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Dorothy Buchanan, Dorothy Murray and Dorothy Kern — who call themselves "the three Dots" — grew up in the same hometown and celebrated their 100th birthdays together this year.

For These '3 Dots,' 100 Years Of Friendship, Fellowship And Fun

In Auburn, Maine, three best friends — Dorothy, Dorothy and Dorothy — celebrate their 100th birthdays and reminisce about their long friendship.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is urging potential witnesses of the shooting to come forward and assist police with the investigation. "We can't normalize this kind of behavior," she said.

13 People Shot At Chicago House Party Honoring A Man Fatally Shot In April

Chicago's mayor called the shootings "a terrible tragedy" and an "incredible act of cowardice." She urged witnesses to "overcome their fears and come forward with information" to help police.

An aerial view of the pileup along Interstate 64 in Virginia, which authorities say involved nearly 70 vehicles.

More Than 50 Injured In Virginia Interstate Pileup Involving Nearly 70 Vehicles

Virginia State Police said the crashes began on an icy and fog-shrouded overpass bridge around 7:51 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say no deaths were reported as a result of the massive pileup.

'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Series Fuels A Themed New York Bus Tour

The success of Amazon Studio's Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has spawned a bus tour of some of the show's New York locations.

Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio (population about 5,000), the county seat of Belmont County.

Drug Overdoses Contribute To Rise In Midlife Mortality In Ohio River Valley

Life expectancy in the U.S. has taken a significant downward turn. This is especially true in Ohio and West Virginia, which have the highest rates of overdose deaths among people ages 25 to 64.

When Alexa Kasdan's sore throat lingered for more than a week, she went to her doctor. The doctor sent her throat swab and blood draw to an out-of-network lab for sophisticated DNA tests, resulting in a $28,395.50 bill.

For Her Head Cold, Insurer Coughed Up $25,865

A New York woman worried that her sore throat might be strep, so she went to the doctor to have it checked out. Then came the bill — with a price tag similar to a small SUV.

Flint's Water Crisis Spurs Other Cities To Remove Lead Pipes

Some cash-strapped Midwest cities are removing aging lead water pipes. Chicago, which has the largest inventory of lead pipes, hasn't tackled the problem. What can it learn from the cities that have?

Georgia Family Discovers Owl Hiding In Their Christmas Tree

The family in Atlanta was having dinner when someone noticed an owl ornament on the tree moving. They realized it was not an ornament but was in fact a live owl.

Court In Saudi Arabia Sentences 5 To Death In Killing Of Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor announced five people have been sentenced to death for the 2018 murder in Turkey of Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post, after a secret trial.

Protesters outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy in London in October 2018 demonstrate against the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. On Monday, five people were sentenced to death for the killing, and three others received prison sentences.

Saudi Arabia Sentences 5 People To Death For Khashoggi Killing

A State Dept. official called the verdicts "an important first step in holding those responsible for the terrible crime accountable." But a U.N. official called them a "mockery" of justice.

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