The man, facing a murder charge, is accused of firing at an 11-year-old boy who rang a doorbell and ran away as part of a prank, the police said.

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The police in Houston detained a person after an 11-year-old boy was shot on Saturday night, officials said.

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In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.

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