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Getting Answers: legality of fatal Scarsdale accident that killed 5 children

The driver who died in that crash has been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Connecticut, who was driving without a license or permit.
The driver who died in that crash has been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Connecticut,...

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For the first time in history, a former president of the United States may be indicted for a...
Getting Answers: possible indictment against former president Donald Trump

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Amanda Callahan is getting answers on where we are now, following the pandemic.
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For the first time in history, a former president of the United States may be indicted for a...
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The driver who died in that crash has been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Connecticut,...
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Amanda Callahan is getting answers on where we are now, following the pandemic.
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Getting Answers: investigation of Trinity Health data breach

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Getting Answers: asthma and air quality in the Pioneer Valley

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Getting Answers: court program offering hope to young offenders

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Getting Answers: travel safety following kidnapping, deaths of U.S. tourists in Mexico

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