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Hearse Struck, Casket Ejected In Crash With Stolen Car: Police

A casket containing a deceased person's body was ejected in the crash after the hearse was struck by a stolen Kia, police said.>>Read More.

Hate Crime Slaying: Fair Trial Concerns Raised Over Comments By Biden, White House

The attorney for the landlord charged with a hate crime and murder in the killing of a 6-year-old Muslim boy pointed out that by allowing the media to take photographs, capture video and audio soundbites, the ones that will appear in the news will be "attention getters" and "buzzwords" that will become redundant, such as "26 stab wounds.">>Read More.

Teen Falls From Fence, Dies: Coroner

The 17-year-old boy was found unconscious in his backyard early Thursday and pronounced dead at the scene.>>Read More.

Donut Fundraiser Flyer Sparks Claims Of Antisemitism

A saying on the flyer has been the rallying cry for groups that are antisemitic and call for the annihilation of Israel, according to the Anti-Defamation League.>>Read More.

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