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• Gabriel Campos-Martinez sentenced in Hollywood severed head case

  17-11-2015 23:51
  
  A 38-year-old man convicted of murdering his live-in boyfriend, dismembering him and dumping his severed head, hands and feet near the Hollywood sign has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
  
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• Syrian refugees in Orange County grateful for new life, worry about millions of displaced countrymen

  17-11-2015 23:38
  A Syrian refugee family in Orange County is grateful for its new life in America, but worries about millions of displaced others looking for a new home.
  
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• Mentally ill man guilty of attempted murder of Fresno police officer

  17-11-2015 23:29
  
  James Timmons, 28, whose right leg had to be amputated after the September 2013 police shooting, held back tears and buried his head in his arms after the verdict was announced in Fresno County Superior Court. 17 in Judge Gary Hoff's courtroom. Harold Seymour that Timmons suffers from bipolar Type 1 disorder. Pincus said there was no evidence that Timmons swung the knife at the officer. After the shooting, Timmons spent nearly a year in the hospital. In addition to losing a leg, he can no longer
  
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• Russian Plane Crash: What We Know About the Bomb

  17-11-2015 23:11
  
  Putin is vowing to track down those responsible.
  
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• Governor Brown appoints 3 new judges for Fresno County Superior Court

  17-11-2015 23:05
  
  California Governor Jerry Brown has appointedMichael Idiart, Mary Dolas, and Mark E. Cullers as judges to the Fresno County Superior Court.
  
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• Minneapolis Police Shooting of Black Man Sparks Protests

  17-11-2015 22:36
  
  Protests are erupting in Minneapolis after a 24-year-old black man was recently shot by Minneapolis police.
  
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• German Stadium Evacuated After Serious Threats

  17-11-2015 22:36
  
  The stadium was in Hannover, Germany.
  
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• First look at Ben Higgins as 'The Bachelor' - 20 facts about the 20th 'Bachelor'

  17-11-2015 22:30
  We're getting our first look at Ben Higgins as "The Bachelor"! Ben is the 20th man to hold this title and take on this crazy journey looking for love.
  
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• Former Fresno State football player charged in campus shooting threat

  17-11-2015 22:29
  
  FRESNO -- A former California State University, Fresno football player has been charged in connection to a social media threat that described a plan to shoot students on campus earlier this month. 2 on the messaging app Yik Yak and included a photo of a library on campus. It detailed the gun that would be used and implied the attack would occur that day. Pryor is free on $20,000 bail and will be arraigned Tuesday in Fresno County Superior Court. University officials say Pryor was a walk-on wide
  
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• a Rolling robbera sought by Fresno police

  17-11-2015 22:29
  
  A man dubbed the "Rolling Robber" by Fresno police is wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident that escalated into an armed robbery Sunday at a Walmart in southeast Fresno. Mark Hudson identified the suspect as Marc Apodaca, 29, whom security officers spotted in the store in the 5100 block of East Kings Canyon Boulevard. He is captured concealing merchandise in his clothing while rolling down several aisles in a motorized chair. He is sought on armed robbery charges.
  
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• Johnny Manziel won't be disciplined for incident with girlfriend

  17-11-2015 22:28
  
  Johnny Manziel won't be suspended by the NFL for an incident involving his girlfriend last month, as the league said Tuesday "there is an insufficient basis on which to take discipline."
  
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• Passengers Removed From Spirit Airlines Flight Will Not Be Charged, Says MTA

  17-11-2015 21:47
  
  A passenger alerted a crew member to another passenger’s “suspicious activity."
  
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• Fresno Hip-Hop Artist AF-Toddy Releases New Mixtape 'Born Again (The Mega Tape)'

  17-11-2015 21:28
  
  The mixtape is currently available for streaming and download at the Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes website . He remembers his father & friends blasting Whodini, Curtis Blow, Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC, NWA, E-40, & Spice1 just to name a few and after that he was hooked on Hip-Hop. His father would have all kinds of music laying around and Toddy being a little kid would listen to the tapes and be amazed of the things they were talking about. He would tag along with his father and family members,
  
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• Reports: Red Sox slugger David Ortiz to retire after 2016 season

  17-11-2015 21:10
  
  David Ortiz, who has 503 career home runs, will walk away from the Red Sox after the 2016 season and retire, according to multiple media reports.
  
