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Top NYC news: Manhunt on for 14-year-old Barnard murder suspect: NYPD; Epstein video found; more

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Published on December 20, 2019
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Does New York City need gun control?

New York City has stricter gun laws than most other American cities — and lower rates of gun violence. But legal challenges could force the city to loosen its gun control. Will a rise in crime follow?

Read the full story on NPR.

Jeffrey Epstein: Surveillance video from first suicide attempt found

A day after prosecutors admitted that surveillance video from Jeffrey Epstein’s first alleged suicide attempt was missing, the footage has been found.

Read the full story on SFGATE.

Truth and protest at Beacon High: Racism and reality at a New York City public school

Beacon High School, one of the top-quality public schools in New York City, has been in turmoil since the start of the month, with students protesting what they see as pervasive racism.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

'All hands on deck' in manhunt for 14-year-old murder suspect, NYPD says

New York City police say it's "all hands on deck" as authorities track a 14-year-old suspected of killing Barnard College first-year Tessa Majors.

Read the full story on Yahoo News.

New York City hit by snow squall. Wait, what's a snow squall?

The National Weather Service began issuing snow squall warnings only last year.

Read the full story on NBC News.


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