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October 12, 2023

Top Republican takes action to block Biden plan to release deadly grizzly bears near rural community

The Biden administration may soon be forced to rescind a proposal to release grizzly bears, an apex predator species, into a forest area near rural communities.

October 12, 2023

Gov Newsom signs new ‘Ebony Alert’ law to specifically warn when Black youth, women go missing

Thanks to the new law, California will reportedly be the first state to create an alert notification system to specifically address missing Black children and women.

October 12, 2023

'Bigfoot' caught on camera during couple's romantic getaway in Colorado

A married couple celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary claim they captured visual proof of Bigfoot's existence during their romantic getaway in Colorado.

October 12, 2023

Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say

Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody Wednesday after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.

October 11, 2023

California deputies find handgun on pepperoni pizza in box during traffic stop: troubling topping

California authorities found a handgun on top of a pizza during a traffic stop when they also found drugs and other weapons inside the vehicle.

October 11, 2023

New wildlife refuges in Tennessee and Wyoming aim to protect endangered species and habitats

The establishment of two new national wildlife refuges in Tennessee and Wyoming is a large development aimed at safeguarding critical habitats for endangered and threatened species.

October 11, 2023

Naked man in Seattle JCPenney causes chaotic scene; police speak out

A man caught on video naked in a Seattle JCPenney department store was charged with misdemeanor assault after the footage showed him being pummeled, police say.

October 11, 2023

California thieves charge past security guard to steal $50K of merchandise from Gucci store: video

A group of thieves took $50,000 worth of items from a California Gucci store after overpowering a security guard in a robbery, police say.

October 11, 2023

Armed jewelry store worker sends hammer-wielding burglars running for their lives

An armed jewelry store employee in California scared off smash-and-grab suspects after firing a gun in their direction, according to police.

October 11, 2023

Washington Post set to cut 240 jobs, ‘infuriated’ Guild blasts ‘litany of poor business decisions’ by paper

The Washington Post announced it will offer "voluntary separation packages" to employees across all functions, affecting 240 of its workers.