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• Sand swallows car on Alabama coast as Tropical Storm Barry approaches

  12-07-2019 23:46
  The worst of Barry is yet to come, but one Alabama resident is already dealing with a mess after the rising tide swallowed a car.
  
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• Dominican Republic deaths: Georgia man is 11th American tourist to die since June 2018

  12-07-2019 22:17
  A Georgia man died in the Dominican Republic in March, the State Department confirmed Friday.
  
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• Man dies after crashing into big rig in Tulare County, CHP says

  12-07-2019 22:05
  California Highway Patrol officials say the 38-year-old driver of a Ford F-150 swerved into the big rig's lane on Road 248 near Avenue 82
  
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• R. Kelly appears in court on federal sex crime charges; singer to remain in custody until at least Tuesday

  12-07-2019 21:47
  The embattled singer will remain in custody until at least Tuesday.
  
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• What to do if ICE agents show up at your door

  12-07-2019 21:32
  If ICE agents show up at your door, here's what you should know.
  
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• House passes bill to extend 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund through 2090

  12-07-2019 21:03
  The House of Representatives voted Friday to pass a bill that will extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund through 2090.
  
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• Moon landing 50th anniversary: A look back at July 20, 1969

  12-07-2019 21:00
  On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong set foot on the surface of the moon and changed the course of history.
  
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• Jury finds Lindsay man guilty of 41 counts of child molestation

  12-07-2019 20:50
  Aristeo Sampablo, 30, faces 790 years to life in prison for the crimes committed against two girls, who were between the ages of six and ten, over two years.
  
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• Tropical Storm Barry approaches Gulf Coast: PHOTOS

  12-07-2019 20:45
  Building toward hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Barry began hitting Louisiana with wind and rain Friday as it closed in.
  
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• Hurricane dangers: Storm surge, tornadoes and more deadly phenomena linked to tropical storms

  12-07-2019 20:34
  Here's a look at five deadly hurricane dangers that forecasters keep an eye on, according to AccuWeather.
  
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• R. Kelly arrested in Chicago on federal charges, accused of paying off alleged victim in 2008 trial

  12-07-2019 19:33
  Singer R. Kelly is in custody in Chicago on federal sex crime charges and is accused of paying off the alleged victim at the center of his 2008 pornography trial
  
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• Man reaches into fissure after earthquakes split the ground in Ridgecrest

  12-07-2019 19:22
  A Ridgecrest man assessing the damage after two powerful earthquakes rocked the region used a giant stick to show the depth of a massive fissure.
  
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• New Orleans braces for potential Hurricane Barry as slow-moving tropical storm approaches Louisiana

  12-07-2019 19:19
  The Mississippi River has never been this high with a tropical storm about to hit.
  
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• Man jailed after girlfriend's 18-month-old nephew found dead in Dallas

  12-07-2019 19:08
  Police say Cedrick Jackson's remains were found in a landfill after 27-year-old Sedrick Johnson confessed to putting the child in a dumpster.
  
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• California girl says her iPhone 6 caught fire

  12-07-2019 18:41
  Kayla Ramos, 11, said her iPhone 6 exploded in her sister's bedroom in Bakersfield, California.
  
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• FBI investigating rogue deputy group at East L.A. sheriff's station

  12-07-2019 18:22
  The FBI is investigating a rogue group of deputies at the sheriff's East Los Angeles station, a sheriff oversight committee said Thursday.
  
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• Walmart hiring 100 drivers to help Porterville and Sacramento distribution centers

  12-07-2019 18:19
  JOB ALERT! Drivers can earn up to $87,500 in their first year of employment with an all-in rate of nearly 89 cents per mile.
  
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• Brother-in-law turns in man accused of stealing SLO police chief's lost gun

  12-07-2019 18:13
  SLO police were contacted Thursday night by the brother-in-law of the man seen on surveillance video leaving the restaurant shortly after the weapon vanished.
  
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• Marijuana plants pop up in Vermont Statehouse flower beds

  12-07-2019 18:04
  A mystery on the Vermont Statehouse lawn -- who planted dozens of cannabis plants among the flower beds?
  
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• SeaWorld Orlando welcomes walrus calf

  12-07-2019 17:37
  SeaWorld Orlando's animal care and veterinary teams welcomed a new member to their team: a Pacific walrus calf.
  
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• Police locate parents of boy found wandering in Porterville

  12-07-2019 17:21
  UPDATE: Porterville police have located the parents of the young boy found wandering alone Friday morning.
  
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• ICE raids: Immigration law firm worker says silent raids in SoCal have already begun

  12-07-2019 17:07
  A sweep targeting undocumented immigrants is slated to start this weekend, but an immigration law firm worker says silent raids have already started.
  
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• R. Kelly arrested in Chicago on federal charges including child pornography, racketeering in 2 indictments

  12-07-2019 16:51
  Singer R. Kelly is in custody in Chicago on federal sex crime charges and federal agents conducted a search of his Trump Tower residence.
  
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• Gas explosion levels KFC restaurant in North Carolina

  12-07-2019 16:49
  A gas explosion leveled an entire KFC restaurant in North Carolina.
  
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• Police searching for family of boy found wandering in Porterville

  12-07-2019 16:48
  Police are seeking the public's help finding the family of a young boy who was found wandering alone in Porterville.
  
