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• Senior ‘Rockettes’ perform for holidays

  21-12-2017 23:50
  
  This Rockettes tribute consisted of retirees getting on their groove.
  
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• Elderly couple says 60 pounds of pot was for Christmas presents

  21-12-2017 23:49
  
  An elderly couple who was arrested in Nebraska with 60 pounds of marijuana in their truck told officers that the drugs were meant to be Christmas presents.
  
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• A Cold Night Coming Up

  21-12-2017 23:36
  
  The Valley can expect widespread frost for Friday morning
  
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• Around the Region (12/22/17)

  21-12-2017 23:26
  MODESTO What: CA-10 Democratic Debate #3 When: Friday, Jan. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St. Info: The Central Valley Democratic Club will … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fugitive with skull-face tattoo arrested in Stockton

  21-12-2017 23:19
  
  A man known for his skull-face tattoo was arrested Thursday after escaping more than three weeks ago from the San Joaquin County inmate work crew, officials said.
  
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• House passes measure to avert government shutdown until January

  21-12-2017 23:04
  
  The legislation passed 231-188 and heads to the Senate where it is expected to be approved ahead of a Friday deadline.
  
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• Girl, 6, starts business to help other kids

  21-12-2017 22:55
  
  A kindergarten student is both an entrepreneur and a philanthropist.
  
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• Our five favorite memes from 2017

  21-12-2017 22:54
  
  Do you agree with our picks? Tell us your favorite meme from this year in the comments!
  
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• Papa John's founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments

  21-12-2017 22:52
  
  The company said Thursday that Schnatter remains chairman but be replaced as chief executive by Chief Operating Officer Steve Ritchie on Jan. 1.
  
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• Vodka spill in Modesto

  21-12-2017 22:48
  A distribution truck spilled about 15 to 20 cases of apple flavored vodka, an E.&J. Gallo Winery product, in downtown Modesto on Thursday. Looters quickly grabbed a number of unbroken bottles. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Sacramento Amazon facility under government investigation after worker’s death

  21-12-2017 22:43
  The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating Amazon’s recently opened Sacramento fulfillment center after an employee’s death last week. The employee was hospitalized after vomiting blood on … Click to Continue »
  
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• Vodka spills. Firefighters get to scene quickly, but looters get there first.

  21-12-2017 22:32
  The apple vodka spill was gone pretty quickly, thanks to a Modesto Fire Department cleanup crew and, before that, several people who helped themselves to unbroken bottles. The spill occurred … Click to Continue »
  
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• 'We will remember': Haley warns UN after vote to condemn US decision on Jerusalem

  21-12-2017 20:50
  
  Ambassador Nikki Haley said no vote will deter the U.S. from moving its embassy to Jerusalem, because “it is the right thing to do.”
  
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• Nobody wanted to name their kids Donald, Hillary or Bernie this year

  21-12-2017 20:33
  
  But you might start noticing a lot more babies named Melania soon.
  
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• The 'Mamma Mia 2' trailer is here

  21-12-2017 20:21
  
  But fans aren't too happy with it.
  
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• Ex-Marine deported after convicted will return to California

  21-12-2017 19:56
  
  A former Marine deported to Mexico 15 years ago after being convicted of a minor offense has won his battle to regain permanent U.S. residency and plans to cross the border Thursday with his parents in an emotional homecoming days before Christmas.
  
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• Someone driving a big pickup is believed to be randomly shooting at drivers

  21-12-2017 19:49
  Fresno and Madera County law officers are now investigating up to 10 shootings in which drivers are randomly fired upon, officials said Thursday. Detectives are looking for a dark-colored, four-wheel-drive … Click to Continue »
  
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• Attorney General Jeff Sessions creates new opioid director position

  21-12-2017 19:34
  
  The Justice Department has created a new senior level position to focus solely on opioid enforcement and prevention.
  
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• State of Addiction: An interactive experience exploring the impact of opioids across America

  21-12-2017 19:33
  
  The opioid crisis has swept across the country leaving no community unaffected.
  
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• Caught on camera: Good Samaritan saves choking police officer

  21-12-2017 19:27
  
  One man's quick thinking and swift action saved an NYPD officer who choked while eating breakfast.
  
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• 'We will remember' warns Haley as UN votes to condemn US decision on Jerusalem

  21-12-2017 19:23
  
  Ambassador Nikki Haley said no vote will deter the U.S. from moving its embassy to Jerusalem, because “it is the right thing to do.”
  
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• Man with rare genetic disorder wants kidney donor for Christmas

  21-12-2017 19:10
  
  A 27-year-old Cincinnati man with a rare genetic disorder could use your extra kidney.
  
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• 20 hilarious Christmas tree fails

  21-12-2017 19:07
  
  O Christmas Tree, how annoying are thy branches?
  
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• Woman allegedly killed mother whose baby went missing, police say

  21-12-2017 18:49
  
  A female suspect was charged with murder after a baby girl was abducted and the child's mother was found stabbed to death in Texas.
  
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• Officers and community members unite to bring Christmas to struggling families

  21-12-2017 18:45
  
  These families are getting a second chance at Christmas thanks to their local heroes.
  
