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• Justice Department, SEC probing collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

  15-03-2023 23:44
  The investigations - which are separate inquiries - are in the early stages and will also examine the actions of the bank's senior executives, sources say.
  
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• Long-used abortion pill in US under threat in Texas lawsuit

  15-03-2023 23:14
  A judge in Texas is expected to rule "as soon as possible" in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to medication abortion and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
  
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• Suspect crashes helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento airport: Police

  15-03-2023 22:21
  Authorities are looking for a suspect who crashed a helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento Executive Airport in California early Wednesday.
  
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• Tree branch falls on San Antonio Zoo guests, sending 7 to hospital

  15-03-2023 21:25
  
  Only one of the visitors was considered for "Level 1 Priority Care" at a medical facility Wednesday in the Texas city, fire officials said.
  
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• FBI investigates fire where Chinese billionaire, a Steve Bannon ally, was arrested

  15-03-2023 21:09
  Guo was arrested at 6 a.m. at his $32 million apartment in the building. Agents were forced to evacuate when the fire broke out six hours later.
  
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• Stormy Daniels speaks to Manhattan DA in Trump payment probe

  15-03-2023 20:58
  Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, paid $130,000 to Daniels in the closing days of the 2016 presidential campaign to keep her quiet about an affair she claimed to have had with Trump. The former president has denied the affair and his attorneys have framed the funds as an extortion payment.
  
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• Eric Garcetti confirmed as US ambassador to India, ending 20-month fight over nomination

  15-03-2023 20:36
  Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was confirmed Wednesday by a divided Senate as the nation's next ambassador to India, 20 months after he was first nominated.
  
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• FBI investigating fire at New York hotel where Chinese billionaire arrested

  15-03-2023 20:07
  The FBI's New York Field office is working to determine whether the fire at the Sherry-Netherland Hotel is linked to this morning's arrest of exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.
  
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• Chicago River goes green for St. Patrick's Day!

  15-03-2023 19:29
  Chicago upholds its annual tradition of dyeing the river bright green for St. Patrick's Day!
  
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• Who's top dog? Meet this year's most popular dog breeds

  15-03-2023 19:23
  For years, the Labrador retriever was recognized as America's most popular dog breed. But this year, a new top dog was crowned the No. 1 most popular dog in the country by the American Kennel Club.
  
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• Workout Wednesday: Getting the most out of your muscles

  15-03-2023 18:01
  We're talking flexibility and mobility in this week's Workout Wednesday.
  
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• Special Olympics athletes score lifelong friendships at Rowan University

  15-03-2023 17:34
  
  Special Olympics athletes team up with college students in this incredible, inclusive program called Unified Sports!
  
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• Valley deputy appointed to commission for peace officer standards throughout CA

  15-03-2023 16:57
  For the first time in 15 years, a local law enforcement officer has been appointed by Gov. Newsom to serve on a commission that oversees standards for peace officers throughout California.
  
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• Valley officer appointed to commission for peace officer standards throughout CA

  15-03-2023 16:54
  For the first time in 15 years, a local law enforcement officer has been appointed by Gov. Newsom to serve on a commission that oversees standards for peace officers throughout California.
  
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• New affordable living complex for seniors in east central Fresno

  15-03-2023 16:53
  On Tuesday, city leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting at Brandhaven Senior Living, located at Fancher Creek Town Center in east central Fresno.
  
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• Madera Unified School District holding teaching job fair

  15-03-2023 16:52
  Madera Unified is looking for people with a passion for educating kids. The district is holding a teacher job fair this Saturday.
  
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• Bobby Caldwell, R&B crooner known for his 1978 hit 'What You Won't Do For Love,' dies at 71

  15-03-2023 16:33
  
  Bobby Caldwell, the soulful R&B crooner known for his 1978 hit "What You Won't Do For Love," died after a long health battle, his wife confirmed. He was 71.
  
