Patrick Murphy, of Denver, was charged with a hate crime and “criminal mischief” for breaking transgender Pride flags, police said. He pleaded not guilty.
Author: Claire Thornton, USA TODAY
Tropical Storm Franklin lashing Dominican Republic, Haiti; see storm’s projected path
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Surfboard-stealing Otter 841 keeps outsmarting California authorities trying to catch her
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