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  "id": 19672273,
  "title": "Eight dead in New York building collapse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/eight-dead-in-new-york-building-collapse-19672273",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/11/12/eight-dead-in-new-york-building-collapse"
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  "account": "In Brooklyn, New York City, a three-story residential building collapsed on Wednesday, resulting in at least eight deaths and 19 injuries. The incident prompted a large-scale emergency response involving approximately 250 firefighters and rescue workers. Four individuals were transported to the hospital in critical condition. Witnesses reported hearing screams and a loud, bomb-like noise as the building crumbled. The collapse occurred in the Flatbush neighborhood, displacing a construction site where workers were excavating. Commissioner of New York's Buildings Department, Ahmed Tigani, stated that it was unclear how many individuals remained trapped, emphasizing that the operation would be prolonged. New York City's Fire Department Commissioner, Lillian Bonsignore, confirmed that among the injured were seven children. Mayor Zohran Mamdani commended the emergency services, acknowledging the challenging terrain and hazardous conditions beneath the rubble. He urged New Yorkers to offer prayers for the deceased and their families. The city's Buildings Department pledged to assist in recovery efforts and inspect nearby structures for structural stability. Developers had previously obtained approvals for both a three-story building and a proposed nine-story structure at the site.",
  "summary": "The collapse prompted a massive emergency response involving around 250 firefighters and rescue workers, who have found more victims beneath the rubble.",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "At least eight people dead in New York building collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/at-least-eight-people-dead-in-new-york-building-collapse",
        "published": "2026-11-12T18:51:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "At least eight people dead in New York building collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/at-least-eight-people-dead-in-new-york-building-collapse-19692257",
        "published": "2026-11-12T18:51:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "New York City building collapse kills 8; mayor expands probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/new-york-city-building-collapse-kills-8-mayor-expands-probe",
        "published": "2026-11-12T21:46:48.000Z"
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      {
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        "title": "New York City building collapse kills 8, mayor expands probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/new-york-city-building-collapse-kills-8-mayor-expands-probe-19717832",
        "published": "2026-11-12T22:23:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Eight killed, including two children, in New York building collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/eight-killed-including-two-children-in-new-york-building-collapse",
        "published": "2026-11-12T22:58:23.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "New York building collapse kills 8, including 2 children",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/new-york-building-collapse-kills-8-including-2-children",
        "published": "2026-11-12T23:50:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Two children among eight killed in New York building collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/two-children-among-eight-killed-in-new-york-building-collapse",
        "published": "2026-11-13T01:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Two children among eight killed in New York building collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/two-children-among-eight-killed-in-new-york-building-collapse-19744054",
        "published": "2026-11-13T01:54:08.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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