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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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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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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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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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'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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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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3 men missing in California after jumping into water to rescue child
Sacramento County authorities are leading a recovery mission for the men who disappeared near the Three Mile Slough Bridge.2 other men and child made it back to shore
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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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Check out these 43 cool kitchen gadgets
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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Airbnb experiences everyone needs to know
Sometimes a stay can be a dream come true, but others can be a complete nightmare.Before you start packing
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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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Bette Midler called out for tweeting concerns about the word 'women'
The actor and singer became the center of a heated debate after tweeting about the trans-inclusive language used when discussing reproductive health care.'They call us "birthing people"'
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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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More damning evidence about Trump still to come, GOP rep. says
More evidence is emerging in the House's Jan. 6 investigation that supports recent testimony about Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Sunday.'Way more information'
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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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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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Mass shooting: Person of interest has an online trail of violent imagery
Robert E. "Bobby" Crimo III, taken into custody after six people were killed in a shooting in a Chicago suburb, left a long trail of social media tributes to mass shootings.Content of his music videos
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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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'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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Stanley Tucci wants Americans to vacation like Italians
The actor, who is no stranger to the hustle culture in the U.S., thinks Americans should take some notes from the Italian way of life.'In Italy, the spirit of summer comes alive through simple things'
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Biden thinks the Republicans will make his midterm case for him
Unpopular presidents tend to fare poorly in midterm elections, but White House allies contend that the GOP is overreaching in ways that will alienate voters.'People are going to be stunned'
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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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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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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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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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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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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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High cost of Russia gains in Ukraine could limit new advance
Having claimed full control over Luhansk province, the question now is whether Moscow can muster the strength to complete its seizure of the Donbas.'Likely to be a protracted war'
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New Jersey butcher Rastelli's claims that the flatter surface is better at holding condiments and creates more caramelization on the grill.Get a 12-pack for $35
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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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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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Crosby, Stills & Nash music back on Spotify following Joe Rogan protest
Six months after the members of the legendary group asked Spotify to pull their music, their songs have returned to the platform as of Saturday.David Crosby provides insight
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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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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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Chicago shooting: Witnesses describe shock and horror
People who scrambled for their lives after a gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., described a frightening, chaotic scene.'They were just screaming a certain name of a loved one'
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Details of 2 Highland Park victims released
A grandfather visiting from Mexico and a local synagogue teacher were among the six dead in Monday's Chicago suburb shooting 'As a family we are broken, and numb'
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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'
Reuters
Pope Francis puts rumors to rest
In an exclusive interview in his Vatican residence, Francis also denied rumors that he had cancer, joking that his doctors "didn't tell me anything about it."Gives update on knee condition

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