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‘I’m walking here!’: Jaywalking legalized in New York City

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

New York — Jaywalking -- that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light -- is now legal in...

Federal government hands out $2.4B for 122 railroad projects nationwide

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

Omaha, Neb. — The federal government is handing out $2.4 billion in railroad grants to help pay for 122 projects nationwide with more than half of...

Erykah Badu celebrated as fashion icon at CFDA Awards after years of pushing boundaries

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

NEW YORK — Erykah Badu was bestowed the fashion icon award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, playfully saying it was an honor she’d...

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

Los Angeles — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as "Young...

Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

Tallahassee, Fla. — A federal judge who recently chastised Florida officials for “trampling” on free speech rights continued to block the head of the...

Middle East latest: Hezbollah chooses new leader, vows to continue 'until victory'

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

Lebanon — Lebanon’s Hezbollah has chosen Sheikh Naim Kassem to succeed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last...

Voters drowning in ads from 'obscene' amounts of cash flooding Montana U.S. Senate race

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

Bozeman, Mont. — After 18 years working to topple Montana Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, Republicans in Big Sky Country see potential victory and...

Trump ally Steve Bannon released after serving 4 months in prison for contempt of Congress

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

Danbury, Conn. — Longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released from prison early Tuesday, after serving a four-month sentence for defying a...

Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series

Merit Street Media | Oct 29, 2024

New York — After all that buildup, it’s been all Dodgers so far.

Dr. Phil calls for unity at Trump NYC rally

Merit Street Media | Oct 28, 2024