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• State COVID-19 hospitalizations continue declining, but Gov. Newsom says Californians are still not minimizing mixing

  12-08-2020 23:59
  Governor Gavin Newsom said the continued decrease in state hospitalizations was an encouraging sign, but Californians are still not doing enough to avoid mixing with people outside of their homes.
  
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• President Trump holds briefing at White House: WATCH LIVE

  12-08-2020 23:55
  
  President Donald Trump's campaign is struggling to define California Sen. Kamala Harris, the newly announced running mate for Democratic rival Joe Biden.
  
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• Joe Biden, Kamala Harris make first joint appearance as running mates

  12-08-2020 23:32
  Harris, Biden said at a high school gymnasium in Delaware, is "smart, she's tough, she's experienced, she's a proven fighter for the backbone of this country."
  
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• Joe Biden, Kamala Harris make first joint appearance as running mates: WATCH LIVE

  12-08-2020 22:12
  
  The former primary rivals will appear at a high school near Biden's Delaware home to discuss their shared vision for how to defeat Trump.
  
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• Radical or moderate? Trump paints Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket as both

  12-08-2020 22:09
  President Donald Trump's campaign is struggling to define California Sen. Kamala Harris, the newly announced running mate for Democratic rival Joe Biden.
  
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• Radical or moderate? Trump paints Democratic Harris-Biden ticket as both

  12-08-2020 22:05
  President Donald Trump's campaign is struggling to define California Sen. Kamala Harris, the newly announced running mate for Democratic rival Joe Biden.
  
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• Big 12 reveals football schedule slated for September start

  12-08-2020 21:32
  UT, Tech, Baylor, and TCU plan to play this fall during the pandemic. Check out their schedules here.
  
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• Florida sheriff bans mask-wearing for employees despite COVID-19 pandemic

  12-08-2020 21:14
  "Now, I can already hear the whining ... This is no longer a debate nor is it up for discussion."
  
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• Free grab-and-go meals available for Fresno Unified students while distance learning

  12-08-2020 20:48
  
  All students are eligible to receive a meal. Families are able to pick-up meals between 7 and 9 am, Monday through Friday. Here's where:
  
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• 8-year-old boy with special needs arrested, handcuffed by police officers at Florida school | VIDEO

  12-08-2020 20:34
  His mugshot and fingerprints were taken, and he was briefly locked in a cell.
  
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• FBI investigates shooting of military helicopter in Virginia; 1 injured

  12-08-2020 20:22
  
  The Air Force helicopter was flying over Loudoun County, Virginia on Monday when it was shot from the ground nearby.
  
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• Everything to know about the 2020 Democratic National Convention: Speaker lineup, schedule

  12-08-2020 19:54
  The 2020 Democratic National Convention will take place from August 17-20 with two hours of programming beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
  
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• Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September

  12-08-2020 19:30
  In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26.
  
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• Uber likely to shut down temporarily in CA over driver ruling, CEO says

  12-08-2020 19:29
  The announcement comes days after a judge ordered ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
  
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• How Houston Restaurant Weeks has provided 44 million meals and counting

  12-08-2020 19:25
  
  44 million meals and counting! Houston Restaurant Weeks continues to provide food for families in need and it's helping struggling businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• Gold prices increase as U.S. economy struggles amid pandemic

  12-08-2020 18:42
  The precious metal is worth more than $2,000/ounce right now. Before you go to sell, consider these crucial tips.
  
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• How Houston Restaurant Weeks has provided 44 million meals and counting for families in need

  12-08-2020 18:11
  
  44 million meals and counting! Houston Restaurant Weeks continues to provide food for families in need and it's helping struggling businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of Fame

  12-08-2020 17:58
  Stuart, a five-time Grammy winner, started his career as a sideman backing up Johnny Cash before starting his own artist work.
  
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• Viola Davis reflects on past for 55th birthday

  12-08-2020 17:53
  
  While Viola Davis didn't become the physical owner of the house, she expressed she owns it as part of her story.
  
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• Coronavirus watch list: 38 California counties where COVID-19 is getting worse

  12-08-2020 17:48
  The California Department of Public Health has a watch list of counties that are being monitored for worsening coronavirus trends.
  
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• Sarah Palin offers vice presidential running mate advice to Kamala Harris

  12-08-2020 17:46
  Sarah Palin warned Kamala Harris that "yahoos running campaigns will suffocate you with their own self-centered agenda"
  
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• Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to make unusual campaign debut in coronavirus era

  12-08-2020 17:26
  The former primary rivals will appear at a high school near Biden's Delaware home to discuss their shared vision for how to defeat Trump.
  
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• Viola Davis buys her childhood home on former slave plantation for her birthday

  12-08-2020 17:04
  "I own it... all of it," Viola Davis wrote in the Instagram post, marking her 55th birthday.
  
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• Man dies after being shot multiple times in Tulare County

  12-08-2020 17:03
  Investigators say a farmer found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds along the canal bank at Road 136 and Avenue 440.
  
