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Gun Violence · AtlantaA suspected gunman and a police officer are dead after law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter near the adjoining campuses of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University on Friday, authorities said.
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Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police say
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Mariano Rivera · New YorkNEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a flyball at the New York Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day game on Saturday and needs surgery. Agent Fern Cuza said the 55-year-old closer, baseball’s career leader in saves, will have the operation within a week. In his lone at-bat, Rivera singled off former teammate Andy Pettitte and easily ran to first base. During an at-bat by Willie Randolph, Rivera took a step a…See the Story
Mariano Rivera Tears Achilles in Yankees Old-Timers' Day Game and Needs Surgery
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