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• Prowling social media, going undercover pay off in bust of Caruthers-area chop shop

  12-11-2015 23:00
  
  A man whose vehicle was stolen two weeks ago helped Fresno police catch the suspected thief and take down a chop shop in the Caruthers area Wednesday, police say. A man identified as Nahum Cuin was taken into custody, Tietjen said. That arrest led to a chop shop near South Hayes and West Mountain View avenues, where the victim's stripped vehicle was recovered and Joe Anthony Salcido of Riverdale was arrested. Auto thefts in the city are down by about 110 vehicles compared to this time last year.
  
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• 5 Guinness World Records held by Mother Nature

  12-11-2015 22:59
  
  From deserts with extremely unexpected temperatures to volcanoes that caused travel headaches for days, here are five official Guinness World Records where Mother Nature reigns supreme.
  
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• Source: Teddy Bridgewater hit costs Rams CB Lamarcus Joyner $23,152

  12-11-2015 22:54
  
  The hit to the head from Lamarcus Joyner that concussed Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater will cost the Rams cornerback $23,152, a league source told Adam Schefter.
  
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• Katina Powell to turn over documents to NCAA investigators next week

  12-11-2015 22:54
  
  Katina Powell will meet with NCAA investigators next week and plans to turn over documents related to her allegations against the Louisville basketball team, her lawyer says.
  
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• Texas A&M says Colts ignoring calls to stop use of '12th Man'

  12-11-2015 22:43
  
  Texas A&M is suing the Colts for trademark infringement of the "12th Man," with chancellor John Sharp saying the NFL team has ignored repeated attempts from the university to stop using it.
  
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• New Alzhemer's Association office opens in Fresno

  12-11-2015 22:21
  
  An urgent health need in the Valley is getting more attention with the opening of a new resource in the Valley.
  
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• ISIS Claims Deadly Dual Beirut Bombings

  12-11-2015 22:19
  
  Report: At least 37 killed in bombing in Lebanese capital.
  
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• Teen Accused in Missouri Threats Influenced by Umpqua Shooter, Officials Say

  12-11-2015 22:12
  
  Hunter Park, 19, was denied bond at his first court hearing today.
  
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• Kerry Equates ISIS Leaders to Fascist Enemies of World Wars

  12-11-2015 22:12
  
  Secretary of State says ISIS constitutes "modern fascism."
  
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• Judge's Removal of Foster Child From Same-Sex Couple Under Review

  12-11-2015 22:12
  
  The judge ordered child welfare officials to remove the baby within seven days.
  
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• Browns: Other QBs Johnny Manziel's size successful in NFL

  12-11-2015 22:08
  
  Browns coaches say that other quarterbacks who are Johnny Manziel's height are having some success in the NFL, so he can't use his size as an excuse.
  
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• Drugs, guns and cash seized from Fresno home.

  12-11-2015 21:55
  
  A Peckerwood gang member was arrested Wednesday night after officers seized multiple firearms, methamphetamines and $3,000 in cash from a home west of Highway 99, Fresno police reported. Paul Cervantes said MAGEC gang detectives received a tip about the sale of drugs from a home in the 3200 block of North Hayes Avenue and the homeowner agreed to allow a search. Detectives found Andy Gilley, 44, hiding under blankets. They recovered the pistols, 2 ounces of the drug and the cash. So far this year
  
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• See a special new look at 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' tonight on ABC's #TGIT

  12-11-2015 21:53
  
  A special new look at the new "Star Wars" film premieres tonight during ABC's #TGIT lineup.
  
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• Vincent Asaro found not guilty in 1978 'Goodfellas' Lufthansa heist

  12-11-2015 21:48
  
  An aging mobster who stayed mostly in the shadows for decades by adhering to the Mafia's strict code of silence was acquitted Thursday of charges he helped plan a legendary 1978 Lufthansa heist retold in the hit film "Goodfellas."
  
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• Russia Accidentally Reveals Giant Nuclear Torpedo on State TV

  12-11-2015 21:44
  
  Some experts say the slip may not have been accidental.
  
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• Motorcycle rider killed in accident on Highway 41

  12-11-2015 21:11
  The Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 33-year-old Michael Manis.
  
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• Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins played more than a half with concussion

  12-11-2015 20:02
  
  Malcolm Jenkins said Thursday that he didn't inform the Eagles until after Sunday's game that he was feeling symptoms of a concussion.
  
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• #BlackOnCampus Highlights Claims of College Racism Nationwide

  12-11-2015 19:58
  
  The claims of racism at the University of Missouri are not isolated incidents, according to over 105,000 tweets with the hashtag #BlackOnCampus.
  
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• The Incredible Story Behind the Medal of Honor Recipient

  12-11-2015 19:51
  
  Pres. Obama presented retired Army Captain Florent Groberg with the medal.
  
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• Source: Katina Powell to turn over documents, records to NCAA investigators

  12-11-2015 19:50
  
  Katina Powell will meet with NCAA investigators next week and plans to turn over documents related to her allegations against the Louisville basketball team, a source told Outside the Lines.
  
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• Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch gives $500 to McDonald's worker in Dallas

  12-11-2015 19:50
  
  Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch gave $500 to a McDonald's worker in Dallas to buy a pair of shoes after receiving a compliment.
  
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• Pastor's Pregnant Wife Dies in Alleged Home Invasion Shooting

  12-11-2015 19:44
  
  Amanda Blackburn had moved to Indiana to start a church with her husband.
  
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• Titans' David Bass fined for hit that caused Drew Brees to need stitches

  12-11-2015 19:39
  
  The Titans' David Bass was fined $17,363 by the NFL for a hit on Drew Brees that left the Saints quarterback with a swollen jaw that required stitches.
  
