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Six Suspected Poachers Arrested for Killing 26 Endangered Javan Rhinos

Six Suspected Poachers Arrested for Killing 26 Endangered Javan Rhinos

In a groundbreaking move towards wildlife conservation, authorities have arrested six suspected poachers in connection with the killing of 26 endangered Javan rhinos. The arrests were made after a nine-month-long investigation into multiple incidents of rhino killings in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia. The Javan rhino, known for its single horn and prehistoric appearance, is ...

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Hillary Clinton Endorses Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Democratic Primary Challenger

Hillary Clinton Endorses Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s Democratic Primary Challenger

Former Secretary of State and Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has announced her endorsement for the challenger of New York Representative Jamaal Bowman in the upcoming Democratic primary elections. Bowman, a first-term Congressman representing the 16th congressional district in New York, is facing a tough challenge from Andom Ghebreghiorgis, a progressive activist and community organizer. Ghebreghiorgis ...

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Car Thief Falls to Death While Fleeing at George Washington Bridge

Car Thief Falls to Death While Fleeing at George Washington Bridge

A 19-year-old suspected car thief plunged to his death while attempting to flee from the police on the George Washington Bridge early Wednesday morning. According to authorities, the incident began around 12:45 a.m. when a Port Authority Police Department officer spotted a stolen vehicle driving towards New Jersey on the upper level of the bridge. ...

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Men Rob Same Washington Heights Smoke Shop Twice in a Week

Men Rob Same Washington Heights Smoke Shop Twice in a Week

Two men have been arrested for robbing the same smoke shop twice within just one week. The incidents took place at a store located in Washington Heights, New York City. According to police reports, 28-year-old John Smith and 31-year-old Mark Johnson entered the smoke shop on Monday, September 13th. They threatened the store clerk with ...

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12-Year-Old Cousin Fatally Shoots Teen in Brooklyn

12-Year-Old Cousin Fatally Shoots Teen in Brooklyn

A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed by his 12-year-old cousin in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon, according to prosecutors. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at the family’s home in East Flatbush. The victim, identified as Zavier Scott, was with his younger cousin when they found a gun inside the residence. According to authorities, the ...

New York City Under Flood Watch, States Brace for Tornadoes as Memorial Day Storms Hit East Coast

New York City Under Flood Watch, States Brace for Tornadoes as Memorial Day Storms Hit East Coast

New York City is under a flood watch and several states on the East Coast are bracing for potential tornadoes as severe storms hit the region during the Memorial Day weekend. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches, flash flood warnings, and severe thunderstorm watches across multiple states including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode ...