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NYC Department of Ed manager brought family to Disney World with funds meant for homeless children

A New York City Department of Education manager and five other employees brought their own family to Disney World and on other excursions with city funds meant for homeless students, according to a report. The New York Post first reported that the Special Commissioner of Investigation (SCI) for New York City schools alleges the workers’ actions robbed disadvantaged children of …

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Lawmakers, family react after learning Trump safe following second assassination attempt

News that former President Trump was safe after gunshots rang out nearby as he played at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach had lawmakers, family and others reacting to the news. The shots were later determined to have been fired by Secret Service agents at a man who was carrying an AK-47 in what the FBI said …

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Florida sheriff tells parents to ‘do your job’ after students allegedly make bogus school threats

A Florida sheriff has called out parents and students after saying his agency spent nearly $21,000 investigating dozens of hoax school threats posted on social media in less than a day. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood spoke Friday at a news conference alongside Volusia Public Schools officials, describing the situation as “absolutely out of control.” Chitwood said that 54 threats …

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Florida officials caught on camera wrangling 8-foot alligator lurking around front yard of home

Wildlife officials and deputies in Florida sprang into action recently when an eight-foot alligator was found lurking in the front yard of a home along the state’s Gulf Coast. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in wrangling the reptile last weekend from a home in Bonita Springs. “On three, really shove. One, …

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Navy launches USS New Jersey, first US submarine built for both genders

The U.S. Navy commissioned a new submarine on Saturday, the first vessel in its fleet designed to fully integrate male and female sailors. The USS New Jersey, a fast-attack Virginia-class submarine, was commissioned during a ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey. “You operate the most complex platform on the planet and you continuously strive for excellence,” …

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Illinois woman allegedly fights elementary school principal after dropping baggies of cocaine: report

A woman has been arrested in Illinois after allegedly fighting with the principal of an elementary school who had told her during a meeting that police would be called because she dropped baggies of cocaine, reports say. The incident involving Shakeda Barfield happened on Wednesday morning at Welsh Elementary School in Rockford, according to WIFR. The station, citing police, says …

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NYPD shoot knife-wielding suspect wanted in 3 murder investigations

New York City police shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect in Brooklyn on Friday, saying the man was suspected of three murders. Officers with the Brooklyn Warrant Squad were attempting to arrest Vilmond Jean-Baptiste, 38, on Friday evening when he allegedly charged them with a knife, police say. Police say they found Baptiste hiding fully-clothed in a bathtub as they …

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‘Seven Deadly Sins’ biker gang founder kills seven people and dog

An Alabama man who co-founded a biker gang called the “Seven Deadly Sins” has been convicted of gunning down seven people – some of whom were members of the motorcycle club – and a dog. Frederic Allen Rogers, 26, admitted to killing the four men among the seven victims, investigators testified at trial. Jurors recommended a sentence of life in …

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Self-help eviction methods to remove squatters could lead to legal trouble for homeowners

When a squatter invades someone’s home, getting the squatter removed can be costly and time-consuming in many states. Every state has its own squatting laws. Speaking with a lawyer who specializes in landlord-tenant disputes can help you understand the law in your state and assist you with the best course to take. One option homeowners often ponder is self-help eviction. …

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IRS whistleblowers sue Hunter Biden’s attorney for $20M in defamation case: 'Clear malice'

Two IRS agents who blew the whistle on the political interference into Hunter Biden’s tax crimesfiled a $20 million defamation lawsuitagainst an attorney for the president’s son late Friday, accusing him of behaving with “clear malice.” IRS investigatorsGary Shapley and Joe Ziegler accuse attorney Abbe Lowellof retaliating against them for their efforts in exposing the kid glove treatment Hunter Biden …

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