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• Iraq war veteran creates wheelchair snow plow

  22-01-2016 23:16
  An Iraq war veteran in Nebraska has created his own, one of a kind wheelchair snow plow.
  
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• Soldiers Guard Tomb of Unknowns During Historic Snowstorm

  22-01-2016 22:16
  
  The 24-hour watch continues during the snowstorm.
  
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• Everything You Need to Know About Weekend Snowstorm

  22-01-2016 22:16
  
  More than 2,400 flights have been cancelled already.
  
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• Deep snow impact: Blizzard changing schedules throughout Eastern U.S.

  22-01-2016 22:00
  
  Snowfall as heavy as 1 to 3 inches an hour could last for 24 hours or more in some areas of the Eastern United States, which has lead to numerous postponements in the sporting world.
  
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• David Blatt fired as Cavaliers coach, per sources

  22-01-2016 22:00
  
  The title-hopeful Cavaliers lead the Eastern Conference at 30-11 but were blown out by the defending champion Warriors earlier this week.
  
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• Best squirrel videos for 'Squirrel Appreciation Day'

  22-01-2016 21:55
  Thursday was Squirrel Appreciation Day. So to show our appreciation for the furry critter we have our top three favorite squirrely moments.
  
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• Coffee shop customers 'pour it forward' and buy each other drink for 25 weeks straight

  22-01-2016 21:54
  
  The "pay it forward" phenomenon started in September 2015 and has been going strong into the new year.
  
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• Film academy announced reforms in response to Oscar diversity crisis

  22-01-2016 21:51
  
  The film academy is pledging to double the number of female and minority members by 2020, and will immediately diversify its leadership by adding three new seats to its board of governors.
  
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• Coach Steve Kerr to make season debut on Warriors bench

  22-01-2016 21:49
  
  Steve Kerr announced after a Friday morning shootaround that he will coach the Warriors in Friday night's home game against the Pacers.
  
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• Ron Rivera: Tough decision to rule Jared Allen out

  22-01-2016 21:38
  
  Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Friday that the team hopes Jared Allen will be ready for the Super Bowl if Carolina beats Arizona on Sunday.
  
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• Zika Virus Link to Rare Paralysis Investigated

  22-01-2016 21:27
  
  The CDC advises pregnant women to avoid travel to certain countries.
  
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• United Plane Slides Off Runway at Chicago Airport

  22-01-2016 21:20
  
  A United Airlines plane partially slid off the runway at Chicaho O'Hare International Airport upon landing, according to the airline.
  
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• Jersey Shore Braces for Severe Flooding as Storm Approaches

  22-01-2016 21:06
  
  How first responders are prepping in Toms River and Barnegat Township.
  
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• Seahawks GM: Marshawn Lynch is 'leaning toward retirement'

  22-01-2016 20:54
  
  Seahawks GM John Schneider said Friday that he thinks Marshawn Lynch is "leaning toward retirement."
  
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• Ram Pantry helps students with food needs

  22-01-2016 20:40
  Fresno City College is making sure their students don't suffer from food insecurity.
  
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• Lindsay Callahan named new CEO of United Way Fresno

  22-01-2016 20:35
  
  Michael Alexander, who retired in June, and interim President Bob Reyes, who will return to his role as board chair. During her time in Sacramento, Callahan served as a Jesse Marvin Unruh Fellow in the California State Assembly. Callahan also managed a state level public-private partnership between the Foundation Consortium for California's Children and Youth and the California Department of Education. She was recently awarded the Adult Volunteer of the Year award from HandsOn Central California
  
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• What Did Ted Cruz Promise His Daughters if He Wins Presidency?

  22-01-2016 20:31
  
  Cruz's daughters are 7 and 5 years old.
  
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• Christie Returning to New Jersey Before Snowstorm

  22-01-2016 20:31
  
  Critics have pointed out his possible absence in the face of a major snowstorm.
  
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• Cruz Says Trump's Immigration Policy Amounts to 'Amnesty'

  22-01-2016 20:03
  
  Cruz attacked Trump's position in an interview with George Stephanopoulos.
  
