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Man Who Faked His Death and Fled to Scotland Is Convicted of Rape

Nicholas Rossi lived for years as a fugitive before being extradited. A jury in Utah found him guilty of a 2008 sexual assault.

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Nicholas Rossi appeared in a jury trial in Salt Lake City on Monday. Mr. Rossi was charged with rape in 2022 by the Salt Lake County Prosecutor. At the time, he was living under an assumed name in Scotland, and had faked his death in America under an alias.
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Heavy Rains in Wisconsin Lead to Flooding and Early Closure of State Fair

Record-setting rainfall caused intense flooding in and around the Milwaukee area starting on Saturday night.

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Rescuers helping residents stranded by flooding in Wauwatosa, Wis., on Sunday. More heavy rains were expected, forecasters said.
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Man Who Lit Cigarette From Eternal Flame in Paris Is Arrested

A video showing the man casually walking across the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe set off outrage in France.

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The flame on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a wreath laying event in Paris.
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