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Volusia teen pulls mask off sex assault suspect, recognizes him from school
Deputies arrested an 18-year-old man accused of breaking into a teenage girl’s home in Pierson, Volusia County, early Monday morning to have sex with her.
Brevard lifeguard helps 'disoriented' shark that was too close to shore
Some beachgoers had a different danger to deal with, besides strong rip currents, when they hit the Brevard County shore Sunday.
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Men rescue war vet who fell out of wheelchair into water
A double amputee war veteran is recovering at home after nearly drowning over the weekend near St. Petersburg.
Convicted criminal found with $1,500 in counterfeit cash
The Secret Service said it is working to figure out where an Orlando man got $1,500 in counterfeit cash.
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Gunman who shot, killed father of two in Orange Co. sought
Orange County investigators said Monday they are on the hunt for the gunman who shot and killed a father of two.
2 killed in fiery Osceola County crash
Troopers said two people were killed when an SUV crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Osceola County Sunday afternoon.
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Tornado-hit states brace for more bad storms
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled.
Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role
Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday because of the involvement of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who supports of a bill in his country that would allow abortion.
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Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine.
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Daft Punk goes outside comfort zone for new album
It's tempting to say Daft Punk has gone Hollywood. The influential French electronic duo crafted its first film score, for "Tron: Legacy," three years ago and are now releasing a well-financed, smartly hyped pop album featuring what they call an ensemble cast of contemporary singers and veteran musicians.
Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD in Israel
A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month.
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Ex-NFL WR Johnson arrested in probation violation
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
Lake Brantley wins 8A state championship
Lake Brantley wins 8A state championship