Crime
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'People are scared' as gang activity fuels Portland violence
Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am - PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - When Oregon's most populous city had a rampant gang problem 30 years ago, Portland detectives were stunned if they found more than a few dozen bull...
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Lawyers: Avenatti shamed, merits leniency for Nike extortion
Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Avenatti should spend no more than six months behind bars after a jury concluded he tried to extort $25 million from sportswear giant Nike, his l...
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French man gets 4-month prison sentence for slapping Macron
Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am - VALENCE, France (AP) - A 28-year-old Frenchman who described himself as a right-wing or extreme-right 'œpatriot'ť was sentenced to four months in prison Thursday for sla...
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Ex-police chief, 5 others charged in Capitol riot conspiracy
Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am - A former California police chief and five other men have been indicted on conspiracy charges in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents made ...
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Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame
Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - 'œSKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,'ť claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. 'œAn explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McCo...
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Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads guilty to US charges
Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin 'œEl Chapo'ť Guzman pleaded guilty Thursday to charges in the U.S. and admitted that she helped her husband ru...
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Federal investigators to examine deadly Phoenix tanker crash
Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - Federal safety officials said Thursday they will investigate a crash in which authorities said a milk tanker going too fast collided with seven passenger ...
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EU lawmakers say Morocco put children's lives at risk
Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am - BRUSSELS (AP) - European Union lawmakers on Thursday accused Morocco of endangering the lives of children in an attempt to put political pressure on Spain, after thousan...
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Elmhurst police investigate carjackingJun 10, 2021 1:00 am - Elmhurst police are investigating a carjacking Tuesday evening by two men posing as prospective buyers of the vehicle. Police said the victim posted a 2012 Dodge Charger...
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Person hurt in road rage fight in West DundeeJun 10, 2021 1:00 am - A person was hospitalized Thursday morning after a road rage fight in West Dundee. Police were called at 7:38 a.m. to the Casey's gas station and market at 700 S. 8th St...