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September 5, 2023

Burning Man traffic jam tops 7 hours as Nevada festival's road reopens following torrential rains: report

The organizers of the popular Burning Man festival in Nevada have lifted a driving ban after heavy rain caused muddy conditions in the area, stranding thousands.

September 5, 2023

FBI investigates key witness for Bryan Kohberger's defense

Bryan Kohberger's defense has taken issue after FBI agents knocked on an expert witness's door to investigate alleged inconsistencies in her testimony.

September 5, 2023

Alaska police chief reinstated after felony assault charge dropped

Jeffrey Walls has been reinstated as the police chief of Ketchikan, Alaska, after the city cleared him of a felony assault charge. Walls was accused of pushing a man into a stone wall.

September 5, 2023

California Democrat shreds state's gender policies keeping parents in the dark: Party is 'not listening to us'

Democrat and Protect Kids California activist Erin Friday criticized party leaders for refusing to listen to concerned parents who want to be informed about their child's gender.

September 5, 2023

Denver Zoo gives angelfish a CT scan after worker sees fish swimming with funny tilt

A French angelfish that swam with a funny tilt at the Denver Zoo in Colorado has received a CT scan. The test revealed that the fish had excess gas.

September 5, 2023

California driver survives 5 days trapped in pickup truck after plunging down 100-foot ravine

Firefighters in Kern County, California, rescued a driver whose pickup truck crashed down a 100-foot ravine and became trapped inside for five days.

September 5, 2023

‘Disturbing’ California biolab shrouded in mystery as China links emerge

A controversial California biolab was shut down and an investigation began after cultures of HIV, COVID-19 and more were discovered amid concerns of Chinese ties.

September 4, 2023

Burning Man attendee's death unrelated to torrential rain flooding: report

Burning Man festival organizers reportedly said the death of a 40-year-old attendee was not related to weather, which included torrential rains that flooding the festival grounds.

September 4, 2023

California jewelry store owners fight back during attempted smash-and-grab by suspect in Trump mask

A smash-and-grab thief in El Monte, California, was fought off by a family who owns a jewelry store during an attempted robbery

September 4, 2023

Las Vegas begins to dry out after 2 days of heavy rainfall that flooded streets, prompted multiple rescues

The city of Las Vegas, Nevada is beginning to dry out after two days of heavy rainfall. The rainfall prompted multiple water rescues and flooded streets.