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10/11 News @1011now.com · 21d

‘Ghost’ Stories of WWII: How a secret Army unit used tactical deception to save thousands of lives

This top-secret unit of actors and artists carried out missions so classified that many took the story to their graves

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American Airlines passenger accused of kicking attendant restrained with zip ties, duct tape

A woman was reportedly zip-tied and duct-taped while assaulting a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight.

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Suspected human remains used for ‘rituals’ found in luggage at airport, CBP says

A traveler at an airport in Florida was accused of having what looked like human remains, including a part of a skull, inside their luggage.

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10-year-old boy able to escape kidnappers after being held at gunpoint, police say

New Orleans police investigate after a 10-year-old boy was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint.

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University president ousted days after professor’s curriculum controversy

The president at Texas A&M University has stepped down from his role, effective Friday afternoon.

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Florida federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed out a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The New York Times.

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GRAPHIC: Trump says US carried out another strike targeting alleged drug-smuggling boat

In a social media posting, Trump said the strike killed three.

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Army says 4 soldiers are dead after Black Hawk helicopter crash in Washington state

Four special operations soldiers aboard a U.S. Army MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that crashed are “believed to be dead."

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Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1

The House has passed a short-term spending bill to extend government funding for seven weeks and avoid a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1.

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D4vd tour dates removed from websites after discovery of girl’s body in impounded vehicle

The 15-year-old girl was reported missing last year.

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Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine advisers decline to recommend COVID-19 shot for all Americans.

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Pres. Trump speaks with China’s President Xi

President Trump described his Friday call with President Xi as “very good”. Among the issues on their agenda - Trade, Fentanyl, the need to bring the end the war in Ukraine and approval of the TikTok Deal.

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First cousin marriages to be banned in this state starting next month

A new law in Connecticut is expected to go into effect on Oct. 1, banning first-cousin marriages.

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Passengers stuck, flights rerouted after telecommunications outage at Dallas airports

A telecommunications outage in Dallas is causing some travel problems.

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Charges upgraded for Beatrice man accused of killing partner, kidnapping kids

The Beatrice man accused of killing his partner and holding his children hostage had his charges upgraded on Monday.

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Doorbell camera tips off homeowner, leads to Shelton burglary suspect’s arrest

Numerous officers from the Buffalo County Sheriff’s office, the Nebraska State Patrol, Shelton Police Department, and Kearney Police Department arrested a Shelton man Thursday after a short stand-off.

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Social media sensation ‘Mad Scientist BBQ’ takes over Lincoln restaurant for a day

Jeremy Yoder said he’s visiting Lincoln because of Canyon Joe’s, which uses a wood-fired smoker to cook meat “the right way.”

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‘Sick’ man accused of sexually assaulting at least 3 children, possessing child porn

A 43-year-old Dix man claiming to be “a sick person” is accused of sexually assaulting at least three children.

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Basketball programs host autograph session at PBA

Because of the inclement weather, Friday’s Nebraska Basketball Opening Night event in the Railyard has been cancelled.

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Health alert issued for three Nebraska lakes

A health alert has been issued for three lakes in Nebraska.

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Cache Valley Virus detected in mosquitoes collected in Lancaster County

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported Friday that the Cache Valley Virus (CVV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected in the county.

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Man accused of sexually assaulting teen outside her home in Norfolk

A man was accused of sexually assaulting a teen outside her home in Norfolk, according to court documents.

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Gameday Forecast: Rain possible early, but overall seasonal and quiet

Back in the 80s on Sunday

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What’s the solution to a rural EMS crisis fueled by staffing shortages and lack of funding?

10/11 traveled down to Washington, Kansas, to see what their rural department does to address staffing shortages and volunteer coverage.

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Man flees traffic stop, police searching near Greenwood

Authorities are on the lookout for a man who reportedly ran from a traffic stop near Greenwood on Friday.

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