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Local·2026-02-19T07:39:16+00:00

After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy

After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy — Coverage across sources suggests sheriff Woo said the rescue operation was a joint effort involving two teams and roughly 50 crew members who had to traverse "extreme weather conditions" using specialised equipment. Additional reporting describes two of the six survivors had to be carried back and "could not walk because of the injuries they sustained during the avalanche", Sheriff Moon said. A further development is that rescue teams combing through the backcountry of California's Lake Tahoe region say they have found the bodies of eight skiers who went.

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Local·2026-02-19T19:41:09+00:00

Man Who Lived Rent-Free in Hotel for 5 Years Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Man Who Lived Rent-Free in Hotel for 5 Years Pleads Guilty to Fraud — after checking into a Manhattan hotel for one night, Mickey Barreto exploited an obscure New York City housing law to stay there for years.

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Local·2026-02-19T23:05:50+00:00

Ex-Police Commissioner’s Lawsuit Against New York City Is Dismissed

Ex-Police Commissioner’s Lawsuit Against New York City Is Dismissed — donlon had claimed he was fired for exposing corruption within the Police Department and City Hall.

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Region·2026-02-19T15:25:45+00:00

Gas main fire in Hillsborough prompts temporary evacuations, road closures

Gas main fire in Hillsborough prompts temporary evacuations, road closures — this response involved Hillsborough police, the fire marshal, Fire Companies 36, 37 and 38, Hillsborough OEM, Somerset County OEM and Robert Wood Johnson EMS. oEM Director Bob Wagner says PSE &G is now working to reduce the pressure in that gas main so they can safely shut off the valve, put the fire out and figure out exactly what part of the pipeline needs to be repaired. hillsborough Fire Chief Chris Weniger said they didn't want to take any chances while the fire continues to burn underground.

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Region·2026-02-19T22:02:51+00:00

New Jersey police seize aggressive dogs involved in attacks in Hoboken and Secaucus

New Jersey police seize aggressive dogs involved in attacks in Hoboken and Secaucus — hOBOKEN, New Jersey (WABC) -- A court hearing will decide the fate of a group of dogs after the three animals attacked other dogs being walked in Hoboken days after they attacked two people in Secaucus. three dogs without leashes got out of a parked car and attacked eight other leashed dogs while they were walking with their pet sitters from Dogboken. police have since seized the dogs involved in the attack and the owner surrendered three other dogs to Jersey City Animal Control.

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Region·2026-02-19T17:42:56+00:00

FDA issues alert that oysters in 10 states, including New York, could be contaminated with norovirus

FDA issues alert that oysters in 10 states, including New York, could be contaminated with norovirus — nEW YORK CITY, New York (WABC) -- The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters due to a possible norovirus contamination. the oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in 10 states, including New York. the recall covers Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay and Stellar Bay Gold brand oysters.

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World·2026-02-19T06:08:07+00:00

White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence

White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence — Reporting suggests iran said an understanding had been reached with the US on the main "guiding principles" that will frame efforts to resolve the dispute around Tehran's nuclear programme. Additional reporting describes the White House has warned Iran would be "very wise" to make a deal with the US, amid reports that President Donald Trump is weighing fresh military action against the Islamic Republic.

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Crime·2026-02-19T10:07:49+00:00

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief — Reporting suggests officers devise unusual plan to arrest man suspected of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts Thai police donned a lion costume during this week’s lunar new year festivities to arrest a man accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts. Additional reporting describes dressed as a red-and-yellow lion, officers.

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World·2026-02-20T01:10:28+00:00

Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain — the judge, Norbert Hofer, himself an experienced climber who works with mountain and helicopter rescue teams in Tyrol, said Thomas P was an excellent Alpinist, but that his girlfriend was light-years behind him in terms of her climbing abilities. she said she was crying and screaming when he suddenly disappeared, walking ahead and leaving her behind. she said she had been at the end of her tether, feeling dizzy and her headlight had gone out.

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Sports·2026-02-19T15:35:58+00:00

1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says

1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says — a new Kenyan intelligence report said the Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with false promises of jobs in Russia before being sent to the front lines.

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Sports·2026-02-19T14:39:41+00:00

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says — investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies. More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says — intelligence findings read to parliament say ‘rogue’ agencies and individuals recruiting Kenyan nationals to frontline More than 1,000 Kenyans have been lured to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine, according to an intelligence report to the Kenyan parliament that highlights the scale of a Russian operation taking African men to the.

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Sports·2026-02-19T14:39:41+00:00

More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says

More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says — intelligence findings read to parliament say ‘rogue’ agencies and individuals recruiting Kenyan nationals to frontline More than 1,000 Kenyans have been lured to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine, according to an intelligence report to the Kenyan parliament that highlights the scale of a Russian operation taking African men to the.

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After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy

Man Who Lived Rent-Free in Hotel for 5 Years Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Ex-Police Commissioner’s Lawsuit Against New York City Is Dismissed

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Gas main fire in Hillsborough prompts temporary evacuations, road closures

New Jersey police seize aggressive dogs involved in attacks in Hoboken and Secaucus

FDA issues alert that oysters in 10 states, including New York, could be contaminated with norovirus

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White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief

Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

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1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says

More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says