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VP on July 4 mass shooting: 'We need to end this horror'
It was tragic coincidence that found Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago on Tuesday, a day after a gunman killed seven people at a Fourth of July parade in one of the city's suburbs.'We need to stop this violence'
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U.S. sues Arizona over voting requirement
The Justice Dept. filed a lawsuit to block a state law that critics say disenfranchises voters who registered before a citizenship requirement was in place.Suit cites Civil Rights Act of 1964
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'Jeopardy!' player riles Diana Ross fans with wrong answer
Incorrect answers are fairly common on the show, but viewers couldn't get over a couple of whoppers on Tuesday's episode.Baffling response to Barack Obama question
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Parents killed at parade; 2-year-old boy later found wandering alone
A bloodied 2-year-old boy who was found by himself at the scene of the Highland Park shooting lost his mom and dad in the tragedy, it was confirmed on Tuesday.GoFundMe set up for the child
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Shooting suspect slipped past state's 'red flag' safeguards
Robert Crimo III legally purchased five guns despite having come to law enforcement's attention twice for behavior suggesting he might cause harm.Alleged threats 'to kill everyone'
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'Tone deaf': Dallas Cowboys ripped over new partner
The Cowboys' partnership with Black Rifle Coffee comes in the wake of a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill.'Starbucks of white nationalists'
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GOP rep shares audio of 'unhinged' threats of violence
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., one of two Republicans on the Jan. 6 committee, released a chilling compilation of threatening voicemails that were left by apparent Trump supporters.'We know where your family is'
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'A terrible accident': Teen daughter of MLB coach dies
Julia Budzinski, daughter of Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski, was one of two girls who fell off a tube being pulled behind a boat on Saturday.'My heart breaks for Bud'
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Carlos Santana carried offstage after collapsing during concert
The 74-year-old rock legend's manager, who said his client is "doing well," blamed the incident during a gig in Michigan on heat exhaustion and dehydration.Had medical issues in December
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Awesome gadgets for a fun kitchen experience that may just make your meal prep easier.Cooking will never be the same
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Sometimes a stay can be a dream come true, but others can be a complete nightmare.Before you start packing
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1st-of-its-kind triple play pulled off by Minnesota Twins
Center fielder Byron Buxton and third baseman Gio Urshela became the first major leaguers to record an 8-5 triple play in snuffing out a White Sox rally.How it happened
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Here's who Georgia DA now wants to testify in Trump election probe
The prosecutor investigating Donald Trump and his allies' actions after the '20 election is trying to compel Lindsey Graham, Rudy Giuliani and others to testify.List of 7 potential witnesses
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'Harry Potter' author backs controversial Macy Gray remarks
J.K. Rowling quipped that she'll purchase the singer's "entire back catalogue" after Gray was accused of making transphobic comments that are in line with Rowling's beliefs on gender identity.Debate, backlash ensue online
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Golf legend doesn't 'like anything about' Saudi-backed tour
Fred Couples bashed LIV Golf, which is plucking players from the PGA Tour, after the startup league held its second event over the weekend, this one in Oregon.'I’m kind of embarrassed'
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Sportswashing comes to America
The term "sportswashing" is a relatively recent invention, but the concept dates back nearly a century.Saudi Arabia has been more globally active
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How should college football proceed amid big shakeup? Irish hold the key
The Pac-12, Big 12 and ACC are frantically seeking next moves in the wake of the Big Ten's power grab. Notre Dame, meanwhile, is sitting in the middle of it all.Dan Wetzel's column
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Funerals begin for 3 Kentucky officers slain in ambush
A large group of uniformed law enforcement officers gathered to pay their respects to police veteran William Petry, 60, who walked into a hail of bullets while serving an arrest warrant.2 other services set for this week
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'Let's move on': GOP hopeful sorry for remark after mass shooting
Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey later apologized for suggesting the community quickly "move on" and "celebrate" Independence Day.'I hope we can all come together in prayer and action'
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Late NFL star's CTE diagnosis: There's more to the story
Boston University doctors announced on Tuesday that Demaryius Thomas had been posthumously diagnosed with Stage 2 CTE, which had affected the final year of his life.2019 car crash
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U.K.'s Boris Johnson on the brink as key ministers quit
Britain's prime minister is clinging to power, gravely wounded politically by the resignation of colleagues in his own party who say he is not fit to govern.'I suspect we will have to drag him kicking and screaming'
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New details on deadly Illinois July 4 parade shooting
The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds with an AR-15-style gun, wounding over 30 people and killing at least six, police said.Gunman wore women's clothes
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Philadelphia mayor says he'll be 'happy' to leave office after July 4th shooting
Mayor Jim Kenney, who described the event as "chill" before gunfire rang out, went on to criticize the country’s lack of gun safety measures 'This is a gun country'
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You don't have to wait until Amazon's big event, you can get some stellar savings now on Amazon Fire TVs, Amazon gaming bundles and Echo Frames.TVs, mattresses and more
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'Very disheartening': Griner's wife hasn't heard from Biden
