SUMMARY: The famous “Home Alone” house in Winnetka, Illinois, sold for $5.5 million, nearly $300,000 over its asking price of $5.25 million. The Georgian-style home, featured in the 1991 film, spans 9,126 square feet and includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Though the exterior retains its iconic look, the interior has been fully renovated with luxury amenities. The buyers, who wish to remain private, expressed their excitement about owning a piece of film history. The previous owners enjoyed one last holiday in the home before the sale, reflecting on their cherished memories in the house.

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SUMMARY: K9 Officer Rocky was shot twice while apprehending a suspect involved in the death of Deputy Jesus Vargas, who was killed while serving a warrant. After the shooting, Rocky was rushed to a hospital where he is expected to recover. Surveillance footage captured the chaos as Rocky was injured and officers carried him to safety. Witnesses expressed shock at the violence occurring so close to their workplaces. Law enforcement tracked the suspect to a dumpster, where the confrontation escalated, resulting in gunfire. A press conference is scheduled to provide updates on Rocky’s condition and the ongoing investigation.

KHOU 11 obtained new surveillance video from the moments K-9 Rocky was shot after alerting officers that the deputy’s killer was hiding in a dumpster on Stella Link.

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SUMMARY: Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Troy Nehls introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act in response to the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn, allegedly by two Venezuelan men unlawfully in the U.S. After entering illegally, the suspects were released under an “Alternatives to Detention” (ATD) program. The bill seeks to limit ATD access, requiring full detention capacity before release and imposing GPS tracking and curfews for participants. Critics argue that current policies, like ankle monitors, do not effectively deter crime. The act responds to public concerns for safety and aims to enhance monitoring of illegal aliens in the U.S.

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