman, imagines a nightmarish twist on air disasters. In the film, passengers who survive an emergency landing are confronted by...
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Romanian sentenced to four years for US ‘swatting’ and bomb threats
A Romanian man was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday for making bomb threats and triggering “swatting” attacks on dozens of US officials and lawmakers, the...
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Where to watch Cavaliers vs. Raptors — NBA Playoffs Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers return to Rocket Arena on Wednesday night for a pivotal Game 5 in their NBA Playoffs series against the Toronto Raptors. The game is scheduled...
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Posters urging boycott of Met Gala over Jeff Bezos' involvement appear across NYC
Posters opposing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' involvement in the upcoming Met Gala appeared across New York City's streets and subway system Wednesday. The campaign calls for a boycott...