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August 10, 2023

Los Angeles County crime lab finds 4% of seized fentanyl samples have flesh-eating 'zombie drug'

A Los Angeles County crime lab detected the "zombie drug" xylazine in 4% of tested fentanyl samples during a pilot program initiated by the Sheriff's Department.

August 10, 2023

Colin Meloy, The Decemberists musician and children’s book author, to release his 1st novel for adults in 2025

The frontman of The Decemberists, Colin Meloy, is working on his first novel for adults after already becoming a prominent author among children’s books.

August 10, 2023

Video exposes tense moments prior to deadly FBI raid on man accused of threatening Biden

Images show the aftermath of an FBI raid in Utah on the home of Craig Robertson, a 74-year-old Provo man accused of making death threats against President Biden.

August 10, 2023

Hawaii wildfires: Lahaina was a vacation paradise before tragedy struck

Lahaina, Hawaii, was a popular tourist destination; however, wildfires destroyed the seaside town. Photos show Lahaina before and after tragedy struck the area.

August 10, 2023

Closure of 3 CA gas power plants delayed, ensuring state has emergency resources during extreme weather

Energy officials in California voted to delay the closure of three natural gas power plants in case the state needed emergency resources during extreme weather events.

August 10, 2023

Utah district to pay $2M to family of Black, autistic 10-year-old who killed herself after school bullying

The family of a Black and autistic 10-year-old, who killed herself in 2021, will get $2 million from a Utah school district accused of inadequately responding to reports of bullying.

August 10, 2023

GOP lawmakers barred from re-election in Oregon after 6-week walkout, state secretary says

Oregon Republicans who staged a six-week walkout to halt Democrat-led bills are barred from re-election due to unexcused absences, the state secretary says.

August 10, 2023

Utah pushes plan to build multibillion-dollar oil train rail line through national forest, tribal land

Officials and oil companies in Utah are seeking to build an 88-mile rail line that may run through tribal land and a forest. Critics say the project may cause environmental issues.

August 10, 2023

US Catholic Church under explicit attack, archbishop warns — but says there's hope

Authentic, orthodox education on theology and organized social solidarity are the only way forward for U.S. Catholics, says Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco.

August 10, 2023

San Diego teen allegedly texted accomplice about 'hobo hunting' before killing homeless woman: report

One of the teenage suspects in the murder of a San Diego homeless woman allegedly texted he was "going hobo hunting" before killing Annette Pershal, prosecutors said.