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PHILIP MARCELO

PHILIP MARCELO

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Crime|Science|US

Should DNA evidence be admissible in the trial of the Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect?

The question of whether certain DNA evidence can be used in the upcoming trial of a Manhattan architect charged in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings is the focus of a court hearing

Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder

A New York City rapper who joined President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges

New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty

Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a sprawling case that includes the 1985 killing of a U.S. federal agent

Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|US

Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding

Researchers at Columbia University remain in limbo after the Ivy League institution bowed to the Trump administration’s demands for unprecedented changes in a bid to restore some $400 million in federal funds cut

Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding
Americas|Education|MidEast|Political

NY high school student sues district for painting over her pro-Palestinian parking spot design

A New York high school student is suing her school district after officials painted over a parking spot she had decorated with a watermelon slice — a symbol of support for Palestinians

Economy|Political|US

Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers

The Trump administration has pushed back a Friday deadline for New York to end its new $9 toll on most drivers entering Manhattan

Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|US

Onetime art adviser to actor Leonardo DiCaprio gets 2.5 years in prison for $6.5 million fraud

A New York art adviser who once counted actor Leonardo DiCaprio among her wealthy patrons has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after admitting to cheating clients out of $6.5 million in connection with the sale of 55 works of art

Onetime art adviser to actor Leonardo DiCaprio gets 2.5 years in prison for $6.5 million fraud
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities

St. Patrick’s Day has been marked in cities across the country with boisterous parades and celebrations

St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities
Health|Political|US

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

What to know about Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia protester arrested by ICE and facing deportation

A U.S. green card holder faces deportation after helping lead student protests at Columbia University in New York last spring over the war in Gaza

What to know about Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia protester arrested by ICE and facing deportation
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'

President Donald Trump is warning that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to come” as his administration cracks down on protests against the war in Gaza

Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'
Crime|Election|Political|US

George Santos’ ex-fundraiser is sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud

A former campaign fundraiser for ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos has been sentenced to serve one year and one day in prison for impersonating a high-ranking congressional aide while raising cash for the disgraced New York Republican

George Santos’ ex-fundraiser is sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud
Crime|US

Former NY police detective convicted of lying to FBI to protect Mafia family

A former police detective in New York has been found guilty of lying to the FBI in order to protect a Mafia family’s illegal gambling operations

Crime|Political|US

15 prison staffers placed on leave after the death of a man incarcerated in New York

Fifteen prison staffers have been placed on leave following the death of a man incarcerated in New York state

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero pleads not guilty in 1985 killing of US federal agent

A Mexican drug lord who was one of U.S. authorities’ most wanted men has been brought into a New York courtroom to answer charges that include orchestrating the 1985 killing of a U.S. federal agent

Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero pleads not guilty in 1985 killing of US federal agent
Economy|Political|US

Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing

President Donald Trump's administration has given New York until March 21 to comply with its order to halt Manhattan’s new congestion pricing system

Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing
Economy|Political|US

Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan

Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
Crime|US

9 indicted in child sex trafficking case involving teen found on a docked yacht in New York

Nine people have been indicted in a child sex trafficking case involving a teen girl found last month on a boat docked at a New York marina following a nearly monthlong disappearance

Crime|Political|US

NYC mayor to allow immigration officials to operate at Rikers jail after Trump border czar meeting

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will allow federal immigration officials to operate at the city’s Rikers Island jail

NYC mayor to allow immigration officials to operate at Rikers jail after Trump border czar meeting
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sues NBC over new documentary as he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is suing NBC Universal over a documentary that he says falsely accuses him of being a serial murderer who had sex with underage girls as he awaits trial on federal sex trafficking charges

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sues NBC over new documentary as he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges
Crime|Political|US

A former aide to New York governors and her husband face new charges in foreign agent of China case

A former aide to two New York governors and her husband are facing additional charges in a case accusing her of acting as an agent of the Chinese government

Crime|Election|Political|US

What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been thrown a lifeline by the Trump administration

What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor
Crime|Sports|US

Pawnbrokers raided in connection with Joe Burrow burglary denied bail days before the Super Bowl

Two owners of a New York City pawnshop that was raided by the FBI in connection with an investigation into a burglary at the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow have been denied bail

Pawnbrokers raided in connection with Joe Burrow burglary denied bail days before the Super Bowl
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

El Salvador’s offer to take in US deportees and violent criminals is unlike any other migrant deal

El Salvador has offered to take in people deported from the U.S. for entering the country illegally as well as the country’s violent criminals — even if they’re American citizens

El Salvador’s offer to take in US deportees and violent criminals is unlike any other migrant deal
Crime|US

Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect seeks to bar DNA evidence and have separate trials in 7 deaths

The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings on Long Island is challenging the DNA evidence against him and is seeking separate trials in the sprawling case

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