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Newark to speed replacement of pipes blamed for elevated lead in water, borrowing $120 million

August 26, 2019

Newark to speed replacement of pipes blamed for elevated lead in water, borrowing $120 million

New Jersey’s biggest city on Monday announced a plan to borrow $120 million to dramatically cut the time it will take to replace pipes causing elevated lead levels in drinking water.

Chicago police introduce Gun Offender Dashboard, new online tool to track suspects

August 26, 2019

Chicago police introduce Gun Offender Dashboard, new online tool to track suspects

A new online tool aims to draw attention to what officials have called a cause of gun violence in Chicago, where more people are shot and killed than in any other city in the U.S.

Joe Arpaio announces run for seventh term as Maricopa County sheriff

August 25, 2019

Joe Arpaio announces run for seventh term as Maricopa County sheriff

Joe Arpaio announced Sunday that he will seek a seventh term as the sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, promising to reopen his infamous tent city jail and bring back controversial jail policies that drew the ire of civil rights advocates and made him a darling of tough-on-crime conservatives.

NYC cyclists want Bill De Blasio out of 2020 presidential race immediately

August 25, 2019

NYC cyclists want Bill De Blasio out of 2020 presidential race immediately

As the 2020 presidential primary heats up, many New York City cyclists are calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to abandon his struggling campaign in favor of addressing problems at the local level -- including a rash of deaths on bikes in his city.

West Virginia court to rule if Gov. Jim Justice must live in state capital

August 21, 2019

West Virginia court to rule if Gov. Jim Justice must live in state capital

A lawsuit seeking to order West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to reside in the state capital, Charleston, continued its course in court Wednesday, but the case hit the snooze button as the judge requested more documents from both parties.

Philadelphia police commissioner resigns amid accusations of sexual harassment, discrimination among 'rank and file,' mayor says

August 20, 2019

Philadelphia police commissioner resigns amid accusations of sexual harassment, discrimination among 'rank and file,' mayor says

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned Tuesday amid allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within his department, the mayor's office announced.

San Francisco homeless stats soar: city blames big business, residents blame officials

August 20, 2019

San Francisco homeless stats soar: city blames big business, residents blame officials

San Francisco is a city of extremes. It's got more billionaires per capita than anywhere else in the world but it's also got a homeless problem so severe that it rivals some third-world nations.

New Jersey's assisted suicide law blocked by temporary restraining order

August 16, 2019

New Jersey's assisted suicide law blocked by temporary restraining order

A state judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New Jersey's right-to-die law from being implemented two weeks after it took effect.

Cuomo proposes NY law to treat mass-casualty hate crimes as domestic terrorism

August 15, 2019

Cuomo proposes NY law to treat mass-casualty hate crimes as domestic terrorism

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed legislation Thursday that would treat mass-casualty hate crimes as domestic terrorism, with convicted perpetrators automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Another violent Chicago weekend leaves 5 dead, nearly 50 injured

August 12, 2019

Another violent Chicago weekend leaves 5 dead, nearly 50 injured

Five people have been killed by gunfire and nearly 50 have been injured, including an 8-year-old girl who was shot at a barbecue, in 37 separate shooting incidents in Chicago, Ill. over the weekend, police said.