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Childhood friends imprisoned for decades cleared of 1987 New Year’s killing in Times Square

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A judge has vacated the convictions of two childhood friends accused of killing a tourist on New Year’s Day in 1987.

A court sent then-teenagers Eric Smokes and David Warren to prison for the murder of 71-year-old Jean Casse in Manhattan just minutes into the new year.

Smokes was released from prison on parole in 2011 after serving 24 years. Warren served 20 years before his release on parole in 2007.

The two men, who grew up together and described themselves as brothers, spent years trying to clear their name.

Their convictions were finally vacated after investigations found the teenage witnesses who testified against them were treated like suspects and gave testimony to avoid being arrested themselves.

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President Trump hosts Xi for state dinner amid press battle

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President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, with tech executives Elon Musk and Sam Altman in attendance, as some Republicans call for a tougher policy on China.

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Good Morning America: News to start your day | September 15

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Nor’easter slams East Coast, bringing heavy rain and wind, coastal flooding

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States of emergencies were declared in New York and New Jersey as the first nor’easter of the fall batters on the East Coast with heavy rain and winds.

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Powerful Nor’easter Threatens Millions Along the East Coast. What You Need to Know – September 25

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• NOR’EASTER PREPS: Millions are bracing for a powerful storm along the East Coast, bringing the risk of coastal flooding, damaging winds and dangerous surf.
• XI AT WHITE HOUSE: President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, with a private tea ceremony and a tour of the national archives on the agenda. • NYC MANHOLE : Police say they have made two arrests in the investigation of people entering the New York City sewer system.
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• ROBLOX THREAT: A 14-year-old is under arrest after he was accused of threatening to attack his high school through the gaming platform Roblox.
• STARBUCKS CLOSING: Starbucks is shutting down 250 underperforming stores in the U.S and North America.
• JAMES COPENHAVER: One of the men shot during the attempted assassination of President Trump in 2024 has died.
• 13-YEAR-OLD GENIUS: A 13-year old boy with IQ of 168 wiil soon pursue master’s degree at NYU.

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ABC News Live Prime: September 23, 2026

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Trump greets Xi for high-stakes summit; Houthi control of ports could push fuel costs even higher; potential major break in 1982 Tylenol murders; hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash.
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