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Mar 30 2024
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He’s no Billy the Kid: Elderly robber allegedly holds up NYC bank — nearly 31 years after last heist
A pistol-packing septuagenarian allegedly held up an Upper East Side bank last week — nearly 31 years to the day after his last bank heist. Authorities said Sherrod Young of Harlem was foiled by modern-day technology in the March 24 robbery, which stunned his family. “It’s shocking to everybody,” his sister, Sadie Randolph, told The Post. “My brother is 73 years old. It was such a surprise to
New York Post (News)Aug 02 2023
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Family of nurse kidnapped from work, killed sues Detroit Medical Center
(CBS DETROIT) - The family of slain Detroit Medical Center nurse Patrice Wilson wants justice. Now, they've filed a $200 million lawsuit against the DMC. The family believes that the DMC's failure to immediately respond was racially motivated. "We feel had she been one of those white nurses down there, they would've announced it immediately, and maybe the young lady would still be alive. From
CBS News (Online)Mar 29 2024
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Bay Area animal rescues urge parents to avoid adopting Easter bunnies for their kids
As Easter arrives, Bay Area parents are being urged to avoid buying real bunnies for their kids. It's the time of year when rabbits show up in shelters, after families realize they are unable to care for them. Just days before Easter, Ben Vandivier, a father of two, found himself in a hare-raising predicament. "You tell your kids that you're going to look at a house full of bunny rabbits and
CBS News (Online)Mar 29 2024
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Ventura County water board member admits to stealing $30K in water
An elected member of a Ventura County water board has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of stealing water for his Oxnard farm. Daniel Naumann, 66, admitted to one count of grand theft of water, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said in a Friday news release. As part of his plea agreement, five other felony charges will be dropped, the Ventura County Star reports. Naumann, a
KTLAMar 25 2024
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New maps show CT child tax credit’s statewide impacts
New data show the impacts of Connecticut's proposed child tax credit. Broken down by town, and state House and Senate districts, 268,000 eligible families would receive $306 million in tax credits. Places like Bridgeport, Hartford, and Waterbury have the largest populations of eligible families. Municipalities across the state could see a 38% return on investment for local economies. Amy
Public News ServiceAug 02 2023
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Family Of Slain Detroit Nurse Files $2M Lawsuit Against Hospital For Negligence
Patrice Wilson of Detroit was found shot to death on May 13 in the trunk of an SUV parked outside her home after being kidnapped from her job at the Detroit Receiving Hospital earlier that day. The suspect, Jamere Mykel Miller, had been seen lurking around the hospital in disguise for hours before the attack, which Wilson’s family says should have alarmed security and prompted action. They are
Black EnterpriseMar 30 2024
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Heartbreaking News: A Detroit Teacher Gets Fired, A Virginia Woman Is Tragically Found, A Stray Bullet Hits A 6-Year-Old, And a Man Faces Life in Prison
A Las Vegas man was sentenced to a maximum of 11 years in prison after firing his gun through a wall that left a 6-year-old Black girl paralyzed.
Arreion Willoughby, 31, said in his sentencing hearing Monday that he was in doing laundry when his gun went off by accident. However, Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Dena Rinetti accused 31-year-old of intentionally aiming his
The RootMar 16 2023
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GOP Oversight Committee chair says Biden family collected over $1 million after China paid family business associate
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a memo Thursday stating relatives of President Joe Biden secured over $1.3 million from a family business associate shortly after the associate received money from China. The House GOP subpoenaed the records as part of its investigation into the Biden family’s business dealings. Bank accounts connected to James Biden Sr., the president’s
Deseret NewsMar 24 2024
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Non-profit hosts iftaar for Muslims with disabilities in Ramadan
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A non-profit Muslim organization hosted a Ramadan celebration in Naperville for families with special needs during the month of Ramadan. The non-profit organization, Muhsen (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), was founded to help establish a more inclusive environment for Muslims of all disabilities. The Arain family has found community and support
WGNJul 02 2023
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One Black Family, One Affirmative Action Ruling, and Lots of Thoughts
Amir Whitehead felt that ending affirmative action was not wrong. Other family members felt differently.Credit...Bryan Anselm for The New York Times The Supreme Court ruling is just the latest version of a question that the Whitehead family — and the nation — have been grappling with for years: How to deal with the legacy of slavery? For the Whiteheads, an African American family living in the
New York Times (News)