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December 27, 2023

Utah mommy blogger's accomplice pleads guilty to 4 counts of aggravated child abuse

Parenting bloggers Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke have both pleaded guilty to four of six counts of child abuse each after being accused of harming two of Franke's six kids.

December 27, 2023

Pro-Palestinian protesters block main entrance to LAX on busy travel day, cops making arrests

Pro-Palestinian protesters are being cleared from an entrance at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday morning after disrupting traffic.

December 27, 2023

Hawaii woman, 78, becomes 100th victim of Lahaina wildfire weeks after fleeing

Sharlene Rabang, a 78-year-old woman, became the 100th victim of the Lahaina wildfire nearly a month after fleeing. Her death was not initially attributed to the wildfire.

December 27, 2023

Arizona authorities identify remains found in shallow grave near lake in 1976

The remains of a man found in a shallow grave 47 years ago near a lake on the Arizona-Nevada border have been identified as Luis Alonso Paredes from El Salvador.

December 27, 2023

Las Vegas anticipates record-breaking surge of New Year's Eve weddings due to 'specialty date'

On New Year's Eve in Las Vegas, a surge of couples is expected to exchange vows, potentially setting a record for the city's busiest wedding day, officials say.

December 27, 2023

California to fine stores that don't have a 'gender neutral' kids toy section

New California law will fine retailers that don't have a gender-neutral kids section.

December 26, 2023

Court reverses former Nebraska US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's conviction for lying to federal authorities

The charges stemmed from an illegal campaign contribution in 2016 by a foreign national at a Los Angeles fundraiser; resignation prompted by pressure from congressional leaders.

December 26, 2023

FBI, Denver police investigating threats against Colorado judges who barred Trump from state's ballots

The FBI and Denver police are investigating threats against the Colorado Supreme Court justices who ruled that former President Trump cannot be on the state's ballots in 2024.

December 25, 2023

Students respond hilariously to teacher question about what to gift 30-somethings

A California middle school teacher asked some 7th graders what to buy someone in their 30s for the holidays, and their responses have gone viral.

December 25, 2023

Sisters killed in California house fire believed caused by Christmas tree

A southern California family is without two of six children this Christmas after a fire believed to have been caused by their Christmas tree on Dec. 14.