Franklin Becomes First Hurricane Of Season; Different Storm May Approach East Coast Next Week: ​Patch PM

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Franklin Becomes First Hurricane Of Season That Could Be Most Active Since 2010

Franklin is now the first hurricane of the season and forecasters are watching a system that has the potential to approach the East Coast next week.

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Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Jury Tampering At Rape Trial

Surveillance footage shows the psychiatrist disguising himself and entering a private jury room. He was convicted of raping a patient.

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