WNBA star has been in Russian detention since February, when she was arrested for allegedly having cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage.'We have to help her'
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ESPN unveils epic troll outside Fenway Park
ESPN's marketing team decided to promote its forthcoming docuseries "The Captain" by erecting a billboard of a famous Red Sox rival right next to Fenway Park in Boston.'Go Yankees'
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'Hugely wrong': State law infuriates some families
A 2020 Virginia law allowed inmates to shave time off their sentences for good behavior. A budget amendment changed everything.'A loophole we should close'
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Aussie tennis star charged with assaulting ex-girlfriend
Nick Kyrgios has been charged with assaulting his former girlfriend Chiara Passari in Canberra last year and has been summoned to appear in court.Could face up to 2 years in prison
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The state with the worst economy in the U.S.: Survey
As mounting recession risks threaten to slow the growth of the U.S. economy, not all states are faring equally.Innovation potential matters
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Travis Barker returns home after 'life threatening' illness
Kourtney Kardashian, who stayed by Barker's side in the hospital while he had pancreatitis, said she's "so grateful to God for healing my husband."'Our health is everything'
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Police reveal prior interactions with parade suspect
Police were called on the suspected Highland Park shooter twice in 2019: once for a reported suicide attempt and once for threats that led to a knife collection being confiscated.He legally bought 5 guns later
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Drug distributors didn't fuel opioid epidemic, judge rules
A court said the companies did not cause any oversupply of opioids, saying doctors' "good faith" prescribing decisions drove the volume of painkillers shipped.Mayor: Ruling 'a blow to our city'
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Recent incident of antisemitism in Highland Park, Ill.
In April, police said flyers appeared in the area and surrounding communities on Yom HaShoah, the Day of Holocaust Remembrance, NBC Chicago reported at the time.'Sizable Jewish population'
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Economist on housing prices: 'We're in for a little bit more pain'
The rapid climb in mortgage rates finally paused this week, but elevated borrowing costs continue to stifle price-rattled home buyers.'Get a rate locked in now'
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Hope fades for missing hikers after deadly avalanche
Rescue teams resumed the search for survivors after a disaster that has fuelled concerns about the impact of climate change on the Italian Alps.13 climbers still missing
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1 part of weight loss that made Adele feel 'terrible'
The singer shares how focusing on fitness helped her mental health, though she acknowledges feeling bad for how the response has made others feel.Explains why she kept journey private
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Why you might be plagued with more mice this year
Warming temperatures have increased the population of the most abundant small rodent found throughout much of the eastern U.S., according to researchers.'I didn't mind mice that much. ... Now I have a problem'
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High prices creating 'no-win situation' for U.S. travelers
Summer travel is expected to be 25% to 50% more expensive than last year, pressuring the plans of consumers who spent much of the past two years cooped up at home.'Might be a quieter end of summer'
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'Hell on earth': Ukrainian soldiers describe conditions
Soldiers returning from fighting Russian forces in Donbas describe life during what has turned into a grueling war as apocalyptic.'Those were not human conditions'
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Mistakes plague identification of 53 migrants in tragedy
The Texas county where bodies were found in a trailer has come to different conclusions than officials in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras regarding the victims' names and nationalities.Press conference claim disputed
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2 police officers shot after Philadelphia fireworks show
Two officers were stabilized at a hospital after being struck by gunfire near throngs who gathered at and near the city's famed Museum of Art.'All I saw was people screaming'
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More mass shootings than Americans care to recall
The deadly shooting at a July 4 parade in suburban Chicago brings to memory other incidents that have taken place in the U.S. in recent months and years.A tragic list
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Parents miss Child Tax Credit money as inflation spikes
Five months after the federal credits expired, the combination of high gas prices, surging grocery costs and record-high inflation has put the squeeze on millions of families' personal finances.4 key spending priorities
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Singer opens up about miscarriages: 'My abortion saved my life'
Halsey says she has "never felt more strongly" about abortion rights since becoming a mother, despite people's assumption.'Every person deserves the right to choose'
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Suspect charged with 7 counts of 1st-degree murder
The 21-year-old accused of opening fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., will face a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted, the prosecutor said.Anticipates 'dozens' more charges
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California forest fire temporarily strands July 4 revelers
The Electra Fire in Sierra Nevada Gold Country broke out Monday afternoon and tripled in size overnight to more than 4.7 square miles by Tuesday morning.Started at a recreation area
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Holiday festivities become bloody mayhem in Illinois
A man at the parade in the Chicago suburb said the shots initially sounded like fireworks but it soon became "pandemonium."'Babies were flying in the air'
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Ukrainian city's residents urged to evacuate as Russian assault begins
A day after Moscow seized Luhansk province in eastern Ukraine, Sloviansk, in the path of Vladimir Putin's offensive, came under sustained bombardment.Mayor reports 'massive shelling'

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