By Rebekah Riess, Norma Galeana, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Cortez stood outside an elementary and middle school in East Los Angeles, carrying a sign while greeting her students and their families on the first day of classes. “This is a safe space for immigrants,” the teacher’s red sign with white and yellow lettering said. As
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By Amari Saxton Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — APD homicide detectives have charged a 19-year-old and five teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of a homeless man that took place on July 2. Alexis Monrroy, 19, was with three juveniles ages 15, 16, and 14 in Santa
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As we arrive at the conclusion of this latest chapter in the almost three-decade-long story of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends, we couldn’t help but wonder: How did we get here? And why was the road sometimes so bumpy and other times so sweet? Looking back
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By Tom Dougherty Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — It’s officially time to say goodbye to the Wells Fargo Center and hello to the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The shared South Philadelphia arena changed its name Thursday, weeks before it was originally scheduled to take effect. Chopper 3 was over the
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By Eric Schucht Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — More than 30 rounds were fired at property Thursday morning in the Foothill Farms area of north Sacramento County, officials said. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office got a call just after 2 a.m. reporting that a few vehicles and two homes
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Macht Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Sacramento fire officials issued fines that totaled $2.67 million against three people in connection with an illegal neighborhood fireworks show. Police said Wednesday the three fines were for $2.23 million, $430,000 and $10,000. Two of the three people who were fined
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By Gordon Ebanks, CNN (CNN) — For the first time in a decade, Floridians will be legally allowed to hunt black bears in the state. The move was unanimously approved by the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this month, but not without opposition from some conservation and animal rights groups. It followed the passage,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), a religious sect that broke away from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church, over the practice of polygamy. 2002-present – Warren Jeffs is the spiritual leader of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after she was accused of assaulting another person with a baseball bat. Essence Jones, 25, was charged with second-degree domestic assault, second-degree robbery, armed criminal action and second-degree property damage, a misdemeanor. She is being held at the Boone County Jail
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By Tara Campbell Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — There is a crackdown in the works on illegal dirt bikes in San Francisco. They’re loud, they’re dangerous, and they’re racing through the streets more and more, according to people in the city’s Chinatown. San Francisco District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter
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By Cornell Barnard Click here for updates on this story SANTA ROSA, California (KGO) — Santa Rosa Police say officers killed an armed suspect early Thursday morning after an hours-long standoff that began Wednesday night. Police say officers responded to Keegan Drive around 10 p.m. for a domestic violence call not far from Highway 12
Continue ReadingBy Erin Lowrey Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — A New Orleans Police Department officer has been arrested and is accused of multiple charges, including malfeasance in office and prostitution. According to the Louisiana State Police Department, Terrance “TJ” Johnson of New Orleans was arrested in connection with an investigation
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By Victoria D. Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Tennessee man was arrested after police said he used fake money to buy $160,000 in jewelry from a store in Boston. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney, 20-year-old Devin Johnson and another man purchased numerous pieces of jewelry from
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By Arlette Saenz, Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Texas Democratic lawmakers signaled their intention on Thursday to end their redistricting standoff and return to Austin, paving the way for Republicans there to pass a redrawing of congressional lines backed by President Donald Trump. In a release Thursday, Texas House Democrats set conditions for heading back
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By Brian Maass Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A landmark home on Denver’s historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore. “A poop protest, that’s it,”
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By Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story CLINTON, Missouri (KMBC) — A Clinton woman has been charged after police say she fatally shot a man in the head while he slept. According to a probable cause statement filed Wednesday in Henry County, Clinton police officers were dispatched to a home at 6:34
Continue ReadingBy Karin Johnson Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A well-known former Cincinnati doctor who was affiliated with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has lost his medical license. The State Medical Board of Ohio voted on Wednesday to accept the permanent surrender of Howard Saal’s license, effective immediately. A permanent surrender ensures the
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By Matthew Dietz Click here for updates on this story NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (WLWT) — A group of students were seen fighting just off campus in North College Hill, according to the district’s superintendent. Video provided to WLWT shows part of the fight taking place. Superintendent Eugene Blalock Jr. says two parents were encouraging
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Mississippi to enforce a state law that requires the nation’s largest social media companies to verify the age of their users and obtain parental consent for minors, an effort the state said is intended to protect children from online predators. There were no
Continue ReadingBy Beth Carlson Click here for updates on this story BELLEVUE, Nebraska (KETV) — KETV spoke to officials after Bellevue police released a statement that a 43-year-old man died Sunday while being taken into custody. Officials have not released what caused Justin Lieffers’ death. Bellevue could not confirm information as the investigation is ongoing. Lieutenant
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