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• Earthquake rattles Washington state, followed by aftershock

  12-07-2019 16:35
  The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 4.6 magnitude earthquake has rattled the Three Lakes area of Washington state.
  
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• Pregnant woman, 8-year-old son found dead after flash flooding in Pennsylvania

  12-07-2019 16:34
  A pregnant woman and her 8-year-old son were killed as severe storms hit Berks County, Pennsylvania Thursday night.
  
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• Man killed in off-roading accident at Oceano Dunes

  12-07-2019 16:27
  An Arizona man died after he was thrown from his motorcycle at the Oceano Dunes Thursday evening.
  
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• Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigning amid criticism over Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case

  12-07-2019 16:14
  Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said Friday he is resigning following renewed scrutiny of his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Esptein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Here come triple-digit temperatures

  12-07-2019 16:10
  Heatwave, get ready for those triple-digit temperatures
  
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• Multiple grass fires spark along Highway 180 near downtown Fresno

  12-07-2019 16:07
  Fire officials are investigating what sparked two roadside fires along State Route 180 near downtown Fresno.
  
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• 2-year-old found riding on case of beer instead of booster seat

  12-07-2019 15:58
  A 2-year-old was found riding on a case of beer instead of a booster seat.
  
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• Family of Indiana toddler killed in cruise ship fall returns home

  12-07-2019 15:49
  The family of an 18-month-old girl who fell to her death from a cruise ship in Puerto Rico said the family flew to Chicago with the toddler's body.
  
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• Paige Winter opens up about shark attack, healing, ocean advocacy

  12-07-2019 15:27
  She lost her left leg and two of her fingers, but Paige Winter is not letting those setbacks slow her down.
  
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• VIDEO: Burger King manager told 'go back to Mexico' by customer in Florida

  12-07-2019 14:14
  Video shows a manager of a Florida Burger King being told by a customer to "go back to Mexico."
  
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• R. Kelly arrested by NYPD in Chicago on federal sex crime charges including child pornography, obstruction of justice

  12-07-2019 13:47
  Singer R. Kelly is in custody in Chicago on federal sex crime charges and federal agents are conducting a search of his Trump Tower residence.
  
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• Washington earthquake: 4.6 temblor hits outside of Seattle

  12-07-2019 13:34
  The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 4.6 magnitude earthquake has rattled the Three Lakes area of Washington state.
  
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• New Orleans braces for possible Hurricane Barry as outer bands hit southeastern Louisiana

  12-07-2019 13:03
  The Mississippi River has never been this high with a tropical storm about to hit.
  
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• Video: Family members attack woman's murderer in Ohio courthouse

  12-07-2019 12:36
  Two family members were supposed to give victim impact statements when they lunged at Dale Williams. Both family members were subdued, one with a Taser, and arrested.
  
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• Airlines waive rebooking fees ahead of Tropical Storm Barry

  12-07-2019 11:37
  As Tropical Storm Barry continues its journey along the Gulf Coast, several airlines are offering to waive fees to passengers traveling in and to those areas.
  
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• Woman severely bit trying to break up dog fight in northwest Fresno

  12-07-2019 08:22
  After trying to break up the fight, the woman was taken to the hospital with severe bites to her legs, hand, and stomach.
  
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• Crooks cause more than $2,000 worth of damage to local organization's bus

  12-07-2019 08:22
  This isn't the first time United Cerebral Palsy Central California has been hit by crooks.
  
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• Woman orders 'Moana' cake but instead gets marijuana cake

  12-07-2019 08:12
  A Georgia woman tried to order a "Moana"-themed cake for her daughter's 25th birthday and received a shocking surprise instead.
  
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• U.S. soccer player Allie Long's L.A. hotel room burglarized

  12-07-2019 07:19
  Allie Long, a soccer player on the United States women's national team, had jewelry, money and other items stolen from her Los Angeles hotel room.
  
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• R. Kelly arrested in Chicago on federal sex crime charges including child pornography, obstruction of justice

  12-07-2019 06:35
  Singer R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago Thursday night on more than a dozen new federal sex crime charges including child pornography and obstruction of justice, officials said.
  
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• Human workers can listen to Google Assistant recordings

  12-07-2019 06:06
  Google contractors regularly listen to and review some recordings of what people say to artificial-intelligence system Google Assistant, via their phone or through smart speakers such as the Google Home.
  
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• CDFW officers bust large marijuana grows that threatened South Valley bird habitat

  12-07-2019 03:48
  During a search warrant last month, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers seized more than 1,500 plants and 1,000 pounds of processed pot, as well as a few guns and some meth.
  
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• Several arrested and 17 guns seized in connection with deadly shooting at Porterville bar

  12-07-2019 03:42
  The Porterville Police Department has seized 17 guns and made several arrests in connection to a deadly bar shooting.
  
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• Hidden Adventures: Mercey Hot Springs

  12-07-2019 03:32
  Ever heard of Mercey Hot Springs? The oasis sits on the western edge of Fresno County and offers visitors a chance to relax in tubs full of mineral water which flows from a natural, underground spring.
  
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• Fresno City councilmember Esmeralda Soria announces bid for congress

  12-07-2019 03:31
  Fresno City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria announced her bid Thursday to represent California's 16th Congressional District.
  
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