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5 things to know: Latest twist in story of 'hero' cop

Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, 52, was under scrutiny for embezzling money through the local Explorers program. He killed himself and staged it to look like he died in the line of duty, police say. (Photo by Lake County Sheriffs Office via Getty Images)

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Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, 52, was under scrutiny for embezzling money through the local Explorers program. He killed himself and staged it to look like he died in the line of duty, police say. (Photo by Lake County Sheriffs Office via Getty Images)
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Nov 6, 2015

Five things to know Friday, November 6:

1. Not only did he stage his suicide to look like he'd been killed in the line of duty — subjecting his community to an expensive and fruitless manhunt — but it looks like an Illinois cop also tried to hire a hit man. [Read about the latest twist in this strange story here]

2. Will LaVista Hills be a city after all? The GBI has opened an investigation in to Tuesday's election after allegations of voting irregularities. [Mark Niesse has the full story here]

3. A faux-fur pet jacket is on it. But what is No. 1 on Oprah's list of "Favorite Thing"? [You can find out here]

4. You can't stop at any of them this morning, but Dunkin' Donuts will open 46 more locations in Georgia. [Fiza Pirani has the details here]

5. Is it ever going to stop raining? Probably. But when? [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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