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• Fresno police: Biker with meth, magnum arrested

  22-01-2016 19:30
  
  An officer reported that Daniel Leroy Dudley, 29, failed to signal while turning from Shaw avenue onto Thorne Avenue. After making a traffic stop, the officer learned that Dudley was sought on three outstanding warrants and was carrying a loaded .357 Magnum, two small bags of methamphetamine, a scale and 98 hypodermic needles. Dudley was booked into Fresno County Jail.
  
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• Family of dead Fresno paramedic files lawsuit in deadly December helicopter crash

  22-01-2016 19:30
  
  The lawsuit was filed in Fresno County Superior Court this month because Rogers Helicopters is based in Fresno. And the patient, Kathryn Ann Brown, 40, of Springville, who was employed as a substitute school teacher. Rogers Helicopter said Friday it would have no comment. After checking with airport towers in Fresno and Bakersfield, the dispatch center notified Kern County authorities that the aircraft was missing and provided its last GPS reading east of McFarland. And confirmed that the patien
  
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• Report: State should have flexibility to spend cap-and-trade funds

  22-01-2016 18:25
  
  The law requires the state to spend the money on reducing greenhouse gas emission, but the restrictions have created a backlog of unspent money. "In our view, the generation of revenue isn't really a primary goal of the program," said Ross Brown, a spokesman for the Legislative Analyst's Office. A large portion of the money is dedicated each year to California's High Speed Rail and other transportation projects. "This is money that was raised through climate policies, through charges on polluter
  
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• Rockets acquire Josh Smith in trade with Clippers

  22-01-2016 17:24
  
  Josh Smith is headed back to Houston, as the team acquired the veteran in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, Rockets GM Daryl Morey confirmed.
  
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• Everything You Need to Know About Weekend Snow Storm

  22-01-2016 17:21
  
  More than 2,400 flights have been cancelled already.
  
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• Christie Says He May Return to New Jersey Before Snowstorm

  22-01-2016 17:14
  
  Critics have pointed out his possible absence in the face of a major snowstorm.
  
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• Yoenis Cespedes, Mets discuss 3-year deal with opt-out after 2016

  22-01-2016 15:44
  
  The New York Mets and Yoenis Cespedes are discussing a three-year deal with an opt-out that would allow the slugger to again test the free-agent market next fall.
  
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• Former Olympic downhill champ Bill Johnson dies at age 55

  22-01-2016 15:44
  
  Bill Johnson, the first American skier to win an Olympic downhill title, has died after a long illness, the U.S. ski team said Friday. He was 55.
  
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• Pedestrian killed on Freeway 41 in central Fresno

  22-01-2016 15:42
  The Highway Patrol is trying to identify a man who was hit and killed on Freeway 41 early Friday morning.
  
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• Britax Recalls Nearly 71,000 Infant Car Seats

  22-01-2016 15:42
  
  The recall includes the Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seats.
  
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• Serena Williams routs Daria Kasatkina, advances at Aussie

  22-01-2016 14:38
  
  Serena Williams dispatched Russian teenager Daria Kasatkina in just 44 minutes -- the fastest match of the Australian Open thus far -- to advance to the fourth round.
  
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• Work begins on new Sierra Central Credit Union branch in Grass Valley

  22-01-2016 14:25
  
  The building, which was the former site of Perko's and more recently Siena's Cafe and Grill, is located at 1000 Plaza Drive. Paul Jun purchased the restaurant in 2003 after the Perko's franchise's former owner, Allene Parrish, had insufficient funds to cover payroll, owing $60,000 in rent, purchases of goods and royalties to the Fresno-based company. Leah Fowler bought the business in 2012 and left the national franchise in March 2014, renaming the restaurant Siena's Cafe and Grill. 26, 2014, du
  
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• East Coast Braces for Massive Winter Storm

  22-01-2016 14:25
  
  The storm could affect more than 75 million people.
  
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• US Student Detained in North Korea

  22-01-2016 13:43
  
  Pyongyang claims the student is linked to the U.S. government.
  
