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EPA investigating use of pesticide that may have sickened Delaware family in US Virgin Islands

WASHINGTON – Federal environmental officials continue to investigate a Delaware family’s serious illness after being exposed to a toxic chemical during their vacation at a Virgin Islands resort. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials say the agency is investigating the use of the pesticide methyl bromide at the Sirenusa Condominium Resort …

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911 call from worker trapped in plane: 'I'm inside a plane and I feel like it's moving'

SEATTLE – The airport worker who fell asleep and found himself trapped inside a plane’s cargo hold called 911 to say he couldn’t get out and needed someone to stop the plane. “I’m inside a plane and I feel like it’s moving in the air. Flight 448. Can you please …

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Long Island town denies permit to allow circus to come to town as fire department fundraiser

ISLIP, N.Y. – The circus apparently wasn’t all fun and games the last time it was in one Long Island town. Newsday reports (http://nwsdy.li/1Ejv3HR ) the Islip Town Parks Department has denied a permit that would have allowed Cole Bros. Circus to put on shows as a fundraiser for East …

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Disturbing testimony heard from alleged teen victims of former Michigan high school basketball coach

Troubling testimony was heard Monday against a former Michigan high school basketball coach who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple students. Two of the alleged victims, 15 and 16 years old, took the stand in court against 43-year-old Jerremy Thompkins, who was taken into custody on Monday. One of the …

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Vicious attack by pack of dogs leaves Iowa woman with double amputation

A mother in Iowa lost both her legs and requires facial reconstructive surgery after being mauled by three pit bulls. Police were called to the residence of Brittany Skoland on Nov. 24 at her home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Authorities were alerted when a neighbor reported someone screaming for help. …

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Body of escaped Philadelphia inmate found in warehouse after nearly 2-week manhunt: officials

An inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison nearly two weeks ago has been found dead inside a warehouse in the city, authorities said Tuesday. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner identified the body found Monday in the Kensington neighborhood as 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter, the man who escaped from the Riverside Correctional …

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Florida man arrested after bizarre road rage incident involving a sword: deputies

A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly throwing an object inside another man’s vehicle and whipping out a sword during a road rage fight over his revved up engine, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. According to an arrest affidavit, Gervacio Aranca Jr., 65, was arrested and charged …

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Armed thieves in Washington, DC steal expensive Canada Goose coat from college student: video

A group of armed thieves stole a Canada Goose jacket from a bicyclist in the middle of the day in Washington, D.C., police say. Surveillance video released by the Metropolitan Police Department shows the shocking moment a college student’s luxury winter coat was stolen off his back in broad daylight …

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California woman brought guns and 'down payment' to meet 'hitman,' have husband killed in bitter divorce

A California equestrian whose bitter divorce threatened to end her lavish West Coast lifestyle pleaded guilty to a failed murder-for-hire plot targeting her wealthy, estranged husband in a surprise plea deal, according to local media. San Diego police arrested Tatyana Remley, 42, in August after she brought three guns and …

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'Oh my God': Single mom returns home from work to find driveway stolen. 'Now I'm left with dirt'

A Florida woman who is trying to sell her house was flabbergasted when she returned home one evening before Christmas to find that someone had removed her entire driveway. “I didn’t understand at that time why this person was doing this,” Amanda Brochu told Fox News. “Now I’m left with …

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