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August 9, 2023

Alleged 'black widower' accused of murdering 6th wife, apparent hitman

Thomas Randolph's retrial for the murder of his sixth wife begins this week after his 2017 death sentence was overturned. Four of his six wives have died.

August 9, 2023

Hawaii officials issue emergency proclamation as wildfires propelled by Hurricane Dora rage, force evacuations

Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds of Hurricane Dora continue to burn overnight Tuesday, prompting Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, to issue an emergency proclamation.

August 9, 2023

Drug-exposed babies put 'in a very dangerous position' by state's new policy, critics worry

Critics fear a Washington policy no longer requiring hospitals to report all drug-exposed newborns will harm babies. The state says safety concerns can still be reported.

August 9, 2023

California school board president attacks AG probe into parental rights policy on gender identity: 'Blackmail'

California school board president Sonja Shaw speaks out after Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a probe into the school district for their parental rights policy.

August 8, 2023

Probe over beating of alleged 7-Eleven thief sparks outrage: Prosecutors should 'have that criminal in jail'

Police are reportedly investigating two Stockton, California convenience store clerks after video captured them beating a would-be robber who reportedly struck thrice.

August 8, 2023

Report reveals details of fatal helicopter crash on Alaska's North Slope

A preliminary report regarding a deadly helicopter crash in Alaska indicated that the aircraft ceased transmitting status updates after passing the shoreline of an Arctic lake.

August 8, 2023

Texas man who died while spreading father's ashes likely succumbed to heat stroke in Arches National Park

The lifeless body of a Texas man was discovered in Utah's Arches National Park, with indications pointing towards heat stroke during his journey to scatter his father's ashes.

August 8, 2023

Progressive California DA facing recall effort drops enhancement charges against murder suspects

A California prosecutors facing a recall effort has dropped enhancement charges against two murder suspects.

August 8, 2023

Illegal migrant busted for fentanyl after leading cops on chase now also charged in murder

An illegal immigrant who was arrested after a high-speed chase with police and charged with drug trafficking is now facing second-degree murder charges in Oregon.

August 8, 2023

Air Force taking action to clean Montana nuclear missile sites after finding possible carcinogens

The Air Force Global Strike Command announced this week that measures are being implemented to clean up and mitigate probable human carcinogens at two Montana sites.