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November 29, 2023

Speakers at Oakland City Council meeting defend Hamas, some deny Oct. 7 atrocities

Multiple pro-Palestinian supporters spoke at an Oakland, California City Council meeting to call for a permanent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel

November 29, 2023

Montana drag ban challenged as coalition seeks federal judge's declaration of unconstitutionality

A coalition is challenging Montana's law that restricts drag performances and bans drag reading events at public schools and libraries and has requested a judge's review.

November 29, 2023

AI technology could soon save lives at the beach. Here's how

Researchers at the University of California Santa Cruz are working toward developing ways to monitor rip currents — one of the ocean's riskiest threats — to keep beachgoers safe.

November 29, 2023

California Republican doubles down on Israel support after protesters vandalize office: 'Not going to change'

Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., had fake blood smeared on the front doors of his congressional office in the latest antisemitic attack since the Israel-Hamas war began.

November 29, 2023

Bureau of Land Management halts use of 'cyanide bomb' devices to kill coyotes

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators.

November 29, 2023

Murdered Los Angeles sheriff's deputy's family slaps county with $20M wrongful death lawsuit

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer's family announces lawsuit against Los Angeles alleging mandatory overtime, lack of funding left him too fatigued to protect himself.

November 29, 2023

New federal protections for wolverines put in place as scientists fear for the species' survival

The wolverine, a member of the weasel family, will receive federal protections under a Biden administration proposal. About 300 wolverines survive in the U.S. today.

November 29, 2023

Hawaii AG subpoenas 3 Maui agencies in continued push for 'independent' probe into deadly wildfires

Hawaii's attorney general subpoenaed representatives from three Maui agencies to testify on Dec. 11 and present documents related to the August wildfires.

November 29, 2023

Mother charged with murder for allegedly drowning disabled, non-verbal 9-year-old daughter

A California mom is facing a murder charge for allegedly drowning her disabled daughter, who could not speak, in a bathtub and leaving her body there for several days.

November 29, 2023

Portland Public Schools board unanimously approves deal with teachers union to end strike

The Portland Public Schools board voted in favor of ratifying a contract with its teachers union, ending the teachers strike that began on Nov. 1.