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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March 2025, is now detained in Baltimore and faces renewed deportation efforts by the Trump administration, which plans to send him to Eswatini after previously considering Uganda. He denies MS-13 gang ties and is fighting federal human smuggling charges in Tennessee while seeking asylum in Maryland courts, citing fears of persecution and torture.
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An 11-year-old student at Lansing's Dwight Rich School of the Arts was expelled after reportedly intervening to prevent a classmate from using a firearm. The student, Sakir Everett, was praised for bravery but faced disciplinary action, sparking community debate about school safety and discipline policies. The district will decide on reinstatement after the school year.
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Heavy rainfall in New York City caused severe flooding, resulting in two deaths and widespread infrastructure damage. A man in Brooklyn entered a flooded basement to rescue his dogs and drowned, while another man in Manhattan was electrocuted in a boiler room. The city experienced record rainfall, overwhelming sewer systems and causing street flooding.
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A 30-year-old woman abandoned her newborn at the 34th Street-Penn Station subway stop during rush hour. She was arrested and charged with child abandonment and endangering the child's welfare. The infant was found wrapped in a blanket and taken to hospital in stable condition. The woman confessed to leaving the baby, citing the NY Safe Haven law allowing anonymous relinquishment of infants under 30 days old.
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New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani announced he will reside in Gracie Mansion after his inauguration, replacing his rent-stabilized Astoria apartment. The mansion, the city’s official mayoral residence since 1942, has historic significance and symbolizes civic leadership amid ongoing housing debates.
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A series of violent events in US cities include a murder in Los Angeles, a train fire in New York, and a brutal assault in Queens. Authorities respond with increased security measures amid political tensions and federal scrutiny of local safety policies. These incidents highlight ongoing public safety concerns.