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December 5, 2023

On this day in history, December 5, 1848, President Polk ignites California Gold Rush with address to Congress

President James K. Polk ignited the California Gold Rush when he confirmed the discovery of the precious metal in his State of the Union address on this day in history, Dec. 5, 1848.

December 4, 2023

Christian parents complain after 11-year-old daughter forced to share bed with biological male on school trip

The Alliance Defending Freedom sent a demand letter to Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado alleging transgender policies in place were 'unconstitutional.'

December 4, 2023

Idaho police kill suspect who opened fire on them during traffic stop

State and local police fatally shot a suspect in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after the 34-year-old opened fire on them when stopped for a traffic violation.

December 4, 2023

Father sues school district for refusing to display straight pride flag alongside Progress Pride flag

A Denver father is suing his children's school after staff allegedly refused to let him display a straight pride flag alongside Progress Pride flags outside classrooms.

December 4, 2023

California school district warns teachers about planned pro-Palestinian 'teach-in'

A San Francisco-area school district leader issued a warning Monday to teachers and staff planning to hold a pro-Palestinian “teach-in" this week

December 4, 2023

California mom whose daughter was coerced into a gender transition criticizes NYT: 'Stupidity at its finest'

California mom Jessica Konen spoke out against an opinion piece published in the New York Times condoning gender transitions among children.

December 4, 2023

Las Vegas 'lone wolf' terror attack foiled by FBI, police

A teenager, who allegedly plotted a terror attack against Las Vegas in the name of ISIS, was arrested, and items for explosive devices were found, according to law enforcement.

December 4, 2023

Washington Post mocked for insisting San Francisco isn’t really ‘buried under mounds of excrement’

Washington Post columnist Philip Bump issued a fecal fact-check in response to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holding up a map where human waste has been found.

December 4, 2023

US Navy to use inflatable cylinders to retrieve plane from Hawaii's Kaneohe Bay

The U.S. Navy plans to recover a jet plane that overshot a Hawaii runway and landed in a coral reef. Officials say inflatable cylinders will be used to retrieve the plane.

December 4, 2023

California State University faculty launch strike across campuses demanding higher pay

Faculty at California State University are holding a series of strikes across campuses to demand higher pay, extended parental leave and better working conditions.