Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Family Says Man Killed In Oak Lawn Crash Was An Off-Duty CPD Officer
Edwin Espinoza, 35, was an off-duty probationary Chicago police officer with one year on the job, CPD said.
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- Saint Paul, MN
Anna is a breaking news editor for Patch and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She started her career in journalism at Patch in 2011, before going on to work for several local news organizations in the Chicago area, including the Chicago Tribune and The Herald-News of Joliet. Anna returned to Patch in 2019 and spent three years reporting on communities in Connecticut. She now covers breaking news for Patch across the western and midwestern U.S.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Man Shot And Killed In Long Beach: Police
The 41-year-old was shot after being approached by several males who fled the scene in a vehicle
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South Side, IL|News|
Officer Shot Several Times In Bedford Park: Police
The officer was taken to a hospital and one person was in custody in connection with the incident, police said.
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Bethwood, CT|News|
Woman Dies After Jeep Hits Tree: Police
The 46-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
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Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
5-Year-Old Dead, Man Still Missing After Swept Up By Wave: Coast Guard
The girl was rescued but died at the hospital, according to authorities, who suspended their search for the man after 22 hours.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Turkeys From MN Pardoned By Biden: 'Congratulations, Birds!'
This Thanksgiving, Minnesota natives Liberty and Bell have been spared a place at the dinner table.
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Troy, MI|News|
Officer Shoots Fleeing Driver During Traffic Stop: Troy Police
The driver was maneuvering a stolen vehicle toward the officer when he was shot, according to police.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Human Remains Found At North Hills Home: LAPD
Detectives were investigating the death in connection with a missing persons case from June, police said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Robotaxis Wreak Havoc For Emergency Responders In San Francisco
The driverless cars have disrupted fires, construction, medical emergencies and even crime scenes, CNBC recently reported.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
$9M Seized From Crypto Scammers Who Exploited Over 70 Victims: DOJ
The money was laundered through dozens of addresses and exchanged for several cryptocurrencies, authorities said.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
Married Woman, Lover Plotted To Kill Husband In Fatal Stabbing: Police
A 35-year-old mother and her 21-year-old romantic interest plotted and carried out the killing of the woman's husband, police said.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
City Of Blaine Discriminated Against Worker With Alcohol Disorder: DOJ
The worker disclosed he was undergoing treatment and the city required him to pay for alcohol and drug testing, authorities said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Teamsters Picket Amazon Warehouse In Chicago
"We will keep expanding this unfair labor practice strike until Amazon takes responsibility for our working conditions," one driver said.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
New 'Vampire Virus' Found In Maryland Soil
The newly found "vampire virus" boasts “evolutionary aplomb and horror-movie creativity,” said a UMBC professor involved in the discovery.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Elderly Man Dies After Interstate Crash: Police
The man suffered an apparent medical emergency before leaving the road, police said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Man Sexually Assaulted Child Relative For Years: DeKalb Police
The man had repeatedly sexually assaulted the girl over the course of several years, starting when she was 6, police said.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
20 Detained In Downtown Warehouse Shooting Mystery: Police
Police responded to a reported shooting, but were unable to confirm if gunfire occurred, authorities said.
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Detroit, MI|News|
27-Year-Old Killed In Redford Township: Police
Police do not believe there is a threat to the public.
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Naugatuck, CT|News|
Road Rage Driver Assaults Motorist, Passenger: Naugatuck Police
The man was cutting off numerous vehicles and brake-checked a driver before the attack, police said.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Rosalynn Carter Dead At 96
The former first lady died Sunday with family by her side after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health.
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