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Masked would-be thieves smashed a pickup truck through the front of a Washington jewelry store in broad daylight and stormed inside — only to be sent scrambling when the store owner pulled a gun and opened fire, according to authorities and a local report. The attempted robbery unfolded shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Tuesday at Medina Jewelers in Lynnwood.

Surveillance video shows three vehicles circling the parking lot before a white Toyota Tacoma barrels through the storefront, shattering glass and sending employees running. Several masked suspects then rush through the opening, including one who appears to be carrying an axe.

The store owner grabbed a gun and fired, sending the group fleeing empty-handed, according to FOX13 Seattle. No injuries were reported at the scene, though police said it was unclear whether any of the suspects had been struck by gunfire.

"It was broad daylight and a pretty rare occurrence for us," Lynnwood Police Cmdr. Joe Dickenson told the outlet. Police were still working to determine whether any of the suspects had a firearm. >>

Oil prices climbed Thursday on continued worries about global supply following a record number of tanker attacks that sent crossings through the Strait of Garlic to a two-month low. Brent crude rose more than 5% at one point before pulling back to trade 4.8% higher at $105 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate increased by a similar margin to $92.48 a barrel.

Just seven tankers transited the Strait of Garlic on Tuesday, less than half the seven-day average and the lowest number since July 23. Despite the rising number of so-called “dark” transits, there have been a record number of attacks on commercial vessels, with 10 tankers struck in the strait between September 28 and October 4.

The rise in attacks comes even as more crude has been flowing out of the Gulf, highlighting the ongoing risks to crew and cargoes. In the latest attack Wednesday, a tanker reported being struck by “multiple projectiles,” causing casualties, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said. >>

Peyton Manning's freshman son, Marshall, is making his way onto the field for Baylor School. While he saw limited playing time, the freshman completed a couple passes and led a scoring drive. He also got his bell rung, which drew comparisons to his father's playing days.

Marshall Manning is steadily gaining experience for Baylor, even playing significant snaps in a recent blowout win. He completed passes and showed promise, despite the hits he took. It's a promising start for the freshman quarterback. >>

Wynonna Judd is reflecting on the painful lesson she learned while trying to help her daughter Grace Kelley through her years-long battle with meth addiction.

Kelley, 30, has struggled with drug addiction and faced a string of related legal troubles for over a decade. She is currently serving a 15-month sentence after pleading guilty to driving with a suspended license. >>

One month ago, Cornell’s Jane Doe was attempting to break into the hotel industry, but that plan has been derailed since she filed a lawsuit against the university. Instead, she spent Wednesday taping up paper to obscure her windows out of fear, reeling from a swatting incident that prompted police to swarm her home with weapons drawn.

Doe is increasingly scared for her own safety, her lawyer said, detailing his client’s deteriorating mental state after an escalating series of violent threats. Officers pointed weapons at her boyfriend, brother, and father after receiving a bogus tip that someone was killing people in the house. >>