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• AG Sessions discusses free speech on college campuses

  26-09-2017 18:14 via Top Stories
  
  The attorney general's speech is expected to decry the transforming of universities "into an echo chamber of political correctness and homogenous thought."
  
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• Chip and Joanna Gaines will end 'Fixer Upper' after Season 5

  26-09-2017 18:09 via Top Stories
  
  But what will happen to the shiplap?!
  
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• The real reason why Betty White and Bea Arthur didn't get along

  26-09-2017 17:59 via Top Stories
  
  Jealousy plagued the Golden Girls costars.
  
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• McConnell: Debate over nation's health care will continue

  26-09-2017 17:33 via Top Stories
  
  The Senate majority leader stopped short of saying whether the chamber will vote on a last-ditch GOP plan that does not have enough votes to pass.
  
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• Trump to visit Puerto Rico, says 'island was literally destroyed'

  26-09-2017 17:28 via Top Stories
  
  The president previously tweeted about economic and infrastructure problems that hurt the island's response to the hurricane.
  
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• Group takes dancing to new 'heights'

  26-09-2017 17:28 via Top Stories
  
  No your eyes are not fooling you. These dancers are taking their art to new heights.
  
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• 'It's senseless' Newborn puppies left for dead rescued

  26-09-2017 17:16 via Top Stories
  
  The adorable pups were found stuffed inside a bag floating in a river.
  
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• Biracial boy allegedly hanged by group of teens gets big birthday surprise

  26-09-2017 17:14 via Top Stories
  
  Last month, Quincy's family said a group of teenagers nearly hanged him in what they're calling a racially motivated crime.
  
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• Wildfire burns dangerously close to homes in SoCal

  26-09-2017 16:54 via Top Stories
  
  Firefighters working in steep canyons Tuesday got help from retardant-dropping aircraft flying around-the-clock as they saved homes from a smoky blaze that surged through suburban canyons in Southern California and sent hundreds scrambling for safety.
  
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• 'They destroyed him;'​ Otto Warmbier's parents describe student's return from North Korea

  26-09-2017 16:42 via Top Stories
  
  North Korea purposefully injured Otto Warmbier during his captivity there last year, his parents said in an interview Tuesday
  
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• ‘Impeach Trump’ Billboard Goes Up Near Bay Bridge

  26-09-2017 16:31 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  OAKLAND (CBS) — Drivers crossing the Bay Bridge from Oakland to San Francisco were seeing an in-your-face political statement Monday morning.
  It’s a billboard that calls for the impeachment of President Trump, KPIX/KCBS reports.
  The digital ad bears a giant photo of a brooding Donald Trump with the word ‘Impeach’ in huge yellow letters. It also has a URL, demandimpeachmentnow.com.The billboard is the work of a group called Courage Campaign whose president says it’s
  
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• GOP, White House prepare to roll out tax cuts

  26-09-2017 16:31 via Top Stories
  
  The grand plan to rewrite the nation’s tax code would be the first major overhaul in three decades.
  
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• Williams-Sonoma is hiring work-from-home holiday positions

  26-09-2017 16:28 via Top Stories
  
  If you're looking for some extra holiday cash, these work-from-home positions might be worth checking out!
  
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• NCAA basketball coaches, sportswear company reps arrested in corruption scandal

  26-09-2017 16:20 via Top Stories
  
  An FBI investigation into alleged corruption has led to the arrest of several assistant coaches in college basketball.
  
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• Firefighter Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Unconscious Patient’s Breasts Facing Judge Tuesday

  26-09-2017 16:20 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A Sacramento firefighter is set to be arraigned on charges of inappropriately touching a patient while on duty.
  Thirty-two-year-old Jared David Evans is facing misdemeanor sexual battery charges. Evans and his paramedic unit responded to a call in which a 19-year-old was having seizures. On the way to the hospital, Evans is accused of making inappropriate comments and grabbing the patient’s breasts.
  He has been on paid administrative leave since April, when
  
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• Equifax CEO stepping down in wake of massive hack

  26-09-2017 16:10 via Top Stories
  
  Richard Smith and other high-ranking officials have come under fire for the credit-reporting company's lax security and its response to the breach.
  
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• Congressmen demand details on Trump aides' private emails

  26-09-2017 15:50 via Top Stories
  
  A top House Republican is demanding details on the use of private emails by some of President Donald Trump's closest advisers.
  
