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1 person is dead after a truck hit pedestrians at a Florida Pride parade
Two pedestrians were hit by a truck at a Pride parade near Miami on Saturday, leaving one dead and the other injured, according to police. The…
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Continue ReadingCouple’s produce business grew gradually, continues to flourish
Click here for updates on this story FREMONT, Nebraska (Fremont Tribune) — In the late 1970s, Gordon and Susan…
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A far-right extremist who became the object of a month-long manhunt after threatening a top doctor fighting Covid-19, appears to have killed himself,…
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An officer with the Wichita Police Department is in critical condition after being shot multiple times by a suspect during a “check welfare…
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Here’s a look at the life of singer and actress Lindsay Lohan. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1986 Birthplace: New York, New York Birth name:…
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Russian authorities have found the body of Catherine Serou, a missing United States student who vanished earlier this week in the country’s…
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An off-duty deputy’s wife and his 4-year-old stepdaughter were shot early Sunday morning when a gunman forced entry into their Houston, Texas,…
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Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter Mel Brooks, best known for comedic farces such as…
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Here is a look at Charles Manson and the 1969 “Manson Family” murders. Personal Birth date: November 12, 1934 Death date: November 19,…
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Here’s a look at the life of former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1929 Birth place: Manila, Philippines…
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Here’s a look at the life of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Personal Birth date: July 3, 1971 Birth place: Townsville, Queensland, Australia…
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