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Man dies after fleeing shooting | 'Home Alone' house for sale | Human bone fragments found in cemetery years after grave desecration scandal

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An Illinois Man Called For Civil War — Then Police Found Pipe Bombs In His Home: Reports

An Illinois man found with pipe bombs and a loaded gun had posted on social media claiming that the 2020 election was “rigged” against former president Donald Trump. He also called for “civil war against these domestic terrorist (sic),” according to authorities.>>Read More.

Man Dies After Fleeing Shooting, Crashing Car: Police

An officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued on before eventually crashing. A gun was recovered at the scene of the crash that matches the description of the firearm used in the shooting, police said.>Read More.

Iconic 'Home Alone' House For Sale

While the facade remains the same, gone is the home's patterned wallpaper, to be replaced by an all-white look with dark hardwood flooring. Also removed: the carpeting on the staircase, making it significantly dicier to attempt to sled down.>>Read More.

Bone Fragments Found At Cemetery Plagued By Scandal Determined To Be Human

A human jawbone and teeth recently found at the suburban cemetery are believed to be tied to the 2009 grave desecration scandal, the sheriff says. >>Read More.


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