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created by Michael Novakhov  •  Mar 28 2023

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NY Theatre Workshop on 'How to Defend Yourself' play
"How To Defend Yourself" is a new play at the New York Theatre Workshop.
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April Fools Comedy Jam returns this weekend in Brooklyn
Rip Micheals, a comedian and event producer, is bringing his April Fools Comedy Jam to Barclays Center...
PIX11 News 1h
First Alert Weather: Clearing skies
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York 1h
MTA launches new customer service initiatives
As part of the effort, station agents will now be out of the booths to provide customer service.
CBS New York 1h
Christie says GOP need tough candidate to face Trump
The former New Jersey governor's remarks come as he inches closer to announcing whether he will join...
CBS New York 1h
What's next for Paterson Police after state takeover?
The department is now under state control following a high-profile police shooting earlier this month...
CBS New York 1h
Parents react to Lindenhurst school stabbing
Extra security was in place Tuesday at Lindenhurst Middle School after police say a 12-year-old stabbed...
CBS New York 1h
Police release body camera video of Nashville officers storming school shooting
Dramatic new images show the end of the shooting as officers stormed inside and shot the suspect. CBS2's...
CBS New York 1h
Outdoor workouts that's perfect for spring
Rad Lopez, a Peloton instructor joined New York Living on how to make the most of our outdoor workouts,...
PIX11 News 1h
Meet the voice of the New York Yankees
Michael Kay's voice is one of the most recognizable ones in broadcasting. He joined New York Living to...
PIX11 News 1h
Tatiana, new black-owned restaurant at Lincoln Center
NYC restaurant Tatiana combines African, Caribbean, and Southern recipes to create an unforgettable menu...
PIX11 News 2h
Volunteers bake Passover macaroons for Holocaust survivors, other seniors
Families gathered Sunday at the Washington Heights Y to bake a traditional staple of the holiday.
CBS New York 2h
DNA Proves Man's Innocence in 1993 Murder, But There Could Still Be a Retrial | NBC...
DNA evidence proved that a Queens man did not commit a murder 30 years ago, but it has taken one of New...
NBC New York 2h
Con Edison celebrates 200 years of providing energy to New Yorkers
From gas street lamps to the latest in clean energy technology. For two centuries Con Edison has powered...
PIX11 News 2h
Margaret Josephs dishes on Real Housewives of New Jersey
The mid-season preview for the Real Housewives of New Jersey has just dropped. And we have Margaret...
PIX11 News 2h
Confectionary wonders at C. Howard Co candy shop in NY
PIX11's Ben Aaron was live at C. Howard Co. candy shop in Belport with a taste of confectionary wonders.
PIX11 News 2h
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The News And Times 2h
Quinta Brunsom take make her SNL debut
Brunson, creator and star of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" comedy, will be host of this Saturday's show.
PIX11 News 3h
"CSI Vegas" returns tomorrow night
We hear from Paula Newsome, who plays Maxine Roby -- head of the Las Vegas crime lab.
CBS New York 3h
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: The #FBI is a "citizen spy system," said #HarryTruman....
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Former Soviet Jewish activists call for Netanyahu...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Washington's current policy of dual containment...
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Two teens shot in Harlem: NYPD
Multiple people are in custody after two teens were shot in Harlem Monday night, police said.
PIX11 News 3h
New Rochelle overdoses leave 3 dead, 1 hurt: police
Three men suffered simultaneous fatal overdoses in New Rochelle, police said, detailing how a fourth...
PIX11 News 3h
Biden moves to prohibit government use of spyware that poses national security risk thehill.com/homenews/admin…
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FBI knows how to shrink the American politicians down to their proper sizes. They specialize in taking...
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1st woman-owned weed dispensary set to open in Queens
The first woman-owned dispensary is set to open in Jamaica, Queens in a few days, Governor Kathy Hochul...
PIX11 News 4h
Spring allergies and eye care
As we head into allergy season, and more and more people will start pouring eyedrops into their eyes...
PIX11 News 4h
NYPD cops face charges in fatal BX shooting
The officers will have a disciplinary trial for shooting Kawaski Trawick to death in a Bronx building...
PIX11 News 4h
Man killed in deadly Queens shooting: NYPD
A 36-year-old man was shot and killed in Queens Monday evening, police said.
PIX11 News 4h
39 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near US border
A fire in a dormitory at a Mexican immigration detention center near the U.S. border left more than three...
PIX11 News 5h
Boy stabbed at Long Island middle school: police
A 13-year-old boy was stabbed in the hallway of a Long Island middle school and airlifted to a hospital...
