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October 17, 2023

Medical expert says Manuel Ellis died from oxygen deprivation as Tacoma police restrained him

According to an expert in forensic pathology, Black man Manuel Ellis died from oxygen deprivation as he was getting restrained by Tacoma, Washington, officers.

October 17, 2023

Schiff, Porter urged to drop out of California Senate race because they're White in name of 'genuine equality'

A Washington Post guest essay urged White Democratic Reps. Katie Porter and Adam Schiff to step aside for Black Rep. Barbara Lee to fill the late Sen. Feinstein's seat.

October 17, 2023

Washington homeowners hold off armed man during attempted home invasion, video shows

Police in Kent, Washington, are investigating an attempted home invasion on a family of Asian descent after an armed man followed them home on Sunday.

October 17, 2023

California family pleads guilty in $600M scheme shipping stolen catalytic converters

Three members of a Sacramento, California, family have pleaded guilty to receiving millions of dollars in a nationwide catalytic converter theft scheme.

October 16, 2023

Man who survived grizzly attack bears message for beast after surgery gives him new face

Rudy Noorlander, 61, put his newly constructed lower jaw and unthinkably positive attitude on display five weeks after he was critically injured by a 10-foot-fall grizzly bear

October 16, 2023

California dogs are up for adoption after they were surrendered with costume jewelry glued to their heads

A bonded pair of dogs were surrendered after an owner glued costume jewelry to the top of their heads. The dogs, based in California, recovered and are looking for a loving home.

October 16, 2023

Northern California rocked by series of earthquakes

Several earthquakes were detected early Monday along California's far northern coast, with a magnitude 4.8 quake being reported outside Eureka.

October 16, 2023

California surfer suffers bite to leg in reported shark attack

A surfer at Linda Mar Beach near Pacifica, California, suffered a leg injury in an apparent shark attack on Friday, according to authorities.

October 16, 2023

Ancient natural wine-making traditions gain new followers in the US

More and more wine enthusiasts are becoming interested in the ancient ways of making natural wine, which are usually made organically and fermented naturally without additives.

October 16, 2023

Semitruck driver dies in Colorado after train derails, spilling cars and coal onto highway

The driver of a semi-trailer truck has died when a bridge collapsed and a train derailed in Colorado. The National Transportation Safety Board is sending investigators to the site.