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On ‘Dia de los Muertos’ a South City Bakery takes center stage

On ‘Dia de los Muertos’ a South City Bakery takes center stage

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Alex Gaul
A local bakery is serving up some of the best bread in town to celebrate a traditional Mexican holiday.

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Early voting shows no signs of slowing down weekend ahead of election

Early voting shows no signs of slowing down weekend ahead of election

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kimberly Donahue
Voters continued to show out for early voting around the St. Louis area the last weekend before election day.

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Police investigating homicide in South County

Police investigating homicide in South County

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Police are investigating a homicide Saturday in south St. Louis County.

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2 men injured by gunfire Friday on North Kingshighway

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating after two men were shot Friday evening in the 900 block of North Kingshighway.

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Man and woman killed in shooting

Police say man and woman killed in north St. Louis was murder-suicide

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 6:40 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Man and woman killed in north St. Louis shooting

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Doctors seeing younger patients diagnosed with breast cancer

Doctors seeing younger patients diagnosed with breast cancer

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Shoshana Stahl
Breast cancer awareness month is over, but the need for screenings continues. Doctors in the Metro are seeing women being diagnosed even younger.

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SLPS cuts ties with vehicle vender over safety concerns

SLPS cuts ties with vehicle vendor over safety concerns

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Saint Louis Public Schools released an update Friday on its efforts to get kids to and from the classroom.

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Thieves steal more than $100,000 worth of firefighter equipment from local dealership

Thieves steal more than $100,000 worth of firefighter equipment from local dealership

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
A group of burglars stripped more than $100,000 worth of specialized tools from fire trucks awaiting maintenance at a local dealership.

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Teen shot by police after mental health crisis in south St. Louis

Teen with hammer suffering mental health crisis shot, injured by police in South City

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 7:53 PM CDT
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By Kalie Strain
A teen suffering from a mental health crisis was shot and injured by St. Louis Police Friday after they say he refused to drop a hammer.

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Mural honoring Tina Turner unveiled in The Ville neighborhood

Mural honoring Tina Turner unveiled in The Ville neighborhood

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 7:39 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris
The two-story mural honors the life and legacy of Tina Turner. It sits on 4157 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in the Ville neighborhood.
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Police follow leads in shooting death of 92-year-old great-grandfather

Police follow leads in shooting death of 92-year-old great-grandfather

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Russell Kinsaul
On Wednesday, St. Louis County Police were called to the 6900 block of Parc Charlene Drive to investigate a report of a shooting. According to investigators, 92-year-old Robert Prewett suffered a fatal gunshot wound

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Surrounding mayors offer to ‘mediate’ dysfunctional government to end strike in Bellefontaine...

Surrounding mayors offer to ‘mediate’ dysfunctional government to end strike in Bellefontaine Neighbors

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Deion Broxton
Several north St. Louis County city mayors held a press conference Friday to advocate for a compromise to end the Bellefontaine Neighbors worker strike.

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Flag raised at St. Louis City Hall to welcome Transgender Awareness Month

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The month of November is Transgender Awareness Month across the U.S.

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Residents near battery recycling explosion worry for livestock, CMR launches community hotline

Residents near battery recycling explosion worry for livestock, CMR launches community hotline

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Avery Martinez
Explosion. Fire. Questions. The people of Madison County have been trying to adjust after a battery recycling plant in Junction City exploded, as the operator launches a local hotline.

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Wentzville high school students work to create fundraising kiosk

Wentzville high school students work to create fundraising kiosk

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The tools are out, to make the perfect cut and screw each piece together to turn an idea into reality.

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Looking at your sample ballot before casting your ballot could help speed up the process

Why are the lines so long at the polls?

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Alayna Chapie
Look at your sample ballot ahead of casting your vote

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Political candidates attempt to reach young voters through social media

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By Hannah Falcon
In these final days before the election, candidates are making their final appeals to voters.

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Robert Tarr, 48, was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in the...

