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Suspect in Gilgo Beach slayings kept dozens of illegally purchased firearms, DA says

The suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, Rex Heuermann, kept dozens of illegally purchased guns in his Long Island home and should not be granted any access to the illicit firearms, prosecutors said. Shortly after Heuermann was arrested July 13, police found a cache of weapons at his home in the Nassau County community…

Terry Kirkman, the Association singer and founding member, dies at 83

Singer-songwriter Terry Kirkman, a founding member of the 1960s folk-rock band the Association, has died. He was 83. Kirkman’s death was confirmed on Sunday through a statement on the Association’s official Facebook page: “We’re saddened to report that Terry Kirkman passed away last night, RIP Terry. He will live on in our hearts and in the music he…

Yale settles lawsuit alleging it discriminated against students with mental health issues

Yale University and a student group announced Friday that they’ve reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit that accused the Ivy League school of discriminating against students with mental health disabilities, including pressuring them to withdraw. Under the agreement, Yale will modify its policies regarding medical leaves of absence, including streamlining the reinstatement process for students who…

Cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to two Las Vegas hotels

Health officials in Nevada are investigating a small cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases among guests who stayed at two Las Vegas hotels. Two people were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease — a severe form of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria — after staying at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino within the last 12 months, the Southern…

The Decanter Wine Club: Premium bottles, handpicked by expert judges

The Decanter Wine Club is curated by Europe’s leading wine publication and the home of the biggest world wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards. Bid farewell to disappointing bottles and rest in the knowledge that each wine has been meticulously handpicked from top-scoring and award-winning selections from the Decanter Awards and recent panel tastings.…

United Airlines pilot accused of destroying parking lot barrier with ax in Denver

A United Airlines pilot “hit his breaking point” and took out his frustrations on a parking lot arm with an ax near Denver International Airport, authorities said Friday. Kenneth Henderson Jones, 63, was accused of criminal mischief stemming from the Aug. 2 incident, according to an incident report by the Adam County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…