Francisco Rodriguez, who fatally shot NYPD cop Robert Venable in 1987, is up for release, angering Venable’s daughter Januari who wants him to remain in prison for life. Venable, a single dad, was murdered while responding to an armed man in Brooklyn. Rodriguez, convicted of second-degree murder, is eligible for parole due to changes in parole board rules, prompting Venable’s daughter to advocate for his continued incarceration.
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Thousands gather to watch 100th annual wild pony swim
The Chincoteague wild ponies have completed their 100th annual swim across the Assateague Channel, a tradition started in 1925, where "Saltwater Cowboys" round up the ponies for the swim to Chincoteague Island. Hosted by the Chincoteague Fire Department, the event includes a foal auction to help manage the pony population on Assateague. Want More Context? 🔎
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