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Sister-in-law of suspect in Gilgo Beach murders ‘stunned’ and in ‘deep’ disbelief

Sister-in-law of suspect in Gilgo Beach murders ‘stunned’ and in ‘deep’ disbelief

The sister-in-law of the New York architect accused of a series of Long Island murders said Friday she was "stunned" and "deep" in disbelief following his arrest in the murders of three women more than a decade ago.Rex Heuermann, 59, was charged last week with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, 24, Megan Waterman, 22, and Amber Lynn Costello, 27. The women's remains were discovered in December 2010 in Gilgo Beach on Long Island's south shore.Dr. Johanna Ellerup, Heuermann's sister-in-law, said in an email to NBC News on Friday…
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Commanders’ new owner Josh Harris buys 1,000 beers for fans an hour after sale is approved: ‘Drink up!’

Commanders’ new owner Josh Harris buys 1,000 beers for fans an hour after sale is approved: ‘Drink up!’

He Washington Commanders' The new ownership group was already a welcome change in the NFL, but that didn't stop Josh Harris from doing everything he could to win over the fan base. About an hour after the NFL owners voted unanimously To approve the record $6.05 billion sale, Harris called a radio show to buy around 1,000 beers for fans celebrating the sale. Washington Commanders fans celebrate at the Bullpen's "Burgundy and Sold" party on Thursday, July 20, 2023, after NFL team owners unanimously approved Josh Harris' purchase of the team from Daniel Snyder. (Julia Nikhinson/For The Washington Post via…
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Justice Department threatens to sue Texas over immigration buoys

Justice Department threatens to sue Texas over immigration buoys

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department informed Texas in a letter Thursday that it intends to sue the state for placing buoys in the Rio Grande to deter immigrants unless the state acts to remove them."We are writing to inform you... that the United States intends to prosecute the state of Texas' illegal construction of a floating barrier on the Rio Grande River," Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim and U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza wrote in the letter obtained by NBC News.The letter, sent to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Acting Texas Attorney General Angela Colmenero, both Republicans., says the state's actions…
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Harris says Florida officials are trying to ‘replace history with lies’ through new curriculum

Harris says Florida officials are trying to ‘replace history with lies’ through new curriculum

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday rebuked the Florida Board of Education's new standards for how black history will be taught in schools, calling it an effort by extremist leaders to spread propaganda.Speaking in Jacksonville, Harris said the recently passed curriculum, which suggests some slaves benefited from the skills they acquired during forced labor, was based on a policy that attempts to mislead children."They want to replace history with lies," Harris said. "These so-called extremist leaders should model what we know to be the right and proper approach if we are truly committed to the well-being of our children. Instead,…
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