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Woman Who Fatally Shot Boyfriend During Argument Over Other Woman Learns Her Fate

While the 27-year-old man was lying "on the floor in the background in a pool of blood," she called the other woman via video chat, prosecutors said.>>Read More.

Security Screening Takes Unexpected Turn

A security screening image uncovered something that turned his misdemeanor arrest into a felony.>>Read More.

Man Attacked Victim With Broken Glass, Stool During Home Invasion: Prosecutors

The victim heard a sound like breaking glass and went to investigate, finding a stranger breaking into his house, police said. After stealing a phone from the home and assaulting the victim, police say the intruder sped through a construction zone before barricading himself in his home.>>Read More.

Child Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In E-Bike Crash

A LifeNet medical helicopter was requested because of the severity of the injuries, but the child was instead taken by ambulance to an area hospital after the helicopter's estimated arrival time was deemed too long.>>Read more.

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