About 500 officers Friday began a seventh day of trying to track down the convicts, and schools in Dannemora were closed for a second day. (AP Image) Source: Police Updates Search for escaped killers enters day 7
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Philly chief: Rush for details fed false police-shooting narrative
By Michael R. Sisak Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department's rush to provide the public details on an officer-involved shooting was to blame for a false narrative that the man killed was reaching into a car for a gun, Commissioner Charles Ramsey said Thursday. The department, Ramsey said, was attempting to satisfy the […]
Advocates aim to extend benefits for 9/11 first responders
By Glynn A. Hill Associated Press WASHINGTON — Advocates for ailing Sept. 11 first responders urged Congress on Thursday to permanently extend a law providing medical monitoring and treatment for the rescue workers, saying they need reassurance that their health care will not be cut off. Dr. John Howard, the administrator of the World Trade […]