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Man Driving U-Haul Truck Allegedly Mows Down People On NYC Sidewalk
A man driving a U-Haul truck allegedly struck and badly injured several people in Brooklyn Monday before leading police on a several-mile pursuit. According to fire department officials, at least eight people were hurt at two locations, including two people who are in critical condition. Officials say they do not have a motive for the attack at this time, but say it was not an accident. NYPD’s bomb squad was called to the scene to check the truck for possible explosives.
Americans Told To Leave Russia
The U.S. State Department warned all American citizens to leave Russia without delay on Monday, issuing the highest level of warning possible. It’s not the first time the State Department has warned citizens to leave Russia since it began its invasion, but citizens were told “do not” travel…
