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NY AG James Taps 'Diddy' Prosecutor To Lead Cornell Gang Rape Investigation
A former federal prosecutor who helped oversee the criminal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs has been tapped to lead the high-profile investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house. Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor in Manhattan and a Cornell graduate, will lead the investigation into allegations stemming from an October 2024 incident at the university, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The investigation centers on allegations made by a former Cornell student, identified in court docume…
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Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County
Paper ballots cast in Westchester County during an Election Day voting machine failure will begin being counted on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, election officials announced. The Westchester County Board of Elections will begin counting the ballots at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, after widespread scanner problems prevented voting machines from accepting paper ballots across the county on Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to the Board of Elections, the ballots were secured after polls closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday and were being transported under police supervision from polling places to the boa…
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NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democrat Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, unseated the four-term incumbent in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. The race has not been called by any major outlets. The victory marks a political shift in a district that the Cook Political Report had rated "Likely Republican." Van Drew was first elected to Congress as a Democrat in 2018 before switching to the Republican Party in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first impeachment. The 2nd Congressional District includes Atlantic, C…
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Democrats Flip Senate:
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Democrats have won back control of the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects. Democrats have already flipped six Senate seats: North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas, Decision Desk HQ projects, with toss-up seats remaining in Alaska and Maine. In Kansas, Adam Hamilton defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the Sunflower State in 94 years, while Annie Andrews upset Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina. In Texas, James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the first time Democrats won a statewide race in the Lone Star…
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Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years
Democrat Adam Hamilton is projected to win a Senate seat in Kansas, according to DecisionDesk HQ Hamilton, who defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, is the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Kansas since 1932. Marshall, an obstetrician who was running for a second term, was plagued by a New York Times story that he sued more than 700 patients for unpaid medical debt. In a state that relies heavily on agriculture, Kansans were also hit hard by the high price of diesel. This is a developing news article. Check back for more.
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Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets
Democrats are projected to flip U.S. Senate seats in Texas and South Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to Decision Desk HQ, which would end decades-long losing streaks in both states. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico was projected to defeat Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat to win a statewide race since 1994 and a U.S. Senate seat since 1988. Paxton, who defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary, had the backing of President Donald Trump and hundreds of millions of dollars in support from Elon Musk, but faced controversy over his pr…
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Democrats Flip 3 PA House Seats: Ex-TV Anchor Ousts Perry, Stock-Trading Rep Loses
A former television news anchor, a Scranton mayor, and a retired firefighter are projected to unseat three Republican members of Congress in Pennsylvania as Democrats make major gains in the U.S. House on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Democrats Janelle Stelson, Paige Cognetti, and Bob Brooks are projected to defeat Republican U.S. Reps. Scott Perry, Rob Bresnahan Jr., and Ryan Mackenzie, respectively, flipping three congressional districts, according to NBC News. A fourth Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, was trailing Democratic Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie by mo…
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Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman
Polls have closed, and a winner has emerged in New York's gubernatorial race. Incumbent Kathy Hochul is projected to be reelected to a second full term as Governor of New York, according to multiple reports. As of 11:43 p.m. p.m., Hochul had received 3,404,922 votes, or 59.36 percent, while Blakeman had received 2,261,870, or 39.43 percent. Hochul, 68, defeated Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, the current Nassau County Executive. She centered her campaign on affordability, public safety, and opposition to President Trump's policies. She also highlighted her admin…
