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September 13, 2023

Southern California school district to pay $27M settlement in suit over student's fatal assault

A school district in Southern California has agreed to pay a $27 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by the family of an eighth grader who tragically lost his life four years ago.

September 13, 2023

Utah therapy cat named Jean Paul is a survivor himself: Was a 'little ginger kitten,' 'cold and unresponsive'

Jean Paul was cold and nearly dead when he arrived at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a "little ginger kitten," but he is now a thriving therapy cat.

September 13, 2023

Parents outraged after California school votes to forbid banners other than American, state flag

Parents and teachers say a California school's new policy that only allows American and state flags is a backdoor attempt to remove Pride flags in classes.

September 13, 2023

California woman set fire to Target as distraction to steal baby formula, police say

A woman who started a fire at a Target store in Southern California used it as a distraction to steal baby formula, police said.

September 13, 2023

Dems blast Biden admin for efforts to crack down on critical mineral production: 'Hurt the mining industry'

Democrats are criticizing President Biden over his administration's effort announced Tuesday to add more stringent environmental protections to the mining industry.

September 13, 2023

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spews lava fountains as lake of molten rock lights up night, video shows

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano lit up the night on Tuesday as lava fountains filled a lake of molten rock at its summit crater Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

September 13, 2023

California to intervene in case blocking San Francisco from clearing homeless encampments, Newsom says

Gov. Gavin Newsom said a federal case preventing San Francisco from cleaning up homeless encampments has “gone too far." The state may intervene to overturn the case.

September 13, 2023

School district takes teachers union to court for wave of absences that forced school closures

A Nevada school district and teachers union are expected in court regarding a recent string of teacher callouts during a bitter contract battle.

September 13, 2023

Family looks to flee Minnesota home a week after moving amid crime wave, deadly shooting

A single mother and her son who have lived in Minnesota for less than a week are looking to flee from the state after a pair of shootings in their neighborhood.

September 13, 2023

Husband of Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola dies after shocking plane crash

The husband of Rep. Mary Peltola died in a plane crash on Wednesday, her office has announced. Her office has not offered details regarding the incident.