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12-year-old girl shot after suspects open fire at scene of juvenile brawl: police

A 12-year-old girl is recovering after being shot in the arm when two suspects in New York City approached a group of kids who were fighting and at least one fired on them, police said. The New York Police Department said 10 kids were involved in a sidewalk brawl on 160th Street in Queens just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday …

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Jim Jordan demands NY AG hand over documents related to former DOJ official at heart of NY v. Trump

Republican House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan sent a letter to New York Attorney General Letitia James demanding her office turn over documents related to former Department of Justice official Matthew Colangelo, who now serves as lead prosector for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in the NY v. Trump case. “Mr. Colangelo’s recent employment history demonstrates his obsession with investigating …

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Trump warns trouble brewing with strengthened Russia-China ties as he's stuck in 'icebox' courtroom

Former President Donald Trump warned that as he sits in the “icebox” Manhattan courtroom, China and Russia are strengthening their relationship, which he says poses danger to the U.S. and world. “President Xi of China, I know him well. President Putin of Russia, I know him well. They’re right now together working on plans, where they combine — where they …

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NY v Trump: House GOP firebrands flank Trump outside Manhattan courtroom

House firebrands came out in force on Thursday in support of former President Trump as he faces his 18th day in Manhattan court. Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Michael Waltz (R-FL), Andy Ogles (R-TN), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Bob Good (R-VA), Mike Waltz (R-FL), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and Michael …

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Almost end times for Trump trial spectacle but there's still room for fireworks: 3 things to watch

In a column for National Reviewon Wednesday, I observe that the ongoing testimony of Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former lawyer and self-described “fixer,” is a two-edged sword for the former president’s defense to the charges brought by Manhattan’s elected Democratic district attorney, Alvin Bragg. Trump lawyer Todd Blanche, who is conducting the cross-examination, needs to do enough damage to Cohen’s …

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PETA calls out NYC mayor for 'villainizing rats'

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) criticized New York City Mayor Eric Adams for saying he “hates rats,” which regularly run through the subway system and invade buildings in the Big Apple. The furry rodents often scurry through the subways and rummage through trash on the streets of the Big Apple, presenting a health risk to the public, …

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NBC host lambasts NYC Mayor Adams for 'racist' claim that migrants are 'excellent swimmers'

NBC’s Tom Llamas criticized New York City Mayor Eric Adams Tuesday for his recent statement that migrants are “excellent swimmers.” “It’s incredibly racist and I am shocked and really upset that there hasn’t been more outrage in this city,” Llamas said in response to controversial comments that Adams made at a press conference on Tuesday. “How do we have a …

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Migrants in NYPD Times Square attack offered plea deals, including 1 just re-arrested for allegedly stealing

Six of the migrants who police say were part of a mob thatviciously attackedtwo NYPD police officers in Times Square in January were offered plea deals on Tuesday — while it has also been revealed that one of the accused cop beaters was nabbed last week for stealing, according to the New York Post. The Jan. 27 caught-on-camera attack on …

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New School anti-Israel protesters, faculty occupy campus building in NYC: report

Anti-Israel protesters and faculty atThe New School in New York reportedly are occupying one of the institution’s buildings in an attempt to get its board of trustees to vote on divesting from companies supporting the Jewish State. The occupation of the Welcome Center in Manhattan comes as two anti-Israel encampments have been ongoing at The New School – one led …

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NYU students walk out of commencement, demand university divest from Israel

A group of New York University student protesters walked out of their commencement on Wednesday and demanded that university leaders divest from Israel. As NYU held its commencement at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, a small group of students in their graduation gowns chanted, “We will free Palestine.” Some protesters had their hands painted red, while others held the Palestinian …

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