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Election 2026: Cait Conley Wins Key Race For NY-17 Congressional Seat, Defeats Mike Lawler
Polls are now closed, and a winner has emerged in the closely watched race for New York's 17th District congressional seat. Democrat Cait Conley has been declared the winner of the hotly contested race after Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler conceded a little after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, ABC7 reported. The race was between Lawler, who was seeking a third term representing the district, and Democrat Cait Conley, a combat veteran and former national security official. As of 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Conley was leading with 133,219 votes, or 51.78 percent, wh…
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Cory Booker Wins Third Full Term In US Senate, AP Says
Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker has won reelection in New Jersey, defeating Republican challenger Justin Murphy in the race for a third full term, according to the Associated Press. The AP called the race shortly after polls closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, with Booker receiving 82.1% of the vote to Murphy's 13.4%, according to results updated at 8:04 p.m. Booker had received 40,067 votes compared with Murphy's 6,513, with an estimated 2% of votes counted. Independent Veronica Fernandez had 1,199 votes, or 2.5%, while Socialist Workers Party candidate Joanne Kuniansky had 999 votes, or 2%. Booker…
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Josh Shapiro Projected To Win Second Term As Pennsylvania Governor
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is projected to win a second term, defeating Republican challenger Stacy Garrity in the closely watched battleground state, according to NBC News. The Democratic incumbent was marked as the projected winner Tuesday night, Nov. 3, with approximately 6.8% of the expected vote counted. At that point, Shapiro had 294,225 votes, or 81.4%, compared with Garrity’s 64,590 votes, or 17.9%. Ken Krawchuk had 2,826 votes, or 0.8%. Those early returns do not represent the final margin of victory, with millions of ballots still expected to be counted. First elected govern…
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Tree Trimmer Killed In Backyard Electrocution On Long Island: Cops
A Long Island landscaper died after his tree trimmer hit power lines and he fell from a 16-foot ladder on Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, police said. Darwin Morales-Martines, 31, of Central Islip, was trimming trees in a backyard on Richwood Lane in Hauppauge around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The trimmer touched power lines, electrocuting Morales-Martines and causing him to fall from the ladder, according to police. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives a…
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'I'm Suicidal, Not An Idiot': New Twists Emerge In Great Wolf Lodge Mom's Double Homicide Case
Four developments have emerged in the case against a Pennsylvania mother accused of stabbing her husband and 3-year-old son to death during a family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos, including a correction to her chilling statement to investigators. Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, of Towanda, waived her preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as prosecutors sought to amend three details in the original affidavit of probable cause concerning the Monday, Oct. 12, killings of her husband, Charles "Chaz" Harrison, 36, and their son, Tristan, at the resort in Scotrun, Monroe County. The …
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Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Nassau County In Congress
All four of Long Island’s representatives in Congress were expected to hold their seats on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Democrats Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen won reelection in their Nassau County-based districts, according to Decision Desk HQ, NBC News, and Newsday. Meanwhile, Republicans Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino were leading in the vote totals into Wednesday morning, Nov. 4. New York's 1st District LaLota has represented New York’s 1st District, which covers northern and eastern Suffolk County, since he was elected in 2023. He was expected to triumph over Democratic candid…
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FBI Office Accused Of Spreading Misinformation After Posting Wrong Election Day
An FBI field office sparked outrage after telling thousands of social media followers to vote on the wrong day, then deleting the post as criticism grew. The New Haven, Connecticut, office shared the incorrect information on X on Monday, Nov. 2. The post told its more than 23,000 followers that Election Day was Wednesday, Nov. 4. But voters were supposed to head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The mistake quickly drew criticism online, with some questioning why a federal law enforcement agency would share the wrong election date. The post remained online for hours before the FBI removed …
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$1,500 In Cigarettes Stolen From Nassau Gas Station, Suspect Caught On Camera: Cops
