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But Deputy Solicitor General Eric Feigin said blocking such searches would handicap police searching for murderers, kidnappers and robbers.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Police said four robbers — two of whom have been caught in surveillance images — battered the woman and robbed her of her personal effects.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Usman Rumirgo, a local ward official, said the assailants set several houses ablaze before leaving the area.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The eight assailants got out of two cars, including a gray Nissan Altima.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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While Rosenior would have been expected to coax better performances from those available, Chelsea’s attackers have failed to step up.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In footage posted to X by Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, dozens of bystanders can be seen filming as Jaden is savagely beaten, when one of his attackers draws a firearm and shoots him at point-blank range.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This anti-theft sling bag has lockable zippers, a hidden back pocket, and RFID-blocking technology—all of which will deter potential pickpockets while docked at each port.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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And when the 25,000 Social Security checks worth $8 million are delivered each month, police say 80 pickpockets arrive to prey on the elderly.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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An unusual theft at a Pennsylvania Wawa has police going bananas for a pair of potassium bandits.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Set against mountainous landscapes and rural lakes, the story follows a wandering swordsman who is falsely accused of stealing a shipment of gold and must unravel a web of intrigue involving bandits, palace guards and corrupt officials while attempting to clear his name.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Iran has gone from having the most lethal navy in the Middle East to now acting like a bunch of pirates.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And some influencers say the new clip from Supergirl was good — Kara on a space-bus full of aliens who get attacked by pirates, with a Guardians of the Galaxy vibe.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Muggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggers. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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