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3 KILLED IN SAN DIEGO MOSQUE SHOOTING

Three adult men were killed Monday in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, authorities said. Police described the victims as a security guard and two other men; the suspect or suspects later died by suicide, according to officials. Police in multiple cities are boosting security at houses of worship as investigators treat the attack as a possible hate crime.

DOJ Launches $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

The Justice Department says it will set up a $1.776 billion compensation fund after President Trump dropped his IRS lawsuit. The move has triggered controversy inside the Treasury Department, where one attorney reportedly resigned in protest.

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Massive California Fire Threat Forces Evacuations

A fast-moving brushfire north of Los Angeles is forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. Officials warn millions more from California to Kansas are under red flag warnings because of critical fire conditions and high winds.

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Ebola Concerns Grow After U.S. Doctor Tests Positive in Africa

An American doctor working in Africa has tested positive for Ebola, raising new alarm over the outbreak. Health officials are tightening travel restrictions as the disease continues to spread and claims more lives.

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