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November 23, 2023

GUNS AND AMMO: One of America's fastest growing high school sports has 'no benchwarmers'

Shooting sports are gaining popularity among high schoolers across the United States, despite conflicting attitudes toward guns. Here's what competitors attribute the surge to.

November 23, 2023

On this day in history, November 23, 1859, western outlaw Billy the Kid is born in New York City

One of America's most wanted gunslingers of the Wild West, Billy the Kid, was born on this day in history, Nov. 23, 1859, likely on Manhattan's east side, though much of his early life is unknown.

November 22, 2023

NASA receives laser beam from 10 million miles away: 'First light'

NASA has beamed a near-infrared laser nearly 10 million miles into space breaking new ground for the agency.

November 22, 2023

4 men found dead in Denver-area home in apparent murder-suicide

Four men, three of whom are believed to be related, were found dead from gunshot wounds in a suburban Denver home Tuesday in an apparent murder-suicide.

November 22, 2023

Photographer sues celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D for using photo as reference

An intellectual property attorney, Fred Tecce, reacts to the highly-anticipated trial accusing celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D of copyright infringement.

November 22, 2023

'Shocking' report shows skyrocketing number of California college students struggling to pay for food, housing

A new report released shows a skyrocketing rise in the number of California college students struggling to pay for food and housing since the pandemic.

November 22, 2023

Death toll in Alaska landslide climbs to 3; 3 others still missing

Three people are now reported dead in a landslide that buried a highway near Wrangell, Alaska, while three others remain unaccounted for.

November 22, 2023

Judge blocks America's 'most extreme' gun control law, but blue state plans to appeal

Oregon's strict permit-to-purchase gun control bill and high capacity magazine ban has been put on hold again after a judge ruled it violates the state constitution.

November 22, 2023

Flash mob ransacks Nike Store in Los Angeles, steals $12K in merch: police

Los Angeles police say 17 suspects entered a Nike Store and pilfered merchandise estimated to be worth $12,000 in an incident of flash mob retail robbery.

November 22, 2023

Man accused of leading drug operation behind strongest fentanyl supply ever tested by DEA: prosecutors

An alleged drug trafficker is facing federal charges in relation to drug seizures, including a bust of powdered fentanyl that is considered the most concentrated ever tested.