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Man accused of burning woman to death on NY subway charged with murder

A man accused of lighting a woman’s clothes on fire aboard a New York City subway was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court on Tuesday for first and second degree murder charges in addition to arson…
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Critics warn of ‘Daniel Penny effect’ after woman burned alive on NYC subway car as bystanders watched

Critics are sounding the alarm over the “Daniel Penny effect” happening after a woman was burned alive on an NYC subway train as people stood by and recorded.
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Biden Signs Bill Outlawing Pensions for Lawmakers Convicted of Some Crimes

Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, including a proposal backed by Paris Hilton and a measure seeking to curb campus hazing.
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High swells leave a wake of destruction at the Santa Cruz Harbor

Boat owners in Santa Cruz spend their Christmas Eve working to salvage whatever they can.
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Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day – How often does it happen?

Wednesday marks the first time the start of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day since 2005 and only the fifth time since 1900.
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President Biden signs 50 bills into law ahead of Christmas. Here’s the list

These new laws include rules involving Native American tribes, AEDs in public schools, hazing on college campuses, and much more.
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Santa tracker 2024 live: how to follow Santa with Google or Norad

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Bald eagle officially U.S. national bird after Biden signs bill into law

It “solidifies” the eagle’s place “as our national bird and an emblem of our national identity,” says advocate who called for change.
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Santa Cruz wharf remains closed due to high danger

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NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids.

“There are screams and giggles and laughter,” said Bob Sommers, a civilian contractor and NORAD volunteer.