Joliet shooting: Manhunt as seven found dead in two homes in Illinois
The suspect knew the victims, who were found in two homes across the street from each other, say police.
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Dozens reported killed as battle rages in Gaza’s Khan Younis
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UK officials probe Iran generals’ antisemitic talks to students
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US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis
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MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
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Families won’t miss out on expanded free childcare despite delays, says minister
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Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands left without power
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Israeli father fears hostage daughter was sexually abused
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British man Aditya Verma appears in Spanish court over plane-bomb hoax
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