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Inmate indicted for escape from New York prison
 

Inmate David Sweat, who pulled off an elaborate escape from an upstate New York prison in early June, has been indicted on two counts of escape in the third degree and a count of promoting prison contraband, Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie said Thursday.

 
Jimmy Carter to start treatment for brain cancer

Former President Jimmy Carter said on Thursday he will start radiation treatment for cancer on his brain later in the day.

 
Racial unrest continues in St. Louis after police fatally shoot black suspect

St. Louis police fatally shot a black teenager on Wednesday who they say pointed a gun at them, and later faced angry crowds, reigniting racial tensions first sparked by the killing of an unarmed black teen in another Missouri town a year ago.

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New York prison escapee indicted

New York inmate David Sweat, who pulled off an elaborate escape from an upstate prison in early June, has been indicted on two counts of escape in the third degree and a count of promoting prison contraband, Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie said Thursday.

Passenger jet takes out runway lights on rough landing

For a minute, Christine Malloy was very worried. As a frequent flier, she was used to rough landings once in a while. But Malloy could tell this landing was different.