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Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Prosecutors have resolved a major question hanging over the double-murder case against the son of a celebrated Hollywood couple. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15, that his office will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, actor/director Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner, 33, now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. Hochman said consultations with Reiner’s siblings, Romy and Jak…

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by Joe Lombardi
Breaking News
Flavored Vape Ban 'Loophole' Closed In Westchester — Here's How Flavored Vape Ban 'Loophole' Closed In Westchester — Here's How
Flavored Vape Ban 'Loophole' Closed In Westchester — Here's How Westchester County is strengthening its crackdown on illegal flavored and disguised vaping products by closing what lawmakers say was a loophole used by some retailers to avoid enforcement.  The Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved an amendment to county law that makes it easier for health inspectors to act when stores are caught with certain vaping products banned from retail sale, the Board announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15.  Under the new law, a Westchester retailer found with four or more flavored vapes banned under state law, or four or more e-cigarettes …

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie has renewed her family’s heartbreaking plea, saying they want to bring her missing mother home for a proper goodbye. The NBC “Today” co-anchor, 54, spoke on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, after actress Allison Janney expressed support for the family at a press conference following the Emmy Awards. “I was so touched to see her do that," Guthrie said. "It was her moment of her triumph and for her to sit and just take a moment and think about our family." Co-host Willie Geist called Janney’s comments a “beautiful expression of sympathy.” “I never let a moment pass,” Guthrie adde…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Westchester County — Here's Where $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Westchester County — Here's Where
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Westchester County — Here's Where Someone is $50,000 richer after buying a winning Powerball ticket in Westchester County.  The third-prize-winning ticket for the Saturday, Sept. 12 drawing was purchased at the Gulf gas station at 274 Hamilton Ave. in White Plains, according to the New York Lottery.  The winning numbers were 14, 16, 23, 58, and 69, with a Powerball of 03.  This wasn't the only lucky winner — a second third-prize ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Wegmans in Rochester, lottery officials said.  The lottery did not say if a winner came forward.  Powerball drawings are held every Mon…

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by Ben Crnic
Breaking News
Man Killed By State Trooper Identified Following NY Campground Shooting: Police (UPDATED) Man Killed By State Trooper Identified Following NY Campground Shooting: Police (UPDATED)
Man Killed By State Trooper Identified Following NY Campground Shooting: Police (Updated) The man shot and killed by a New York state trooper at a campground on Monday night, Sept. 14 has been publicly identified. Amir Hamza, 45, was wanted for questioning in an assault at Whip-o-Will Campground in Greene County, New York State Police said. Authorities claimed Hamza advanced toward a state trooper while holding what appeared to be black handgun, then pointed the item at the state trooper. The trooper responded by opening fire with his service weapon, killing the man, according to state police. Hamza was actually holding a BB gun that resembled an actual weapon, state police sai…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage The maker of Similac baby formula has agreed to pay nearly $385 million after issues at one of its plants created a severe nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories agreed to the $384,999,040 settlement, the Department of Justice announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 14. The Illinois-based company was accused of knowingly selling infant formula that was made in facilities that didn't meet safety requirements. The settlement covers claims involving powdered infant formula and nutritional therapy products. They were manufactured at Abbott plants in Sturgis, Michigan,…

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by Chris Spiker
Breaking News
Vehicle Bursts Into Flames On Thruway In Hudson Valley Vehicle Bursts Into Flames On Thruway In Hudson Valley
Vehicle Bursts Into Flames On Thruway In Hudson Valley A vehicle caught fire on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County, prompting a response from firefighters.  The fire broke out on the southbound Thruway between Exits 14B and 14 near Monsey Heights Road in Airmont on Monday, Sept. 14, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Both the Tallman Fire Department and New York State Police responded to the scene, where the vehicle was fully engulfed, according to the outlet. A video shared by the outlet showed flames consuming the front of the vehicle.  No injuries were reported. More information about the cause of the fire was not immedia…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know NY Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
NY Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Repairs Needed After Truck Strikes Bridge In Hudson Valley, Lane Closure To Stay Repairs Needed After Truck Strikes Bridge In Hudson Valley, Lane Closure To Stay
Repairs Needed After Truck Strikes Bridge In Hudson Valley, Lane Closure To Stay Drivers on a busy Rockland County roadway will face a lane reduction until further notice as crews repair an overpass struck by a truck last week. Route 304 northbound will be reduced to two lanes at the Route 59 overpass in Nanuet, the New York State Department of Transportation confirmed.  The restriction is needed to allow crews to make bridge repairs, NYSDOT said. The agency did not provide an estimated completion date. The repairs come after a truck struck the Route 304 overpass above Route 59 in Nanuet at around 11:50 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. As Daily Voice previously repo…

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by Ben Crnic
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FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot The Pennsylvania county where a gunman shot President Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign rally is now at the center of another high-profile federal threat case. The FBI says it first investigated Jonathan Hunter Kramer in 2023, when he was a minor, before arresting the Butler County man Saturday, Sept. 12, over an alleged ISIS-inspired attack plan. Kramer, 20, of Valencia, was taken into custody after agents found a semiautomatic rifle, ammunition, loaded magazines, pepper spray, a scope, and other gear at a Cranberry Township hotel, according to a criminal complaint. Daily Voice obtained…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco is rationing its popular synthetic motor oil and nearly doubling the price as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues driving up energy costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $57.99, according to Costco's website. The warehouse chain is also limiting shoppers to two cases every seven days, with only one transaction allowed per membership. The same amount of oil had sold for about $30 to the mid-$30s in recent years, The Auto Wire reported. The higher cost and restrictions will especially affect drivers who change their own o…

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by Chris Spiker
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Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How McDonald's is giving burger fans a freebie for National Cheeseburger Day. The fast-food chain will give its rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase on National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The deal is available at participating locations and can only be redeemed through the McDonald's app. The offer is limited to one per person. "Since burgers are kind of our thing, we'd love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald's drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us!" McDonald's said in …

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by Chris Spiker