’48 Hours’ episode Saturday will cover murder of Troy, Illinois, businesswoman Leslie Reeves

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The murder of a Troy, Illinois, woman and the serious injury of a man she was dating will be featured on this Saturday’s episode of the long-running CBS series “48 Hours.”

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Hillsboro, Illinois, man charged with stealing $250K in collectible currency

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 3:07 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A Hillsboro, Illinois, man who allegedly stole collectible coins valued at around $250,000 as a show was happening in July in St. Charles has been criminally charged.

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Man who shot and injured 2 St. Louis police officers sentenced to 20 years

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A man who shot two St. Louis Metropolitan police officers, wounding both, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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Arnold Man sentenced in 2017 killing in Carondelet neighborhood

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
An Arnold man was sentenced Friday to two decades in prison for fatally shooting a man in 2017 in the Carondelet neighborhood.

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Fredericktown R-1 Schools leaders decided to cancel classes on Friday, November 1.

Fredericktown R-1 Schools closed, high school football game moved due to possible air quality concerns

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
Fredericktown R-1 Schools leaders decided to cancel classes on Friday, November 1.

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At approximately 7:30 pm on Thursday October 24,2024, the subject stole $850 worth of...

St. Louis County Police searching for suspect in Fresh Thyme Market theft

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis County is searching for an individual in relation to a theft at the Fresh Thyme market on Lin Ferry Drive in South St. Louis County.

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Jermel Williams, 31, of St. Louis, was charged with Murder, and two counts of Assault.

Man charged in shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Rheanna Wachter
A man has been charged in a fatal shooting near Dellwood involving three victims in December 2023.

St. Charles County

St. Charles County judge dismisses case to stop early voting

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 9:37 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A St. Charles County judge dismissed a case that sought to stop early voting.

Crime

Darryl Tyson Jr., 39, was taken into custody.

Woman fatally shot in Wentzville, suspect in custody

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 7:57 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff, Kalie Strain and Morgan Harris
Police are investigating after a woman was found shot dead in Wentzville overnight.

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Hawley, Kunce exchange jabs in televised debate

Hawley, Kunce exchange jabs in televised debate

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:29 AM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
US Senator Josh Hawley and challenger Lucas Kunce faced off in the first and only debate before the November Election on Thursday night.

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Mom of man shot by police in North County says officers ignored his mental health crisis

‘Surrender badges’: Mom of man shot by police in North County says officers ignored his mental health crisis

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By Melanie Johnson
A North County mother only speaking to First Alert 4 after her son was shot by police Wednesday.

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ONLY ON 4: Rocky’s Road, 45 years after the Iranian Hostage Crisis

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By David Amelotti
While the first week of November hosts a presidential election, that Monday marks the 45th anniversary of the Iranian Hostage Crisis.

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St. Louis County 911, non-emergency phone lines operational after being down

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The St. Louis County 911 and non-emergency phone system is down Thursday night, and a temporary solution is currently in place.

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First Alert 4 speaks to Missouri Secretary of State about election integrity

First Alert 4 speaks to Missouri Secretary of State about election integrity

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Shoshana Stahl
First Alert 4 took your election questions to Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft.

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CDC: Walking pneumonia cases among children on the rise

CDC: Walking pneumonia cases among children on the rise

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Russell Kinsaul
Renea Seesongood’s 9-year-old son, Carson, was diagnosed with a virus. But after more than two weeks, his symptoms were getting worse.

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They live among us -- the dead -- in the land of the living (trees). Can you spot the zombie...

Beware of the Zombie Trees! The living dead (trees) are among us

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Avery Martinez
You’ll have to search for the hidden victims in the forest. They could be around you in any wooded area -- Zombie trees. Trees that seem alive, but are actually dead -- or dying.

St. Louis City

Safe streets advocacy group demanding St. Louis implement pedestrian safety improvements

Safe streets advocacy group demanding St. Louis implement pedestrian safety improvements

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Deion Broxton
An advocacy group promoting greater pedestrian and biker safety is demanding the City of St. Louis improve pedestrian safety after a man in a wheelchair was killed by a hit-and-run driver last week at St. Louis Avenue and Goodfellow Boulevard.

