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  • Mountain lion attacks young boy in Colorado, wildlife officials say

    The child was transported to a nearby hospital.

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  • 'Start Here': Trump defends China trade war amid backlash for 'disloyal' Jews remarks

    Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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  • Tennessee man arrested for threatening to 'shoot up' a Planned Parenthood in DC

    The 20-year-old suspect could face five years in prison.

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  • Sheriff's deputy shot by sniper holed up in apartment building

    The deputy, Angel Reinosa, was saved by his bulletproof vest.

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  • Guns, ammo, tactical gear seized from home of cook who threatened shooting at hotel

    The suspect's coworkers alerted authorities after he threatened a mass shooting.

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• Aug 21

  • Loyola-Chicago's Sister Jean shares 'good recipe' for life on 100th birthday

    She was feted with a campus party that included students, staff and big names.

    Aug 21

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  • 19-year-old drops lawsuit against Juul, Philip Morris over illegal marketing

    The U.S. Justice Department sued big tobacco companies under RICO in 1999.

    Aug 21

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  • Video of fatal shooting in dispute over parking space takes center stage at trial

    Marquise McGlockton lost his life in a dispute over a handicap parking space.

    Aug 21

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  • News headlines today: Aug. 21, 2019

    Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Trump's gun background checks position changes after NRA call

    After talking to NRA President Wayne LaPierre, the president seemed to soften his stance on fighting for stronger gun control measures, saying "we...

    Aug 21

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  • Trump under fire for comments about Jewish Democrats

    David Harris, the CEO of the American Jewish Committee, discusses why Trump's comments attacking Jewish Democrats are "extremely, extremely...

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Owner arrested after 3 dogs maul 9-year-old girl to death

    The girl was attacked while playing in an alley near her home.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • March for Our Lives students unveil peace plan to end gun violence

    Bria Smith and Tyah Roberts, explain their new campaign, "A Peace Plan for a Safer America."

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Louisville mayor advocates for gun policy reform

    Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville, Kentucky, asked to talk directly to Trump as the president traveled to his city for a convention.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Woman catches 'crazy-looking' fish with 2 mouths

    "It’s just a crazy looking fish," the spokesman for her fishing team said.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Athlete Misty Diaz shows how limitless life with spina bifida can be

    Misty Diaz refuses to let spina bifida define her.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Testimony begins in parking lot manslaughter trial

    Michael Drejka, 47, is charged with manslaughter in the July 19, 2018, killing of Markeis McGlockton, 28, outside a convenience store in Clearwater,...

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • NYPD sergeant docked 20 vacation days stemming from Eric Garner case

    Sgt. Kizzy Adonis was Daniel Pantaleo's supervisor the day Eric Garner died.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • 11-foot gator stops traffic on North Carolina road

    Officials eventually led the massive beast back into the water.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Advocates speak out about violence against black transgender women

    Concerns were raised about increased death rates of black transgender women.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Man files lawsuit against Jehovah's Witness organization, alleges sexual abuse

    Kevin Ramirez, 26, said he was molested for years as a kid by an elder of the San Dimas Spanish Congregation.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • 11-year-old bitten by shark in knee-deep water: 'I ran out screaming'

    The 11-year-old needed 17 stitches after he was bitten on the foot.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Wildlife officials investigating mysterious cases of stumbling panthers

    Trail footage has shown several panthers and bobcats struggling to walk.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Trump backtracks on gun background checks after talk with NRA president

    After a call with NRA president Wayne LaPierre, Trump has seemed to distance himself from new gun control measures weeks after saying there needs to...

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Migrant detention rule change will hold families until court hearings

    The acting Homeland Security secretary announced that the Trump administration has undone a 20-day limit on detaining migrant children.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Area 51 military base expected to bring in mass crowds next month

    County officials in Nevada draft emergency plan for alien enthusiasts’ scheme to storm the Area 51 military base next month.

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• Aug 21

  • Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Northeast as heat slams Southwest

    Those from New York to Boston should expect a rough evening commute home.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Teen sues Fresno PD using bodycam video of officer punching him

    Body cameras captured several angles as an officer grabbed the 17-year-old and punched him over and over again.

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• Aug 21

  • Officials to reevaluate search for missing firefighters after 6th day

    The Gulf Stream could push any correlating debris thousands of miles away.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • 'Distraught' dad finds baby, teen daughter dead; police say mom is a suspect

    The girls were found dead in the garage of their California home on Tuesday.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Officials continue search for firemen lost at sea

    Although the drift area is expanding, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Mark Vlaun told reporters the search will continue for now.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Teen, baby girl found dead; mom person of interest

    A 4-month-old girl and her 14-year-old sister were found dead in the garage of their California home in a suspected homicide, and their mother has...

    Aug 21

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  • Harvey Weinstein seeks change of venue for trial

    Harvey Weinstein wants his upcoming criminal trial moved because of a "circus-like atmosphere" that exists in New York, according to a recent court...

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• Aug 21

  • Newly elected official uses Dr. Seuss book to be sworn into office

    Kelli Dunaway hoped the message of the book would resonate in her politics.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Harvey Weinstein seeks change of venue for trial, citing 'circus-like atmosphere'

    The film producer's attorney wants the trial moved out of Manhattan.

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• Aug 21

  • Dog owner arrested after girl, 9, mauled to death by 3 dogs in Detroit

    Emma Hernandez was riding her bike Monday when she was mauled to death by three pit bulls.

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• Aug 21

  • Man films his own dramatic plane crash and helicopter rescue off California coast

    “We are floating around now in the [expletive] Pacific Ocean,” said Lesh.

    Aug 21

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  • 'Joke or not, these types of comments are felonies': Police arrest Florida teen

    The student insisted the comment was a joke, authorities said.

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• Aug 21

  • 4 shot on college campus in Atlanta during back-to-school block party, police say

    All four victims were listed in stable condition, police said.

    Aug 21

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  • Man finds a 50-year-old message in a bottle in Alaska

    50-year-old message-in-a-bottle winds up on Alaska shores

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Man nabbed for guns, drugs had Nazi paraphernalia

    A 57-year-old man charged with owning a cache of weapons also owned a document "purporting to be an instruction manual for owning a slave," according...

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• Aug 21

  • A traveler left a pet snake behind at TSA

    A snake was discovered Monday night on the floor of a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint in Terminal C at Newark Liberty International...

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  • Escaped inmate wanted for murder kills himself as authorities close in

    The inmate was initially wanted for absconding from a work release program.

    Aug 21