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The Chester highway superintendent faces attempted murder, assault and other felony charges for allegedly shooting the driver who came to his door last May.
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Henry David Thoreau is a lot of things: a father of nature writing in 19th century America; a radical thinker who challenged societal norms; the subject of homework assignments for bored 21st century high school students.The transcendentalist’s legacy is the subject of a new three-part documentary. We’ll speak with the filmmakers behind the project.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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Rivera wrote a letter demanding the Erie County Sheriff's Office hold a public forum to reveal details about events leading up to Alam's death.
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From intern to leader, Allison Hinman finds purpose in Susan B. Anthony's legacy.
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New York Attorney General’s office is challenging the EPA repeal of the endangerment finding, which declares greenhouse gasses lethal to the planet.
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Similar legislation passed the Senate last year but failed to pass the Assembly. Supporters hope this year will be different.
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The groups, which include the American Institute of Architects, are asking for compliance with historic preservation laws and to secure approval from Congress.
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Resistance in both Democratic and Republican cities points to broader unease with the direction of immigration enforcement.
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The renowned trees along Washington, D.C's Tidal Basin were sent as a gift from Japan in 1912. Some of the original trees are still there.
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Their answer depends on how soon you need to tap into your funds — and it might simply be "do nothing."