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• How States Refusing Syrian Refugees May Impact Settlement

  17-11-2015 20:36
  
  Obama administration officials have clarified the screening process.
  
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• Speaker Ryan Calls for 'Pause' in Syrian Refugee Program

  17-11-2015 20:29
  
  House Speaker Paul Ryan is calling for a "pause" to the Syrian refugee program, saying Tuesday the House will act this week to address concerns that terrorists could slip into the United States under the guise of refugees. "Our nation has..
  
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• Intoxicated Passenger Tries to Open Exit Door Mid-Flight, Airline Says

  17-11-2015 20:29
  
  The plane landed at Boston's Logan airport.
  
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• Report: Red Sox slugger David Ortiz to retire after 2016 season

  17-11-2015 20:26
  
  Report: David Ortiz, who has 503 career home runs, will walk away from the Red Sox after the 2016 season and retire, Fox Sports reported.
  
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• Meet the Syrian-American Woman Jeb Bush References on the Trail

  17-11-2015 20:08
  
  A Syrian-American who previously supported Bush now has some reservations.
  
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• Brother of Paris Attack Suspect Calls for Him to Give Up

  17-11-2015 20:08
  
  The fugitive was known to Belgian authorities before the attack.
  
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• Sources: Miguel Cotto refused to pay $300K sanctioning fee

  17-11-2015 19:42
  
  Just days before his showdown with Canelo Alvarez, Miguel Cotto was stripped of his WBC middleweight belt after refusing to comply with WBC rules and regulations.
  
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• Four Passengers Removed From Spirit Airlines Flight

  17-11-2015 18:57
  
  A passenger alerted a crew member to another passenger’s “suspicious activity."
  
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• Motorcyclist grabs feet hanging out of car window on highway

  17-11-2015 18:18
  
  Here's a reminder why you should keep your hands and feet inside your car at all times.
  
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• Russia Bombards ISIS as Retribution for Sinai Crash

  17-11-2015 18:08
  
  Putin moves quickly to seek retribution against terrorist groups in Syria.
  
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• Death of 7-year-old Girl Missing at Football Game Ruled a Homicide

  17-11-2015 18:08
  
  The girl had been missing for 25 minutes when her body was found.
  
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• Charlie Sheen says he has HIV

  17-11-2015 17:57
  
  Former "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen has HIV.
  
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• Fiesta Navideña

  17-11-2015 17:39
  
  Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the University Square Hotel at 4961 N. Cedar Avenue near Fresno State
  
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• Browns to start Johnny Manziel at quarterback for rest of season

  17-11-2015 17:29
  
  The Cleveland Browns will start Johnny Manziel at quarterback for the remainder of the season, coach Mike Pettine announced Tuesday.
  
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• Governor negotiated in bad faith on Madera-area casino, judge says

  17-11-2015 17:23
  
  Ishii said federal law requires the governor to negotiate with the tribe and conclude compact negotiations within 60 days. The state and the tribe will then have 60 days to present a final offer for the mediator's selection. If sides can't reach agreement, a mediator will be appointed by the judge. The state and the tribe will then have 60 days to present a final offer for the mediator's selection. The federal government will then decide which compact best meets federal gaming law and approve a
  
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• Floyd Mayweather comes to Ronda Rousey's defense after loss

  17-11-2015 17:18
  
  Floyd Mayweather says those critical of former UFC welterweight champ Ronda Rousey need to "take into consideration that she has feelings" and that "she'll be able to bounce back."
  
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• People in masks vent about their worst Facebook friends for National Unfriend Day

  17-11-2015 17:06
  
  ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'' empowered social media users to vent about their Facebook friends on National Unfriend Day by providing them with masks so they could speak anonymously.
  
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• Paris Suspect May Be Heavily Armed as Hunt Intensifies

  17-11-2015 16:57
  
  The fugitive was known to Belgian authorities before the attack.
  