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• Suspected DUI Driver Slams Vehicle Into Fire Hydrant In Modesto

  26-09-2017 15:44 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  MODESTO (CBS13) – A suspected DUI driver hit a fire hydrant in Modesto early Tuesday morning at a major intersection.
  The vehicle crashed into the hydrant at Briggsmore and Prescott, just east of Highway 99, causing water to spray into the air for about 30 minutes until it the water was shut off.Water was flowing from the broken hydrant at about 1,000 gallons a minute, and at one point, water was covering the entire road.Firefighters say the crash totaled the vehicle, causing oil to spill
  
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• Physicist develops temperature-changing film

  26-09-2017 15:36 via Top Stories
  
  A physicist with Sandia National Lab is working to create a film that allows glass to attract heat in cold weather and prevent it in hot weather.
  
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• Warming up

  26-09-2017 14:36 via Top Stories
  
  warm and breezy
  
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• Trump starts morning off by slamming NFL

  26-09-2017 14:34 via Top Stories
  
  President Donald Trump is up and tweeting, and his target is the NFL.
  
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• Crash sends bus swerving into path of kids

  26-09-2017 14:11 via Top Stories
  
  Dashcam video shows the driver regaining control of the vehicle before the scary moment could have turned into a tragedy.
  
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• Woman accused of leaving toddler in car at Disney bonds out of jail

  26-09-2017 12:57 via Top Stories
  
  A 37-year-old has been arrested, accused of child neglect after a 2-year-old was allegedly left in a parked car at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Wedding photographer captures groom saving young boy

  26-09-2017 12:09 via Top Stories
  
  Clayton Cook was in the middle of taking wedding photos when he noticed a little boy struggling in a river.
  
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• Golden retriever and rescued tortoise make the most unlikely best friends

  26-09-2017 11:01 via Top Stories
  
  Larry the tortoise and Cricket the golden retriever can't seem to get enough of each other.
  
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• World's second largest diamond sells for $53M

  26-09-2017 10:52 via Top Stories
  
  The diamond, weighing more than 1,000 carats, was discovered two years ago in the African country of Botswana.
  
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• U.S. Marines welcome first female infantry officer

  26-09-2017 09:38 via Top Stories
  
  The lieutenant is the first female officer complete the Infantry Officer Course since the Marines opened all military occupational specialties to women in April 2016.
  
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• Residents Speak Out Against Proposed Homeless Shelter’s Location

  26-09-2017 09:19 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A community is outraged after plans for both a permanent and temporary homeless shelter are laid out.
  The plan calls for at least 500 beds for people experiencing homelessness, but some in North Sacramento say city leaders need to look somewhere else.
  “Maybe they don’t think that we speak up enough, but we’re speaking up this time,” said Billie Booth, the president of the Dixieanne Neighborhood Association.
  “We want to build this up. We&rs
  
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• Social Injustice Protests A Hot Topic At Sacramento Kings Media Day

  26-09-2017 09:16 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Sacramento Kings held their annual media day amidst the controversy over protesting the national anthem.
  The Kings are no strangers to this controversy.
  A performer took a knee while she sang the national anthem before a preseason game last season. Players also locked arms during the anthem in at least one game.
  But President Donald Trump’s profanity-laced message on the topic has put a whole new spotlight on it.
  “A lot of their guys were called SOB&rsq
  
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• Sports, Politics Collide As Social Injustice Protests Spread Across NFL

  26-09-2017 09:13 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  FAIR OAKS (CBS13) – It was the second day of protest for the NFL as players, coaches, and even Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones locked arm in arm kneeling before the national anthem started, then stood as The Star-Spangled Banner played.
  All weekend long, players across the league took a knee, other teams chose not to even come out onto the field following President Donald Trump’s comments during a rally in Alabama last week.
  “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL own
  
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• Thieves Targeting Gym Parking Lots In Rocklin

  26-09-2017 09:11 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  ROCKLIN (CBS13) — Police say thieves are targeting gyms and parking lots in Rocklin, the latest of which happened at Cal Fit on Sunset Boulevard.
  Rocklin Police say this is the new hot spot for car break-ins, because thieves have time while people spend an hour or so working out. Parking lots become gold mines for thieves.
  A mid-day smash-and-grab came as the victim was inside the gym. Thieves made off with her purse and wallet.
  “A lot of times, the thieves know people going in will
  
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• Sacramento County Takes Precautions Amid Hepatitis A Health Scare

  26-09-2017 08:58 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento County health officials have announced new steps to combat a health scare that’s reached the epidemic stage in Southern California.
  The outbreak of Hepatitis A, a highly contagious liver disease, can be worsened by poor sanitation or close personal contact with someone infected by the virus.
  The disease has been fairly rare in the United States since a vaccine was developed around 20 years ago. Counties like Sacramento may see a few cases per year, but
  