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• T-Mobile acquires Mint Mobile, partially owned by Ryan Reynolds in deal worth as much as $1.35B

  15-03-2023 16:10
  
  "I never dreamt I'd own a wireless company and I certainly never dreamt I'd sell it to T-Mobile." Ryan Reynolds said in a tweet. "Life is strange and I'm incredibly proud and grateful."
  
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• Paralympic gold medalist Kari Miller-Ortiz leading by example

  15-03-2023 15:45
  
  Former U.S. Army Sergeant who lost both of her legs in a drunk driving crash is turning tragedy into triumph.
  
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• Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem

  15-03-2023 15:04
  
  Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly.
  
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• Evacuation order issued for residents in Porterville area due to weather conditions

  15-03-2023 13:27
  Emergency work is underway near Porterville to get dozens of people evacuated from their homes around Lake Success.
  
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• Webb Space Telescope captures image of star's rare phase on cusp of death

  15-03-2023 12:50
  Such a transformation occurs only with some stars and normally is the last step before they explode, going supernova, according to scientists.
  
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• Michael Cohen to resume testimony in Trump hush money probe

  15-03-2023 11:58
  Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is set to resume testimony after he first testified before a Manhattan grand jury on Monday investigating hush money payments made on the former president's behalf.
  
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• Following 'uptick' in airplane close calls, FAA to hold safety summit

  15-03-2023 11:51
  Following a series of close calls, aviation leaders are set to meet Wednesday to discuss the incidents and identify key patterns and risk factors.
  
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• Abortion pill challenge set to go before judge in Texas

  15-03-2023 11:20
  A federal judge will hear arguments in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to medication abortion and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
  
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• Video shows glass falling from SF skyscraper after window broken due to intense wind gusts

  15-03-2023 08:03
  In the moments before that glass fell, Bernardino Ortiz recorded some of the windows at 555 California Street actually shaking due to the windy conditions. A short time later, a separate glass window fell from above.
  
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• Fresno County sends thousands of sandbags to San Joaquin riverbank

  15-03-2023 07:28
  A flooding San Joaquin River has caused concerns for the Fresno County town of Firebaugh and neighboring communities.
  
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• Video shows glass falling from San Francisco skyscraper during intense wind gusts

  15-03-2023 07:19
  In the moments before that glass fell, Bernardino Ortiz recorded some of the windows at 555 California Street actually shaking due to the windy conditions. A short time later, a separate glass window fell from above.
  
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• Crews prepare for more flooding in Tulare County as latest storm hits Valley

  15-03-2023 07:17
  
  More rain on Tuesday threatened further flooding in Tulare County as residents began picking up the pieces from weekend storms.
  
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• Glass falls from San Francisco skyscraper during Tuesday's intense wind gusts

  15-03-2023 07:01
  SFFD says two windows are damaged; one is completely broken out and the other is cracked. No injures have been reported.
  
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• Shelter-in-place order lifted after glass falling from SF high-rise prompts evacuations: Officials

  15-03-2023 05:56
  SFFD says two windows are damaged; one is completely broken out and the other is cracked. No injures have been reported.
  
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• Storms causing some issues for Central California farmers

  15-03-2023 04:34
  Some local growers may be getting too much a good thing during this latest round of storms.
  
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• Kaiser Permanente grant will expand NAMI Fresno's mental health services in Valley

  15-03-2023 02:35
  Access to mental health services and programs is expected to get easier across California - thanks to a $2.3 million grant by Kaiser Permanente.
  
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• Madera County residents feeling the strain of back-to-back storms

  15-03-2023 02:32
  People in Oakhurst and Coarsegold are feeling the strain of the back-to-back storms.
  
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• Fresno County prepares for more wet weather, river access restricted amid storm

  15-03-2023 02:01
  Fresno County residents should be prepared for storm damage, even if they're not under an evacuation warning.
  
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• Residents near Tule River on high alert as spillway runs in Tulare County

  15-03-2023 01:37
  
  Visalia and Porterville declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as this latest storm brings more flooding concerns.
  
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• Lunchables to begin serving meals in school cafeterias as part of new government program

  15-03-2023 01:16
  Lunchables will begin serving students meals in school cafeterias as part of new government program.
  
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