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• 21-year-old receives historic face transplant

  14-08-2018 23:36
  
  A suicide attempt survivor is the youngest face transplant recipient in the United States.
  
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• Teenage suspect accused of killing sister, Savannah officer will be tried as an adult

  14-08-2018 22:49
  
  Neighbors of a Savannah Police Department officer and his wife are remembering their caring friendship as the teen accused of killing them has his first court hearing.
  
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• Former Tucson DEA agent pleads guilty to illegal gun sales

  14-08-2018 22:19
  
  According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 42-year-old Joseph Michael Gill pleaded guilty in federal court in Tucson to one count of dealing in firearms without a license. 
  
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• UPDATE: Suspects in southern Arizona theft ring identified

  14-08-2018 22:16
  
  Authorities have identified the four people arrested last week after several homes in southern Arizona were raided in connection with a theft ring.
  
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• Four southern Arizona homes raided, three arrested in theft ring

  14-08-2018 22:16
  
  Authorities said four homes were raided and three people were arrested early Tuesday, Aug. 14 in connection with a theft ring.
  
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• UPDATE: Victim in CBD shooting dies, 3 suspects at large

  14-08-2018 22:07
  
  NOPD is investigating a shooting in the Central Business District with a related car accident with injury. 
  
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• FL GOP candidate drops out of race after claiming 'fake news' over true report she faked degree

  14-08-2018 21:46
  
  Last week, Miami University confirmed that Howard never graduated and said her diploma was inconsistent with a real one. Howard called the story "fake news."
  
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• Ford: 'Reagor-Dykes Auto Group created their own financial mess'

  14-08-2018 21:27
  
  On Tuesday, Ford Motor Credit Company filed an objection to Reagor-Dykes Auto Group's request to hire a Chief Restructuring Officer, saying Reagor-Dykes Auto Group "created their own financial mess" and the company is not following the rules set in the court's interim cash collateral order by the bankruptcy judge. 
  
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• Judge grants order allowing Reagor-Dykes additional 30 days to submit financial documents

  14-08-2018 20:50
  
  On Saturday, Reagor-Dykes Auto Group  filed an order to allow 30 extra days for the group to submit schedules and financial statements. On Tuesday, the bankruptcy judge granted the motion and the company has until September 14 to submit all necessary documents to bankruptcy court.
  
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• Miscommunication allowed rape suspect to be released from jail

  14-08-2018 20:46
  
  “It upsets me in the worst kind of way, to know that if just a few people had done their job, this wouldn’t have ever happened to me,” said Britni Cole.
  
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• Nebraska becomes first state to use fentanyl in execution

  14-08-2018 20:19
  
  At 60, Carey Dean Moore spent more than half his life on death row.
  
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• Claytoon of the Day: Wonderful Son

  14-08-2018 18:27
  Find more Claytoonz here.…
  
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• VIRAL VIDEO: Hospital employee fired after yelling racial slurs to woman at donut shop

  14-08-2018 18:12
  
  A Baptist employee was fired after a video was posted to social media shows the man yelling racial slurs at a woman at a local donut shop. 
  
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• Pilot dies after crashing plane into his home following domestic dispute

  14-08-2018 17:38
  
  Police say Youd and his wife had at least one domestic violence altercation within the past year and another just before his death. 
  
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• Several pounds of heroin, cocaine discovered during I-65 traffic stop

  14-08-2018 17:31
  
  A Conecuh County K9 and his handler discovered several pounds of heroin and cocaine during a recent traffic stop on Interstate 65.
  
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• Sheriff: Manhunt underway after man hides in back seat of woman's car, abducts and sexually assaults her

  14-08-2018 15:09
  
  The Greene County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man they say assaulted a woman Monday afternoon. 
  
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• DACA students return to school uncertain about future

  14-08-2018 14:53
  
  While back to school is an exciting time for DACA recipients, some are nervous.
  
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• Prepare for traffic re-route near Ina Road construction

  14-08-2018 14:48
  
  Drivers headed towards the Ina Road and I-10 interchange need to budget a little extra time into their drive because construction crews are re-routing westbound traffic on Ina Road to the southern side of the new divided roadway.
  
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• Bridge collapse in Italy traps people, involves several vehicles

  14-08-2018 12:57
  
  Emergency services are rushing to the scene of the roadway bridge collapse. 
  
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• At least 22 dead in bridge collapse in Italy

  14-08-2018 12:57
  
  Rescuers are using heavy machinery to move chunks of concrete to search for victims. The bridge fell onto structures, a railway and a roadway below.
  
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• About 35 dead in bridge collapse in Italy

  14-08-2018 12:57
  
  Rescuers are using heavy machinery to move chunks of concrete to search for victims. The bridge fell onto structures, a railway and a roadway below.
  
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• About 30 dead, 13 injured in bridge collapse in Italy

  14-08-2018 12:57
  
  Rescuers are using heavy machinery to move chunks of concrete to search for victims. The bridge fell onto structures, a railway and a roadway below.
  
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• 22 dead, 8 injured in bridge collapse in Italy

  14-08-2018 12:57
  
  Rescuers are using heavy machinery to move chunks of concrete to search for victims. The bridge fell onto structures, a railway and a roadway below.
  
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• Peacemaker pup breaks up brawl

  14-08-2018 12:11
  
  It looked like the fur was about to fly when a peaceful pup stepped in.
  
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• The Latest: UK threat level to remain at 'severe'

  14-08-2018 10:01
  
  The Latest: London's Metropolitan Police say no one is in a life-threatening condition following a car crash outside the Houses of Parliament.
  
