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Autopsy: Mary Kennedy Died of Asphyxiation Due to Hanging
Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., died of asphyxiation due to hanging, the Westchester County medical examiner said Thursday.
Her death is the latest for a family that has seen its share of tragedy.
"We know from a history of...Tags: White House, Justice System, CNN (tv network), Physical Conditions, Arts and Culture
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Retired Lieutenant Fatally Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect
pix11.com | @JuliaTheWriterIn East Harlem Thursday an NYPD lieutenant fatally shot an suspect fleeing a prescription drug theft, according to police. The 23-year-old armed suspect wore a stocking mask over his face and had a wad of cash in his pocket. The retired lieutenant shot...Tags: East Harlem, Theft, Shootings, OxyContin (drug), Percocet (drug)
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Retired NYPD Lieutenant Fatally Shoots Armed Suspect In East Harlem Pharmacy Robbery
PIX11.com | @kerrydrewA retired NYPD lieutenant fatally shot a suspect fleeing a prescription drug theft in East Harlem Thursday, according to police. Another unidentified suspect is still on the loose. The retired lieutenant shot the armed suspect after a robbery at the Rx...Tags: East Harlem, Shootings, Theft, Percocet (drug), OxyContin (drug)
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Whitney Houston's Journey 'Home' Ends
CNNWhitney Houston's journey "home" ends with a private burial in New Jersey on Sunday as questions persist about what caused the superstar's death. A crowd gathered at the entrance to Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, south of Newark, where Houston's body...Tags: Human Interest, Alicia Keys, Entertainment Events, Kevin Costner, Clive Davis
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Federal Agent Was Killed By Friendly Fire During L.I. Pharmacy Robbery
pix11.com | @wpixPolice now believe the bullet that killed off-duty federal agent John Capano, 51, was fired from an off-duty NYPD officer's gun, according to reports. According to authorities, Capano -- an off-duty Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms agent --was in Charlie's...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Shootings, Heroin, Theft, Nassau County
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Pharmacy Safety Initiative Launched In Wake Of L.I. Fatal Shootings
PIX11.com / @pix11mikeThe violence associated with pharmacy robberies across Long Island is ripping families apart but some officials are attacking the problem. The memories are fresh. First there was the horrific Fathers Day heist in Medford that left four people dead....Tags: Suffolk County (New York), Charles Schumer, Substance Abuse, Theft, Long Island
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Calls For Better Regulations In Wake of L.I. Fatal Pharmacy Shootings
Staff reporterPolice are waiting for the results from ballistics tests to determine if John Capano, 51, was killed by an armed robber -- or, if he was the victim of friendly fire. One thing became clear to people walking past Charlie's Pharmacy in Seaford Sunday...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Heroin, Shootings, Nassau County, OxyContin (drug)
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Long Island Pharmacies Taking Action To Prevent Armed Robberies
PIX11.com / @jaydownycPharmacists on Long Island operating smaller independent shops are taking their personal safety to another level. Without citing specific data, Nassau and Suffolk County officials say they've noticed a spike in the number of applications for gun permits....Tags: Medford, Health, Theft, Health and Medical Professionals, Long Island
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Excedrin, Bufferin Recalled Due to Broken, Mislabeled Pills
Pharmaceutical company Novartis on Sunday voluntarily recalled a number of over-the-counter drugs -- including certain bottles of Excedrin and Bufferin -- due to complaints about mislabeled and broken pills.
The Switzerland-based company said on its...Tags: Health Organizations, Drugs and Medicines, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Chemicals
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Whitney Houston's Funeral To Be Held In Newark
A funeral for the late Whitney Houston will reportedly take place in her hometown of Newark, N.J.
According to the Newark Star Ledger, funeral arrangements for Houston are being planned for Newark's Prudential Center Friday.
Earlier reports said Whigham...Tags: Whitney Houston, Funeral Parlor and Crematorium, Tyler Perry, Michael Jackson, Celebrities
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Gunman Behind Long Island Pharmacy Massacre Sentenced To Life
The gunman who went on a shooting rampage, killing four people in cold blood at a Long Island pharmacy all in a quest for prescription drugs, will spend the rest of his life in prison.
On Thursday, a judge sentenced David Laffer to consecutive...Tags: Trials, Medford, Massacres, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Prisons
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Queens Doctor Sold Illegal Prescriptions To Overdose Victims: Cops
A Queens doctor was arrested and charged over the weekend for illegally selling prescriptions to overdose victims, one that ended in death.
According to officials, Stan Xuhui Li was busted Saturday at his Flushing clinic, Medical Pain Management, and...Tags: Health Insurance, Health, Raymond W. Kelly, OxyContin (drug), Prosecution
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