A smash-and-grab thief stole $1,500 worth of cigarettes from a Long Island convenience store, police said. The suspect shattered the front glass door of Applegreen gas station on Newbridge Road in Hicksville around 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, the Nassau County Police Department said. He then walked behind a counter inside the store, took the cigarettes, and stashed them in a reusable Target grocery bag, cops said. The break-in and the suspect’s actions were also captured on a security camera. The man was wearing a dark-colored T-shirt over a gray hoodie, dark pants, gloves, and a mask, po…
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Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race
A Long Island political candidate has been accused of violating New York election law in the final push before Election Day. Josh Taveras, a Democrat running for New York State Senate in the 8th Senate District, may have broken laws around using campaign funds, the New York Post reported Monday, Nov. 2. Taveras’s opponent, Republican Jarrett Gandolfo, called out a mailer from Taveras’s campaign that encouraged people to “Vote the whole ticket” for Democrats up and down the ballot, according to the Post. Because the mailer backed other candidates, it could have violated New York law for usa…
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NY Mom’s Killing Leaves Two Kids In Shock, Fundraiser Launched: ‘Devastating And Unimaginable’
A New York woman who was shot and killed last week left behind two children, and now a fundraiser has been launched to support them. Mellissa K. Pelc-Lohr, 50, was found shot dead near her home in Brushton on Tuesday, Oct. 27, New York State Police said. “A devastating and unimaginable loss, Mellissa leaves behind two children, Allison Pelc and Freddie Pelc, who are now facing the heartbreaking reality of life without their mother,” organizer Michelle Gunter wrote in a GoFundMe. “No child should ever have to experience this kind of loss.” Pelc-Lohr’s ex-husband, Norman Lohr Jr., killed her…
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17-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After E-Bike Crash In Nassau County, Cops Say
A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized following an e-bike crash Monday, Nov. 2 on Long Island, police said. The teen collided with a 2019 Nissan while traveling on Prospect Avenue near Swalm Street in New Cassel around 5:30 p.m. Monday, the Nassau County Police Department said. First responders rushed the boy to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, and he was reported in stable condition later Monday night, according to police. The Nissan driver, a 33-year-old woman, was not injured in the crash, cops said. She remained at the scene following the collision, authorities said.
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Homeless Man Attacks Nurses At Nassau Hospital, Throws Table And Punches: Police
A homeless Long Island man attacked two nurses and hospital security personnel on Monday, Nov. 2, police said. John Prunty, 22, was at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside when he threw a table at one nurse and struck another nurse in the face, the Nassau County Police Department said. The hospital’s security team responded to the incident, and Prunty fought back, hitting two guards and attempting to choke them, cops said. When police responded to the scene around 7:20 p.m. Monday, they arrested Prunty without further incident, authorities said. He was charged with second-degree…
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Pro Soccer Star, 30, Dies After On-Field Collision With Goalkeeper
A professional soccer player has died after suffering cardiac arrest following a collision with a goalkeeper during a match in Spain. Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a 30-year-old striker for Spanish soccer club CD Tenerife, died on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The team confirmed his death in an Instagram post after he collapsed during a match against FC Andorra the previous day. De Miguel was struck in the chest by goalkeeper Jesús Owono's knee as the Andorra player rushed outside his penalty area to clear a long ball, Reuters reported. The 30-year-old fell to the ground and was motionless as players from bo…
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HOA Fees Skyrocket To $30K A Year, Leaving Homeowners Facing Financial Ruin
Homeowners fear losing everything after their homeowners association hiked fees to a staggering $30,000 a year, leaving some wondering how much longer they can afford to stay in what they thought would be their forever homes. Residents of Magnolia Cove, a subdivision in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, learned on October 26 that their HOA fees would double to $2,500 a month, according to local news reports. That puts annual HOA dues at $30,000, before homeowners pay their mortgages, property taxes, and insurance. However, That eye-watering figure is just a third of what the boar…
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Ballot Scanners Fail In NY County Amid Key Race That Could Help Decide Control Of Congress
Voters throughout a county in New York faced issues with their paper ballots not being accepted on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3 — which might impact the results of a high-stakes race that could help decide which party takes control of Congress. The issue was reported in Westchester County, NY, with the county's Board of Elections saying they were "aware of an issue involving paper ballots that is preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the County," the county said in a statement. Westchester County is part of New York's 17th congressional dis…
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NYC Marathoner In 'Perfect Health' Dies After Collapsing At Mile 24: Report
