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Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Victims include dad of 5

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(BALTIMORE) -- Six construction workers were killed when a cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, sending the workers into the water below, officials said.

The bodies of two victims were recovered on Wednesday, found by divers trapped in a red pickup truck that was submerged in approximately 25 feet of water near the middle span of the bridge, Maryland Stat...

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Congo displacement reaches 'devastating level' as violence escalates, aid groups warn

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(LONDON) -- Almost a million people have been forced to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of the year following an upsurge in violence in the east of the Central African nation, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, or UNHCR, has announced.

Humanitarian agencies are raising alarm at the "humanitarian and medical toll of...

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Biden teaming up with Obama, Clinton in New York City for major campaign fundraiser

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(NEW YORK) -- President Joe Biden is teaming up with two of his Democratic predecessors -- former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton -- to ramp up enthusiasm for his reelection campaign at a star-studded fundraiser Thursday night in New York City.

The evening is expected to rake in more than $25 million, a “historic” sum for a single event, according to the campaign. ...

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Warby Parker offering free eclipse glasses for total solar eclipse

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(NEW YORK) -- As North America gears up for the total solar eclipse on April 8, Warby Parker, a New York City-based eyeglass retailer with over 200 stores across the United States and Canada, has announced it will distribute free ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses to ensure safe viewing for spectators.

This celestial event marks the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous U...

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TV magic: Data shows some 'Sex and the City' characters would have trouble affording NYC IRL

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With Sex and the City episodes now on Netflix, new fans are enjoying seeing what Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte were up to in New York City back in the day.

However, their glam life as seen on TV would have run into some harsh financial realities in real life, according to data crunched by online casinocompany Nieuwe-Casinos.

Using various sources like th...

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The dangers of disturbing videos: How to protect yourself and your family

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(NEW YORK) -- Videos and images of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore have become ubiquitous in the past few days and may cause strong emotions in some - but mental health professionals say there are some things you can do to help protect your mental health and cope with this tragedy in a healthy way.

"People can be vicariously traumatized from watching video...

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Rhode Island News Summary

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news: Police in Providence are continuing their search for four suspects who were involved in a home invasion. A Cumberland man has been sentenced to spend ...

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(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news: The Rhode Island Attorney General has determined several Providence police officers used necessary force on a man who died in 2021.  A homicide i...

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Rhode Island News Summary

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news:  Cicilline will leave Congress on June 1st.  Poker returns to Bally's Twin River this week.  A Pawtucket man reported missing has ...

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