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October 23

California police officer struck and killed by car while stopping to help driver

La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, 25, was killed while helping at a crash scene on Interstate 8 Monday night, along with De'Veonte Morris, 19.

October 23

US chess grandmaster’s mom speaks out as questions remain over death, Russian rival faces probe

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky found dead after facing relentless cheating allegations from former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, his mother reveals.

October 23

Illinois GOP governor candidate loses son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren in helicopter crash

Republican candidate Darren Bailey lost his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren aged 12 and 7, in a helicopter crash in Montana on Wednesday.

October 23

USA Powerlifting responds after Minnesota Supreme Court rules disqualifying trans athlete was discrimination

USA Powerlifting defended excluding transgender athlete JayCee Cooper from women's competition, citing male physiology advantages and fairness concerns in sport.

October 23

California high school volleyball team with trans athlete sees controversial season end with playoff loss

AB Hernandez's high school volleyball career is likely ended as Jurupa Valley lost in the first round of California state playoffs amid national controversy.

October 23

Trucking company owned by illegal immigrant raked in money from taxpayers before fatal crash: records

An Illegal immigrant in Indiana accused of causing a fatal semi-truck crash is the owner of a company that took out over $35,000 in PPP loans.

October 23

Newsom threatens to sue if Trump sends troops to San Francisco: 'Wannabe tyrant'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the impending National Guard deployment to San Francisco.

October 23

Police agencies turn to virtual reality to improve split-second decision-making

Police departments across the U.S. and Canada are adopting virtual reality training to better prepare officers for high-pressure, real-world situations.

October 23

Man linked to Hamas attack on Israel indicted in Louisiana for conspiring to support terrorist group

Hamas-linked suspect living in Louisiana faces federal charges for supporting terrorism and visa fraud, potentially facing life in prison if convicted.

October 22

Former New York state trooper sentenced to 6 months in prison after faking his own shooting: 'disgraceful'

A former New York state trooper was sentenced to six months behind bars after he shot himself in the leg and falsely claimed that he was wounded by an unknown gunman.