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Trucker Kidnappings: FBI Fears There Are More Victims | PM

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Brian T. Summerson (left) and Pierre L. Washington are accused of kidnapping female victims along their trucking routes.
Brian T. Summerson (left) and Pierre L. Washington are accused of kidnapping female victims along their trucking routes. (Courtesy of the FBI)

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Truckers Accused Of Kidnapping; FBI Fears There Are More Victims

Brian T. Summerson and Pierre Washington were arrested by the FBI and accused of kidnapping women while driving cross-country truck routes.

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Nearly 200 Expiring Vaccine Doses Given To Northwestern Students

With less than 12 hours notice before the doses were due to expire, Northwestern University staff set up a late-night clinic on campus.

Suspected Grenade Found, Detonated At Lakefront

A bomb squad cleared an apparent hand grenade from the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve.

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Chicago Preps For Protests Over Video Of Police Shooting Teen

Ald. Lopez says Chicago Police Supt. David Brown is sticking to "tired and ineffective policies of protecting people" amid civil unrest.

District Holding Outdoor Proms

They will follow CDC guidance.

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