Top 5 On the Go: Friday July 17

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Whether you're on your way home from work or heading out for your Friday night, here are the top stories you need to know about right now.



1. Wildfire scorches vehicles on California highway
A fast-moving California wildfire jumped a crowded mountain pass, engulfing cars and trucks in flames, authorities said on Friday.

2. Memorial held for Chattanooga shooting victims
More than 1,000 people attended a service on Friday to pay their respects to the four Marines who were killed in a shooting attack on two military centers in Tennessee on Thursday.

3. Report: Jihadist child beheads Syrian soldier
A group monitoring the Syrian conflict said on Friday a child soldier recruited by ISIS has apparently beheaded a Syrian army officer in the first documented case of its kind.

4. 7 arrested in 'El Chapo' escape
Mexican officials said Friday seven people who were being questioned about drug kingpin 'El Chapo's' prison break have officially been arrested.

5. Los Angeles hospital system hacked
Hackers accessed the personal information of up to 4.5 million people in a Los Angeles hospital system, officials said on Friday.

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