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"Hello There": Man Hacks Security Camera Installed In 8-Year-Old's Room, Harasses Her
When Alyssa LeMay heard the strange music and sounds coming from her bedroom, she walked in expecting to find one of her sisters. But the room was empty.
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"Burned Very Bad": Newly-Weds' Voicemail On New Zealand Volcano Eruption
At least five people are dead with eight others reported missing and authorities fearing the worst after a volcano erupted Monday at a popular tourist site in New Zealand.
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US Woman Who Said Her Children Hanged Themselves Charged With Murder
The 911 call sent first responders racing to a modest brick house in rural Pennsylvania on the afternoon of Sept. 23.
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Woman Jogs Through Flies, Pulls 4 Worms From Her Eye A Month Later
The woman had just rounded a corner while running along a steep trail in coastal California in February 2018 when she charged face-first into an unpleasant surprise: a swarm of flies. The pesky bugs quickly engulfed her, forcing her to swat them away from her face and even spit some out of her mouth. But little did she know, things were about to ge...
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A Bird Struck "Doomsday" Plane, Causing Millions In Damage, Says Navy
The Navy's "doomsday" plane wasn't supposed to be on the ground in Maryland for long. Instead, the E-6B Mercury - a flying communications and command post designed to play a critical role during a nuclear war - should have briefly touched down before taking off again.
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A Hiker's Leg "Clean Snapped In Half." He Crawled For 2 Days To Survive
Neil Parker was about 20 feet up a waterfall when suddenly he wasn't climbing anymore. The same rocks he had scaled many times before were no longer supporting his weight. He was falling, tumbling head over heels as he bounced off the rock face.
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Teen's GoPro Led Cops To A Lake, Helped Solve Decades-Old Case
Max Werenka peered into the depths of Canada's Griffin Lake. From his perch on a paddle board, the 13-year-old could just make out the outline of a large rectangular object resting about 20 feet below the water's surface.
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British Man's Dentures Disappeared, Found Stuck In Throat 8 Days Later
A 72-year-old man could not figure out what was wrong with his throat. It turned out that his dentures, which he thought were lost during an operation eight days earlier, had actually been lodged in his throat the entire time.
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"Mom, They Shot Me": Unarmed 12-Year-Old Maimed In Bed During SWAT Raid
Amir's mother, Crystal Worship, is suing the city of Country Club Hills, Illinois, the village of Richton Park and several police officers for damages in excess of $50,000, alleging negligence.
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After Massive Backlash, New York Times Amends Headline On Donald Trump
The New York Times weathered intense backlash Monday night for its front-page headline about President Trump's response to the pair of mass shootings that read: "TRUMP URGES UNITY VS. RACISM."
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3 Dead, Dozen Injured After Man In Military-Style Gear Opens Fire At US Food Festival
At least three people are dead and a dozen injured after a shooting Sunday evening at a food festival in Gilroy, California, The Associated Press reported, citing a city official.. The scene remained "active" on Sunday night, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
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Netflix Deletes Graphic Suicide Scene in 13 Reasons Why 2 Years After Outcry
For more than two years, Netflix faced backlash for including a graphic suicide scene in the first season of its hit show 13 Reasons Why.
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After Protests Over Black Ariel, Disney Defends Casting Halle Bailey In And As The Little Mermaid
The cast news prompted protests from some who launched hashtags such as #NotMyAriel and #NotMyMermaid
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A Cop Was Shot Dead. His 'Last Moments' Were Live-Streamed On Facebook.
The police officer was lying face down on the ground when the man standing over him pointed a gun at the back of his head and fired a single shot.
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A Teenager Didn't Come Home. An iPhone App Led Her Mother to a Ravine.
Her family immediately knew something wasn't right when Smith was late coming home and calls or texts went unanswered.
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"Hello There": Man Hacks Security Camera Installed In 8-Year-Old's Room, Harasses Her
When Alyssa LeMay heard the strange music and sounds coming from her bedroom, she walked in expecting to find one of her sisters. But the room was empty.
-
"Burned Very Bad": Newly-Weds' Voicemail On New Zealand Volcano Eruption
At least five people are dead with eight others reported missing and authorities fearing the worst after a volcano erupted Monday at a popular tourist site in New Zealand.
-
US Woman Who Said Her Children Hanged Themselves Charged With Murder
The 911 call sent first responders racing to a modest brick house in rural Pennsylvania on the afternoon of Sept. 23.
-
Woman Jogs Through Flies, Pulls 4 Worms From Her Eye A Month Later
The woman had just rounded a corner while running along a steep trail in coastal California in February 2018 when she charged face-first into an unpleasant surprise: a swarm of flies. The pesky bugs quickly engulfed her, forcing her to swat them away from her face and even spit some out of her mouth. But little did she know, things were about to ge...
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A Bird Struck "Doomsday" Plane, Causing Millions In Damage, Says Navy
The Navy's "doomsday" plane wasn't supposed to be on the ground in Maryland for long. Instead, the E-6B Mercury - a flying communications and command post designed to play a critical role during a nuclear war - should have briefly touched down before taking off again.
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A Hiker's Leg "Clean Snapped In Half." He Crawled For 2 Days To Survive
Neil Parker was about 20 feet up a waterfall when suddenly he wasn't climbing anymore. The same rocks he had scaled many times before were no longer supporting his weight. He was falling, tumbling head over heels as he bounced off the rock face.
-
Teen's GoPro Led Cops To A Lake, Helped Solve Decades-Old Case
Max Werenka peered into the depths of Canada's Griffin Lake. From his perch on a paddle board, the 13-year-old could just make out the outline of a large rectangular object resting about 20 feet below the water's surface.
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British Man's Dentures Disappeared, Found Stuck In Throat 8 Days Later
A 72-year-old man could not figure out what was wrong with his throat. It turned out that his dentures, which he thought were lost during an operation eight days earlier, had actually been lodged in his throat the entire time.
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"Mom, They Shot Me": Unarmed 12-Year-Old Maimed In Bed During SWAT Raid
Amir's mother, Crystal Worship, is suing the city of Country Club Hills, Illinois, the village of Richton Park and several police officers for damages in excess of $50,000, alleging negligence.
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After Massive Backlash, New York Times Amends Headline On Donald Trump
The New York Times weathered intense backlash Monday night for its front-page headline about President Trump's response to the pair of mass shootings that read: "TRUMP URGES UNITY VS. RACISM."
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3 Dead, Dozen Injured After Man In Military-Style Gear Opens Fire At US Food Festival
At least three people are dead and a dozen injured after a shooting Sunday evening at a food festival in Gilroy, California, The Associated Press reported, citing a city official.. The scene remained "active" on Sunday night, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
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Netflix Deletes Graphic Suicide Scene in 13 Reasons Why 2 Years After Outcry
For more than two years, Netflix faced backlash for including a graphic suicide scene in the first season of its hit show 13 Reasons Why.
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After Protests Over Black Ariel, Disney Defends Casting Halle Bailey In And As The Little Mermaid
The cast news prompted protests from some who launched hashtags such as #NotMyAriel and #NotMyMermaid
-
A Cop Was Shot Dead. His 'Last Moments' Were Live-Streamed On Facebook.
The police officer was lying face down on the ground when the man standing over him pointed a gun at the back of his head and fired a single shot.
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A Teenager Didn't Come Home. An iPhone App Led Her Mother to a Ravine.
Her family immediately knew something wasn't right when Smith was late coming home and calls or texts went unanswered.
