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Family sues Panera, saying its caffeinated lemonade led to Florida man’s cardiac arrest

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The Supreme Court is seen on Feb. 21, 2023, in Washington. The Supreme Court on Monday, April 3, declined to hear an appeal from a Louisiana death row inmate seeking a new sentencing hearing, over a dissent from the three liberal justices. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Supreme Court rejects death row inmate’s appeal after co-conspirator’s confession to actual murder

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Voters wait in line to make corrections to their ballots for the midterm elections at City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. According to data from AP VoteCast, voters with no religious affiliation supported Democratic candidates and abortion rights by staggering percentages in the 2022 midterm elections. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Non-religious voters wield clout, tilt heavily Democratic

By Peter Smith - Associated Press

Chicago police and emergency medical responders work at the scene of a mass shooting near Polk Street and California Avenue on the city's West Side on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Chicago Police say several people were injured in a drive-by shooting Halloween night, including three children (E. Jason Wambsgans /Chicago Tribune via AP)

15 hurt, including 3 children, in Chicago Halloween shooting

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Chicago police respond to a shooting near the CPD Homan Square facility Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. One person was shot and a Chicago police officer was wounded Monday during an incident inside a police facility on the city's West Side, officials said. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Man shot by Chicago police had infiltrated SWAT training, chief says

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FILE - A man stands in a heating shelter at the Chicago Transit Authority's Merchandise Mart &quot;L&quot; station, Monday, March 23, 2020, in Chicago. Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter addresses the media in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 saying the transportation system will reinstate canine security units on CTA trains in coming weeks to stem increased violent crime, including the shooting death of a 29-year-old man early Saturday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, file)

More police promised for Chicago trains after fatal shooting

By John O'Connor - Associated Press

Chicago police work the scene where two police officers where shot during a traffic stop in the 6300 block of South Bell in the West Englewood neighborhood, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Chicago police say female officer fatally shot over the weekend

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

Veronica Alvarez, foreground, the mother of 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez, reads a statement to the media on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, after watching video of her son's fatal shooting. Her attorney Todd Pugh stands behind her. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Video: Chicago man had gun, back turned when police shot him

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Murder, other charges filed against man in killing of girl

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Police: Suspect in Chicago girl’s killing likely to survive

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Chicago police officer shot, 4th in less than two weeks

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Superintendent: Chicago officer shot in hand on West Side

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Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, the second in 2 days

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Chicago police boost countermeasures as carjackings spike

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Police investigate the scene of a shooting on the Chicago-Evanston border on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Jason Nightengale kills 3, would 4 in Chicago shooting spree, police say

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Chicago and Evanston police investigate the scene of a shooting outside an IHOP restaurant in Evanston, Ill., Saturday night, Jan. 9, 2020. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Cops: Chicago shooter who killed 3 posted social media rants

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

Police: 2 Chicago officers, suspect shot during traffic stop

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Chicago police use pepper spray on protesters at the corner of Randolph and Dearborn streets in downtown Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. The protesters are looking to defund the Chicago Police Department and to abolish ICE. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Chicago’s top cop defends police actions during protests

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Police officers and detectives enter the crime scene area where a 9-year-old boy was fatally shot, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Chicago. A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Janari Ricks and police hope to secure charges against him in the coming days, the city's police superintendent said Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Kids getting caught in crossfire as US gun violence surges

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown wears a face mask at a news conference on Monday, July 27, 2020 in Chicago. Police are reporting a drop in homicides and shooting incidents after the department rolled out two units designed to combat gun violence and ensure protests remain peaceful. The city reported three homicides over the weekend compared to 12 the weekend before. It was the first weekend that the 300-member Community Safety Team was dispatched to communities on the West and South sides where there has been an uptick in violent crime. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Chicago Police: Violence drops after 2 new units rolled out

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press