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Listen Up: A Closer Look at the Top Stories for Thursday, Nov. 1

What to Know

  • A Rutgers student charged in connection with an alleged murder plot had threatened to kill the parents of his ex-girlfriend, sources say
  • If you have ever wanted a black card but can't splash the cash to qualify, there is now a place where you can get one
  • Halloween was Wednesday, but it is time to talk about some of the costumes celebrities wore

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 

Happy Thursday! It is hard to believe it is already November, but it sure doesn't feel like it. We are looking at mostly cloudy skies today, but highs will reach the upper 60s. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. Rutgers Student Hatches Alleged Murder Plot Against Girlfriend's Parents Over Recent Breakup, Sources Say

The Rutgers University student charged in connection with an alleged murder plot had threatened to kill the parents of his ex-girlfriend after their recent breakup, sources say.

Izaia Bullock, a 22-year-old junior from Piscataway who plays linebacker on the college's football team, allegedly was angry at his ex-girlfriend's parents over the breakup, which sources say happened because they disapproved of the interracial relationship between their daughter and the football player.

Bullock was so upset that he went to school counseling; he remained upset and expressed that to a teammate who told a team coach, the sources say. The coach passed on the information and protocol moved it up the chain to an investigation by university police.

Read more here.

2. Get a Black Card at the New York Public Library

If you have ever wanted a black card but can't splash the cash to qualify, there is now a place where you can get one.

The New York Public Library just launched a special edition "Knowledge Is Power" card until supplies run out. 

All you have to do is apply for a new card or pay $1 for a replacement to get one. 

Read more here.

3. Yeah, Baby! Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of 2018

Halloween was Wednesday, but it is time to talk about some of the costumes celebrities wore. 

If you watched the Today show, you probably saw Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer do spot-on Back to the Future costumes. 

Paris Hilton was a Furby and Victoria Justice went as an Ouija Board.  

Read more here.

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