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Mystery Package Empties Lawmaker’s Office

A plain envelope shut down a congressional office in minutes and kicked federal investigators into motion.Story SnapshotRep. Adam Smith’s district office in Kent, Washington,...
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Morning Horror Stuns State

At 4 a.m. on a quiet Mississippi road, an 81-year-old man was killed with his own pistol after a violent home invasion, as the...
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VIDEO: Livestream Horror Stuns Parish

A towering wooden crucifix fell during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador and killed the parish priest at the pulpit.Story SnapshotThe Archdiocese named the priest...
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ADHD Flag For Faster Decline

A massive U.S. study reports adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder face over four times the hazard of later cognitive decline or dementia, and that should...
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Candy Shock: 8% Jump, Still Buying Tons

Halloween candy got 8.1% pricier this year, yet Americans still plan to buy mountains of treats. Story Snapshot Candy and gum prices rose 8.1% year...
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Mystery Cyber Meltdown Disrupts Grocers

Five major grocery brands went dark online, but kept the lights on in-store, after a confirmed cybersecurity issue. Story Snapshot Ahold Delhaize said it took...
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Delinquencies Surge – Fed Flags Distress

Americans are leaning on plastic and car loans as more slip behind on payments. At a Glance Credit-card balances hit about $1.28 trillion as serious...
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Earhart Mystery: Suspect Object Found

A 17-person research team has finally reached the remote Pacific island many believe holds the answer to one of history's most famous disappearances.Story SnapshotPurdue...
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Pentagon Dares America

The Pentagon says the Fort Hood shooter’s death will be public, on camera, at the scene of his crime.Story SnapshotThe Defense Department plans to...
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Judge Slams White House Ban

A federal judge just told the White House it cannot lock three news outlets out without a fair process first.Story SnapshotJudge Timothy Kelly ordered...