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Hunter charged after shooting woman he mistook for deer, police say

Walter Moorhead, 74, has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly shooting a woman he mistook for a deer while hunting in Delaware.

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Illinois authorities investigate incident involving US citizen and federal agents

Illinois authorities are investigating an incident where a US citizen was detained by federal immigration agents and later sought medical attention for injuries.

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DHS is leading investigation into shooting involving ICE officer in Austin

The Department of Homeland Security is leading an investigation into a shooting incident involving a federal immigration officer in Austin, Texas.

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Patrick Clancy discusses experiences following Lindsay Clancy's mistrial on '60 Minutes'

Patrick Clancy shared his experiences of grief and mental health struggles after the mistrial of Lindsay Clancy on a television interview.

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11-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot in Sydney

An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the face and neck at a home in Sydney's north-west.

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Former police officer pleads not guilty to murder charges in NSW court

A former police officer is on trial for two counts of murder and one count of aggravated break and enter.

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One allegation withdrawn from Alan Jones trial, total alleged victims reduced to five

Prosecutors have withdrawn an allegation against Alan Jones, reducing the number of alleged victims from six to five.

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Patrick Clancy discusses children's deaths in televised interview

Patrick Clancy discusses the tragic deaths of his children and addresses public criticism in his first televised interview.

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ICE agent involved in shooting incident in Austin, Texas

An ICE agent shot a man in Austin, Texas, leaving him in serious but stable condition.

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Specialist courtrooms to focus on rape cases in England and Wales

Specialist courtrooms will be established in England and Wales to prioritize rape and serious sex offence cases with enhanced facilities.

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Suspects in killing of Haiti's president extradited from Haiti to U.S.

Eighteen suspects accused in the killing of Haiti's president are being extradited to the United States.

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Police report no criminal involvement in deaths of three women at Brighton beach

Three sisters were found dead by drowning at Brighton beach, with no signs of criminal involvement.

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Elderly man dies after altercation over sunlounger at Greek beach

An 82-year-old man died after a physical altercation over a sunlounger with a 76-year-old man at a beach in Greece.

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RNLI alerts supporters to potential personal information breach

The RNLI has warned supporters of a potential data breach involving their personal information.

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Child dies and two others hospitalized after stabbing in Blue Mountains

A child has died and two others are hospitalized after a stabbing incident in Valley Heights, New South Wales.

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Three men charged with murders related to domestic violence in NSW

Three men have been charged with the murders of three women in separate domestic violence incidents in New South Wales.

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FBI Director reports use of AI technology in preventing school shootings

The FBI Director reported that the agency used AI technology to prevent six school shootings, significantly increasing its use of AI since he took office.

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Firebombing incidents impact insurance options for nearby businesses in Melbourne

Businesses near tobacconists in Melbourne are struggling to secure insurance due to rising arson attacks.

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Minneapolis DA Race Includes Decision on Charging Federal Agents in Fatal Incident

Two candidates for the Minneapolis District Attorney position are considering whether to charge federal immigration agents involved in a fatal incident.

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Minneapolis DA Candidates Address Charging Decision for Pretti and Good's Deaths

Candidates for Minneapolis District Attorney are evaluating whether to charge federal immigration agents involved in the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

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Minneapolis DA Candidates to Decide on Charges in Shooting Case

Minneapolis District Attorney candidates will decide on charges against federal immigration agents involved in the shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

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Fire at Folkestone hotel prompts evacuation of guests, police investigating

A fire at the Grand Burstin hotel in Folkestone led to the evacuation of around 280 guests, with police investigating the incident as suspicious.

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Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis to speak about Massachusetts murder trial

Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis will speak about the Massachusetts murder trial of Clancy's former wife, Lindsay Clancy, on 60 Minutes.

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77-year-old man dies after alleged attack in Virginia Walmart

A 77-year-old man died after an alleged attack by the parents of a teenage Walmart employee following a confrontation over a shopping cart.

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Heirs of Holocaust victims file lawsuits over art at California museum

Jewish heirs of Holocaust victims have filed lawsuits in California for the restitution of Nazi-looted paintings.

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Experts highlight firearm access in increase of family killings in the US

Data indicates a rise in acts of familicide in the US, linked to easier access to firearms for perpetrators.

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Tennessee woman sues Fargo police for $10 million over wrongful bank theft charges

Angela Lipps is suing Fargo police for $10 million after being wrongfully charged with bank theft due to faulty facial recognition technology.

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Patrick Clancy's wife shares his role as a father in CBS interview

Patrick Clancy's wife discussed his character and parenting in a CBS interview following Lindsay Clancy's murder trial.

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Juror in Clancy trial expresses certainty about her guilt

A juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial expressed certainty about her guilt, despite differing opinions among other jurors.

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ICE officer enters not guilty plea in connection with shooting case

An ICE officer has pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to allegations of lying about a shooting incident involving a Venezuelan man.