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One hospitalized after suspected shooting at Austin public library, prompting massive police response

One person was taken to a hospital after a “critical incident” Saturday afternoon at the Austin Central Library in Texas. The Austin Police Department (APD) confirmed one victim has serious injuries but remains in stable condition. Just after 12:05 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at the library, …

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Eleanor Holmes Norton, an 88-year-old Dem congressional delegate, scammed by phony 'cleaning crew' at DC home

An 88-year-old Democratic congressional delegate for Washington, D.C., was scammed out of more than $4,000 Thursday when suspects showed up at her home claiming to be a “cleaning crew,” Fox News Digital has confirmed. The suspects accessed Eleanor Holmes Norton’s credit card after they were let inside her D.C. home. …

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Vermont police search for student who vanished from Middlebury College

Police in Vermont have launched a large-scale search for a missing senior, 21-year-old Lia Purcell Smith, at the prestigious Middlebury College campus, authorities said. “We have been in touch with the student’s family and friends to offer support and learn all we can about the student’s recent activities and whereabouts,” …

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Body found during search for missing Vermont college student Lia Smith near Middlebury campus

A body has been found during the search for a missing Vermont college student who was last seen on campus about a week ago. Lia Smith, 21, was last seen on Middlebury College’s campus on the night of Oct. 17 and was reported missing that Sunday, the school announced. Smith, …

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California police officer struck and killed by car while stopping to help driver

The La Mesa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, who was struck and killed by a car while stopping to help a driver. Officer Lauren Craven was killed late Monday night, the California city’s department confirmed on Facebook. “Officer Craven was returning to the city …

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