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• Hepatitis A Outbreak In Southern California Prompts Quick Action From County Health Officials

  26-09-2017 08:58 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento County health officials have announced new steps to combat a health scare that’s reached the epidemic stage in Southern California.
  The outbreak of Hepatitis A, a highly contagious liver disease, can be worsened by poor sanitation or close personal contact with someone infected by the virus.
  The disease has been fairly rare in the United States since a vaccine was developed around 20 years ago. Counties like Sacramento may see a few cases per year, but
  
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• Stockton Arson Cases More Than Double In 2017

  26-09-2017 08:52 via Local – CBS13 | CBS Sacramento
  STOCKTON – The Stockton Fire and Police departments were busy over the weekend responding to fires in different parts of the city several of which investigators say were intentionally set.
  It brings the total number of arson cases up to more than 126 cases compared to 56 around this time this year.
  Stockton businessman, Ignacio Martinez is looking over the damage left behind by a fire that police say was intentionally set behind his storefront.
  “I just found out about it this morning
  
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• North Sacramento community to fight proposed homeless shelters

  26-09-2017 08:49 via Top Stories
  
  Residents and business owners who live and work near two proposed homeless shelters, which are less than two miles apart, in north Sacramento are ready to fight the city’s plans.
  
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• KCRA Today: What you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017

  26-09-2017 08:45 via Top Stories
  
  Good morning, Northern California. Here's what you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017.
  
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• Driver leads CHP on high-speed chase from Gold Run to Sacramento

  26-09-2017 08:32 via Top Stories
  
  Suspect reached speeds up to 130 mph
  
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• Neighbors fight building of 2 new homeless shelters in north Sacramento

  26-09-2017 08:15 via Top Stories
  
  Residents of Sacramento's Woodlake community met Monday to discuss how best to push back against two proposed homeless shelters planned near their community.
  
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• Amidst protests, many question NFL's rules regarding national anthem

  26-09-2017 08:12 via Top Stories
  
  According to the league's game operations manual, the national anthem must be played prior to every game, and all players must be present on the sidelines when it is played.
  
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• 4 things to know about UC Davis' drug, alcohol amnesty program

  26-09-2017 08:12 via Top Stories
  
  Aggies Act aims to prevent student death, helps impacted students
  
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• UC Davis offers amnesty program for reporting alcohol poisoning, drug overdoses

  26-09-2017 08:11 via Top Stories
  
  UC Davis is trying to encourage students to report cases of alcohol poisoning and drug overdoses by offering immunity from having the activity placed on student records.
  
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• Space agency's experiment requires volunteers spend 60 days In bed

  26-09-2017 06:48 via Top Stories
  
  The experiment is done to identify and combat health risks in astronauts who spend extended periods of time in space.
  
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• Police: Man accused of raping woman near Stockton park arrested

  26-09-2017 06:45 via Top Stories
  
  Suspect drove away from officers, caught after crashing vehicle
  
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• Sac 2016 violent crime rate almost double U.S. rate

  26-09-2017 06:12 via Top Stories
  
  Sacramento’s violent crime rate is almost double the national rate, according to the FBI’s 2016 crime statistics released Monday.
  
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• Sacramento's violent crime rate was higher than U.S. crime rate in 2016

  26-09-2017 06:06 via Top Stories
  
  Nationally, violent crime rate increases for 2nd year in row
  
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• Sacramento Kings players react to national anthem controversy

  26-09-2017 05:22 via Top Stories
  
  Ahead of the regular NBA season, some Sacramento Kings players reacted Monday to this weekend's controversy surrounding the national anthem.
  
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• Pence speaks at Alabama rally for Senate candidate Luther Strange

  26-09-2017 05:21 via Top Stories
  
  Sen. Luther Strange and challenger Roy Moore made their final push Monday to sway voters with the help of big-name supporters ahead of Alabama’s Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.
  
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• ​Democrats, GOP senators battle over health care and discuss upcoming bill vote

  26-09-2017 04:52 via Top Stories
  
  “Where we go from here is determined by who we want to be a nation,” Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said to open up discussion with Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota Monday night.
  
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• Northern California businesses still feel impact of Hurricane Irma

  26-09-2017 04:43 via Top Stories
  
  Port closure cuts off plants needed by NorCal florists
  
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• NorCal florists impacted by Hurricane Irma

  26-09-2017 04:14 via Top Stories
  
  Hurricane Irma is having a big impact on Northern California florists.
  
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