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Gunman Dead After Holding Five Firefighters Hostage in Georgia
The man who held five firefighters hostage in Suwanee, Ga. earlier on Wednesday has been shot and killed by SWAT members. Four hostages are slightly injured, but authorities say they should be OK.
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This Day in History for September 9 – California Gains Statehood and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The Second Continental Congress changes the name of the nation from the United Colonies to the United States of America (More info)
1850 – California is admitted as the 31st US state, bypassing the usual waiting period of being a territory first (More info)