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Trump Hails Bowser for ‘Crime-Free’ DC After National Guard Surge — Pressures Blue Governors to Follow Suit

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is declaring victory in the nation’s capital, boasting that his partnership with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has turned the city into what he calls a “crime-free zone.” Now he’s pressuring blue-state governors to let him repeat the playbook. “Wow! Mayor Muriel Bowser of D.C. has become very popular because she worked with me and my great people in bringing … Continue reading Trump Hails Bowser for ‘Crime-Free’ DC After National Guard Surge — Pressures Blue Governors to Follow Suit

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Bronx Waters Rocked by ‘Party Pirates’: Locals Say Rowdy Boat Raves Are Keeping Them Awake Until Dawn

On summer nights off the coast of the Bronx, the calm waters of the Long Island Sound give way to something resembling an open-air nightclub. The culprits, locals say, are “party pirates” — boaters who anchor near City Island, link their vessels together, and blast music so loud it rattles windows on shore. “They can wake the dead,” said longtime City Islander John Sheridan, describing … Continue reading Bronx Waters Rocked by ‘Party Pirates’: Locals Say Rowdy Boat Raves Are Keeping Them Awake Until Dawn

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“Give Me a Break”: Central Park Conservancy Faces Backlash Over ‘Outrageous’ Executive Salaries

Central Park, New York’s green crown jewel, has become the center of a different kind of storm — not over its lawns, lakes, or playgrounds, but over the paychecks of the executives who run it. Newly released IRS filings show that the Central Park Conservancy, the nonprofit entrusted with maintaining the 843-acre landmark under contract with the city, is paying its top brass salaries that … Continue reading “Give Me a Break”: Central Park Conservancy Faces Backlash Over ‘Outrageous’ Executive Salaries

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“Dad Instincts Kicked In”: Pennsylvania Father Rescues Boy Walking 100 Feet Above Ground on Hersheypark Monorail

At Hersheypark, the “sweetest place on earth,” a terrifying scene unfolded Saturday evening when a missing child was spotted wandering alone on the monorail tracks — nearly 100 feet in the air. What could have ended in disaster instead became a story of instinct, courage, and a father who refused to stand by. John Sampson, a dad from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was one of hundreds … Continue reading “Dad Instincts Kicked In”: Pennsylvania Father Rescues Boy Walking 100 Feet Above Ground on Hersheypark Monorail

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“One Moment of Carelessness”: Polish CEO Apologizes After Viral Hat-Snatching Scandal at US Open

The roar of victory at the US Open quickly turned into a roar of condemnation. What should have been a joyful celebration for a young fan meeting his tennis hero instead spiraled into a global scandal — all because of a single hat and a split-second decision by a powerful man. Piotr Szczerek, the wealthy CEO of Polish paving stone company Drogbruk, became an unlikely … Continue reading “One Moment of Carelessness”: Polish CEO Apologizes After Viral Hat-Snatching Scandal at US Open

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Blood on the Streets: Chicago’s Violent Weekend Sparks Clash Between Trump and Pritzker

Chicago’s Labor Day weekend descended into chaos, leaving 54 people shot and seven dead, as Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and President Donald Trump traded barbs over whether federal troops should flood the city. From Friday night through Monday morning, police logged at least 32 shootings across Chicago, according to incident reports reviewed by ABC News. Among the victims: a 17-year-old girl struck by a stray … Continue reading Blood on the Streets: Chicago’s Violent Weekend Sparks Clash Between Trump and Pritzker

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Republicans Return to D.C. Facing Shutdown Threat, Epstein Fallout, and Internal Feuds

As Congress reconvenes after its summer recess, Republicans are walking back into a political storm. When Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) abruptly adjourned the House in July, the move spared his caucus from immediate scrutiny over the Trump administration’s refusal to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. But the Epstein controversy is only one of several crises looming over the GOP as September begins. The most … Continue reading Republicans Return to D.C. Facing Shutdown Threat, Epstein Fallout, and Internal Feuds