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Braving a killer's pounce It seemed as though Adam Bencsik had the flu when he left his friends early and headed home to bed. But in the middle of the night, things got strange: Adam's fingernails and toenails started turning purple, and purple splotches that looked like tiny bruises broke out on his skin.   » Gassing killed theater hostages » Till joblessness do us part? Marriages strained by turmoil » In Neulander retrial, it's deja vu... only deeper » Smith takes hold of No. 1 spot on NFL's all-time rushing list This morning's complete Inquirer

Sniper witness a mystery man Camden resident Nathaniel Osbourne may have helped John Allen Muhammad purchase the car allegedly customized by Muhammad and his alleged accomplice to carry out a three-week reign of sniper terror in the D.C. area, but he had nothing to do with the 13 shootings, his attorney said yesterday.   » Philly girl wrapped up in deadly love triangle » Must-zzzzz TV? -- Why most drama shows don't withstand the test of time » This is for those who really need to get psyched » Rich Hofmann | There's something about Mondays This morning's complete Daily News