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July 25, 2023

Vulnerable Democrat senator served as president of synagogue that allowed drag queen to preside over services

Vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., previously served as the president of the Congregation Ner Tamid, a synagogue that invited a drag queen to preside over services.

July 25, 2023

California expanding pilot program to fight meth addiction with gift cards, incentives

California's Recovery Incentives Program is expanding to more counties after a federal waiver, encouraging drug users to stay sober by giving out gift cards.

July 25, 2023

California beaver policy aims to tap ecological benefits, protect 'keystone species'

A California policy has taken effect this summer that recognizes the ecological benefits of beavers and encourages agencies to first seek nonviolent solutions before killing them.

July 25, 2023

Possible hate crime investigation after musician finds noose near Lyle Lovett's concert venue in Montana

A trombone player performing with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, discovered a noose hanging from a light pole near the band's tour bus in Billings, Montana, over the weekend.

July 25, 2023

Bryan Kohberger might claim 'alibi' in Idaho murders case, court filing reveals

Bryan Kohberger "might rely on an alibi" in his upcoming quadruple murder trial in Idaho, according to a recent court filing and criminal defense attorney John Henry Browne.

July 25, 2023

Far-right activist Ammon Bundy ordered to pay millions in defamation lawsuit filed by Idaho hospital

A prominent far-right activist known for leading the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, has been ordered to pay millions in damages following a defamation lawsuit.

July 25, 2023

Bear traps set up around Yellowstone National Park in effort to catch murderous bear that killed a woman

Bear traps have been set up around Yellowstone National Park to catch a bear that killed a woman. The bear was possibly traveling with cubs at the time of the attack.

July 25, 2023

Seattle woman occupies tree scheduled to be cut down for affordable housing units

A Seattle woman is occupying a tree to prevent a developer from chopping it down and building affordable housing in the neighborhood, a report said.

July 25, 2023

Colorado reports its first West Nile virus case in humans this year

Health officials in Colorado reported the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus on Monday after additional human cases were announced in California and Texas.

July 25, 2023

Washington police find 2 teens fatally shot after being called to home to investigate suspicious circumstances

Yakima police found two teens fatally shot at a home in central Washington state. The teens were described as being of high school age.