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Early voting continues in St. Charles County as legal battle questions county's election...

Early voting continues in St. Charles County as legal battle questions county’s election transparency

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Caroline Hecker
As St. Charles County continues to see a historic number of early voters this election season, a judge will rule on a legal battle that calls the county’s election transparency into question.

Campaign 2024

According to Missouri law, you can’t not electioneer within 25 feet of a polling place.

Can you wear political clothes to the polls?

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By Alayna Chapie
According to Missouri law, you can’t not electioneer within 25 feet of a polling place.

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Cyprus man charged with murder after Lake Saint Louis man found dead in home

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Kalie Strain
A Lake Saint Louis man was found dead in his home Wednesday and a man he picked up from the airport the day before has been arrested and charged.

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Missouri man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By Kalie Strain
A Crawford County man pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple child sexual abuse charges in federal court.

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A suspect has been criminally charged following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday in St....

Suspect charged in officer-involved shooting incident Wednesday in St. Louis County

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis County prosecutors have criminally charged a man who authorities say fired at police and was subsequently shot on Wednesday afternoon in St. Louis County.

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A fire broke out in Fredericktown, Missouri, Tuesday.

Fire at battery plant prompts evacuations for Fredericktown

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 10:38 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Jon Kipper
Officials told First Alert 4 no injuries have been reported at a massive fire that erupted Wednesday afternoon at a battery facility in Fredericktown.

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Melissa Faix (left) was charged with Stealing a Motor Vehicle, and Robert Crutcher(right) was...

2 others charged in St. Louis County kidnapping

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 10:36 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A man who was released early from prison for holding a victim in a dog cage is once again facing kidnapping charges after police say he beat and threatened a victim over several days in West St. Louis County.

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Police say the shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. in the 2000 block of Mullanphy.

Police: 13-year-old boy shot in north St. Louis, suspects at large

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 9:33 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was shot in north St. Louis late Wednesday evening.

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Investigators looking into overnight fire at south St. Louis laundromat

Investigators looking into overnight fire at south St. Louis laundromat

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 5:27 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Bomb and Arson investigators are looking into an early morning fire at a laundromat in south St. Louis.

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1 person taken to hospital following officer-involved shooting in St. Louis County

Suspect wounded after chase, officer-involved shooting in North County

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis County Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving two other agencies that happened Wednesday afternoon at the Interstate 170 and Natural Bridge Road interchange

Campaign 2024

The Federation of Block Units and the A. Philip Randolph Institute are helping to get voters...

Need a ride to the polls? Volunteers offer free rides to voters

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By Alayna Chapie
You can call 314-562-0411 for a free ride to the polls.

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St. Louis looks to bridge data gap, plans to offer free Wi-Fi in 9 city parks

St. Louis looks to bridge data gap, plans to offer free Wi-Fi in 9 city parks

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Shoshana Stahl
Several parks in the city will get a new upgrade that will bring Wi-Fi connectivity to those areas, with the goal of helping create new connections across our region.

St. Louis County

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Special prosecutor moves to oust St. Louis County councilman over nepotism claims

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A special prosecutor appointed by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has moved to oust a councilman over nepotism claims.

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Danielle C. Fischer, 32, was sentenced in Madison County after pleading guilty to sexually...

Former Metro East teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing students

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A former teacher in the Metro East pleaded guilty to sexually abusing three students in 2021.

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Worker dies after falling at construction site on BJC campus in Central West End

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A sheet metal worker died after he fell while at a construction site on the Barnes-Jewish Hospital campus in the Central West End

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Ramon Arnaldo Chavez-Rodriguez  is  facing several charges after St. Louis Officer David Lee...

Suspect in St. Louis officer’s death enters not guilty plea

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 4:29 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The man accused in a drunken crash that killed a St. Louis police officer has entered a not guilty plea in a St. Louis courtroom on Wednesday.
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