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Parents Wake To Find 5-Year-Old Boy Missing: Police

The parents told police they last saw their son Andrew, also known as "AJ," at 9 p.m. Wednesday, saying they awoke Thursday and could not find him in the home.

Teacher Arrested For Bringing Loaded Gun, Knife To School: District

District officials said the teacher had the weapons in a duffel bag at the junior high school.

Hundreds Of Teens Cause Mayhem In Downtown Chicago

Many young people were involved in thefts and brawls Wednesday night, police said.

Student Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot At School

The district said the seventh-grader was rushed to a hospital, where he died.

Shots Fired After Cop Struck By Car While Responding To Crash

Charges are pending against a driver accused of hitting a cop and fleeing while driving a stolen vehicle.

Naperville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Breaks His Own Record For Daily Wins

James Holzhauer took home $131,127 in a single game, dedicating the win to his grandmother.

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