Winter storm bringing heavy snow, strong winds to Northeast
A significant winter storm strengthening off the Northeast coast will bring heavy snow and strong winds from the Mid-Atlantic to New England through Tuesday.
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America’s murder rate increase in 2020 has ‘no modern precedent,’ crime analyst group finds
Murder rates saw a "historic" increase in 2020 compared to 2019, with more than 1,200 additional killings year-over-year in a sample of 34 American cities, according to a study released Monday.
NYC seeks refunds for students whose family moved, pulled out because of COVID-19: WSJ
New York City public schools that lost students after families moved or pulled out because of the Covid-19 pandemic now must prepare to return to the city some funding due to enrollment drops.
Idaho man wins lottery — for the sixth time
Bryan Moss, who owns Newko Sport and Nutrition health store in Meridian won $250,000 from a crossword scratch game on Thursday, according to a news release from the Idaho Lottery.
Rochester police union president defends officers seen pepper-spraying 9-year-old girl: report
The president of Rochester, N.Y.'s police union on Sunday defended the actions of officers seen restraining a 9-year-old girl who was sprayed with a chemical "irritant" when she disobeyed commands.
Suspect in Wisconsin mall shooting sought, 1 dead, 1 injured
Two people were wounded in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall on Sunday, police said.
Ace Hardware employee accidentally shot by bystander: report
An employee at an Ace Hardware store in Phoenix was shot Saturday by a bystander after giving chase to a shoplifting suspect, reports said.
NYC under state of emergency as Northeast braces for monster snowstorm
A new storm will form midweek and bring another pass of snow and rain across the country later in the week.
Homeless activists occupy Washington state hotel in apparent takeover attempt, at least 7 in custody: report
At least seven people were in custody late Sunday after homeless activists with a group calling itself Oly Housing Now, occupied the lobby and 17 rooms at the Red Lion in Olympia, Wash., in an apparent takeover attempt to demand pandemic housing, reports said.