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December 1, 2023

California's new mental health court sees over 100 petitions in 2 months

California's alternative "CARE court," used to compel treatment for the severely mentally ill, has received over 100 petitions since its October launch.

December 1, 2023

Fifth person confirmed dead in Alaska landslide; 1 still missing

65-year-old Otto Florschutz has been reported as the fifth confirmed fatality in last week's Wrangell, Alaska-area landslide. A sixth person remains unaccounted for.

December 1, 2023

Number of nonbinary-identifying students spikes nearly 57% in West Coast state

The number of students identifying as nonbinary in Oregon has increased every year since the state began including the third gender option, educational data show.

December 1, 2023

Brian Laundrie hired Wyoming lawyer who defended bin Laden bodyguard in Guantanamo

Panicked Brian Laundrie had a Wyoming defense team in place well before his murdered fiancee Gabby Petito was reported missing, according to new court filings.

December 1, 2023

'Toughest uphill climb': Race forecaster reveals shift toward GOP in top 2024 Senate race

Cook Political Report adjusted the blue Montana Senate race, a seat currently held by Democrat Sen. Jon Tester, from "Lean Democrat" to a "Toss Up."

December 1, 2023

Idaho baby abducted by 'heavily armed and dangerous' homicide suspect: authorities

Idaho authorities are searching for Jeremy Best, a homicide and kidnapping suspect accused of abducting his son, Zeke Best, from a residence in Victor on Thursday.

December 1, 2023

Homeless suspect in Hollywood activist murder warned 'My Glock is loaded': court docs

Suspect in home invasion murder of progressive social justice activist Michael Latt had no home but did own a gun, Los Angeles court documents reveal.

December 1, 2023

Las Vegas man indicted for antisemitic threats against US Sen. Jacky Rosen

A federal jury has indicted John Miller, a Las Vegas man arrested last month, for making antisemitic threats against U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen. The Democrat says she was targeted.

December 1, 2023

US Marine admits to firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic

A former U.S. Marine has pleaded guilty in federal court to firebombing a Planned Parenthood clinic in Southern California in 2022. Chance Brannon, 24, conspired with two others.

December 1, 2023

Portland city council approves $2.6 million to equip police with body cameras

The Portland City Council has unanimously approved $2.6 million for permanent police body cameras. All 800 uniformed officers are expected to have body-worn cameras by summer.