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1-year-old killed after Mississippi officer fires at vehicle during Walmart shoplifting response — WESH 2 Orlando
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1-year-old killed after Mississippi officer fires at vehicle during Walmart shoplifting response

A 1-year-old was killed after police fired at a vehicle during a Walmart shoplifting response in Mississippi, sparking protests and calls for answers.

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Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights unveils Stranger Things haunted house — WFTV Orlando Local
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Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights unveils Stranger Things haunted house

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights will feature a new “Stranger Things” haunted house based on the final season of the series. The haunted house will showcase moments from the final season, placing guests in an authentic, visceral experience. Visitors will be at the center of the ultimate battle to save Hawkins, confronting terror on-screen and evading supernatural creatures, including Vecna.Fans can purchase all-new limited-release merchandise inspired by the “Stranger Things” haunted house. The park’s exclusive collection includes a T-shirt and a mug infused with 80’s nostalgia. The merchandise will launch online tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, at 9 am PST on shopUniversal.com.Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from August 28 through Nov. 1. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

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Wash that new outfit before you wear it | Consumer Reports — WESH 2 Orlando
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Wash that new outfit before you wear it | Consumer Reports

Buying new clothes can feel great — and it’s tempting to wear them right away. But before you put on that new sweater, shirt, or baby outfit straight from the store, Consumer Reports says you should wash it first. Here's why:

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Arrest made in hit-and-run after 5-year-old dragged in Clermont parking lot — WESH 2 Orlando
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Arrest made in hit-and-run after 5-year-old dragged in Clermont parking lot

An arrest has been made in a hit-and-run that occurred in May after a 5-year-old girl was dragged in the parking lot of a Clermont shopping center, according to the Clermont Police Department.

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