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Pennsylvania man accused of demolishing structure of his family’s home after argument with wife
Authorities in Butler County said 48-year-old Erik Pierwsza damaged the rear section of the home while his wife and two daughters were still inside the residence.
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Illegal immigrant who led Iowa’s largest public school district sentenced to 24 months in jail
Federal prosecutors argued that Roberts knowingly built his career while lacking authorization to work in the country and submitted false documents during the hiring process.
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More than 45 people die after blast in Myanmar at building storing explosives
One rescue worker who responded to the site told The Associated Press that 46 bodies, including six children, had been recovered by Sunday evening
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Former bodyguard for Rep. Crockett fatally shot by Dallas police: report
Police said the incident occurred late on Wednesday night when officers attempted to locate a suspect who had an active warrant for allegedly impersonating a police officer.
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Norfolk commonwealth's attorney blames 'cult of gun absolutism' for Old Dominion University shooting
"We live in a country where people care more about guns than they care about 6-year-old children," Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi said
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NYC's fiscal outlook on downslide over budget gaps
A report issued Wednesday by Moody's – one of the nation's big three credit rating agencies – warned investors that it may soon lower New York City’s AA credit rating and change the city’s credit status to "negative" from "stable" while affirming its Aa2 issuer rating, citing “sizable and persistent projected budget gaps."
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FBI investigating possible terrorism after explosive device ignited near mayor's residence
So far, 6 people have been arrested in connection to the incident
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Teen prank results in death of high school teacher
As Hughes walked toward the street to confront the teens, he tripped and fell into the roadway and was run over by one of their vehicles
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Bombing at nightclub in Peru results in 44 people injured
Three people have been arrested in the case, without further details being given.
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High-ranking DC police official, at center of crime stats probes, placed on leave
Congress, the Justice Department and the city's Metropolitan Police Department are all looking into whether MPD under-reported crime data.
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Maryland school district that bought electric buses is now ordering more than 100 diesel buses
“Current electric bus technology is not fully capable of meeting all of our transportation demands, particularly for longer routes, field trips and midday services that exceed charging capacities,” Montgomery County school district spokesperson Liliana López said
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Stabbing suspect on DC beltway attack was killed by state trooper, incident not terror related
Four people suffered from stab wounds, one of whom died from her injuries
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Virginia Gov. Spanberger faces blowback after releasing illegal immigrant who stabbed woman to death
Spanberger ordered the end of localities cooperating with ICE upon taking office, and ICE targets prevented from being detained as potential killers.