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Understanding Swatting: False Active Shooter Reports Cause Chaos at Villanova University and Beyond

What is swatting? Active shooter hoax incidents at Villanova University and more create chaos for students and police

CHICAGO (WLS) — Active shooter hoaxes, known as “swatting,” have gotten so…

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August 27, 2025

Trump officials defend order prohibiting asylum at southern border

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Former Trump Administration Defends Policy Restricting Asylum at Southern Border

Officials from the Trump administration are vigorously defending the president’s…

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November 5, 2025

Downtown Beaufort intersection to close during businesses 'critical fourth quarter'

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Critical Q4 Alert: Downtown Beaufort Intersection Closure Set to Impact Local Businesses

BEAUFORT, S.C. — Downtown Beaufort is bracing for the next stage of…

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November 5, 2025

Did anybody win Friday's $680M Mega Millions jackpot?

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Mega Millions Results: Find Out if the $800M Jackpot Has a New Winner!

Since its last win of $348 million in Virginia on June 27,…

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November 5, 2025

Dad admits to squeezing, abusing infant to death

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Father Confesses to Fatal Abuse of Infant

Inset: Joseph Bonito (Wood County Justice Center). Background: The block in Ohio…

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November 5, 2025