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Top Trump ally Steve Daines exits Montana Senate race, plans to retire

March 4, 2026

Top Trump ally Steve Daines exits Montana Senate race, plans to retire

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has decided to retire from the Senate after two terms as Republicans seek to maintain their majority in the upper chamber.

Alleged bullying attack leaves 12-year-old girl dead after defending sister, mom says

March 4, 2026

Alleged bullying attack leaves 12-year-old girl dead after defending sister, mom says

Khimberly Zavaleta, 12, died days after suffering a severe head injury during an alleged bullying altercation at her school, where her mother said she was defending her sister.

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

March 4, 2026

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A Hawaii man, 33, was found dead after crossing into a restricted section of Kīlauea caldera, sparking an overnight rescue effort. Visitors have been warned to stay on marked paths.

California registered sex offender running for city council holds news conference near school; police called

March 4, 2026

California registered sex offender running for city council holds news conference near school; police called

A school filed a police report after a registered sex offender running for Fresno City Council allegedly violated a law by holding event near an elementary school.

Washington skier buried in avalanche is rescued after wife uses phone app to track him

March 4, 2026

Washington skier buried in avalanche is rescued after wife uses phone app to track him

A skier buried for hours in a Washington avalanche last week was saved after wife's intuition led her to check his phone's location using an app.

Boat trailer crashes over center median on busy California freeway, driver doesn't stop

March 4, 2026

Boat trailer crashes over center median on busy California freeway, driver doesn't stop

Dramatic dashcam footage shows runaway boat flying across California highway, narrowly missing cars after detaching from trailer on busy 91 Freeway.

Mother mauled to death in savage dog attack while shielding 5-year-old son

March 4, 2026

Mother mauled to death in savage dog attack while shielding 5-year-old son

Emily Panuco, a 26-year-old Arizona mother of two, was mauled to death by three dogs while shielding her 5-year-old son outside her mother’s home in Big River, California.

Supreme Court ruling on secretive California gender policy could reshape parent rights fights nationwide

March 3, 2026

Supreme Court ruling on secretive California gender policy could reshape parent rights fights nationwide

Supreme Court delivers major win for parental rights advocates, temporarily blocking California's policy keeping parents in dark about gender issues.

Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face

March 3, 2026

Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face

Search and rescue teams in Nevada saved a climber seriously injured after a 40- to 50-foot fall on the Dream Safari route near Las Vegas.

Young mother swept away to her death while hiking in California, officials say

March 3, 2026

Young mother swept away to her death while hiking in California, officials say

A mother was swept away in swift waters and drowned while hiking on a popular Southern California trail, prompting urgent safety warnings for other hikers.