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California man faces trial in 10-year abduction case
 

A California man accused of abducting his girlfriend’s 15-year-old daughter, marrying her and holding her captive for a decade of physical and sexual abuse was ordered to stand trial on Friday on kidnapping and rape charges.

Woman suing city of Seattle for $1 million

A Seattle woman who was punched in the face by a police officer as she was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence has filed a $1 million claim against the city, saying her rights were violated, the city clerk’s office said on Friday.

 
Cop says ramming armed suspect was the ‘right thing’ to do

In a newly released interview, the Arizona police officer who made a split-second decision to run over an armed suspect with his patrol car, says from his seat, he only had two options and he chose the best one.

 
University cancels classes before protest over treatment of US flag

A university in southern Georgia canceled classes on Friday before a rally expected to draw several thousand people angry over an American flag getting stepped on during a recent protest on campus.

 
Statue of Liberty evacuation lifted after bomb threat

The Statue of Liberty was deemed safe on Friday after a bomb threat lead to a security sweep and the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from Liberty Island in New York Harbor, NBC’s local television affiliate reported, citing law enforcement sources.

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90 arrests made in Seattle drug market sting

Police said they had arrested more than 90 people in a four-month crackdown on the flourishing drug market in downtown Seattle.

 
Stage collapses during Indiana school performance — VIDEO

It was the final act of a high school show celebrating the history of rock ‘n’ roll, with the cast coming out on stage to jump, clap and sing along to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing.”