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Stephen Strause and Katie Goldstein were among the victims of the Highland Park, Illinois, shooting on July 4.

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What we know so far of the deceased victims of the Highland Park parade shooting

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Gunman dressed like a woman to blend in during July 4 shooting, police say

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Here is what we know so far about the victims of the Highland Park parade shooting

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Tips to keep your family safe in the water amid lifeguard shortage

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How severe will this year's tick season be? Here's what to know

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Keanu Reeves patiently answers every question from kid at airport

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Highland Park shooting: 7th person dies, suspect expected in court

Highland Park shooting: 7th person dies, suspect expected in court

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Police take a closer look at Highland Park suspect's access to guns

Police take a closer look at Highland Park suspect's access to guns

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Highland Park community mourns victims, rally around survivors

Highland Park community mourns victims, rally around survivors

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Rudy Giuliani, Lindsey Graham called to testify in election probe

Rudy Giuliani, Lindsey Graham called to testify in election probe

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Fugitive yoga teacher seen with strikingly different look after arrest

Fugitive yoga teacher seen with strikingly different look after arrest

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Caught on video: Lightning strikes truck in Tampa Bay area

Caught on video: Lightning strikes truck in Tampa Bay area

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29 million at risk of damaging wind gusts, hail across Mid-Atlantic

29 million at risk of damaging wind gusts, hail across Mid-Atlantic

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NASA warns China could try to take over the moon by 2030

NASA warns China could try to take over the moon by 2030

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How to save money on rising prices at the grocery store

How to save money on rising prices at the grocery store

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