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Who made the cut? Who got left off? – NBC New York
The United States men’s national team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially been set. The 26-man squad was announced Tuesday as part of an event in New York City, with players revealed in front of a crowd at Pier 17 in the city’s South Street Seaport. Here’s a look at head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s team: Goalkeepers (3): Chris Brady (Chicago…
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Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, family says – NBC New York
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, his family revealed on Saturday. The 41-year-old driver died Thursday May 21 after his family said he was hospitalized with a “severe illness.” In a new statement, the family said that the NASCAR driver died from a pneumonia that progressed “into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.” On Wednesday, he…
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Sinkhole at LaGuardia leads to delays, possible cancellations – NBC New York
A sinkhole opened up near a runway at LaGuardia Airport, leading to delays and possible cancellations at the New York City hub. In a statement shared on social media, the airport said Port Authority was conducting a daily inspection of the airfield around 11 a.m. when crews discovered the sinkhole near Runway 4/22. The runway was shut down, with emergency…
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Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? – NBC New York
A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S. There are currently no cases of hantavirus in the U.S. that are linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. The Andes strain of hantavirus that killed three passengers hasn’t been found in North America. There is a type…
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Sinkhole on Long Island Expressway closes lanes of traffic – NBC New York
A sinkhole that partially swallowed the front of a car on the Long Island Expressway has led to the closure of multiple lanes, according to police, just as the afternoon rush was set to begin. The sinkhole developed after 1 p.m. near Exit 49N in Melville, with the entire front end of a sedan squarely in the hole, video from…
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Trump says he would support suspending the federal gas tax – NBC New York
President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he would support temporarily suspending the federal gas tax “until it’s appropriate.” “It’s a small percentage, but it’s still money,” he said. Suspending the federal gas tax, which currently sits at about 18 cents per gallon, would require congressional approval. Earlier Monday, Trump told CBS News in a phone interview that he…
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2 New Jersey residents monitored for potential exposure to hantavirus – NBC New York
Two New Jersey residents are being monitored after being potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, state health officials announced Friday. The residents allegedly came in contact with a person who left the cruise ship MV Hondius, which has been in the headlines lately as having had a deadly hantavirus outbreak after it departed from Argentina. It is currently…
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Blue Ivy Carter, 14, stuns at first Met Gala. See pics – NBC New York
Blue Ivy Carter was ready for her Met Gala moment. The 14-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z made her debut at the iconic fashion event on May 4, dazzling in Balenciaga while appearing alongside her parents. Her first Met Gala coincided with Beyoncé’s return to the event for the first time in 10 years, as the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer was one of four co-chairs of…
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Long Island murders reported hours apart – NBC New York
Nassau Police shared details Saturday about the suspect in the stabbing deaths of two women more than 24 hours earlier. Rony Yahir Alvarenga Rivera, 22, is charged with First Degree and Second Degree Murder, Police Chief Patrick Ryder told reporters. “Both females were were killed by multiple stab wounds to the neck and torso,” he said. Authorities say Alvarenga Rivera…
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James Comey appears in court in Trump threat case – NBC New York
Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance Wednesday in a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles for the prosecution and will likely be a challenge for the Justice Department to win. Comey was indicted in North Carolina on Tuesday on charges of making threats against President Donald Trump related to a photograph…
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