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  • Tuesday, 5 July, 2022
    Gun control
    Suspect in Chicago suburb parade massacre charged with murder

    Attack at July 4 festivities in Highland Park left seven people dead and dozens more injured

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  • Tuesday, 5 July, 2022
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