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• Here's how Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax compare in race for COVID-19 vaccine

  12-08-2020 16:08
  The race to develop the coronavirus vaccine is in full swing, and drugmakers are approaching innovative ways to build them. Here's how it looks:
  
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• Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

  12-08-2020 16:07
  Sen. Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Tropical Moisture

  12-08-2020 16:02
  Tropical moisture brings in extra cloud cover. Meteorologist Madeline Evans will have your full forecast on Action News.
  
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• Midtown Sports in Visalia closing after 50 years due to pandemic

  12-08-2020 15:43
  The store's owner said because the COVID-19 pandemic has effectively stopped sports, their business has suffered. The store will have a going out of business sale starting Thursday.
  
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• Military healthcare team staying another 14 days to help Kaweah Delta Medical Center

  12-08-2020 15:28
  The group from Travis Air Force Base arrived at the South Valley hospital a little over a month ago to help with staffing shortages.
  
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• Over 900 in Georgia district quarantine as high school shut

  12-08-2020 15:13
  On Tuesday, Georgia posted its highest single-day death total yet in the pandemic at 137 fatalities.
  
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• Firefighter battling Kern County wildfire dies, officials say

  12-08-2020 15:10
  The firefighter, who has not yet been identified, had a medical emergency and passed away due to complications.
  
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• Media mogul Sumner Redstone dies at 97

  12-08-2020 14:41
  
  Sumner Redstone, who built a media empire from his family's drive-in movie chain, has died. He was 97.
  
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• Sumner Redstone, former media mogul, dies at 97

  12-08-2020 14:31
  
  Sumner Redstone, the billionaire media mogul who served as head of ViacomCBS for years, has died.
  
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• Driver crashes into car after leading police on high-speed chase through Clovis

  12-08-2020 14:27
  Police say the 40-year-old driver had two teenage girls with him at the time of the crash.
  
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• Outcry in Somalia as new bill would allow child marriage

  12-08-2020 14:16
  An outcry is rising in Somalia as parliament considers a bill that would allow forced marriage as long as the family gives their consent.
  
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• Part of Clovis Ave. blocked as firefighters battle shed fire at southeast Fresno home

  12-08-2020 14:15
  Firefighters have closed a portion of a busy southeast Fresno road while crews put out a fire behind a home on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Trini Lopez, 1960s-era singer mentored by Sinatra, dies

  12-08-2020 14:07
  
  Mentored by Buddy Holly and Frank Sinatra, Lopez became an international star while performing in English and Spanish.
  
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• Trump: Some men insulted that Biden vowed to name female vice president

  12-08-2020 13:41
  Trump said, "I would be inclined to go a different route than what he's done," indicating that Biden "roped himself off into, you know, a certain group of people."
  
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• Local leaders say they're pleased after Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as VP

  12-08-2020 09:23
  Local Democratic leaders say Kamala Harris is exactly what Joe Biden's campaign was missing, while local Republican leaders say Harris won't help Biden win key states because she's too left-leaning herself.
  
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• Incredible gift: How a Valley man's sacrifice saved the life of his coworker

  12-08-2020 09:10
  Two longtime coworkers who share a job title now share a more special bond, after one of them donated a kidney to save the other's life.
  
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• Smash Mouth faces criticism for live performance at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

  12-08-2020 04:52
  Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell could be heard using expletives to describe COVID-19 during the live concert, where there was little social distancing and even fewer masks.
  
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• 8-year-old girl dies days after being rescued from Kings River

  12-08-2020 04:40
  
  Samantha Cruzpedro was underwater for at least 15 minutes when rescuers found her and pulled her out of the water on Wednesday.
  
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• Starbucks peak times see major shift as more people work from home

  12-08-2020 04:35
  Now that more people are working from home, things are looking a bit different.
  
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• Driver who killed 8-year-old issues tearful apology, baseball helps family honor boy

  12-08-2020 03:58
  In a season with no fans allowed at Oracle Park, Maverick's cardboard cutout sits in Section 130, an angel in the outfield.
  
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• South Valley woman who set roommate on fire 9 years ago denied parole

  12-08-2020 03:41
  Victoria De La Fuentes is at ease shortly after learning Chasety Reynolds will remain locked up after being denied parole.
  
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• Merced County approves plan for spending $28.9 million in COVID relief funds

  12-08-2020 03:25
  Merced County leaders laid out a proposal for how to spend $28.9 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES Act, Tuesday.
  
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• Local doctor: Initial scare of COVID-19 has worn off in Central Valley

  12-08-2020 03:22
  Dr. Rajoulh works at hospitals in Fresno and surrounding communities. He doesn't like how the pandemic has become so political.
  
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• Long list of felony charges filed against former manager of Tulare hospital

  12-08-2020 03:20
  Prosecutors have also filed charges against, Alan Germany, the former CFO for the HCCA and former HCCA attorney, Bruce Greene, as part of the complicated case.
  
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• Man shoots at woman, then kidnaps her at gunpoint in Los Banos

  12-08-2020 03:02
  
  Merced County deputies are investigating an incident in which a man shot at a woman, forced her into his car at gunpoint, and drove off.
  
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• Health Watch: COVID-19 hitting Black Americans hard

  12-08-2020 02:38
  As the number of COVID patients continues to tick upwards, experts say it's clear - the virus is taking a toll on Black Americans.
  
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