'Nuns' carrying guns in botched bank robbery

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Nuns with guns involved in botched bank hold-up
(Image credit: Source: Pennsylvania Police)

Police in Pennsylvania are on the lookout for two women who attempted to rob a bank while dressed as nuns. Security footage shows the women – one of whom was carrying a gun – demanding money from a bank teller. The pair fled the scene empty-handed when police were alerted.

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Gambler throwing money sparks Las Vegas fight

An unknown man has sparked a brawl on the Las Vegas Strip after emerging from a casino around 4am and throwing a stack of $100 notes into the air. It is unclear how much money was thrown, but local police say that up to 1,000 people were involved in a fight over the cash before the situation was brought under control.

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