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President Donald Trump drew mostly applause as he greeted the crowd on the opening night of the musical "Chicago" at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday night.

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Fifty people from 25 different countries became citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Family members of the victims tell Newsday they have been notified that alleged serial killer Rex A. Heuermann is expected to plead guilty next month.

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The deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance on Monday in Manhattan as large crowds gathered outside the courthouse. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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