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July 5, 2023

Social justice warriors driving a revolution of permissive drug culture, ‘no rules,’ counselor says

Harm reduction began as a public health initiative, promoting clean needles and overdose reversal. But one critic says it has become a pillar of the culture war.

July 5, 2023

Brush fire in Washington state threatens hundreds of homes, prompts evacuations in Mason County

The McEwan fire ignited Tuesday just miles from Shelton, Washington, and has so far burned about 250 acres as firefighters work to contain the blaze.

July 5, 2023

CA moves responsibilities for state prisons to county level in effort to keep young offenders close to home

The state of California has moved the responsibilities of state-run prisons to the county level. The move gives young offenders a higher likelihood of staying closer to home.

July 5, 2023

Families of Idaho student murder victims step in over plan to demolish crime scene

Attorney Shanon Gray said the University of Idaho ignored the victims families' request to leave the house standing after the school announced plans to demolish the murder scene.

July 5, 2023

California facing pressure to reevaluate travel ban to 23 states

Fox News’ William La Jeunesse reports on growing calls from the California legislature to adjust the state’s travel ban to 23 states. 

July 5, 2023

Southern California plane crash kills 1, injures 3 others

A plane crash in Southern California killed one person and injured three others. One of the plane's passengers suffered serious injuries.

July 5, 2023

Rep. Ryan Zinke endorses 'war hero' Tim Sheehy in the 2024 Montana Senate race

Rep. Ryan Zinke is endorsing Montana Senate candidate

July 5, 2023

California officials investigating death of 25-year-old inmate as homicide

Officials in California are investigating the death of a 25-year-old inmate as a homicide. The cell where the prisoner was found dead was also occupied by a 47-year-old inmate.

July 5, 2023

Alaskan fuel dock fire injures 2, sinks boat

A fuel dock fire in Whittier, Alaska, injured two people and sunk a boat. Emergency teams were able to control the fire on July 4, 2023.

July 5, 2023

Rhode Island man, 25, falls to death at Colorado national park waterfall over holiday weekend

The National Park Service warned visitors to stay away from the banks of waterways after a Rhode Island man died after falling from a Colorado waterfall.