PIX11 News 5h
AG takes over Paterson PD after fatal shooting
New Jersey's attorney general said Monday that his office has taken control of the police department...
PIX11 News 5h
Were the Puerto Rico politicians among those 50? Namely: #RicardoRossello in #TelegramGatePR,...
Were the Puerto Rico politicians among those 50? Namely: #RicardoRossello in #TelegramGatePR, #WandaVazquez,...
The News And Times 6h
Michael Novakhov retweeted: I look forward to a day when our politicians...
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Were the Puerto Rico politicians among those 50? Namely: #RicardoRossello in #TelegramGatePR, #WandaVazquez,...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: OTD March 28, 2006 #Charles_Schepens died....
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: @InfoAgeStrategy I believe you are right....
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Here's why I believe Ukraine was, and remains,...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Wow. Russia has now suffered more than 1900...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: During my expedition to Antarctica and South...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Зеленский может скоро вновь приехать в Варшаву,...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: OTD March 28, 1969 Pres. #Eisenhower died....
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: The U.K. confirms that the first Challenger...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: OTD March 28, 2004 Peter Ustinov, son of highly...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Eliminate affirmative action. Dismantle climate...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: VK готовится к блокировке YouTube в России,...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: OTD March 28, 1911 Heinz Luning born. #WWII...
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Biden banned spyware, many officials involved - Google Search google.com/search?q=Biden… cnn.com/2023/03/27/pol…
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Overcast day in NY, NJ as temps top out in low 50s
High pressure will move through the New York and New Jersey region Tuesday afternoon as the front that...
PIX11 News 7h
First Alert Weather: Stray sprinkles
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York 7h
3 sought in man's fatal Bronx shooting: police
Police are asking for the public's help finding three men wanted in connection with a fatal shooting...
PIX11 News 7h
N.J. taking over control of Paterson Police Department
The drastic move comes after a high-profile police shooting earlier this month and years of police misconduct...
CBS New York 7h
Nashville in mourning after elementary school shooting
Police say three 9-year-old students and three adults were killed, along with the suspect. CBS2's Zinnia...
CBS New York 7h
2 teens shot overnight in Harlem
Police say the victims were hospitalized in stable condition.
CBS New York 7h
N.J. residents seeing property tax relief
The governors says more than 1.7 million applied for the state's ANCHOR program.
CBS New York 7h
Suspect arrested in antisemitic vandalism spree
Police say the 34-year-old struck at least six times in Queens.
CBS New York 7h
Michael Novakhov retweeted: BREAKING: Poland today finished the construction...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Россия считает "абсолютно неприемлемым" возможное...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Female assailants in mass shootings in the...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: США намерены лишить Китай статуса развивающейся...
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Last Tango in Moscow - Selected Articles Review - 4:08 AM 3/28/2023 thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2023/03/last-t…...
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Last Tango in Moscow - Selected Articles Review - 4:08 AM 3/28/2023
Michael Novakhov's favorite articles - Last Tango in Moscow - Selected Articles Review - 4:08 AM 3/28/2023Last...
The News And Times 9h
Michael Novakhov retweeted: Senate GOP: Gun reform legislation unlikely...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Only verified accounts can vote in Twitter...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: России не удалось провести своей проект резолюции...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Spiegel reports that Germany delivered 18...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Breaking News: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: 🚨#Breaking, The 3 Portuguese Leopard 2A6 are...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: General Hodges clarifies how Ukraine shall...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: When you call it a night, our Public Safety...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Only one in four Democrats wants Biden to...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Bans on biological males competing in girls'...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Let's hope it never happens. #USAF #nuclearweapons...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Россия обладает современным уникальным оружием,...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Biden calls for assault weapons ban after...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: A good article but why constantly question...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Before Benjamin Netanyahu delayed his effort...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: 🚨#Breaking, Ukraine are likely to receive...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Webcam de #LaMolina - March 28, 2023 at 07:31AM...
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My Opinion - #Opinion: The transgender shooter and the telling names: "Covenant" school in Nashville...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Шольц: "Да, мы поставили танки Leopard, как...
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The transgender shooter and the telling names: "Covenant" school in Nashville ("Our Village"), are very...
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My Opinion - #Opinion: The transgender shooter and the telling names: "Covenant"...
My Opinion:  The transgender shooter and the telling names: "Covenant" school in Nashville ("Our Village"),...