A 24-year-old New York City marathon runner whose family said she was in "perfect health" died two days after collapsing with about two miles left in the race, apparently of rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition brought on by exertion causing muscle breakdown, the New York Times reports. Rachel Apa was a Lewisberry, PA, native and former Division I basketball player at Bucknell University, her LinkedIn shows. She had been running her first-ever New York City marathon. Her father, Steve Apa, told The Times that he'd been tracking her and texting with her while she ran. Rachel was …
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Child Dies Amid New York State Of Emergency: First Measles-Linked Fatality In 30 Years
A child’s death has marked a grim milestone in New York’s measles outbreak, prompting renewed calls for vaccination. The New York State Department of Health announced Monday, Nov. 2, the state’s first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years. The child lived in Lewis County, in northern New York’s North Country, between the Adirondack Mountains and the Tug Hill Plateau. In a joint statement, the NY Health Department and Lewis County Public Health Department expressed condolences and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy. The release did not disclose the child’s age o…
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Liberty Bell Vandalized: Coated With Oily Substance; Ring Attempted, Feds Say
A Pennsylvania woman splashed an oily substance onto the Liberty Bell and a North Carolina man pushed the historic landmark until it swayed during a visit to Philadelphia, federal prosecutors said. Dawn Hawa, also known as Dawn Benitez, 50, of Ephrata, and Sean Gerlach, 50, of Fairview, North Carolina, were each charged by information in connection with the incident, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced on Monday, Nov. 2. The pair visited the Liberty Bell Center with others on or about May 16, 2026, according to court filings described by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Gerlach jumped over th…
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PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream
A Pennsylvania father of three who dreamed of flying as a boy is being remembered for his faith and dependability after he was killed piloting a Learjet that crashed in Florida. Captain Jeff Gregory, 55, was identified as the pilot of N722BD, by his family following NTSB's press conference on Monday, Nov. 2. Gregory was among nine people killed when the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, Nov. 1. The aircraft was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. His Pennsylvania roots included attending Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County, where he spent his …
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Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief
Newly released body camera and home security footage sheds light on the deadly police shooting of a 27-year-old man accused of stealing a 40-foot sailboat from a New Jersey marina before sailing it to Rhode Island. Brendan Norris, of Newport, RI, was killed Wednesday, Aug. 26, after police confronted him aboard the stolen vessel in Newport Harbor, as previously reported by WJAR. The Newport Police Department released portions of the footage on Oct. 30, as part of its first Critical Incident Community Debriefing, which includes narration, police radio communications, and other details about …
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Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes
Does a bear poop in the woods? Well, it definitely poops on a school campus in New York. A black bear was spotted on the campus of Taconic Hills Central School District in Craryville, Columbia County, on Monday afternoon, Nov. 2, the district announced. The bear was seen around 1 p.m. near the campus tennis courts, prompting an immediate order for all students to move indoors, THCSD said in a Facebook post. A brief lockout was initiated, and the bear was spotted near a window. “We think he was just looking to join a science class and expand his knowledge,” the district joked. “Unfortunatel…
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Pedestrian Airlifted After Hit-And-Run Driver Leaves Him Unconscious On Long Island Road: Cops
A hit-and-run driver left a man unconscious and bleeding on a Long Island roadway early Sunday, Nov. 1, police said. The wounded man was discovered around 4:20 a.m. Sunday on North Road in Hampton Bays, across from the eastbound entrance ramp of Sunrise Highway, near Canal Road, according to the Southampton Town Police Department. Investigators determined a vehicle likely struck the man in the roadway before abandoning the scene, police said. Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance personnel treated the man at the scene before a Suffolk County police helicopter flew him to Stony Brook University …
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80-Year-Old Gynecologist Sexually Assaults Three Patients: Prosecutor
An 80-year-old Pennsylvania man is charged with sexually assaulting patients in his New Jersey, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 2. Jerome Check sexually assaulted three patients in his Mount Laurel office, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Department Chief Timothy Hundall said. The sexual assaults occurred between December 2024 and March 2025, when Check, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, was alone in the examination room with the victims during their appointments, authorities said. Two of the victims believed t…
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