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New York’s mayoral race remains a tossup after final Democratic debate
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Alex Harvill: US daredevil dies during world record attempt
A 28-year-old daredevil has died in the US state of Washington after crashing while trying to break the world record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump.
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Restrictions at U.S. border to remain in place until end of July, Blair says
Details coming Monday on a plan to let fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents enter the country
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New York City Narrows The Democratic Field For Mayor With Eric Adams Taking The Lead
Because New York City leans Democratic, the leading Democratic candidate is highly favored to take over Gracie Mansion after the general election.
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Eric Adams storms to lead in New York City mayoral race
Victory for law-and-order moderate would be a blow to leftwing of the Democratic party
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Horror moment building collapsed
One person is confirmed dead and 51 missing as video shows a US high-rise collapse with the disaster declared a “mass casaulty event”.
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Derek Chauvin is being sentenced for the murder of George Floyd. Here's what to know.
Derek Chauvin: What happens next after his guilty conviction
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Florida building collapse: At least 4 dead, nearly 160 unaccounted for. Here's what we know about the search effort.
A condominium building partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida. Many are still considered missing
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Chauvin sentenced to more than 22 years for Floyd murder
Prison term is 10 years longer than state guidelines suggested as judge cites ‘abuse of position and cruelty’
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Paris's mayor promises to make crack garden off limits to drug addicts
The mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo declared on Tuesday that from Wednesday, "there will be no more drug addicts in the Éole gardens", reiterating her commitment to return this park in the north-east of Paris to local residents by the end of June.
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Scores dead as heatwave shatters records in Canada, United States
Scores of deaths in Canada's Vancouver area are likely linked to a grueling heatwave, authorities said Tuesday, as the country recorded its highest ever temperature amid scorching conditions that extended to the US Pacific Northwest.
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Miami condo rescue work halted over fears remaining structure will topple
Site evacuated after workers reported sounds of shifting inside still-standing 12-storey section while death toll at 18
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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams projected as winner of New York’s Democratic mayoral primary
But after more than 100,000 absentee ballots were counted, Adams kept his lead, besting Garcia by a little more than 8,000 votes, or 1 percent of the vote, out of nearly 1 million cast.
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Rapper Money Mitch Reportedly Dies by Suicide Following Shootout With Police
Rapper Money Mitch died this week from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a shootout with police, WPEC reports. He was 23 years old.
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GLAAD Releases Statement in Response to DaBaby’s Homophobic Comments
T.I. defended DaBaby’s right to spew misinformation about people living with HIV, writing in the comments, “If Lil Nas X can kick his shit in peace… so should DaBaby.” Tip took issue with people accusing him of being homophobic, and spoke about the matter on Instagram Live.
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NYC to Require Covid-19 Vaccines for Many Indoor Activities
The new policy will be phased in the coming weeks and will be implemented Aug. 16. By the week of Sept. 13, the city will begin inspections and enforcement, the mayor said.
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Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Probe Finds
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women during his time in office, created a hostile work environment and retaliated against at least one former employee, the state attorney general said in a long-anticipated report.
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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo ‘Sexually Harassed Multiple Women,’ AG Report Finds
New York state attorney general Letitia James announced that Cuomo’s behavior violated state and federal law.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, investigation finds
The report could provide momentum for calls for Cuomo to resign, as well as a possible impeachment
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DeSantis Says Florida COVID Cases Will Decrease in Coming Weeks, 'We Are Not Shutting Down'
DeSantis did encourage people to get vaccinated, saying while it is not a perfect barrier against the disease the shots do provide a strong defense against getting seriously ill.
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