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Fugitive Ex-Deputy Surrenders 'Peacefully' After Going On The Lam For 3 Days

An ex-deputy wanted for violating his bail bond on charges of home invasion and kidnapping a teenage girl sparked a multi-jurisdictional manhunt.

Sex Offender Had Photo Of Nude Girl: Complaint

He previously pleaded guilty to two other child sex offenses.

Homer, Beloved Hurricane Harvey Dog, Crosses Rainbow Bridge

A Houston-area dog taken in by P.A.W.S. has lost his battle with cancer.

Babysitters Accused of Beating 2-Year-Old Boy

The boy's mother is also charged with misdemeanor child endangerment for failure to report earlier abuse, Bridgeview cops said.

Teen Guilty In Botched Robbery, Dragging Death

The 18-year-old woman could face up to five years in prison after she pleaded guilty Wednesday to a reckless homicide charge.

Brother Fires Deli Co-Owner After 1 Offensive Post Too Many

The deli co-owner apologized for "unauthorized images and messages posted by one of our own."

Local Deli Owner: Vegas Shooting Not Terror, 'Community Outreach'; Apologizes Again

Weeks after his Nazi illustration provoked outrage, the suburban businessman tweeted "white people shooting white people isn't terror."

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