The News And Times 11h
Audrey Hale: What we know about the Nashville school shooter | The Independent independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Помощь Германии Украине может вырасти в пять...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: On this day in 1939, Madrid falls to Francisco...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: The fascinating #Espionage case of Trofimoff...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: On this day in 1854, France and Britain come...
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: OTD March 27, 2002 Billy Wilder died. Writer...
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New York grand jury hearing Trump case adjourns without vote - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: Немецкие танки могут сыграть "решающую роль"...
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Man stabbed to death in Brooklyn building: NYPD
A man was stabbed to death in the hallway of his Brooklyn building Sunday night, police said.
PIX11 News 14h
The cutoff to buy Mega Millions tickets is changing
Those looking to play the Mega Millions will be seeing a new deadline to purchase tickets.
PIX11 News 14h
UConn students buzzing over Final Four
UConn will play Miami next Saturday in Houston in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.
PIX11 News 14h
NJ AG takes over Paterson PD after deadly shooting
New Jersey's attorney general said Monday that his office has taken control of the Paterson Police Department,...
PIX11 News 14h
First Alert Weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has a look at the rest of the work week, including what the conditions will be for...
CBS New York 14h
Black Angels remembered for treating tuberculosis patients decades ago
Back in the early 1900s, tuberculosis was reported to be responsible for nearly 18% of all deaths in...
CBS New York 14h
Trump tries to distance himself from baseball bat photo
It happened on the same day the grand jury heard from a witness David Pecker, the former publisher of...
CBS New York 14h
N.J. attorney general seizes control of Paterson Police Department
The stunning announcement came in the wake of a recent high-profile shooting in the city. CBS2's Ali...
CBS New York 14h
6 dead in mass shooting at Christian school in Nashville
Among the dead were three 9-year-olds. CBS2's Tony Aiello has the latest on the investigation.
CBS New York 14h
Boy stabbed at Long Island middle school: police
A 13-year-old boy was stabbed in the hallway of a Long Island middle school and airlifted to a hospital...
PIX11 News 14h
Jewish Americans decry Israel judicial overhaul plan
Hundreds of Jewish Americans rallied on Monday outside the Israeli Consulate in Midtown, condemning Prime...
PIX11 News 15h
3 men die of overdoses in New Rochelle
A community in New Rochelle is in mourning after three men died of overdoses over the weekend.
PIX11 News 15h
Grand jury mulling Trump indictment reconvenes
Members of a Manhattan grand jury considering a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump...
PIX11 News 15h
Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed his judicial overhaul plan Monday amid mass protests.
PIX11 News 15h
Curbside compost collection returns in Queens
Curbside compost collection resumed in Queens on Monday.
PIX11 News 15h
NYCHA resident opens up about her own homelessness
Yvette Rouget, 60, is a Brooklyn housing hero, fighting evictions in NYCHA every day. 
PIX11 News 15h
Moose on the Loose: College basketball
Division I college basketball has changed forever because of the transfer portal, one-and-dones and NIL...
PIX11 News 16h
Saved Web Pages - Daily Report at 9 p.m. - 28-year-old woman kills 3 students and...
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The News And Times 16h
Another Brooklyn murder conviction may be overturned
Another Brooklyn murder conviction may be overturned after the involvement of retired NYPD Detective...
PIX11 News 17h
Family speaks out after Bronx man stabbed to death
A Bronx man was stabbed to death — allegedly by his neighbor — during a dispute over loud music last...
PIX11 News 18h
Actor and epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg launches Caregiver series
Actor and epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg launches Caregiver series
PIX11 News 18h
Actor and epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg launches Caregiver series
Actor and Epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg launches Caregiver series
PIX11 News 18h
NJ school community rallies to help therapy dog Thor
A New Jersey school's therapy dog is in need of support after an emergency surgery took a toll on him...
PIX11 News 18h
Group protests public funds for NYC hip-hop museum
A group of victims' advocates and sex abuse survivors held a rally outside City Hall Monday morning,...
PIX11 News 18h
Video shows boys stuck in Staten Island sewer
The boys were exploring and went into a storm drain near Clove Lakes Park.
CBS New York 19h
Calls for more oversight to prevent address change fraud
There's a new push to stamp out the growing trend of identity theft.
CBS New York 19h
73-year-old woman says home invaders tied her up and taped mouth
Ramona Cartagena said she was startled when two men dressed in black stepped inside her home, CBS2's...
CBS New York 19h
Woman accused of keeping 100 guns, ammunition in storage unit
The weapons and 200 rounds of ammunition were found inside a storage unit in North Bergen, New Jersey.
