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Nigerian bank CEO killed in Mojave Desert helicopter crash in California: 'Irreparable loss'

February 10, 2024

Nigerian bank CEO killed in Mojave Desert helicopter crash in California: 'Irreparable loss'

Access Bank Group CEO Herbert Wigwe was among six people who were killed in a helicopter crash Friday in the Mojave Desert, Nigerian officials say.

6 people presumed dead after helicopter crashes in California's Mojave Desert en route to Las Vegas area

February 10, 2024

6 people presumed dead after helicopter crashes in California's Mojave Desert en route to Las Vegas area

California authorities say they have been unable to locate survivors after a helicopter carrying six people crashed in the Mojave Desert on Friday night.

California teacher who criticized 'Woke Kindergarten' program put on leave

February 10, 2024

California teacher who criticized 'Woke Kindergarten' program put on leave

Tiger Craven-Neeley has been placed on paid leave for alleged "unprofessional conduct" after he publicly criticized a Woke Kindergarten training program his school hired.

California elementary school principal disciplined for 'upsetting' behavior during school shooter drill

February 10, 2024

California elementary school principal disciplined for 'upsetting' behavior during school shooter drill

Washington Elementary principal Dr. Nina Denson allegedly pretended to shoot students during an unauthorized active shooter drill. She has been placed on administrative leave.

Gascón pressed at Los Angeles County DA debate over lax policies on gang-related crime enhancements

February 10, 2024

Gascón pressed at Los Angeles County DA debate over lax policies on gang-related crime enhancements

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was criticized during a district attorney debate over his policies on gang-related crime enhancements.

Progressive California mayors back effort to amend crime laws amid 'rampant' drugs and theft

February 10, 2024

Progressive California mayors back effort to amend crime laws amid 'rampant' drugs and theft

Progressive Democratic mayors are backing an effort to undo certain policies in a decades-old California crime referendum that downgraded penalties for petty theft and drug possession.

Super Bowl party dynasty forged by giant berry from Mexico and its creamy green dip

February 9, 2024

Super Bowl party dynasty forged by giant berry from Mexico and its creamy green dip

Avocados and guacamole, the creamy green dip made from the giant Mexican berry, are a Super Bowl party dynasty. A confluence of trends fueled the fruit's rise to popularity.

San Francisco sued over guaranteed-income programs blasted by critics as racist

February 9, 2024

San Francisco sued over guaranteed-income programs blasted by critics as racist

California's San Francisco is being sued by conservative groups over income programs that financially benefit some, while discriminating against others based on skin color and gender identity.

5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash are identified

February 9, 2024

5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash are identified

Five U.S. Marines who died when their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego on Tuesday have been named.

San Francisco guaranteed income programs spark backlash

February 9, 2024

San Francisco guaranteed income programs spark backlash

William La Jeunesse reports on programs setting aside cash for minority groups