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Baby airlifted after medical emergency at daycare | Condo explosion | Missing woman last seen at airport

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Man, 54, Threatened Police With Crossbow Before Being Shot: State Police

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State police say officers responded to a report of a man with a weapon, who then pointed a crossbow at officers, prompting them to open fire. He was shot but survived.>>Read More.

Baby Flown To Hospital After Medical Emergency At Daycare: Authorities

A 4-month-old child was found unresponsive at a suburban daycare.>>Read More.

7 Injured In Condo Fire, Explosion

Multiple people were rescued from balconies at the building during the early morning blaze, with three hospitalized in critical condition.>>Read more.

Missing Woman Suffering Manic Episode Last Seen At Midway Airport

Her family reportedly said she flew Southwest from Grand Rapids to Chicago without medication.>>Read More.


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