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August 23, 2023

Two women vanish from small Colorado resort area

Svetlana Ustimenko and Melissa Whitsitt have been reported missing from the same Colorado resort area over the last month. Officials believe the cases are unrelated.

August 23, 2023

Maui resident responds to Biden's 'build back better' speech after wildfires: 'There's no better'

A Maui resident called on President Biden to fulfill his promise to help Lahaina rebuild the way locals want after deadly wildfires, not trying to create a "better" community.

August 23, 2023

Activists arrested outside LAUSD offices after parental rights and LGBTQ+ groups clash in downtown LA

Parental rights activists met with LGBTQ+ advocates outside of the Los Angeles Unified School District's offices on Tuesday, leading to three arrests.

August 23, 2023

Missing LA woman shot, kidnapped in 'randomly targeted' attack at park found dead: police

Gabriel Esparza was arrested on charges of murder and kidnapping for the death of missing Los Angeles woman Andrea Vazquez, whose body was found in a field.

August 23, 2023

Crews begin to restore Southern California following 1st tropical storm to hit the region in 84 years

Southern California experienced its first tropical storm in 84 years. Crews are now working to clear away the aftermath of Hilary, which brought flooding and mudslides in the Southwest.

August 23, 2023

Idaho judge sets life-or-death deadlines in Bryan Kohberger student murders trial

If Bryan Kohberger's defense wants to buy more time, Latah County District Judge John Judge set the deadline to waive his right to a speedy trial on Sept. 8.

August 23, 2023

Major Washington highway reopens following wildfire in North Cascades National Park

A section of State Route 20 that was closed due to the wildfire in Washington state's North Cascades National Park is set to reopen on Aug. 23, 2023.

August 23, 2023

Washington authorities release names of 3 Seattle hookah lounge shooting victims

The names of the three victims who were killed in a Seattle hookah lounge were released by authorities. The victim's ages range from 22 to 33.

August 23, 2023

Missing LA woman shot, yanked from car by kidnapper: 'We're scared,' relative says

A Los Angeles woman was shot and abducted from a California park early Sunday and her family and police are desperately trying to track her down.

August 23, 2023

Police make disturbing find behind trailer wall while investigating man's death

New Mexico mom Martha Crouch, accused of faking her own death after pleading guilty to child and animal abuse, was discovered alive behind a Colorado home's false wall.