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• The Latest: Police lifting cordons after Parliament crash

  14-08-2018 10:01
  
  The Latest: London's Metropolitan Police say no one is in a life-threatening condition following a car crash outside the Houses of Parliament.
  
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• Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Tuesday, August 14

  14-08-2018 10:00
  Spelling Bee[r]. Haunted by that time you accidentally spelled “machine” as “mashin” in the third grade spelling bee?…
  
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• Caught on camera: Man spanks hippo at Los Angeles Zoo; police investigating

  14-08-2018 09:50
  
  According to California law, it is prohibited to enter zoo enclosures, and doing so may lead to a misdemeanor charge or infraction.
  
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• UPDATE: Missing 2-month-old baby found, Amber Alert canceled

  14-08-2018 08:59
  
  Arkansas State Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a missing two-month-old baby.
  
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• Amber Alert issued for nearly 2-month-old AR girl

  14-08-2018 08:59
  
  A man accused of holding a knife to a baby and her mother is at the center of an Amber Alert.
  
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• Teen paralyzed from the neck down after TN football accident

  14-08-2018 07:21
  
  Since the accident, the community has held schoolwide prayer services, vigils and fundraisers for the high schooler’s family.
  
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• Trump lashes out at Omarosa, calls her 'that dog'

  14-08-2018 06:26
  
  Beyond their war of words, the row touched on several sensitive issues in Trump's White House, including a lack of racial diversity, security in the executive mansion and a culture that some there feel borders on paranoia.
  
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• Report identifies more than 1,000 victims of priest abuse

  14-08-2018 06:05
  
  Court records in a monthslong legal fight over the report say it identifies more than 300 "predator priests" and that grand jurors accuse church leaders of brushing aside victims to protect abusers and church institutions.
  
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• Search resumes for 2 missing swimmers off Tybee Island

  14-08-2018 04:38
  
  Crews with Tybee Fire Ocean and Rescue and Chatham County Marine Patrol have confirmed this is now a recovery mission and not a rescue.
  
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• Search for missing swimmers off Tybee Island turns into recovery mission

  14-08-2018 04:38
  
  Crews with Tybee Fire Ocean and Rescue and Chatham County Marine Patrol have confirmed this is now a recovery mission and not a rescue.
  
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• Google can track your location in ways you may not expect. But you can turn it off.

  14-08-2018 04:36
  
  Google allows users to stop and delete the tracking data through a user portal. 
  
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• F-35A Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Comment Period to re-open

  14-08-2018 03:20
  
  The U.S. Air Force is providing an additional 10 working days to submit scoping comments for the F-35A Environmental Impact Statement.  The USAF has provided the correct address below after being notified the initial address provided for submission of public scoping comments was incorrect.  
  
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• Another busy weekend for CBP canines as more than $1 million in drugs discovered

  14-08-2018 02:57
  
  It was a busy weekend for U.S. Customs and Border Protection canines at the Port of Nogales and the Port of San Luis as more than $1 million in hard drugs were sniffed out. 
  
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• Monsoon storms means uptick in mosquitoes

  14-08-2018 02:22
  
  An increase in monsoon storms means mosquitoes are becoming more active. Homeowner Vanesa Hartley said she doesn't have any issues with the pests because she takes extra precautions around her home. 
  
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• ZoSo Brings the Sounds of Zep to Rialto

  14-08-2018 01:25
  ZoSo: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience rocked The Rialto Theater on Saturday, Aug. 11.“It’s been a long time since I rock and rolled…Yes, it has.”Once upon a time, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, there emerged a mythic band from the UK: Led Zeppelin.…
  
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• State of emergency declared for Mammoth after storm damage

  14-08-2018 01:09
  
  Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has declared a state of emergency for Mammoth after monsoon rains damaged roadways and affected the small town's potable water system.
  
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• Marana police investigating thefts from unsecured vehicles, open website for video submits

  14-08-2018 01:07
  
  Over the last few weeks the Marana Police Department has been investigating several vehicle thefts that have occurred in the Gladden Farms community.  
  
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• Tired Of Those Annoying Political Phone Calls And Fliers?

  14-08-2018 01:04
  Are you tired of all those political robocalls and calls from earnest volunteers? Did you know, they're tired of talking to you too?Are you tired of all those glossy, oversized postcards from candidates touting their accomplishments — and maybe running down their opponents?…
  
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• Local business saves up to help late worker's daughter

  14-08-2018 00:53
  
  It's more than serving a sweet treat on a hot day for a local business.  On August 13, the sales are special at the Dairy Queen on Fourth Avenue.   "She was more than a coworker, she was a friend," said owner Bruce Hungate. Lissette Chittenden is remembered with a smile.  
  
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• Family wants justice in southern AZ homicide

  14-08-2018 00:53
  
  More than half a dozen trips to Santa Cruz County Superior Court for the family of Francisco Gonzalez have been painful, but the latest development in the case of their son's death has them more hopeful for justice. 
  
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• Late night service for the streetcar returns

  14-08-2018 00:32
  
  Beginning Thursday, Aug. 16 and lasting through Saturday, Dec. 15, the Sun Link streetcar is offering late-night service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 2 AM.  
  
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• UA Receives Grant to Help Bilingual Children's Speech

  14-08-2018 00:16
  Children who are bilingual can be misdiagnosed regarding speech impediments due to a lack of knowledge among experts. University of Arizona Associate Professor Leah Fabiano-Smith recently received a $2.5 million grant to help solve this issue.…
  
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• Family searches for teen missing more than a week, last known to be with ex-boyfriend

  14-08-2018 00:11
  
  Kiera Bergman went missing on Aug. 4 after leaving work early, where her ex-boyfriend picked her up, according to her roommate.
  
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