Aurora: Quick Facts

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Aurora police want help solving robbery at fast food restaurant • Nov. 5, 2026, 1:23 PM ET (CBS)

Aurora police reform progress puts city on track for ending consent decree in 2027 • Oct. 30, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (Aurora Sentinel)

Aurora, metro police arrest 18 people facing 185 felony charges from 20 criminal cases • Oct. 19, 2026, 3:38 PM ET (Aurora Sentinel)

Aurora designated as WWII heritage city in recognition of war efforts • Oct. 18, 2026, 5:29 PM ET (CBS)

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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