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Student's Hefty Handbag Takes Bullet for Her

Stuffed tote saves life during struggle with mugger

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Nov 12, 2008 1:03 PM CST

(Newser) – A 22-year-old Tennessee college student has her overstuffed, oversize handbag to thank for escaping unscathed from a struggle with an armed mugger, she tells NBC’s Today Show. After stealing her cell phone, the attacker fired at Elizabeth Pittenger from 4 feet away. The junk...   Read full story »

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