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as they approached, they heard several gunshots and the group ran away. one person has a non-life threatening gunshot wound. an officer did fire at an armed person, but missed. officers arrested several armed people in the area and are investigating. two men in their 20's are in the hospital this morning after a car hit them in cedar injuries from a fight in a parking lot. police responded to the alley next to voodoo lounge off main street just after midnight. authorities say a car hit the two men and then sped

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>> reporter: this, as dubai was preparing its famous fireworks show nearby at the world's tallest building. authorities quickly announced that the fire was contained and there were just 16 injuries determined to go ahead with the new year's celebration. as the clock struck midnight, a surreal scene as the fireworks lit the night sky. while in the background the hotel fire showed little sign of dying down. this morning, the fire's still burning as teams work to put it out. officials have launched an investigation.