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Penn State cheerleader from Louisville remains in coma after fall from window

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Penn State cheerleader from Louisville who fell out of an apartment window remains hospitalized in a coma.

Paige Raque is in critical condition after falling out of a fifth-floor window during a party Saturday night.

Her family say they're encouraged that she is responding to a drug to stimulate brain activity.

A family spokesman says doctors are hopeful because she has opened her eyes a few times.

Police say her fall appears accidental but they're still investigating.

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