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Dogs Found Dead, Worm-Infested; Owner Free on Bond

A man faces charges after deputies reportedly found a dead male dog inside a cage "covered with feces in urine" in his home, along with four other chained-up dogs weighing between 20 and 30 pounds in the yard with no water or food.

Creepy Neighbor Allegedly Aimed Secret Attic Camera at Family’s Bathroom Window

The suspect's wife found the high-tech camera setup in the attic.

Accused Cop Says He Shot Unarmed Man in Self-Defense

The victim previously filed a police report accusing the veteran officer of pointing a gun at him in a separate incident.

Chicago Protests, Marches Welcome New President

Chicago will be the backdrop for demonstrations and rallies in protest of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Friday in Washington, D.C.

74-Year-Old Accused of Sexual Assault, Battery

The senior citizen is accused in separate incidents of shoving one woman and touching another sexually without her consent.

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