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• Irma damaged or destroyed 90% of homes in Florida Keys

  12-09-2017 23:46
  
  Hurricane Irma damaged or destroyed 90% of the homes in the Florida Keys.
  
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• Flooding makes rescue efforts difficult in parts of Florida

  12-09-2017 23:43
  
  Some Florida residents are dealing with a lot of flooding from Irma, which made landfall in the state on Sunday.
  
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• Photos show devastation from Hurricane Irma in the US

  12-09-2017 23:40
  
  Irma made landfall in the Sunshine State on Sunday morning, bring flooding and heavy rain.
  
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• Champion of marriage equality dies at 88

  12-09-2017 23:40
  
  Edith Windsor, who was at the center of the Defense of Marriage Act being struck down by the Supreme Court, has died, according to the NY Times. She was 88.
  
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• Major-injury crash reported on Highway 132 in Modesto

  12-09-2017 23:37
  The California Highway Patrol is investigating a multiple-vehicle crash on Highway 132. Preliminary reports indicate the crash involved a big rig and several vehicles and occurred near North Rosemore Avenue. … Click to Continue »
  
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• 13 finalists from the wildlife photographer of the year have been revealed

  12-09-2017 23:34
  
  Each one is more beautiful than the next.
  
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• Jackknifed big rig closes westbound I-80 near Cisco Grove

  12-09-2017 23:17
  
  A big rig carrying a full load of lumber jackknifed and crashed into a SUV in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Cisco Grove, the California Highway Patrol said.
  
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• Around the Region (09/13/17)

  12-09-2017 23:06
  MODESTO What: Your Life, Your Legacy Breakfast When: Thursday, 8 a.m. Where: Perkos Café, 3500 Oakdale Road Info: Lakewood Memorial Park and Funeral Home invites the public to learn how … Click to Continue »
  
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• Social media, phone vetting possible as part of travel ban review

  12-09-2017 23:05
  
  "Looking at things like social media, looking at things like smart phones, those kinds of windows, if you will, into people's backgrounds and their activity," Trump said.
  
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• Seattle mayor announces plans to resign after 5th sex abuse claim

  12-09-2017 22:34
  
  Ed Murray had already announced earlier that he would not seek a second term.
  
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• Floyd Mayweather loves it when fans tattoo his face on their bodies

  12-09-2017 22:34
  
  Have you ever seen such a life-like tattoo?
  
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• Suspect in custody after active shooter alert at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

  12-09-2017 22:10
  
  A suspect has been taken into custody after an active shooter alert was issued Tuesday at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's main campus in Lebanon, NH, state police said.
  
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• 49-year-old man attempts suicide with chainsaw in Merced

  12-09-2017 22:03
  A 49-year-old man walking through a Merced grocery store parking lot tried to kill himself by cutting his throat with a chainsaw, police said Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto woman went out to shoot lightning photos. She captured this instead.

  12-09-2017 22:02
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• Sheriffs oppose weakened California immigration bill

  12-09-2017 21:38
  
  California sheriffs remain opposed to legislation that would put new restrictions on their interactions with federal immigration authorities.
  
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• New Hampshire medical center evacuated after issuing 'active shooter' alert

  12-09-2017 21:22
  
  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's main campus in Lebanon, NH was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after issuing an "active shooter" alert.
  
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• No home button and a $999 price tag; Apple unveils latest iPhone

  12-09-2017 21:21
  
  Ten years after the launch of the first iPhone, Apple has revealed the iPhone X.It has no home button, scans your face to log you in and costs $999.
  
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• Kenya cracks down on trash problem with world's toughest plastic bag ban.

  12-09-2017 20:52
  
  Plastic bags are illegal in Kenya
  
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• 1 arrested after woman’s body found in Sacramento hotel hallway

  12-09-2017 20:42
  
  A man was arrested on a murder charge Monday after police found the body of a woman lying in the hallway of a Sacramento hotel.
  
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• Trump names Hope Hicks Communications Director

  12-09-2017 20:29
  
  Hicks,28, was the interim communications director after Scaramucci's departure last month
  
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• These are the Wealthiest Tennis Players in the World

  12-09-2017 20:20
  
  Can you guess which top-earning athlete raked in $64 million this year?
  
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• Helping your child with homework may actually be hurting them

  12-09-2017 20:13
  
  According to a 30-year study, helping your child with their homework may actually be hurting them.
  
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• 19-year-old found dead in a hotel freezer

  12-09-2017 20:05
  
  Police are investigating a now-viral Facebook live video that was shot the night before Kenneka Jenkins' body was found.
  
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• This is what Brad and Angelina’s children look like now and they are so grown up

  12-09-2017 20:03
  
  The family stepped out to promote Jolie's latest project.
  