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• Rough Fire burned through strategies before it was contained

  17-11-2015 16:47
  Dense smoke crept through the canyons of eastern Fresno County as the Rough Fire's reach grew quickly in August.
  
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• Airstrikes Target ISIS Command, Training Centers

  17-11-2015 16:43
  
  The French used 16 bombs as targets "hit and destroyed simultaneously."
  
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• Made in the Valley - Kliszewski Glass

  17-11-2015 16:28
  A local business is making its mark in the art world with its glass creations.
  
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• Giants re-sign WR Hakeem Nicks

  17-11-2015 16:12
  
  Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has again caught on with the Giants, sources told ESPN.
  
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• Rubio Knocks Rivals for Voting to 'Weaken US Intelligence'

  17-11-2015 16:08
  
  Republican Sen. Marco Rubio knocked both Ted Cruz and Rand Paul.
  
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• Happy Holidays for Consumers, Not So Much for Retailers

  17-11-2015 15:54
  
  Shoppers can expect deep discounts this holiday season.
  
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• No. 6 recruit Edrice 'Bam' Adebayo commits to Kentucky

  17-11-2015 15:39
  
  Kentucky continued to add to its No. 2-ranked recruiting class by landing Edrice "Bam" Adebayo, who is No. 6 in the ESPNU 100 rankings.
  
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• Charlie Sheen says he has HIV virus

  17-11-2015 15:29
  
  Former "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen has the HIV virus.
  
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• Vacationing dad accidentally records his face instead of Las Vegas

  17-11-2015 14:20
  
  If the friends of Evan Griffin's dad wanted to see highlights from the family's vacation, they're out of luck. In a classic dad move, he accidentally recorded the whole thing backwards.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: GMA 40 for 40 celebration

  17-11-2015 13:32
  
  Join the celebration of 40 years of Good Morning America with a 40-hour non-stop live streaming event!
  
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• High-speed rail board meets Tuesday in Fresno

  17-11-2015 13:08
  
  Tuesday's meeting is likely to generate public comment from people in Kings County and other areas of the Valley where there is considerable opposition to the state's plans. The Parsons Brinckerhoff document was the centerpiece of a recent Los Angeles Times report raising concerns about the costs, and prospect for delays, on the statewide project. The court brief filed Monday is part of attorneys' efforts to have the 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff presentation included in the evidence that the judge
  
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• French Police Carry Out 128 Raids Overnight

  17-11-2015 10:51
  
  Over 115,000 police are on patrol in France.
  
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• Sinai Plane Crash 'Was Terrorist Act' Say Russian Officials

  17-11-2015 10:36
  
  Security service says bomb equivalent to 1kg of TNT on board.
  
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• 5,000 tons of almond hulls caught fire in Chowchilla

  17-11-2015 09:42
  
  Authorities say 5,000 tons of almond hulls caught fire in the 9000 block of S. Minturn Road near Chowchilla.
  
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• Gustine High School forced to change school mascot

  17-11-2015 09:06
  Gustine High School has been around for more than 100 years. For a majority of that time, they've been the Redskins-- a name that must now be changed under the California Racial Mascots Act.
  
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• Fresno teachers union details plans for 2016 school board election push

  17-11-2015 09:04
  
  More than 400 teachers, parents, students and community members packed into Hope Lutheran Church to listen the Fresno Teachers Association lay out its agenda for the 2016 school board elections - occasionally cheering as union leaders described their goals. The union has had mixed success in recent years persuading voters to elect FTA-backed candidates for the Fresno Unified board. Two years later, union support helped elect two of three union-backed candidates to the board. But in 2012, all thr
  
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• Syrian refugee backlash starts conversation at home

  17-11-2015 09:00
  The likelihood of Syrians relocating to Fresno County is slim according to one local organization. But over the next year president Barack Obama plans to have the U.S. take in 10,000 refugees, so it is possible.
  
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• J.J. Watt rankles Andy Dalton with 'Red Ryder BB Gun' postgame swipe

  17-11-2015 08:48
  
  Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton got into a public war of words after Monday's Houston-Cincinnati game.
  
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