Funk Pioneer Sly Stone Dies

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Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman who created Sly and the Family Stone has died after a long battle with COPD.  Formed in 1966-67, the group had hits like “Family Affair” and “Everyday People”. They

FAA Investigates Nassau County Chopper

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(Jones Beach, NY) — The FAA is investigating Nassau County’s use of a low-flying helicopter as a form of crowd control in last week’s Jones Beach Senior Cut Day Incident. The FAA says it doesn’t matter what

Shocking Shooting on Las Vegas Strip

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(Las Vegas, NV) – A stunning shooting that unfolded on the Las Vegas strip has resulted in an arrest. The whole thing was captured on video that’s gone viral on social media. Two people were killed in

Another Chinese Scientist Accused of Smuggling

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(Detroit, MI) – Less than a week after a couple from China was accused in a similar scheme, another Chinese lab worker is under arrest in Michigan — for trying to smuggle in biological materials. Federal prosecutors

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Blake Lively

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(New York, NY)  —  A judge has tossed the 400-million-dollar lawsuit against Blake Lively.  Movie director Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against the star and Bedford resident has been dismissed by a federal judge. The stars of the movie,

FIFA World Cup Final Coming To NJ

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(New York, NY)  —  While it’s still a year away, organizers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are swinging into high gear, as they get ready for an influx of soccer fans from around the world.  The

Are Gen X Really the Worst Grandparents?

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(New York, NY) – Are members of Generation X really the “worst grandparents”? The debate is raging on social media. Many Millennials say Gen X grandparents aren’t as involved with their grandchildren as they’d like. Critics argue

Student Journalist Punished for Telling the Truth?

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(Springfield, PA) – At Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School’s May board meeting, sophomore Abagayle Kane spoke out. Her article concerning academic advisors had been cut from the school newspaper, PA Cyber Press. The piece made mention of the

Is It Whiskey (Or Weed) in the Jar?

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(Lynchburg, TN) – Demand is down for whiskey. And it’s got spirit makers and distillers all over the country scrambling. Is it their product? Are other sources of inebriation winning hearts and minds? Whatever the reason, companies

Why Did This Suspended Student Get $20k?

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(Lexington, NC) – A North Carolina high school student has reached a settlement with his former school district, nearly a year after his suspension. Christian McGhee, 17, was given a three-day suspension last April for using the

This could be a big year for dads

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(New York, NY) — Americans are expected to spend 24-billion-dollars on Father’s Day this years That would be a record amount, according to the National Retail Federation, up more than seven percent from last year. Three out

The goodbye to Charlie Rangel begins

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(New York, NY) — Memorial services begin today for former Congressman Charles Rangel, who will lie in repose today and tomorrow at St. Aloysius Church in Harlem. The New York City lawmaker and Korean war veteran once