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By Amy Gernon December 27, 2012
A young Afghani girl received life changing medical treatment after being shot by Taliban insurgents last year.
By Robert Ottone December 27, 2012
Alec Baldwin's charity makes large donations to Long Island and New Jersey libraries.
By Amy Gernon December 26, 2012
The Journal News has sparked a new discussion regarding gun rights in this country -- how much information about gun owners should be made public?
By Amy Gernon December 26, 2012
Mike Chiapperini, one of the volunteer firefighters shot and killed during the early morning Christmas Eve ambush in Western, N.Y. served the Long Island community in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
By Amy Gernon December 25, 2012
The President and Speaker Boehner failed to reach a deal on the impending fiscal cliff...what does it mean for you?
By Carrie B. December 24, 2012
"We'll continue to provide help as long as they need it."
By Lyndsay McCabe December 24, 2012
Two firefighters have been killed, and at least two others are injured after being shot by an unknown gunman when responding to a house fire in Webster, NY.
By Amy Gernon December 24, 2012
There has been a flurry of petitions regarding both gun control and a protection of second amendment rights through the White House's "We the People" initiative.
By Robert Ottone December 23, 2012
The former Cincinnati Reds star has been found dead in Jacksonville, Florida.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 21, 2012
President Obama selected Sen. John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.
By Amy Gernon December 21, 2012
NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre spoke in Washington today, suggesting that posting armed security personnel at every school will prevent the next Sandy Hook.
By Amy Gernon December 21, 2012
Authorities are warning the public to be cautious when contributing to charities related to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday.
By Amy Gernon December 21, 2012
Maybe they are raining on your end-of-the-world parade, but NASA scientists are squashing theories that Dec. 21, 2012 will bring the end of the world.
By Wendy L December 20, 2012
Miss USA wins the title of Miss Universe 2012.
By Wendy L December 20, 2012
It's estimated 230,000 vehicles were damage from Superstorm Sandy. Where do they go next?
By Cait Russell December 20, 2012
This Friday, December 21st, at 9:30AM (EST), “Walk 27” Events will be happening across the globe, as the world comes together to remember the students and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary who were killed last ...
By Amy Gernon December 20, 2012
Following an investigation into the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, Libya, an independent panel released its findings.
By Amy Gernon December 20, 2012
President Obama announced yesterday that Vice President Joe Biden will be leading a gun violence task force to develop legislative proposals to curb gun violence.
By Amy Gernon December 20, 2012
The possibility that Adam Lanza carried out his evil deeds out of fear that mother, Nancy Lanza, was attempting to have him committed is being investigated by Connecticut police.
By Wendy L December 18, 2012
After more than a decade, an arrest is made for the “most wanted deadbeat” parent. Robert Sand from Nassau County is arrested.
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