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A man with schizophrenia sent a major city into lockdown before being gunned down by police after charging at them with a knife.
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Urgent recall for pyjamas sold at Target
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Urgent hunt for convicted child sex offender
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Highest earners ‘$14bn’ tax bonus
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Former soldier denies pool party punch-up
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