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Husband of Judge Found in Hudson River Doesn't Believe Suicide Report

The husband of deceased New York State Court of Appeals Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam said he does not believe his wife committed suicide, as authorities have speculated. So reports The New York Daily News.

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NYT Faces Lawsuit After Overseas Crash Injures Reporter’s Friend

Sarah Maslin Nir, an accomplished writer for The New York Times, is at the heart of a lawsuit against her employer after she crashed a car in Scotland seriously injuring her friend Leah Epstein. So reports The New York Post.

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Upcoming Bomb-plot Trial Could Reveal Identity of NYPD Undercover Cop  

An undercover cop who used the alias “Mel” while spending time with Muslims in New York may be unmasked during the upcoming trial of two women accused of plotting an attack. So reports The Times Union.

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First Lady Wins ‘Millions’ from British Tabloid

The British tabloid The Daily Mail will pay unspecified damages to settle two lawsuits after the paper published an article implying first lady Melania Trump “provided services beyond simply modeling” before she married Donald Trump. So reports USA Today.

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‘Bull’ Sculptor: ‘Fearless Girl’ Infringes On My Rights

A representative for sculptor Arturo Di Modica said the artist is demanding New York City officials release documents enumerating the procedures it followed in granting a permit for the newly-installed “Fearless Girl” statue. So reports The New York Post.

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Injured UA Passenger Files for Emergency Discovery

Dr. David Dao, the United Airlines passenger forcibly removed from his seat, filed an emergency "bill of discovery" in Illinois State Court to preserve evidence of the event. So reports NBC News.

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‘Legendary’ Pot Mogul Facing Pot Charges in Kentucky

The "legendary" outlaw John Robert "Johnny" Boone has been deported from Canada to face marijuana charges in Kentucky. So reports the Times Union.

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UK Dad Fined for Taking Kid Out of School for Disney Trip

A British man was fined for illegally taking his daughter out of school to visit Disney World. So reports The New York Times.

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Senate GOP Goes ‘Nuclear’ to Change Filibuster Rules

The Senate Republican majority voted to change the chamber’s rules and make it easier to confirm Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. So reports NBC News.

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NYC Bans Employers from Asking About Salary History

Employers in New York City will no longer be allowed to ask prospective employees about their salary history thanks to a newly passed bill introduced by New York City Public Advocate Letitia James. So reports New York Magazine.

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