CBS New York 19h
New Jersey attorney general takes control of Paterson Police Department
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin made the announcement in the wake of the shooting of Najee Seabrooks,...
CBS New York 19h
Rain kicks off the workweek but sunny skies will return
Rain will continue through the evening Monday across the tri-state area. Tuesday will be cloudy with...
PIX11 News 19h
Teacher brings plant-based nutrition to classroom
Life lessons from a Bronx teacher's personal health struggle have transformed into an entire plant-based...
PIX11 News 19h
Fiscal de NJ tomará control del Depto. de Policía de Paterson | El Minuto (Spanish)
Supuestamente es un esfuerzo por fortalecer la confianza entre la policía local y el comunidad de Paterson...
NBC New York 19h
NJ AG to Take Over Scandal-Plagued Paterson Police Department | El Minuto (English)
At least eight officers in Paterson, NJ's third-largest city, have been charged in recent years in connection...
NBC New York 19h
First Alert Forecast: CBS2's 3/27 Monday evening update
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
CBS New York 19h
Head of police union calls out "anti-cop caucus"
The NYPD is facing a staffing crisis as the City Council considers a new package of police reform bills,...
CBS New York 19h
New push to extend funding for fire departments
Funding secured by Sen. Chuck Schumer in 1999 will run out this year unless it's extended.
CBS New York 19h
Response to mental health under scrutiny following Bronx police shooting
New York City has a program called B-HEARD, where paramedics and social workers respond to mental health...
CBS New York 19h
12 people displaced by fire in West New York
No residents were hurt, but one firefighter had a burn injury and another had a twisted ankle.
CBS New York 19h
NYC leaders condemn threats aimed at Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
Local leaders stood together to speak out against the dangerous rhetoric, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
CBS New York 19h
Grand jury reconvenes to weigh charges against former Pres. Donald Trump
The grand jury is looking into whether Trump falsified records related to hush money payments to adult...
CBS New York 20h
Protests outside Israeli consulate in NYC
The prime minister's controversial plans to change the country's judicial system sparked widespread protests,...
CBS New York 20h
3 children, 3 adults killed in Nashville school shooting
Seven people, including the shooter, are dead, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS New York 20h
Long Island middle school student stabbed, airlifted to hospital
A 12-year-old student was arrested Monday at Lindenhurst Middle School, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS New York 20h
Michael Novakhov retweeted: TOO OBSCURE TO MATTER Author Graham Greene...
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Boy stabbed at Long Island middle school: police
A 13-year-old boy was stabbed at a Long Island middle school and airlifted to a hospital for treatment,...
PIX11 News 20h
Green exercise
The benefits of moving your workout, outdoors.
PIX11 News 20h
Female reality gap
A SheSpeak survey reveals most women believe the gap is shrinking, but reality may paint a different...
PIX11 News 20h
NJ Attorney General Takes Control Over Scandal-Plagued Paterson Police Department...
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office will take over the scandal-plagued Paterson Police Department,...
NBC New York 20h
Pres. Biden addresses deadly Nashville school shooting
Three adults and three children were killed at a private Christian grade school.
CBS New York 20h
Tweets Review at 5 p.m. - Michael Novakhov retweeted: Bei den Deutsch-Niederländischen...
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The News And Times 20h
Coney Island's Luna Park to open with new attractions
New York City's Luna Park will be celebrating its 120th year in Coney Island when the iconic spot opens...
PIX11 News 21h
Spring clean finances
Top tips to get your money in shape before the summer months.
PIX11 News 21h
Cat stuck in subway tunnel rescued by NYPD
This wasn't your typical subway rescue for New York's Finest.
PIX11 News 21h
Michael Novakhov retweeted: Bei den Deutsch-Niederländischen #Regierungskonsultationen...
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Covenant school shooting in Nashville - Google Search google.com/search?q=Coven…
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Student stabbed at Lindenhurst Middle School
Police said a male student stabbed another at school on Monday.
CBS New York 21h
Women and whiskey: a growing pairing
Women and whiskey: a growing pairing
PIX11 News 22h
NYPD Drops All Cops in Uniform Order as Trump Grand Jury Gets Potential Witness Monday...
These are the top stories on March 27, 2023. The Manhattan grand jury that has been weighing potential...
NBC New York 22h
Check out this article: cnn.com/2023/03/27/us/…
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Michael Novakhov retweeted: ❗️ Парламент Венгрии одобрил вступление Финляндии...
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Quarantined Quartet family on their pandemic origin
Plenty of people took up a new hobby or learned a new skill during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then there's...
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