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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Morning News Brief: US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years

US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years

U.S. measles cases have climbed to their highest level in 25 years, largely because misinformation is turning parents against vaccines.

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Go Green: Save the trees with one small step

When it comes to making eco-friendly changes there are small steps that, if we all take, can really add up to make a difference.

Swole, buzzy, among new words in Merriam-Webster dictionary

Merriam-Webster has added hundreds of new words to its dictionary, reflecting increased usage in popular culture.

Facebook faces $5B fine for privacy violations

Possible $5B Facebook fine echoes European tech penalties.

Ex-Vice President Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign

Former Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign.

Homeless man to be arraigned in Yonkers deadly stabbing

Police say Byron Stinson, 37, is currently being held at the Yonkers city jail and is expected to face manslaughter charges.

2 officers attacked at Sing Sing Correctional Facility

Two correctional officers are recovering today after being attacked by a convicted murderer at a prison in Ossining.

Poll: National Take Your Child to Work Day

Today is National Take Your Child to Work Day! Have you ever taken your kid to work?

Police: Bedford judge tased during DWI stop

Erik Jacobsen, 54, was charged with DWI and resisting arrest, according to the Office of Court Administration.

Officials: Cancer-causing chemicals found in samples from Silver Stream in Newburgh

Recent samples taken from Silver Stream in Newburgh show high levels of cancer-causing chemicals.

LI college student claims sexual harassment by tenured music professor

A student at Hofstra University on Long Island claims she was sexually harassed by a tenured music professor. Angelina Scolari says the professor sent her a two-page, handwritten note last year when she got her final grade. It arrived in an envelope marke