89 m. ago Where Is Jacob? His Mother Won’t Say, and the Police Cannot Find Him.

Jacob Pritchett, 11, has been missing for months. A judge has said his mother must remain at Rikers Island until she reveals his whereabouts.

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93 m. ago Seattle’s office vacancy rate tops nation at 27% as experts predict slow recovery

Seattle’s office vacancy rate tops nation at 27% as experts predict slow recovery  FOX 13 Seattle

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2 h. ago 2 mpox cases confirmed in Worcester as Mass. health officials warn of ‘concerning’ uptick

As of Dec. 1, there have been 51 confirmed mpox cases in Massachusetts this year, with 37 of those cases occurring between Aug. 1 and Dec. 1. The post 2 mpox cases confirmed in Worcester as Mass. health officials warn of ‘concerning’ uptick appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago This S.F. street experiment angered residents. The city is ready to make a change

This S.F. street experiment angered residents. The city is ready to make a change  San Francisco Chronicle

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2 h. ago Watertown officials warn about rogue raccoon that rushed resident

The town’s animal control officials are asking residents to keep their eyes peeled for the tailed transgressor. The post Watertown officials warn about rogue raccoon that rushed resident appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Trump Officials Cut Length of Work Permits for Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Trump Officials Cut Length of Work Permits for Asylum Seekers and Refugees  The New York Times

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3 h. ago Fireworks explosion kills teen in South Los Angeles, officials say

Fireworks explosion kills teen in South Los Angeles, officials say  Los Angeles Times

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4 h. ago South Africa Wants ‘Break’ from G20 Under Trump’s Leadership

The office of President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that South Africa will take a “commercial break” from the Group of 20 (G20) forum over the coming year because the rotating precedency has passed to the United States under President Donald Trump. The post South Africa Wants ‘Break’ from G20 Under Trump’s Leadership appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago N.Y.P.D. Officers Won’t Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Queens Man

Win Rozario, who had called 911 in distress, was holding scissors when two police officers shot him. The New York attorney general said it was unlikely the officers would be convicted.

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4 h. ago Evidence against J6 pipe bomb suspect was just ‘sitting there' for years, DOJ says

Brian Cole Jr. arrested for Jan. 6 pipe bombs after DOJ leaders say evidence 'languished' under Biden administration before Trump officials solved the cold case.

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4 h. ago Extended street closures begin downtown Los Angeles for Convention Center revitalization

Extended street closures begin downtown Los Angeles for Convention Center revitalization  CBS News

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4 h. ago Scorsese closes 'The Saints' with the story of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint known as 'God's Influencer,' used websites and social media to spread Catholic faith before dying at 15.

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4 h. ago Bodycam shows Luigi Mangione crack joke as swarm of cops closes in on him at McDonald’s

Luigi Mangione claimed he was homeless and used fake ID 'Mark Rosario' when arrested for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson assassination, court hears.

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4 h. ago Bodycam footage shows Luigi Mangione cracking joke as swarm of cops closes in on him at McDonald’s

Luigi Mangione claimed he was homeless and used a fake ID of "Mark Rosario" when arrested for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's assassination, according to court testimony.

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4 h. ago Depression is common among police. One cop found relief on the comedy stage

Depression and other mental health issues affect millions of Americans. Police are especially vulnerable, due to the stresses of the job. One officer in Colorado found an outlet doing standup comedy.

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4 h. ago Software platform helps users find the best hearing protection

The world is loud. A walk down the street bombards one's ears with the sound of engines revving, car horns blaring, and the steady beeps of pedestrian crossings. While smartphone alerts to excessive sound and public awareness of noise exposure grows, few tools help people take protective action.

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4 h. ago Senator Jim Justice unveils Almost Heaven swing in Washington, D.C. office

Senator Jim Justice unveils Almost Heaven swing in Washington, D.C. office  WVVA

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4 h. ago Amid Russian Sabotage, U.K. Points Finger at Putin Over Novichok Death

The 2018 death of a British woman from exposure to a rare, military-grade nerve agent was the result of a botched assassination attempt on a former Russian spy, an official report said on Thursday.

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4 h. ago New Mexico Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Trump's Life on Social Media

A New Mexico man has been sentenced to approximately 10 months in prison for threatening President Donald Trump's life on social media, posting his threats to TikTok, X, and Facebook, which sparked a Secret Service and FBI investigation. The post New Mexico Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Trump’s Life on Social Media appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts

Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.

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