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Nevada brush fire covers more than 13,000 acres, governor issues state of emergency
The fire was reportedly started by humans, according to reports.
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Laptop fire leaves passengers injured on American Airlines flight
The incident occurred Friday on American Airlines Flight 2398, which was carrying about 133 passengers.
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Grand Central slashing victims seeking to sue NYC over subway security
Leila Sumulong, 70, and Jose Fermin, 84, were among three people attacked by 44-year-old Anthony Griffin at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station on April 11. A third victim, a 65-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries, including an open skull fracture.
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Swedish school sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl: report
An 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked the Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm, on Friday while classes were underway.
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Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island, downgraded to tropical storm – 1 dead, thousands without power
On the Big Island, heavy surf continues to pound the coastline as high winds bend palm trees.
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Six dead, including teen boy and suspect, after series of Michigan shootings
Michigan State Police said officers responded shortly before noon to a home in Lake Township, about 170 miles northwest of Detroit, after receiving a report of a shooting.
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Police arrest 19-year-old hiding in dorm in Virginia State University shooting that wounded five
The campus was on lockdown.
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Inspector finds 'dormant' $57 million fund in Chicago
The fund was set up 10 years ago to increase access to public and private investment capital for businesses and organizations in economically underserved areas.
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Two helicopter pilots killed while battling wildfire in Utah
The pilots died after their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter crashed Friday morning, according to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office.
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More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
Illinois state officials suspended the license of one of the funeral home's directors for alleging story bodies in unrefrigerated areas and in "deplorable conditions."
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Suspect identified after three shot dead, including an employee, at In-N-Out Burger in Idaho
Authorities are still working to identify the shooter and determine a motive.
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Lobbyist John Kelly, husband to former political consultant Julie Kelly, enters Chicago mayoral race
Kelly said he plans to put 1,000 more police officers on the streets of the city. He also said he'd bring back ShotSpotter, a surveillance system that detects the sound of gun fire.
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St. Paul Mayor Her under investigation for sexual harassment for sending 'inappropriate' texts
The complaint says that Her used mobile phones to send inappropriate and "unlawful" text messages.