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A Mother’s Instinct and a Hidden Note Lead to Arrest in Charlie Kirk Shooting

Court records reveal how the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting was identified through a note, digital messages, and ultimately his mother’s recognition.

Par Ricardo Silva • 17 Sep 2025 • 3 MIN

FBI agents outside the residence of the suspect’s parents following the shooting of Charlie Kirk.

Zohran Mamdani envisions a new agency to ease the pressure on New York City’s Police Department.

Zohran Mamdani Advocates for Mental Health-Led Public Safety Reform in New York City

Zohran Mamdani proposes a new civilian-led agency to deploy mental health teams across New York City, aiming to reduce the burden on police and address violence through public health strategies, though the plan entails significant costs.

Par Ricardo Silva • 3 MIN

Investigators search for a suspect believed to have spent several hours inside the Queens residence before the fire erupted Monday morning.

Authorities Hunt Suspect After Fatal Fire Claims Lives of Elderly Couple in Queens

A manhunt is underway following a fire at a Queens residence where two elderly individuals were found dead, with one victim discovered restrained in the basement.

Par Ricardo Silva • 3 MIN

National Guard troops conducting patrols around the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Cities Welcome Federal Law Enforcement Support but Reject National Guard Deployment

While some city leaders are open to collaborating with federal law enforcement to reduce gun violence, many oppose National Guard involvement, viewing it as excessive.

Par Ricardo Silva • 3 MIN

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George Washington Bridge Park, locally known as Dolphin Park, has remained closed for several years. The volunteer who maintained it, Jeanlee Poggi, passed away in 2021.

Upper Manhattan’s Beloved Dolphin Park Remains Closed, Leaving Community in Limbo

A cherished children’s park in Upper Manhattan has been shuttered for years, with no clear plans from authorities or nonprofit organizations to reopen or manage the space.

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Charity Hospital in New Orleans' Central Business District remains closed since Hurricane Katrina.

Two Decades After Katrina, New Orleans Faces a Critical Crossroads

Marking 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans confronts the challenge of moving beyond survival amid rising costs and ongoing civic frustrations.

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Photo by Robert Stolarik and Victor J. Blue

The Close of 'Big City': Reflecting on New York's Inequality and Its Future

After 14 years chronicling economic inequality and social shifts in New York, the 'Big City' column concludes amid the rise of a new progressive mayor and ongoing challenges like rising homelessness.

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The main entrance of the Great Lakes Naval Station, located approximately 56 kilometers north of Chicago, as seen on Thursday.

Trump Administration Plans National Security Deployment to Address Immigration in Chicago

Plans under consideration involve deploying hundreds of national security personnel and utilizing a naval base near Chicago as a command center for a sustained operation beginning in September.

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Community vigil held in Minneapolis to honor the victims of the recent church shooting.

Tragedy at Minneapolis Church: School Mass Shooting Claims Lives of Children

A gunman opened fire during a school Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic church, resulting in multiple casualties, including children. Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime and domestic terrorism.

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Protesters demonstrate against the federal law enforcement presence in Washington on August 21.

Washington Residents Rally in Opposition to Federal Law Enforcement Deployment

Amid the influx of federal agents and National Guard troops in Washington, locals express a unified stance of resistance, challenging heightened security measures across the capital.

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Commuters boarding a SEPTA bus near Philadelphia’s City Hall this August.

Philadelphia Faces Transit Service Reductions as Budget Crisis Hits Commuters

Philadelphia's transit agency has slashed bus and rail services by 20 percent amid a budget impasse, leading to longer commutes and increased congestion across the city.

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Zohran Mamdani has committed to establishing a free, universal child care system for children starting at six weeks old.

Zohran Mamdani Proposes Universal Free Child Care to Support New York Families

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign centers on offering free, universal child care to ease the financial burdens faced by New York families raising young children.

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A Mother’s Instinct and a Hidden Note Lead to Arrest in Charlie Kirk Shooting

Zohran Mamdani Advocates for Mental Health-Led Public Safety Reform in New York City

Authorities Hunt Suspect After Fatal Fire Claims Lives of Elderly Couple in Queens

Cities Welcome Federal Law Enforcement Support but Reject National Guard Deployment

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Upper Manhattan’s Beloved Dolphin Park Remains Closed, Leaving Community in Limbo

Two Decades After Katrina, New Orleans Faces a Critical Crossroads

The Close of 'Big City': Reflecting on New York's Inequality and Its Future

Trump Administration Plans National Security Deployment to Address Immigration in Chicago

Tragedy at Minneapolis Church: School Mass Shooting Claims Lives of Children

Washington Residents Rally in Opposition to Federal Law Enforcement Deployment

Philadelphia Faces Transit Service Reductions as Budget Crisis Hits Commuters

Zohran Mamdani Proposes Universal Free Child Care to Support New York Families

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A Mother’s Instinct and a Hidden Note Lead to Arrest in Charlie Kirk Shooting

Zohran Mamdani Advocates for Mental Health-Led Public Safety Reform in New York City

Authorities Hunt Suspect After Fatal Fire Claims Lives of Elderly Couple in Queens

Cities Welcome Federal Law Enforcement Support but Reject National Guard Deployment

Upper Manhattan’s Beloved Dolphin Park Remains Closed, Leaving Community in Limbo