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November 2, 2023

Alaska man dead after fleeing traffic stop, shooting at officers

Michael Grimes, 45, of Fairbanks, Alaska, was fatally shot by police after fleeing an attempted traffic stop and opening fire on officers who pursued him.

November 2, 2023

'Surrogates' for Hamas: University regent slams 'appalling' letter from ethnic studies faculty

A University of California regent wrote a scathing response to ethnic studies faculty members who say calling Hamas' attack on Israel makes students "unsafe."

November 2, 2023

Parents sue California over religious exemptions for school-mandated vaccines, cite Newsom's past on COVID jab

California parents filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a law limiting religious exemptions for school vaccines.

November 2, 2023

Ex-gang leader suspected of Tupac Shakur murder pleads not guilty

Former street gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis pleaded not guilty on Thursday to murder in the 1996 death of rap music legend Tupac Shakur.

November 2, 2023

CA woman killed, 2 injured in 'random' stabbing by parolee, police say

A California man who was previously on parole for attempted murder is responsible for a seemingly random stabbing that resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, police say.

November 2, 2023

MT lawsuit alleges neglect at state psychiatric hospital linked to patient deaths

Decades of mismanagement have jeopardized the safety of patients at Montana's state psychiatric hospital, according to a lawsuit filed by three families on Tuesday.

November 2, 2023

CA homes remain at risk as firefighters work to contain wildfires

California firefighters have made notable progress in their efforts to suppress wildfire, but various homes and buildings remain at risk. The fire was 20% contained by Wednesday.

November 2, 2023

CO police officer testifies in Elijah McClain trial, claiming he feared for his life during encounter

A Colorado police officer who is facing homicide charges in connection to the 2019 death of Elijah McClain said that he feared for his life during the encounter.

November 2, 2023

CA man denies throwing pipe bombs at police, faces life in prison

A California man has pleaded not guilty to twelve charges in connection to an incident where he allegedly threw pipe bombs at police during a car chase. He faces life in prison.

November 2, 2023

Tupac Shakur murder suspect may not have legal counsel for upcoming arraignment

The suspect charged with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, is set for an upcoming Nevada arraignment after failing to hire a defense attorney, officials say.