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        Man injured after federal agent fired projectile during California protest

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        First medical evacuation from Space Station brings crew safely home

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        Downtown Fort Myers

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        National Politics

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        National Politics

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        Lee County

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        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Lee County deputy shoots, kills suspect; 2 deputies on paid leave

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        National News

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        Captiva

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        National News

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        National Politics

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        National News

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        Charlotte County

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        Hunter Walterman
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        National Politics

        Trump's affordability proposals face expert skepticism over real-world impact

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        Naples

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        Mahmoud Bennett
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