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Rome mayor hospitalized overnight after falling ill

ROME – The mayor of Rome has been hospitalized overnight after falling ill. City hall officials confirmed Tuesday that Ignazio Marino was recovering at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, but declined to give the cause. The ANSA news agency said he was suffering from renal colic, a painful condition often caused by …

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White House fence jumpers beware: Secret Service adding sharp spikes to stop future intruders

WASHINGTON – The Secret Service says it will install sharp metal spikes on the White House fence after intruders scaled it twice in less than a year. In a news release, the Secret Service and National Park Service say the spikes are a temporary security measure until a long-term solution …

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TV news crews robbed of cameras during live broadcasts

SAN FRANCISCO – News crews from two San Francisco Bay Area television stations were robbed at gunpoint and a cameraman was pistol whipped during live broadcasts on Thursday. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the robbery and assault occurred at about 6 a.m. Thursday along the city’s waterfront. Several camera …

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