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The veteran who helped disarm the gunman at gay club says he followed his instincts

The veteran who helped disarm the gunman at gay club says he followed his instincts

"I have nothing but love" for the gay community, says Army veteran Rich Fierro, one of two people police credited with subduing a gunman who went on a shooting rampage at a Colorado Springs nightclub.
by The Associated Press

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Strong quake topples houses in Indonesia’s Java; 162 dead

Strong quake topples houses in Indonesia’s Java; 162 dead

A strong, shallow earthquake toppled buildings and walls on Indonesia’s densely populated main island on Monday, killing at least 162 people and injuring hundreds.
by The Associated Press

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'Your whole life is gone': Elderly retirees in Florida struggle to rebuild after Ian

'Your whole life is gone': Elderly retirees in Florida struggle to rebuild after Ian

Florida is a magnet for retirees — not just for those who can afford exclusive gated communities, but also for those on fixed incomes. Now, many face a wrenching reality: rebuilding is not an option.
by Danielle Kaye and Marisa Peñaloza

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The UVA shooting suspect is in custody after 3 football players were killed

The UVA shooting suspect is in custody after 3 football players were killed

Three people were killed and two were injured following a shooting at the University of Virginia late Sunday night, campus police and university president Jim Ryan confirmed early Monday.
by Ayana Archie

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Investigation underway over midair crash at Dallas air show

Investigation underway over midair crash at Dallas air show

Authorities say six people were killed in a collision between two vintage military aircraft at a Dallas air show. The collision happened Saturday afternoon at the Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Dallas show at the Dallas Executive Airport.
by The Associated Press

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Investigators raid Seoul police over the deadly crowd surge

Investigators raid Seoul police over the deadly crowd surge

The raids by South Korea's National Police Agency on local police came a day after the national agency acknowledged that Seoul police failed to act for hours despite calls warning of a swelling crowd.
by The Associated Press

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