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San Joaquin County detectives say the attack appears to be targeted.

The Pope urged worshippers in Istanbul to 'build bridges of unity'.

The 82-year-old Morningside man died in hospital from critical injuries.

He denies any role in the 15-month embezzlement scheme but says he is 'desecrated'.

New York Times: Father allegedly forced kids to endure a cold and treacherous hike.

NY Times: Vehicles blocked the lanes, with the closed highway creating a makeshift stage.

One light plane crashed in bushland while the second landed safely back at base.

The woman's ex-partner led authorities to her remains after confessing to strangling her.

More than 270 people are still missing in Indonesia's Sumatra region.

Three days of official mourning began, with flags at half-mast across the city.