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• CBO: 32 million more would be uninsured by 2026 if Obamacare repealed

  19-07-2017 23:49
  
  The bill would effectively repeal Obamacare in 2020, giving lawmakers until then to come up with a replacement plan.
  
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• Great white shark swims with paddleboarders near CA beach

  19-07-2017 23:39
  
  Two friends were on paddleboards in the water near a Santa Barbara County beach when a great white shark came swimming by, and the whole thing was caught on camera.
  
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• Man caught stealing American flags for second time

  19-07-2017 23:36
  
  A man was caught on camera stealing American flag banners for the second year in a row.
  
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• Upgrade your BLT by adding a hot dog

  19-07-2017 23:22
  
  Combine the two and celebrate National Hot Dog Day!
  
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• Starting to Warm Up Again

  19-07-2017 23:17
  
  How much warmer will the weekend be?
  
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• Here’s what your smartphone addiction is doing to your brain

  19-07-2017 23:00
  
  Smartphone addiction has become so prevalent that it already has a name: nomophobia.
  
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• Here's how your smartphone addiction is changing your brain

  19-07-2017 22:27
  
  Smartphone addiction, or nomophobia, is a real thing. Here's how it's affecting your brain.
  
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• Medical Miracle: 12-ounce-baby gets to go home

  19-07-2017 22:24
  
  Emily Rose Hollins was was born four months premature. Her chance of survival was slim.
  
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• Victim of John Wayne Gacy identified more than 40 years later

  19-07-2017 22:22
  
  Another victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy has been identified more than 40 years later.
  
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• What is the Detwiler Fire doing to the Valley’s air quality?

  19-07-2017 22:19
  
  An air quality alert issued for the central San Joaquin Valley because of the Detwiler Fire is set to expire Thursday, but it could be extended, the San Joaquin Valley … Click to Continue »
  
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• Around the Region (07/20/17)

  19-07-2017 22:16
  
  MODESTO What: MJC Foundation Sonata When: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.. Where: Greens on Tenth, 947 10th Street Info: The Modesto Junior College Foundation is celebrating the roaring 20s at this year’s … Click to Continue »
  
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• Terrifying Android malware can record audio and video, spy on devices

  19-07-2017 22:14
  
  An updated form of Android-based malware can spy on users' call histories, locations, contact lists and more.
  
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• From wheelchair, Modesto man killed cousin, injured uncle. Now, he’s facing 24 years.

  19-07-2017 21:50
  
  A 39-year-old man has agreed to a plea deal that will result in a 24-year prison sentence for killing his cousin and wounding his uncle after a family argument escalated … Click to Continue »
  
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• Social Security Administration warns about fraudulent callers trying to steal your checks

  19-07-2017 21:49
  
  The Social Security Administration is warning that schemers are impersonating government agents and stealing people's benefits.
  
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• O.J. Simpson robbery victim to testify in favor of Simpson's parole

  19-07-2017 21:28
  
  "I never thought that the crime deserved that much time, that long of a sentence."
  
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• Cleaning product combos that are too dangerous to mix

  19-07-2017 21:18
  
  Combining these chemicals can cause serious health issues, so be warned!
  
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• Trump to senators: Inaction on health care 'not an option'

  19-07-2017 21:15
  
  The president's comments come a day after he said it was time to simply let Obamacare fail.
  
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• OJ Simpson's Nevada parole board hearing could set him free

  19-07-2017 21:10
  
  An aging Simpson will appear as inmate No. 1027820 in a starkly plain hearing room in a remote Nevada prison Thursday to plead for his freedom. He's spent more than eight years behind bars for armed robbery and assault with a weapon after trying to take back sports memorabilia in a budget hotel room in Las Vegas.
  
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• This is what legs look like after 16 stages on the Tour de France

  19-07-2017 20:58
  
  A Polish rider thinks they look "tired" after days of cycling.
  
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• Riverbank woman goes missing in Merced County after vehicle wreck

  19-07-2017 20:56
  
  The Merced County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday asked the public to help find a Riverbank woman who reportedly was involved in a crash Tuesday and has not been seen since. … Click to Continue »
  
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• 19 foods you didn't know could kill you

  19-07-2017 20:56
  
  From allergies to poisonous leaves, these foods have the potential to be lethal.
  
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• Coulterville evacuated from Mariposa wildfire

  19-07-2017 20:24
  
  The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for the areas near Greeley Hill Road in Coulterville about 11 a.m. Wednesday. Evacuation orders include residents living near Greeley Hill Road … Click to Continue »
  
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• Abby Lee Miller thinks she 'probably won’t survive' her time in prison

  19-07-2017 20:19
  
  The "Dance Moms" star opened up about her prison fears in a new interview.
  
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• Involuntary bumpings on United Airlines flights down 85% since Dr. Dao incident

  19-07-2017 20:06
  
  Involuntary bumpings on United Airlines flights are down 85 percent since a passenger was dragged from a plane in April.
  
