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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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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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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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Couple fined $1,500 for parking in own driveway
For decades, Judy and Ed Craine parked their car in the driveway in front of their San Francisco home. Then one day they got an unpleasant surprise.Result of an anonymous complaint
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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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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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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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Oscar winner breaks down her difficult nude scene
In "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande," Emma Thompson plays a lonely 55-year-old widow who hires a male sex worker. She has called a nude scene in the film the hardest thing she's ever done.'Please don't make me do this'
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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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11-year-old boy dies from fireworks injury in Indiana
Camrynn Ray McMichael of Mount Vernon was playing with fireworks on Sunday when he was hurt and then was "gone . . . in the blink of an eye," his mother said.Died en route to a hospital
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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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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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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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Ireland Baldwin reveals she was raped as a teen
The 26-year-old model spoke about her experiences in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.'It's your life, it's your choice'
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QB has comeback after U.S. Open tweets roast him
Two days after he was ripped on Twitter by the official account of the U.S. Open, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock showed that he can take a joke.'That's our quarterback'
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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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'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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'I'm terrified': Griner sends handwritten letter to Biden
WNBA star Brittney Griner sent a letter to President Biden on Monday asking for her release from Russia, where she faces 10 years in prison on a drug charge.'Please don’t forget about me'
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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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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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CDC warns of listeria in ice cream after woman dies
Florida-made Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream is behind a deadly listeria breakout affecting 10 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.'Throw away ... remaining product'
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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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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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Heard seeks to overturn outcome of Depp trial
The star's lawyers filed a motion to the Fairfax County, Va., Circuit Court requesting that the verdict in the defamation case against her ex-husband be tossed, including the $10.35M in damages he won.Concerns about 1 of the jurors
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A tradition unlike any other: Chestnut crushes July 4 hot dog competition
Joey Chestnut won his seventh consecutive Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title and 15th overall with a ridiculous 63 hot dogs and buns eaten in 10 minutes.Closest competitor ate 43 dogs
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'He loved laughter': Actor Joe Turkel dies
A Stanley Kubrick favorite, Joe Turkel starred in three of the director's films, starting with his 1956 classic "The Killing."His impressive career
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Scientists find largest water lily species in the world
It took a team from London's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew years of investigation to establish that a previously unidentified species had been living in its herbarium all along.Hiding in plain sight for 177 years
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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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Which is better for you: Tea or coffee?
Both hot beverages are good sources of antioxidants, which protect the body from free radicals that can lead to chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer.Dietitians share their advice
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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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'I needed $10,000 in 15 days': Landlords come knocking
The rent has come due for America’s small businesses — and at a very inopportune time.Landlords were lenient for a while
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Harry Styles cancels concert after tragedy
The singer was scheduled to perform Sunday at Royal Arena, a venue located close to the Danish shopping mall where a gunman opened fire.'Devastated for the victims'
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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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Stories from Bible camp: What it's like
There were aspects of Bible camp Sydney Holmes, a New York City-based comedian, says she and other more senior campers found "creepy and disturbing," like "cry night."Former camper: 'Makes me wanna gag looking back on it'
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The mai tai: What's actually in it?
In 1944, Victor Jules Bergeron Jr., known as "Trader Vic," presented the drink to friends visiting from Tahiti. The story goes that after one sip, they responded, "Mai tai — roa aé," which means, "Out of this world — the best," in Tahitian.Trader Vic's original recipe
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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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Coke has a new flavor
While Coca-Cola fans may expect a sweet marshmallow taste from the 12-ounce can, the flavor will likely come as a surprise.'Immersive takeover' on Twitch scheduled
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Does Dodgers star regret moving from Atlanta to L.A.?
Freddie Freeman was in tears upon his first trip to Atlanta as a visiting player — and reportedly swiftly fired the agents who oversaw his offseason departure from the Braves to the Dodgers.'A very emotional time for me'
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Ohio city sets curfew amid fury over police killing
Akron declared a state of emergency after protests over the police killing of an unarmed Black man turned unruly on Sunday night.Fourth of July celebration canceled
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'Multibillion-dollar business': Roe flip leads to donations
With the legality of abortion now up to the states, donations are pouring in to nonprofit groups in what experts call an example of "rage giving."'Everybody has a responsibility'
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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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How abortion bans are directly linked to gerrymandered legislatures
A 2019 Supreme Court decision resulted in many legislatures being more heavily partisan than the state's population as a whole.'Democracy is distorted... because of these maps'
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Welcome to a summer of travel hell
Since Memorial Day, in the U.S. alone more than 200,000 flights have been delayed, and 24,000 canceled, impacting nearly 2.4 million passengers, roughly the population of Houston.'I'm extremely frustrated'
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After abortion ruling, Gen Z gears up for life post-Roe
For many Gen Z-ers, an age group squarely in their formative years, the decision has forced many to reimagine life without what was previously deemed a constitutional right.Feel 'the weight of this moment'
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These hot dog rounds might be the most polarizing cookout food
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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