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• Oroville Dam spillway taking shape in this September 11 flyover

  12-09-2017 19:59
  Fly right up the spillway at Lake Oroville as repairs continue during the week of September 11, 2017. In February, water flowing down the main Oroville Dam spillway during raging winter storms ripped a huge hole in that concrete structure. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Victim airlifted to surgery after stabbing in Turlock

  12-09-2017 19:45
  Turlock police are looking for the suspect in a stabbing that badly wounded a man Tuesday morning in the area of Center Street just north of Crane Avenue. The 57-year-old … Click to Continue »
  
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• Need financial aid for college? New report on UC Merced might be good to know

  12-09-2017 19:35
  A new report released today ranked UC Merced as the No. 1 public university in the nation for financial aid given to first-year college students. The "Best Colleges" report from … Click to Continue »
  
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• With a big tennis victory and bigger personality, Sloane Stephens is the latest ‘It Girl’

  12-09-2017 19:33
  Tennis star Sloane Stephens, formerly of Fresno, is on the fame train. Not only has Stephens, 24, inspired many with her comeback story – she was recovering from injury and … Click to Continue »
  
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• ESPN sideline reporter Sergio Dipp becomes overnight sensation after MNF debut

  12-09-2017 19:26
  Sergio Dipp, a 29-year-old reporter for ESPN, made his sideline debut on Monday Night Football for the Broncos-Chargers game. It didn't go as planned, turning him into an internet sensation overnight. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Bacterial outbreak linked to Petland puppies sickens dozens of people

  12-09-2017 19:22
  
  Officials say seven states have been affected so far.
  
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• Apple announces new iPhone, software updates

  12-09-2017 19:16
  
  The event comes a little more than ten years after Steve Jobs unveiled the very first iPhone
  
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• Storm lights up the night as it moves through Stanislaus

  12-09-2017 19:14
  Lightning put on a great show in parts of Stanislaus County on Monday night. Thankfully, the storm that brought it did little damage. The National Weather Service warned shortly after … Click to Continue »
  
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• Most Wanted: Derell Smith, Attempted murder

  12-09-2017 19:07
  NAME: Derell Smith CHARGE: Attempted murder DESCRIPTION: 44 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 220 pounds, black hair, brown eyes THE CASE: Derell Smith is wanted by Modesto police … Click to Continue »
  
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• 12 parents get real about what it's like to drop a child off at college

  12-09-2017 19:07
  
  Spoiler alert: Not all of them were particularly sad to see their kids go. We're sure some of you can relate!
  
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• Camera captures Connecticut plane crash

  12-09-2017 19:01
  
  One person was injured Monday when a small plane crashed in a Connecticut parking lot.
  
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• Eric and Lara Trump welcome first child

  12-09-2017 18:39
  
  Eric "Luke" Trump was born at 8:50 Tuesday morning
  
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• Head-on crash snarls morning traffic on Freeport Blvd.

  12-09-2017 18:38
  
  A crash on Freeport Boulevard between Meadowview Road and Consumnes River Boulevard was reported Tuesday morning.
  
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• Lightning strikes Bay Area, Sierra Monday

  12-09-2017 18:36
  
  People in the Bay Area, Sierra and Central California were treated to a lightning show Monday evening.
  
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• 7 kids contract rare infection after heart surgeries at children's hospital

  12-09-2017 18:28
  
  Several children at Children's Hospital in New Orleans contracted a rare bacterial infection over the summer after undergoing cardiac surgery, officials confirmed.
  
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• A look inside every one of Donald Trump's houses

  12-09-2017 18:27
  
  Bet you've never seen Trump Winery.
  
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• Facebook's chief operating officer to speak in Stockton today

  12-09-2017 18:08
  
  Facebook's chief operating officer to speak in Stockton today
  
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• Business News: Cruise lines will sail from Florida again starting today

  12-09-2017 18:03
  
  Business News: Cruise lines will sail from Florida again starting today
  
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• J.J. Abrams to write and direct 'Star Wars: Episode IX'

  12-09-2017 17:45
  
  As the director of "The Force Awakens," Abrams rebooted "Star Wars" to largely glowing reviews from fans and more than $2 billion in box office
  
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• Clinton releases memoir on 2016 election, 'convinced' Trump aides colluded with Russia

  12-09-2017 17:05
  
  "What Happened" is in bookstores now
  
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• George and Amal Clooney didn't want their twins to have 'ridiculous Hollywood names'

  12-09-2017 16:57
  
  You won't find an 'Apple' or a 'North' in the Clooney family.
  
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• 150 students were removed from class for a shoe dress code violation

  12-09-2017 16:46
  
  What would you do if your child was sent to detention for wearing shoes with too many lace holes?
  
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• Man spreads kindness on morning commute

  12-09-2017 16:44
  
  He shocked drivers with an unexpected gift.
  
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• Officials: 90% of homes in Florida Keys damaged or destroyed by Irma

  12-09-2017 16:41
  
  Leaving a trail of devastation in Florida, Irma trudged north on Monday, flooding downtown Charleston, South Carolina, uprooting trees in Atlanta and cutting off coastal communities.
  
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• Democratic support for 'Medicare for all' healthcare plan grows

  12-09-2017 16:29
  
  The healthcare proposal, being announced by Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday, is gaining support among Senate Democrats.
  
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• Resources to help you and your family with addiction

  12-09-2017 16:05
  
  A list of resources for those struggling with addiction.
  
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