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June 16, 2023

California Navy sailors injured in watercraft accident at Naval Base Point Loma

Five U.S. Navy sailors were injured in a watercraft crash outside of Naval Base Point Loma early Friday morning, according to FOX 5 San Diego. All five are recovering.

June 16, 2023

Black Californians told to have 'broader view on what reparations could be,' not expect cash payments

A California politician has cautioned his local constituents that reparations may not be simple as large checks, and are still being deliberated over.

June 16, 2023

Trial delayed for Oath Keepers lawyer as mental competency treatment is recommended

A judge granted a delay in the trial of a lawyer associated with the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group, to allow her to receive treatment to restore her mental competency.

June 16, 2023

Cargo plane crash off Hawaii caused by engine misidentification and lack of power

A cargo plane that crashed into the ocean off Hawaii in 2021 due to the pilots misidentifying the failing engine and not having enough power to stay airborne.

June 16, 2023

Utah demolition crew saves abandoned litter of baby raccoons

A group of abandoned raccoon cubs was discovered at a construction site in northern Utah, prompting the intervention of a construction crew and local authorities.

June 16, 2023

Colorado plastic surgeon convicted after teen dies during breast implant surgery

A Colorado plastic surgeon was found guilty Wednesday of attempted reckless manslaughter after his 18-year-old patient had a heart attack and he didn't call 911 for five hours.

June 16, 2023

LA cable network won't air TV ad slamming Dodgers for anti-Catholic drag troupe: 'Too controversial'

CatholicVote says Spectrum SportsNet refused to run its ad about the Los Angeles Dodgers inviting an anti-Catholic drag queen troupe to its Pride Night.

June 16, 2023

Nusrat Choudhury makes history as first Muslim female federal judge with Senate confirmation

Nusrat Choudhury has made history as the Senate confirmed her as the first Muslim female federal judge in the United States. Advocacy groups praised Chowdhury's confirmation.

June 16, 2023

California police department's racist text scandal forces DA to drop charges in woman's burning

Mykaella Elizabeth Sharlman was allegedly mutilated and burned by two men in California, but prosecutors dropped the case because of a scandal in the Antioch Police Department.

June 16, 2023

Closure of Planned Parenthood clinic leaves Utah with reduced abortion access outside Salt Lake City

Planned Parenthood closed its only clinic in Logan, Utah, resulting in limited access to abortion services in the state. The closure occurred after the clinic's sole provider left.