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• Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger out of walking boot

  12-11-2015 19:39
  
  Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is "ahead of schedule" after shedding his walking boot earlier than expected, though he's still unlikely to play versus the Browns, a source told ESPN.
  
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• How to break a world record, as told by Guinness World Record holders

  12-11-2015 18:45
  
  Have a special talent? An exceptional pet? Follow these steps and you could join the ranks of Guinness World Record holders.
  
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• US-Backed Kurdish Offensive Aims to Retake Sinjar From ISIS

  12-11-2015 17:44
  
  Kurds claim to have taken part of a key highway.
  
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• 'Star Wars' superfan builds working 'Holochess' table

  12-11-2015 17:40
  
  A superfan of the ''Star Wars'' franchise built a working replica of the hologram game table seen in ''A New Hope.''
  
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• Bloomingdale's Issues Apology for Holiday Ad

  12-11-2015 17:30
  
  Bloomingdale’s is facing a huge public backlash.
  
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• Russia to admit to some WADA charges in hopes of avoiding Olympic ban

  12-11-2015 17:11
  
  Russia, in hopes of having its track and field teams avoid a ban for the 2016 Rio Games, plans to "admit some things" in the wake of the WADA doping report.
  
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• The BIG Christmas Music Switch

  12-11-2015 16:50
  Amanda Venegas helped Santa Claus, Dave and Teri Ann throw the switch to start the non-stop Christmas music.
  
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• Fatal crash on Avenue 56 and Road 232 south of Porterville

  12-11-2015 16:40
  
  The CHP said one person was killed in a three car crash in Ducor, south of Porterville.
  
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• Panthers replace Packers banner that Cam Newton ripped down

  12-11-2015 16:02
  
  The pro-Packers banner that Cam Newton tore down before Sunday's game at Bank of America Stadium has been replaced by the Panthers.
  
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• 2 Students Allegedly Made Terrorist Threats in Missouri

  12-11-2015 15:58
  
  The man was not a student at the Columbia campus, police say.
  
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• Police report says Gerald Green punched man before hospital visit

  12-11-2015 15:40
  
  Gerald Green had bloody hands, punched another man in the eye and had to be handcuffed before being transported to a hospital last week, according to a police report.
  
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• Escaped inmate David Riggins surrenders to authorities

  12-11-2015 14:25
  
  Riggins walked out of the jail on Wednesday after swapping ID bracelets with another inmate, authorities said.
  
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  12-11-2015 13:31
  
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• Bernie Sanders Lands His Biggest Union Endorsement Yet

  12-11-2015 13:23
  
  The 200,000-strong American Postal Workers Union breaks for Sanders.
  
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• Two 100-year-old veterans honored in Fresno

  12-11-2015 09:54
  Two 100-year-old veterans received a very special honor today at Paintbrush Assisted Living.
  
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• Crews battle 40-acre wildfire in Simi Valley

  12-11-2015 09:26
  Crews battled a massive wildfire in Simi Valley on Wednesday.
  
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• Bulldog booster, Bob Duncan, dies at 94

  12-11-2015 09:24
  One of the most dedicated, influential, and generous members of Fresno State's "Red Wave" has died.
  
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• Loretta Sanchez takes jab at Democratic rival in U.S. Senate race

  12-11-2015 09:19
  
  Senate race of ignoring the Central Valley and rarely visiting this heart of California's agricultural country. That's what she brings to the table. "Her primary opponent is a stranger to the Valley," Evans said of Harris. Harris, a former San Francisco district attorney, won statewide races for attorney general in 2010 and 2014. Sanchez sits on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Armed Services Committee. "That's smart politics," she said. Both Del Beccaro and Sundheim are fo
  
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• Mavs ready to move on from DeAndre Jordan -- after a few more jabs

  12-11-2015 09:06
  
  The Mavs wanted to get in a couple more verbal jabs after DeAndre Jordan's first appearance at the American Airlines Center since their free-agency courtship crashed.
  
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• Two classic cars stolen from local veteran

  12-11-2015 08:46
  An 83-year-old veteran is searching for two stolen classic cars.
  
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• Visalia non-profit honors vet with home exterior makeover

  12-11-2015 07:43
  For the 5th year in a row, Visalia-based non-profit Paint it Forward honored another veteran with a home exterior makeover.
  
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• Donation helps local organization continue breaking barriers for valley vets

  12-11-2015 07:31
  On Veterans Day, a big financial boost came to a local organization keeping valley veterans active and competitive.
  
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• Marlins threaten to leave Scott Boras out of Jose Fernandez talks

  12-11-2015 07:28
  
  The Miami Marlins' feud with agent Scott Boras escalated Wednesday, and the team said he'll be left out of any future talks regarding ace Jose Fernandez's workload.
  
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• Valley cities celebrate Veterans Day

  12-11-2015 07:12
  Cities around the Valley honored the men and women who fought and died for this country.
  
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• Jeb Bush Feeling Buoyed by Debate

  12-11-2015 06:28
  
  After a respectable debate performance, Jeb Bush is buoyed as he campaigns in Iowa.
  
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• Local law enforcement agencies asking judges to up bail amounts

  12-11-2015 06:17
  Fresno police want bail amounts for violent re-offenders to be more than 5 to $10,000. Only they are finding one group working against them.
  
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• Fresno parade pays tribute to valley veterans

  12-11-2015 05:52
  Organizers say Fresno's Veterans Day Parade - now in its 96th year - remains the biggest west of the Mississippi.
  
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