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“This horrific attack was not just a barbaric assault on an innocent woman riding a train, but an act of terrorism," the U.S. attorney said.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that "neither I nor my leadership team was aware of, authorized or directed" the impersonation.
Firefighters were responding to a blaze Tuesday night at the David Burke Prime steakhouse.
The driver has two prior arrests on suspicion of driving under the influence and was on probation, according to police.
The driver has two prior arrests on suspicion of driving under the influence and was on probation, according to police.
The person was in critical condition, authorities said.
An Amtrak train hit a person on the tracks, police said.
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“ISP is aware of a post on social media concerning the death of Toberman and that is part of the ongoing investigation,” police said.
The bridge will also open two years later than initially planned, the Maryland Transportation Authority disclosed Monday.
The victims were as young as 6, authorities said.
Several trains were canceled Monday night, according to Metra.
The man attacked women across Chicago and an on-duty officer in Evanston, police said.
The serial punchers have attacked women in various parts of the city, including repeatedly downtown, police said.
The woman verbally abused, threatened and struck two crew members, authorities said.
Sixteen homes were evacuated while emergency personnel responded to the blast.
A 33-year-old man ran across the intersection against a red “don’t walk” signal and was struck, police said.
Witnesses reported the driver was speeding and veered across all lanes before the crash, according to police.
A man was also injured in the three-vehicle crash, police said.
Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson asked his social media followers to "send prayers to my brother and teammate."
