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By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor said Friday that a judge lacks the authority to appoint a neutral expert to oversee the public release of documents in the sex trafficking probe … Continued
Several familiar names are joining the 2026 Winter Carnival as members of its Senior Royalty. During the Jan. 15 coronation at Landmark Center, married duo John Erb and Teri Theno-Erb were crowned King Winter and Queen of the Northlands, respectively. … Continued