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August 9, 2023

San Francisco professor complains about 'psychological cost' of stores locking items to prevent theft

An academic from a college in San Francisco complained that security measures in stores to prevent shoplifting are dehumanizing for everyday Americans.

August 9, 2023

Who was Craig Robertson? Utah man killed by FBI agents after allegedly making threats against President Biden

FBI agents killed Craig Robertson during an attempt to serve an arrest and search warrant on Wednesday morning, according to sources.

August 9, 2023

Las Vegas school janitor charged with sex trafficking: reports

A Las Vegas, Nevada, school janitor was arrested after a missing woman came forward and said she worked for him as a prostitute, though he denied being a pimp.

August 9, 2023

California mayor criticizes Prop 47 after 7-Eleven Sikh employees beat alleged thief

A California mayor said an incident in which two 7-Eleven employees beat a suspected thief is being investigated.

August 9, 2023

Senior California official, previously endorsed by Newsom, begins drawing in donations in run for governor

Newsom-endorsed superintendent of instruction, Tony Thurmond, filed election paperwork shortly after announcing that he was considering running for governor.

August 9, 2023

Montana clinic battling asbestos crisis declares bankruptcy amid $6M penalty for false claims

A health clinic in a Montana town grappling with lethal asbestos contamination has filed for bankruptcy protection after being ordered to pay nearly $6 million in penalties and damages.

August 9, 2023

Man spotted at Oregon storage unit not connected to Mekenna Reiley disappearance, sheriff's office says

A previously unidentified man who appeared at an Oregon storage facility where missing Mekenna Reiley had a unit is not a suspect, according to authorities.

August 9, 2023

13-year-old signs contract with Sacramento Republic; believed to be youngest pro athlete in American sports

Sacramento Republic FC on Tuesday signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough to a contract. He's believed to be the youngest pro athlete in American sports.

August 9, 2023

Court cuts down Hawaii knife ban in controversial Second Amendment case

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision and ruled that a Hawaii ban on butterfly knives violates the Constitution's Second Amendment.

August 9, 2023

Ex-NFL star Henry Ruggs III sentenced in deadly drunken driving incident

Ex-NFL star Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for a drunken driving crash that left a woman and her dog dead.