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Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   MANCHESTER — They came riding into town Monday, a merry band of adventurers setting out on a 10-day quest to reach the Pacific Ocean on two wheels. As they gathered in the parking lot of the Hampton Inn and Suites, they regaled each other with tales of the day’s exploits, from the search for the West Paris, Maine Post Office to an accident that left one of their number scrambling for tools and brake fluid. The Scooter Cannonball, held every other year, parked Monday night in Manchester after its 75 riders completed the first segm...

Two young police officers are being credited with saving the life of a 13-year-old shooting victim on Chicago's south side.

Chicago Cops Credited with Saving 13-Year-Old Shooting Victim by Hoisting Him into Squad Car and Speeding Him to Hospital Aaron Keller © Provided by Law & Crime Image of Julius Givens and Rhonda Ward at a press conference. Two young police officers are being credited with saving the life of a 13-year-old shooting victim on Chicago’s south side. Julius Givens and Rhonda Ward, who are partners on the force and who each have been with the department for about two years, were captured on video hauling a seriously injured Swaysee Rankin to their squad car and racing the boy ...

>> though jackson stays in peak physical condition, he says he's as much a lover as he is a fighter. >> these are my letters i got this morning, my love letters from my wife. she's always sending me beautiful encouragements, keep me motivated, keep my mind from being inside these walls. i love her to death. it's like her words are right here with me. of course, they always are when you love someone. i just got this one today. that's a beautiful card, too. it says, "in all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. in all the world, there is no love for you like mine." then it says, "i am ...

During his time in general population, jackson was known for his extreme workout methods and staying fit for the fight. >> people see a weak spot, you know, they come for you. got to use your hands. ain't no guns in here. >> and it was, in fact, a fight that landed jackson here. >> little altercation. you know. came out. nobody hit me. i hit them. and they brought me down here for assaulting another inmate, 15 days, you know? you got to stay in shape. you got to stay militant. you got to stay alert. 'cause anything goes. i learned how to protect myself. >> though jackson stays in peak