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Nurse fired, accused of swapping kids' medicine | Driver caught in street takeover fatally shot | Man caught watching child porn by cops

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Confirmed Tornado Caused Barn Collapse That Killed Animals

Four animals were killed in the incident. Fire crews did save 24 sheep, 18 goats, one cow and several chickens and ducks from the barn.>>Read More.

Nurse Fired From School District Over Medicine Swap: District

A school nurse, accused last month of misusing the prescription drugs of students, including a child who was later found to have fentanyl in their system, has been fired.>>Read More.

Driver Caught In Street Takeover Fatally Shot

Police said the 20-year-old driver was struck by a volley of gunshots through his windshield when he got trapped in a ring of cars.>>Read More.

Man Found In Bedroom Watching Child Porn During Police Search: Cops

A 24-year-old man accused of possessing dozens of child pornography videos and photos was found watching pornographic video of a young child while police searched his home this past week, authorities said.>>Read More.


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