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January 5, 2024

Giant pandas set to return to California in 2024, China’s foreign minister says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced at an anniversary banquet that giant pandas would return to the U.S., specifically California, by the end of the year.

January 5, 2024

California implements security measures following arson fire on LA freeway

The state of California has hired security guards to watch out for smoke and other trouble at three other sites deemed equally risky under Interstate 10 following an arson fire.

January 5, 2024

Washington state lawmakers convene to address fentanyl crisis, housing and climate change

Washington state lawmakers are returning for a legislative session addressing housing, climate change and the fentanyl crisis, which marks Gov. Jay Inslee's final term.

January 5, 2024

Colorado police officer found guilty in Elijah McClain's death awaits sentencing

A Colorado police officer who was convicted of killing Elijah McClain, a young Black man, is awaiting sentencing for criminally negligent homicide and assault.

January 5, 2024

Los Angeles investigators strive to identify thousands of 'unclaimed dead'

Investigators in Los Angeles County are consistently handling cases involving deceased people who die alone without anyone coming forward for their remains.

January 5, 2024

Gavin Newsom gives new handout to illegal immigrants and taxpayers could be on the hook

California Gov. Newsom continues to expand healthcare coverage for illegal immigrants. But his latest handout could mean another $11 billion in federal aid taxpayers must finance.

January 5, 2024

Montana Republicans fume over university defying calls to shutter CCP-linked program: 'Malign influence'

Lawmakers are calling out the University of Montana's defense of a program funded and hosted by groups tied to the Chinese Communist Party.

January 5, 2024

Las Vegas courtroom attack highlights issue of violence against judges: experts

Viral video footage of a Nevada defendant attacking a judge in Clark County District Court has highlighted other recent, violent assaults against judges across the country.

January 5, 2024

Bryan Kohberger judge officially denies first request for TV cameras in court

Latah County District Judge John Judge has officially denied his first request for TV cameras in court for Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger.

January 5, 2024

On this day in history, January 5, 1933, construction begins on Golden Gate Bridge amid great fanfare

Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge in California amid great pomp and circumstance on this day in history, Jan. 5, 1933. The engineering marvel was completed four years later.