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Son of fallen Staten Island firefighter to join Vance at Ground Zero 25 years after 9/11

Matthew Palazzo, son of fallen FDNY firefighter Jeffrey Palazzo, will join VP Vance at the 25th anniversary Ground Zero ceremony.

Woman accused of hiring hitman to kill police officer ex-boyfriend and his daughter

A New Jersey woman accused of trying to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend is now facing charges.

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Thousands of Oregon students skip state tests. Could lawmakers revisit opt-out rules?

Concerns over low participation rates in state standardized tests were the focus of a rare hearing on the topic before the Interim House Education Committee.

Once-popular mall chain confirms bankruptcy wind-down plan

Francesca's filed for bankruptcy in February, its second filing over a six-year period.