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July 14, 2023

Las Vegas police officers' brother testifies against him in casino heist case

The brother of Caleb Rogers testified against him in court regarding the Las Vegas casino heist in November 2021. He detailed the planning that went into the robbery.

July 14, 2023

One-third of Americans advised to take caution due to extreme heat

Over a third of America’s residents were given warnings of extreme heat as temperatures continue to climb to triple-digit figures across the Southwest.

July 14, 2023

Human smuggler sentenced in CA after coordinating trip that resulted in 13 migrant deaths in highway crash

A man who coordinated a trip to smuggle two dozen illegal migrants into the U.S. was sentenced 15 years. The trip resulted in 13 deaths when the vehicle crashed on a California highway.

July 14, 2023

Love triangle murder victim in Hawaii cheated with multiple women, defense attorney says

The defense attorney of a love triangle murder case said that the slain acupuncturist who had an affair with someone’s wife also slept with other women.

July 14, 2023

California fixer-upper sells for nearly half a million dollars: 'The Bridge House of L.A.'

A tiny home in California, labeled the 'troll house,' sold for nearly half a million dollars and is taking fan's advice on how best to "redesign the space."

July 14, 2023

California wildlife officials try to capture sea otter that harassed surfers

A wayward sea otter has been showing signs of aggression against surfers and kayakers near Santa Cruz, California. Wildlife officials are now trying to capture the mammal.

July 14, 2023

Pilot of fatal Alaska plane crash attempted forced landing

The pilot of a small plane crash that resulted in two passenger deaths in Alaska tried to make a forced landing, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

July 14, 2023

US experiences deadliest 6 months of mass killings recorded in over 15 years

The United States experienced the deadliest six months of mass killings since 2006, from Jan. 1 to June 30. During that time period, there were 28 mass killings.

July 14, 2023

California correctional officers fired for sexually abusing inmates at federal women's prison plead guilty

A pair of former correctional officers at the Dublin Federal Correctional Institution in California pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges of sexually abusing women.

July 14, 2023

Mixed martial artist takes down California arsonist in stolen Tesla, police say

An MMA-trained man in Vallejo, California, helped police catch an arson suspect by yanking him out of a stolen Tesla and holding him until officers arrived, authorities say.