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• Here's why complaining may be bad for your health

  19-07-2017 20:01
  
  It's easy to complain, but here's why you shouldn't.
  
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• US intelligence shows North Korean preparations for a possible missile test

  19-07-2017 19:52
  
  Satellites have detected new imagery and radar emissions indicating the hostile nation may have another ICBM test in the offing.
  
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• Landlord arrested for peeping on tenants using a coat hook hidden camera

  19-07-2017 19:48
  
  A year ago, Florida police found similar recording devices in bathrooms across the state
  
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• Zola the gorilla is having the time of his life dancing in a kiddie pool

  19-07-2017 19:46
  
  Have you ever wanted to see a gorilla dancing like he's Jennifer Beals in "Flashdance"?
  
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• 82-year-old Nevada County man arrested in woman's death

  19-07-2017 19:31
  
  An 82-year-old Nevada County man was arrested in connection with a woman's death inside a Penn Valley home, deputies said Wednesday.
  
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• Detwiler Fire Scorches 45,724 Acres, Destroys 8 Homes

  19-07-2017 19:19
  A wildfire burning in central California has grown, threatening about 1,500 structures. Firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire near Lake McClure, a reservoir about 50 miles east of Modesto.
  
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• Justices allow strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban

  19-07-2017 19:14
  
  The Supreme Court says that the Trump administration can enforce refugee ban for now
  
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• House panel moves ahead on budget with hopes for tax reform

  19-07-2017 19:13
  
  The plan faces opposition from both sides, with conservative complaining that the cuts are insufficient and moderates arguing they go too deep.
  
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• Detwiler Fire: Video, photos in real time from fire threatening Mariposa County

  19-07-2017 19:11
  
  As the Detwiler Fire continues to burn and heads toward Mariposa County, people are sharing video and photos on Twitter and Instagram.   [View the story " Detwiler Fire: Video, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Boy, 7, credited with saving his grandfather’s life

  19-07-2017 19:07
  
  Jace Pina’s quick thinking helped save his grandfather after passing out during a trip to the mall.
  
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• This massive iceberg could impact more than just the map of Antarctica

  19-07-2017 19:05
  
  The world’s fourth largest iceberg is now floating freely near Antarctica.
  
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• Strange sight: Bison stampede through New Hampshire yards

  19-07-2017 19:03
  
  More than a dozen bison on the loose brought traffic to a standstill in the Lakes Region in New Hampshire.
  
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• Trump questions motive of states not turning over voter data

  19-07-2017 18:48
  
  “One has to wonder what they’re worried about,” President Trump said.
  
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• Gradual warming with sunny skies

  19-07-2017 18:15
  
  KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at the return of warmer weather.
  
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• Can Mariposa be saved from fire? Here’s what fire crews are doing to protect the town

  19-07-2017 18:04
  
  After hundreds of firefighters from around the state packed the pavilion at the Merced County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning, CalFire officials couldn’t say whether the town of Mariposa would be spared … Click to Continue »
  
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• Japanese beetles wreak havoc in Midwest

  19-07-2017 17:57
  
  An invasion of Japanese beetles is creating an immeasurable amount of damage all over central Iowa.
  
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• 5,000 evacuated as wildfire encroaches on town of Mariposa

  19-07-2017 17:54
  
  Nearly 5,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to the still-growing Mariposa County wildfire that's burning close to the town of Mariposa on Wednesday, Cal Fire said.
  
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• Business News: Housing starts up 8.3%

  19-07-2017 17:52
  
  Business News: Housing starts up 8.3%
  
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• The Riggs Report: What's next for the GOP health care bills?

  19-07-2017 17:46
  
  The Riggs Report: What's next for the GOP health care bills?
  
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• Toddler thriving after near-drowning with help of hyperbaric treatments

  19-07-2017 17:41
  
  A toddler from Arkansas who nearly drowned in her family's swimming pool is rebuilding her brain with the help of hyperbaric treatments in Louisiana.
  
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• It rained sausage on a family's home and they don't know why

  19-07-2017 17:10
  
  "I would love to know what really happened, because it's just so odd."
  
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• Police department sees increase in public nudity, asks residents to remain clothed

  19-07-2017 17:02
  
  A social media-savy police department in Maine is back with a message about public nudity.
  
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• Making Her Own Waves: The Woman Revolutionizing Big Wave Surfing

  19-07-2017 16:47
  
  Bianca Valenti is a professional surfer who rides some of the world's biggest waves.
  
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• Firefighters gain 65% containment on wildfire burning near Knights Ferry

  19-07-2017 16:34
  
  State fire officials on Wednesday morning had a better understanding of how much terrain the Willms Fire had covered, saying the blaze burning near Highway 120 had scorched 19 acres. … Click to Continue »
  
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• This what legs look like after 16 stages on the Tour de France

  19-07-2017 16:18
  
  A Polish rider thinks they look "tired" after days of cycling.
  
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• This Golden Retriever gave birth to a rare green puppy

  19-07-2017 16:14
  
  Welcome to the world, Forest! 💚
  
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