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A new Social Security Administration rule would eliminate most phone services when applying for benefits or changing banks. Starting March 31, people would have to first verify their identity online or visit a field office. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Christopher Miller, of Deer Park, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the fatal shooting of his father, John Miller, a retired Suffolk police detective.

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. 

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Mangano was originally scheduled to be resentenced on April 15. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Wilkens Adonis pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges and will serve 5 to 15 years in prison. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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