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Girl, 15, saved after bridge jump | Killer, victim worked together: cops | Husband of Congresswoman who praised Hitler denies militia tie

The last family photo of Teig Prickett, wife Katie, son Cory and daughters Lizzie and Autumn. The girls died after a fire broke out in their home in December.
The last family photo of Teig Prickett, wife Katie, son Cory and daughters Lizzie and Autumn. The girls died after a fire broke out in their home in December. (Teig Prickett)

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Parents Who Lost Girls In Fire Remember Night Their Lives Changed

"The fire didn't just take our girls. It took our life, our dreams," said mother Katie Prickett. Their teenage son, who is studying to be a firefighter, was hurt trying to save his sisters.

Teen Rescued After Jumping Off Bridge Into River

The teen did not suffer any injuries while jumping from the bridge, which is about 15-20 feet high, according to a fire department official.

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Murder Defendant, Victim Worked At Home Depot: Chief

One Home Depot worker at CenterPoint is accused of killing his coworker early Friday morning after both men finished their shift.

State Rep Whose Wife Praised Hitler Spotted With Militia Sticker

IL state Rep. Chris Miller's truck was parked outside the Capitol on Jan. 6. Photos show a "Three Percenter" militia sticker on the window. His congresswoman wife caused controversy the same day when she was "Hitler was right on one thing."

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United Airlines Pays $49 Million To Settle Air Mail Fraud Case

Feds say ex-employees falsified parcel-delivery information, with a manager emailing, "We been caught" when postal staff raised questions.

Boy, Father Injured In Head-On Crash With DUI Driver: Sheriff

Jayden and Jared Bruno were on their way home from Jayden's football practice when the accident happened, according to a GoFundMe campaign.

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