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Breaking: Moore Tires in Rock Falls engulfed in flames

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Breaking News | Car found on fire near Moline Fire Department

In the last hour, firefighters responded to a car fire near the Moline Fire Station. Smoke from the fire could be seen several blocks away.
Nation World

LIVE: Tokyo airport at standstill after plane catches fire

Tokyo officials say all passengers and crew on board were able to evacuate safely. This fire may have been created after the plane hit a coast guard aircraft.
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Breaking News: Man wanted for shooting at Rock Island packing company

Dante Beard fled the scene after shooting a man in the torso. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with serious, non-life threatening injuries.
Regional

One person dead after Chicago freight train collides with FedEx truck

The crash occurred this morning south of downtown Chicago, and is the second train crash in the area. No details have been released about the cause of the crash.
Traffic

Breaking: I-280 eastbound side blocked to traffic

Drivers who take I-280 in Illinois are encouraged to avoid this area as first responders clear the area. News 8 is working to gather more information this morning.
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Breaking: Russian plane transporting Ukrainian prisoners crashes

According to Russian officials, the plane had 65 Ukrainian prisoners on board and were being transported to the Russia-Ukraine border as part of an exchange.
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Rock Island livestock auction barn fire declared an arson investigation

The fire took place Saturday evening. The Rock Island Fire Marshal investigated and discovered evidence of an intentional fire. One cow was killed in the fire.
Bridges

Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after cargo ship collision

Officials in Maryland are looking for survivors after a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge. First responders say all lanes of traffic are closed.
National

Special Report | Biden delivers remarks after Maryland bridge collapse

Six people remain missing after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is traveling to Maryland.
News

Multiple squad cars present outside Davenport home after shots fired call

News 8 is working to get more information, but we know around 15 squad cars were present at the scene, and police were telling the suspect to surrender.
World

Chinese police announce suspect has been arrested connected to stabbing incident

Police say the suspect bumped into the instructors near Jilin City and began stabbing all four of them. All of the victims are in critical condition.