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• Ashley Swearengin takes center stage at U.S. Conference of Mayors

  22-01-2016 10:16
  
  Conference of Mayors' annual winter conference chosen to brief reporters at the White House on Thursday afternoon. Flanked by the Democratic mayors of Boston and Kansas City, Mo., Swearengin touted high-speed rail, downtown revitalization and economic development - all work, she said, that has been helped by an administration that many in her party routinely decry. "We learned that the easiest funding to go after is funding for veterans who are homeless," said Marsh, himself a veteran of the Nav
  
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• Hyperloop system may be ready to launch by 2018

  22-01-2016 09:36
  The high-speed transportation system called Hyperloop could be ready to launch as early as 2018.
  
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• Sports Report: January 21, 2016

  22-01-2016 09:19
  Sports Anchor Chris Alvarez (@ChrisABC30) recaps a busy sports day
  
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• Local beer business's having a hard time staying afloat

  22-01-2016 08:47
  There could be less beer on tap in the heart of Fresno soon.
  
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• RNC Strips National Review of Debate Hosting Gig After Cover Story Attacking Trump

  22-01-2016 07:51
  
  National Review will no longer be hosting a GOP debate in February after the RNC disinvited the conservative publication, the magazine's publisher said.
  
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• 4 arrested at California Subway shop after 1 denied sandwich

  22-01-2016 06:32
  
  Four people are under arrest in an attack at a Sacramento Subway shop after one of them was denied a sandwich.
  
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• Zaza Pachulia feels 'loved' after falling just short of starting ASG

  22-01-2016 06:22
  
  Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia finished fourth in the voting for the Western Conference frontcourt players with 768,112 votes, just behind Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard for the final spot.
  
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• DraftKings to create designation for elite players, ban offsite scripts

  22-01-2016 06:22
  
  In a Friday announcement of changes to its contests, DraftKings instituted a ban on offsite scripts and said it will begin to identify and designate experienced players.
  
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• Two men arrested in central Fresno for 2015 murder

  22-01-2016 06:07
  
  Two men were arrested Thursday for allegedly stabbing a man to death in central Fresno last June, Fresno police said. The victim was transported to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. Moreno did not live at the apartment complex, and was confronted in the parking lot by the assailants, police said. Carrisales and Leos were booked into Fresno County Jail for one count of murder.
  
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• Oops! NFL refs forget footballs at hotel before Patriots game

  22-01-2016 06:01
  
  This ball controversy can't be blamed on the Patriots.
  
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• Reports: Mike Vrabel turns down 49ers to stay with Texans

  22-01-2016 05:48
  
  Mike Vrabel will return to the Texans for a third season after turning down an offer to become the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.
  
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• Jackie Young passes Damon Bailey as Indiana's top all-time scorer

  22-01-2016 05:48
  
  Notre Dame-bound Jackie Young is the Hoosier state's new all-time leading high school scorer. The girls player for Princeton High stands at 3,160 after a 39-point performance Thursday.
  
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• Demi Lovato Gives 'Confidence' Boost to Hillary Clinton

  22-01-2016 05:44
  
  Demi Lovato joined Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail in Iowa where she performed four songs and told the audience why she's voting for Clinton.
  
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• Man accused of beating, sexually assaulting woman for months

  22-01-2016 05:42
  A woman says she was held her against her will for months and she had to endure repeated sexual assaults and beatings.
  
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• Kobe Bryant top vote-getter for 18th and final All-Star Game

  22-01-2016 05:26
  
  Fans overwhelmingly chose Kobe Bryant as an All-Star starter, voting for him 1.9 million times. Assuming he plays, he would be the fourth player to start an All-Star Game at age 37 or older.
  
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• Barbara Bush Featured In New Jeb Ad

  22-01-2016 05:09
  
  Jeb Bush is utilizing his powerful family ties in his latest ad.
  
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• Airline pilot charged with flying under influence of alcohol

  22-01-2016 04:41
  
  A former Alaska Airlines captain was charged with piloting an airliner while under the influence of alcohol.
  
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