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Mon Oct 9 2023

NY drunken driving deaths spike. Would lower blood alcohol limit help?

Alisa McMorris in the bedroom of her son Andrew in their Wading River, N.Y. home Oct. 3, 2023. Andrew, 12, was killed by a drunk driver in 2018 while hiking with his Boy Scout troop. McMorris is now trying to get legislation passed that would lower the blood-alcohol concentration for DWI to .05 to as part of her efforts to crack down on drunk driving.

NY lawmakers want to lower the legal limit for DWI to .05 to counter a surge in deaths on NY roads since the start of the pandemic.

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Living with a chronic disease like diabetes in the United States is painstakingly complicated, and diabetics often have to fight for access to lifesaving drugs.

The steep cost of Type 2: Diabetes dragged her down, she fought back

The nation's disjointed and confusing health care system leaves many Type 2 diabetes patients to navigate it with little support.

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Army running back Tyrell Robinson (21) carries the ball against Boston College during the second half at Michie Stadium.

College football: Tyrell Robinson excited to be back in Army lineup

It's been a year-long journey for Army running back Tyrell Robinson to return from a knee injury. He showed some of his old magic in his return.

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A vireo spotted near columnist Rick Marsi's home recently.

Instant bird identification is a tall order, even for experts

Birds are complex creatures, and an instant, precise identification based on a quick glimpse as they flash by is hard to come by. Here's what to know.

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Spike Lee's life and career is on display with the "Spike Lee: Creative Sources" exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.

Spike Lee shares rare personal memories at exhibit opening

Spike Lee opens up about a new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum honoring his career: "You try to make sure that you're telling the story."

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