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Child Killed, 3 Critical In Fiery Westchester Crash, Police Say Child Killed, 3 Critical In Fiery Westchester Crash, Police Say Child Killed, 3 Critical In Fiery Westchester Crash, Police Say
Child Killed, 3 Critical In Fiery Westchester Crash, Police Say One juvenile was killed and three others were critically injured when a car crashed into a wooded area in Westchester on Saturday, Nov. 14, authorities confirmed. The crash happened near Byram Lake Road and Interstate 684 in North Castle, where police received a crash alert at 1:02 p.m., Police Chief Regen Hufnagle said. Responding officers and firefighters searched the area and found a single vehicle that had crashed into the woods with four juveniles inside, Hufnagle said. All four were rushed to area hospitals with critical injuries. One later died, police said. The juveniles were all …

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Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer
Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer One of country music’s most recognizable voices has fallen silent. Richard Sterban, the Oak Ridge Boys’ longtime bass singer, died Saturday, Nov. 14, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, his family and the group announced. He was 83. He died from complications of bronchitis and pneumonia following a long battle with cancer, according to the Oak Ridge Boys’ announcement. Sterban’s booming bass refrain helped make “Elvira” a crossover sensation in 1981. The song reached No. 1 on the country chart and No. 5 on the pop chart, earning a Grammy along the way. His unmistakably low voice had surprisingl…
Van Driver Shot Dead By NYPD On Belt Parkway After Report Of Child Abduction Van Driver Shot Dead By NYPD On Belt Parkway After Report Of Child Abduction Van Driver Shot Dead By NYPD On Belt Parkway After Report Of Child Abduction
Van Driver Shot Dead By Nypd On Belt Parkway After Report Of Child Abduction A man driving a cargo van with New Jersey license plates was shot and killed by NYPD officers after allegedly ramming police and civilian vehicles on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, authorities said. The incident began around 7:19 p.m. when a man and woman called 911 to report a possible abduction near West 22nd Street and Surf Avenue in Coney Island, NYPD Assistant Chief Charles Minch said.  The male caller reported seeing a girl kicking and screaming inside a white van, while the female caller said she heard someone repeatedly yelling "let me go." Officers in a marked patrol vehic…
Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit
Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit An inquest has revealed how Lauren Bennett died, months after fans mourned the singer whose voice helped make “Party Rock Anthem” a worldwide hit. Bennett died by suicide at 36, assistant coroner Jyoti Gill concluded during an inquest at Kent and Medway Coroners’ Court in Maidstone, England, on Friday, Oct. 30, according to UK-based Metro. The finding provides an official conclusion following earlier coverage in which her cause of death had not been announced. Initial reports, including Daily Voice’s, gave her age as 37. Original report - Lauren Bennett Dies: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock…
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Deaths Of Man, Woman From US Under Investigation In Bahamas A swim in the Bahamas ended in tragedy for two Americans, leaving police investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths. A 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman died following a suspected drowning incident Friday, Nov. 13, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Officers received a report shortly before 3 p.m. and responded to the southern point of North Bimini, near the entrance to Bimini Harbour. Police said they were told the Americans had been swimming with a group beyond an area marked with a sign warning of strong currents. Several people were reportedly swept away w…

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NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why
NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Vehicle In NY: Police Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Vehicle In NY: Police Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Vehicle In NY: Police
Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Vehicle In NY: Police A man was shot in the back and killed when another man’s pistol accidentally discharged inside a vehicle in New York, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call near 459 South Broadway in Hicksville, Nassau County at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and found a 24-year-old man inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his back, police said. A Nassau County Police ambulance took him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Mohammed Basheer Ahmed, 27, was inside the vehicle with the victim when he accidentally discharged his pistol, detectives said. Ahmed was arr…

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Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal for less than $40 as families look to save money amid rising grocery costs. The supermarket chain announced its Thanksgiving dinner package for eight people in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The promotion runs through Thursday, Nov. 26, and includes a frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and other holiday favorites. The meal costs less than $5 per person and includes enough ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "For more than a century, Stop & Shop has been proud to help families celeb…

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Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal for less than $40 as families look to save money amid rising grocery costs. The supermarket chain announced its Thanksgiving dinner package for eight people in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The promotion runs through Thursday, Nov. 26, and includes a frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and other holiday favorites. The meal costs less than $5 per person and includes enough ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "For more than a century, Stop & Shop has been proud to help families celeb…

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US Flags Holiday Travel Concerns Across Europe: What To Know Americans planning holiday trips to Europe are being urged to take extra precautions under a US security alert covering the continent. The State Department security alert, issued Friday, Nov. 13, warns that crowded celebrations and public spaces could present opportunities for terrorists and criminals. Markets, transportation hubs, shopping malls, places of worship, and other tourist destinations are among the locations identified. The notice says terrorists, including lone attackers, could strike with little or no warning. Americans should be especially vigilant at holiday festivals, publ…