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June 27, 2023

Victims of the Colorado gay club shooting confront killer, calling him a monster and coward

Anderson Lee Aldrich who pleaded guilty to killing five people at a Colorado gay club was called a monster and coward when confronted by victims of the shooting.

June 27, 2023

US clears forests riddled with dead trees, undergrowth to lower wildfire risks

The Biden administration is pushing a multi-billion-dollar cleanup effort to lower wildfire risks in states such as California, Colorado, and Montana.

June 27, 2023

Court to hear appeal over Nevada lithium mine key to Biden’s clean energy agenda

A federal appeals court plans to hear a case against a huge Nevada lithium mining project opposed by Native Americans and environmentalists.

June 27, 2023

Washington to begin deducting payroll taxes to finance new long-term care plan

A new long-term care tax aimed at benefiting Washington residents suffering from certain illnesses such as lupus and dementia will take effect July 1.

June 27, 2023

Lawyer expects Bryan Kohberger prosecutors to be 'very aggressive' seeking death penalty for Idaho suspect

Experts expect Idaho prosecutors to "aggressively" pursue capital punishment in murder case against Bryan Kohberger, accused of Moscow, Idaho, student stabbings.

June 27, 2023

Grocery store chain prompts customers to donate to 'DEI awareness'

A grocery store chain in Washington state prompted their customers to donate to its own charity to raise "awareness" for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

June 27, 2023

Crews in Montana begin work to clean up train derailment site in Yellowstone River

Efforts have begun to clean up the site where a train carrying hazardous materials derailed and plunged into Montana’s Yellowstone River.

June 27, 2023

Texas rep introduces bill to bar federal bailouts of states that implement reparations

Texas Rep. Brian Babin, a Republican, introduced a bill last week to prevent federal bailouts of cities and states that implement reparations programs.

June 27, 2023

California robbery victim dragged by car while trying to stop purse snatcher, video shows

A 69-year-old California woman says that she has no regrets about fighting to get her stolen purse back after getting dragged by the suspect's car.

June 27, 2023

Fiery single-vehicle crash on California highway causes 5 deaths, including 2 teens

A car smashed into a shock-absorbing safety device and then burst into flames on a Southern California highway. The incident caused five people to die.