Rex Heuermann is accused of killing Megan Waterman, of Scarborough, and three other women. They were among the 11 people whose remains were found on Long Island in 2010 and 2011.
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Father of Michigan school shooter who killed 4 students found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
James Crumbley was accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to address acute signs of his son’s mental turmoil.
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Trump-backed Senate candidate faces Republican worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
Bernie Moreno’s campaign has said that the Adult Friend Finder account was created by an intern as a ‘juvenile prank.’
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Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying Trump’s March 25 hush money trial for a month
The Manhattan district attorney’s office said in a court filing that it does not oppose adjourning the trial for 30 days, but it would fight a longer delay.
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February retail sales up 0.6%, yet fissures emerge in what has been a driving force for U.S. economy
American shoppers picked up their spending a bit, but last month’s gain was weaker than expected.
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Biden opposes plan to sell U.S. Steel to Japanese firm, citing the need for ‘American steel workers’
Nippon Steel announced in December that it planned to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash.
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The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come
America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms.
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FCC forces cable firms to show single price, with no hidden fees
The rule would require cable and satellite providers to clearly state the total cost, including fees for TV station signals and regional sports programming, as a prominent, single line item.
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Judge rejects Trump bid to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds
The judge told a Trump attorney that striking down an Espionage Act statute that underpins the bulk of the felony counts against Trump would be ‘quite an extraordinary step.’
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Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided U.S. in the war
Senators included an increase in the annual cap of visas in a funding bill last year, but it’s unclear if that provision will make it into the final package lawmakers are racing to finish by March 22.