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In an update, doctors say the former president is in stable condition but still in ICU while being assessed for further treatment.

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The former governor of Texas is poised to be questioned about leading a federal agency he once vowed to abolish if he were president.

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Little Elm police Detective Jerry Walker was shot in the neck during a standoff with suspect and died after being taken to the hospital.

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One thing you can say about Jordan Garnett is he is an optimist if not a methodical practitioner of body art.

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Ana-Alecia Ayala inspired millions of people with her exuberance despite diagnosis, landing a spot on the Ellen Degeneres show.

Dark walls in a small room? Yes, you can! Don't be duped by these decor rules that should be downright ignored.

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It's the largest number of sentences ever commuted in a single day.

Check out where many of the largest cities in America rank for visits from rats and roaches.

Find a new job or post a job opening on the all new Patch Jobs!

Despite pledging in 2011 to make children's menus healthier, a new study from the Harvard School of Public Heath found little improvement.

Even on his last day in office, President Obama can still make some consequential moves.

Sold Out: These 10 U.S. Cities Have the Biggest Housing Shortages

Don't hold your breath if you're looking for new digs in Buffalo. Find out where homes for sale are scarce and who's snatching them up.

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Macy's Closing 68 Stores Across The Country: Full List

See all of the stores that Macy's announced it will be closing so it can invest in e-commerce and a better in-store experience.

By Marc Torrence (patch national staff)
Check Out the 10 Safest and Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.

Is your hometown on one of these lists?

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