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Accused Child Murderer Arrested In Illinois Gave His DNA To FBI

Thirty-two years after the brutal murder of two 13-year-old girls rocked a Washington town, a man living in Illinois has been linked to one of them.

Toddler Trapped In Claw Machine Rescued By Firefighters

The 3-year-old was unhurt Thursday after he somehow climbed into the arcade game at a laundromat.

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Man Used Address Change Form To Move UPS HQ To His Home: Report

Corporate UPS mail was being sent to a man's Chicago apartment for months, according to a report.

Home Explosion Hospitalizes Worker

The homeowners won't be able to access the residence due to its "unstable condition."

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Teen Kicks Nurse In Face: Cops

The teen was receiving medical treatment when she allegedly attacked the nurse.

Most Expensive Home Sold In Upscale Suburb Last Year To Be Demolished

The total cost of the future lakefront Sheridan Road home could rise into 8 figures, as a nearby new home last month sold for $12 million.

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