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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect referenced fascism, memes on bullets, officials say – NBC New York
The suspect accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk left behind ammunition engraved with a reference to fascism and obscure internet memes and video games, officials said Friday. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said inscriptions were found on at least four shell casings linked to Tyler Robinson, 22, who was arrested early Friday in connection with the killing. One engraving…
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2025 Billboard Latin Music Award finalists – NBC New York
Telemundo and Billboard announced the finalists for the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny leads the pack with 27 nominations, setting a historic record for the awards. He is followed by Mexican regional music group Fuerza Regida with 15 and Puerto Rican icon Rauw Alejandro with 14. Colombian superstar Karol G tops the list of…
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NYPD – NBC New York
A man was shot and killed by police after allegedly slashing an officer in the face with a 14-inch butcher knife at a Brooklyn precinct. The NYPD said the wounded officer was first approached around 5:30 a.m. Sunday in the rear of the 73rd Precinct off East New York Avenue in Brownsville. According to Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera, the…
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Andrew Cuomo denies talking to Trump about meddling in NYC race – NBC New York
Andrew Cuomo is denying any contact between his campaign team and the White House amid reports that Donald Trump’s administration is attempting to intervene in the New York City mayoral race. During a campaign stop on Thursday, the former governor said his staff has not been in touch with the president in an effort to “clear the field” for Cuomo…
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Country singer Bryan Martin apologizes to fans – NBC New York
Country music singer Bryan Martin is speaking out after he was “forcibly” removed from the stage during a concert in upstate New York. On Aug. 29, Martin was performing for fans at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, located about 30 minutes from Albany, when local authorities had to escort him out of the venue mid-performance. The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office said in…
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What’s the weather for Labor Day weekend? – NBC New York
Summer does not formally end for another three weeks, but Labor Day Weekend is nearly here, and that marks the unofficial end to the season as kids prepare to head back to the classroom. It is going to be a gorgeous weekend of weather, perfect for enjoying the final days of summer vacation. The one caveat: temperatures will be screaming…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement – NBC New York
It’s a love story, baby, and Taylor Swift just said yes. Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday after two years of dating, saying “your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” So, it’s gonna be forever. From a friendship bracelet to an engagement ring, the romance between the 14-time Grammy winner and three-time Super Bowl…
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Texas Senate passes new Republican-drawn congressional map – NBC New York
The Republican-controlled Texas state Senate passed the party’s new congressional maps overnight, completing a legislative odyssey that included significant Democratic delays and sparked a nationwide scramble over redistricting in the process. The vote means the maps, which were designed to pad the Republican majority in the U.S. Congress, will go into effect when signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, a proponent…
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United, Delta face lawsuits over ‘windowless’ window seats – NBC New York
United and Delta airlines are facing a pair of lawsuits brought by passengers who said they paid extra for a window seat, only to find themselves sitting against a blank wall. The proposed class action lawsuits were filed Tuesday against United in San Francisco, California, federal court and Delta in Brooklyn, New York, federal court. Both cases seek millions in…
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Queens girl, 6, and mom grabbed by ICE at routine NYC check-in – NBC New York
A 6-year-old girl living in Queens, along with her mother and teenage brother, are hundreds of miles away from each other after federal agents grabbed the family members following a routine check-in at immigration court in New York City last week. “School is supposed to start in three weeks. Dayra and her mother should be buying school supplies,” Councilmember Shekar…
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