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$50 K Powerball winner sold in Howard Beach
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (151+ words) A winning third-prize Powerball ticket was purchased at a Howard Beach retailer for Monday night's drawing. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. " A New York Lottery player is holding a $50, 000 Powerball ticket after a winning third-prize ticket was sold in Howard Beach for the June…...
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Ordered by Dems to Remove Patriotic "Costume" Jacket During Budget Sessions
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (698+ words) Rep. Eric Davanzo said he refused to remove a patriotic jacket celebrating America's 250th anniversary after House leadership deemed it a prohibited costume under chamber rules. Harrisburg, PA " Pennsylvania Rep. Eric Davanzo left the floor of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives…...
Winning top prize ticket sold in Ozone Park
48+ min ago (165+ words) One lucky ticket matched all five numbers in Tuesday's midday drawing to claim the game's top prize. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. " A New York Lottery player is holding a winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $18, 141 after matching all five numbers in the June 30 midday drawing....
Firework attack turns into armed robbery targeting three victims in DC Chinatown
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (269+ words) Police say a group of suspects fired a firework at three victims before following them, pulling a gun and stealing their property. WASHINGTON, D. C. " Police are searching for multiple suspects after investigators say a firework attack escalated into an armed robbery…...
New Jersey man charged after officer shoots knife wielding suspect during 30 minute standoff
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (362+ words) Authorities say a man armed with a knife advanced toward a Bernards Township police officer before the officer fired a single shot. BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, N. J. " A 31-year-old New Jersey man has been charged after authorities say he advanced toward a Bernards…...
Don't toss that Pennsylvania Lottery ticket just yet it could be worth $250 K
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (246+ words) Eligible winning and non-winning tickets can be entered for a chance to claim a $250, 000 top prize as part of the state's America250 celebration. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. " Pennsylvania Lottery players have another opportunity to win big after the Lottery launched the America250 PA Second-Chance…...
Five indicted after alleged gang shooting spree rocked Queens neighborhoods
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (410+ words) Prosecutors say rival gang violence fueled a series of shootings that wounded a pedestrian and a robbery victim in Queens. QUEENS, N. Y. " Five alleged gang members have been indicted in connection with a series of shootings and other violent crimes that…...
15-year-old shot on Vine Street in Baltimore
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (192+ words) Officers responded after a Shot Spotter alert and later found the wounded teen receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. BALTIMORE, Md. " A 15-year-old boy was shot Tuesday night in Southwest Baltimore, prompting an investigation after officers responded to a Shot Spotter…...
Second $666 K Cash 5 jackpot winner sold at same Delaware County Exxon
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (205+ words) A second jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $666, 667 was purchased at the same Upper Darby Township retailer. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. " A second Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot-winning ticket worth $666, 667 was sold at the same Delaware County retailer for Monday night's…...
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Calls for Expanded Pennsylvania Hate Crime Law
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (404+ words) A new report from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office says Pennsylvania's hate crime law is outdated and fails to protect victims targeted because of sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and other characteristics. Philadelphia, PA " Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is…...