Beatles producer George Martin dead at 90
George Martin, longtime producer dubbed the fifth Beatle, died at age 90. The classically trained innovator helped shape the Beatles from obscurity in the early 1960s, arranging strings and orchestration on iconic tracks and guiding their studio evolution. Ringo Starr offered thanks on Twitter.
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Explosion injures nine Seattle firefighters
An early morning explosion in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood leveled three businesses after a natural gas leak. Nine firefighters were injured, eight firefighters and one battalion chief released with minor injuries. Crews searched rubble as two block radius suffered damage and seismic sensors logged the blast. Investigators consider natural gas a reasonable cause, with gas shut off and weeks needed to confirm sources.
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Suspect Arrested After 17-Hour Kansas Missouri Killings Manhunt
Pablo Antonio Serrano-Vitorino, 40, sought for four Kansas deaths and one in Missouri, was captured in eastern Missouri after a 17-hour manhunt. Authorities described him as dangerous and possibly armed with an AK-47. He is held on a $2 million bond.
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Islamic State detainee reveals chemical weapons plans
A detained Islamic State operative in U S custody is being questioned about leading the group's efforts to acquire and use illicit chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria. Officials say he may have served in Saddam Hussein's unconventional weapons program and has provided details on the IS chemical weapons program and two storage sites later hit by U S airstrikes.
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Wisconsin blood infection linked to 18 deaths
A bacterial infection known as Elizabeth Kingia has been linked to 18 deaths in Wisconsin. Local health officials and the CDC are investigating sources as part of the ongoing inquiry. The WDHS notes 48 people have been found with the infection since November 1, with most patients over 65 and having at least one underlying serious illness.
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Twenty-one shot in Chicago over twenty hours
In Chicago from Tuesday into Wednesday two people died and 19 were wounded, a rate of about one shot every 58 minutes. The violence surpassed the prior weekend, with more than 500 shot so far this year and over 100 killed in the city.
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Clinton calls for sanctions after Iran missile tests
Hillary Clinton urged new sanctions on Iran after Tehran announced two ballistic missile launches aimed at Israel. IRGC officials pledged ranges up to 2,000 km, asserting defensive intent though Israel and the West questioned the move amid broader tensions following a nuclear deal.
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