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LI Mother Found Dead In Her Home: Patch Week In Review

ALSO: No bail for driver in fatal DWI crash | New astronaut is from LI | Teen killed while biking | Gang member admits to IHOP murder.

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Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Long Island Woman Found Strangled To Death In Home

The Homicide Squad is investigating after the 27-year-old was found dead by her parents Wednesday.

No Bail For Man Charged With DWI In Fatal MVA: Court Docs

The family of a man killed in the crash has turned to social media, outraged, after a driver charged with DWI was set free without bail Monday.

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One Of NASA's Newest Astronauts Is Long Island Native

Jasmin Moghbeli will have the chance to fly to the Moon, and maybe even Mars, as one of the latest class of astronauts.

Police ID Teen Hit By Car, Killed While Biking In Oceanside

Police say he was riding his bike across the street when he was hit by an SUV.

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LI IHOP Shooting: Bloods Gang Member Admits Attempted Murder

Prosecutors say a gang member who opened fire inside a Suffolk IHOP last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.

Bethpage Man Imprisoned In Egypt Since 2013 Dies: Reports

Moustafa Kassem, a citizen of both America and Egypt, died on a hunger strike while detained in Egypt, reports say.

LI Teacher's 'Monkey Do' Photo: New Pics Elicit Strong Reactions

Lawyers for four of the students called the new photos "further proof of racism." A former student defended the teacher.

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