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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.

November 22, 2023

Border Patrol agents bust driver hauling more than $3.5M in fentanyl pills on California interstate

U.S. Border Patrol agents with the San Diego Sector seized millions of dollars worth of fentanyl after pulling over a vehicle on I-15 near Temecula.

November 22, 2023

Human remains dug up from yard in Los Angeles neighborhood linked to person missing for nearly 6 months

Police in Los Angeles said that one individual was arrested in connection with the discovery of human remains buried in a home's backyard in North Hills.

November 22, 2023

Biden admin quietly developing settlement with groups seeking to tear down key power source

The Biden administration quietly entered into confidential negotiations with a series of environmental groups who have advocated for tearing down vital dams in the Pacific Northwest.

November 22, 2023

Utah Republican seeking to replace Romney accused of falsifying endorsements, strong-arming GOP for support

Utah U.S. Senate hopeful Brad Wilson is being accused as “one hundred percent a liar" by a fellow Republican who says he fabricated endorsements from numerous elected officials.

November 22, 2023

California man guilty of beheading mother of 2 with samurai sword, jury rules

A California jury on Monday found Jose Solano Landaeta, 34, guilty of first-degree murder with the use of a sword in the killing of 27-year-old ex-girlfriend Karina Castro.