Hunt Continues for Surviving Escaped Prisoner in New York

Hundreds of heavily armed police officers are scouring dense forest in a remote part of New York state for the second of two prisoners who escaped a maximum security prison three weeks ago. Officials say convicted killer David Sweat may have a tougher time eluding authorities now that he is alone. His fellow escapee, Richard Matt, was shot and killed by police Friday. Franklin County Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill said Sweat was alone, fatigued and tired, and was "going to make a...

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