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• These restaurants will be open on Christmas Day

  21-12-2017 18:42
  
  The best holiday gift? No dirty dishes.
  
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• Hugh Jackman opens up about how he keeps his 21-year marriage strong

  21-12-2017 18:27
  
  "We're there for each other no matter what."
  
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• Cheese tea: 'A horrible name' and unique taste

  21-12-2017 17:20
  
  The up-and-coming "it" drink is gaining traction in the U.S.
  
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• Patterson man dies from injuries sustained in assault

  21-12-2017 17:17
  Cameron Tracy, 21, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, as a result of injuries sustained in an assault that occurred during a robbery in Donnelly Park in Turlock on December 4. According to online reports, Tracy was in the park with his girlfriend when four people in masks jumped out of a white van, surrounded him and beat him to unconsciousness. He had been in a coma since December 4. Shaun Santos, 22, and Lavinia Perez, 38, along with 15- and 16-year-old males from Modesto and Manteca, are
  
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• Dying with dignity: Doctor starts homeless hospice center

  21-12-2017 17:02
  
  A retired doctor is hoping to give back by helping society’s most invisible citizens.
  
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• 6-year-old couldn't bear the idea of kids not getting presents, so she did something about it

  21-12-2017 17:02
  
  Philanthropist is a big word for a six-year-old, but it's exactly what this South Carolina kindergartner is.
  
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• ​Got some last-minute shopping? Sacramento's Amazon hub can help

  21-12-2017 16:45
  
  Orders placed on Prime Now by 9:00 PM on Christmas Eve will be delivered by Christmas.
  
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• Reading helped healing after toddler's heart stopped. Now, family spreads the words.

  21-12-2017 16:28
  Reaching into the Little Free Library box on a post next to her driveway, 3 1/2-year-old Sophia Ramos pulled out a small picture book and sat down on a bench … Click to Continue »
  
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• This is what New Year's looks like around the world

  21-12-2017 16:27
  
  You may just want to adopt some of these traditions yourself.
  
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• 23 easy make-ahead meals to heat and eat this week

  21-12-2017 16:09
  
  Whip up a few of these over the weekend and you won't need to worry about dinner all week.
  
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• Watch Turlock firefighters put out blaze, saving Christmas presents in trunk of car

  21-12-2017 16:06
  Firefighters from the Turlock Fire Department helped save Christmas for one local family after quickly extinguishing a vehicle fire at W. Main Street and S. Kilroy Road on Wednesday night. The car was involved in a collision and the occupant escaped without injury, according to a post on the Turlock Fire Department's Facebook page.. The fire was extinguished and saved several Christmas presents that were in the trunk, the post said. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Trump threat to cut aid raises stakes in UN Jerusalem vote

  21-12-2017 16:04
  
  The president said of nations that vote for a resolution calling for the US to reverse a controversial decision on Israel's capital, “We’ll save a lot. We don’t care."
  
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• 2 children, woman killed in crash on Hwy. 12 near Lodi

  21-12-2017 15:59
  
  Three people, including two young children, were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 12 west of Lodi in which both vehicles were believed to be speeding, according to the California Highway Patrol.
  
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• What to do with gifts you don't want

  21-12-2017 15:55
  
  After you thank them for their "thoughtful" gift, of course.
  
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• Potty mouth ex-basketball star fumes on Twitter over stolen toilet

  21-12-2017 15:51
  
  "I'm still tripping, who steals a toilet? Like why a toilet."
  
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• Australian submarine found after 103 years

  21-12-2017 15:43
  
  Australia's first submarine, HMAS AE1, disappeared off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 1914. Now it has finally been found, solving a century-old maritime mystery.
  
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• Mattis visits troops at Guantanamo Bay

  21-12-2017 15:13
  
  He's the first defense secretary to visit the Navy base in nearly 16 years.
  
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• Teens accused of throwing sandbag off overpass, critically injuring man

  21-12-2017 14:46
  
  Three of the juveniles arrested are 14 years old, and the other is 13.
  
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• North winds increase. When they will taper off.

  21-12-2017 14:37
  
  North winds return
  
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• House GOP offering new patch to avert shutdown

  21-12-2017 14:27
  
  The stripped-down bill paves the way for lawmakers to punt most of their unfinished business into the new year.
  
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• Video of police officer singing 'O Holy Night' goes viral

  21-12-2017 14:11
  
  Officer Jeremy Turner has some pipes!
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle engagement photos released

  21-12-2017 13:57
  
  Two official photos of Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle have been released to mark the couple’s engagement.
  
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• The Winter Games in South Korea might be 'too cold'

  21-12-2017 13:47
  
  After two straight unseasonal Winter Olympics, the coming events in mountainous Pyeongchang could be "big trouble."
  
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• Model facing second leg amputation warns of toxic shock syndrome

  21-12-2017 10:59
  
  Model Lauren Wasser will likely lose both of her legs to toxic shock syndrome — and she wants other women to be more aware of what they’re putting in their bodies.
  
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• Father arrested after 5-year-old shoots, kills self with gun left in glove box

  21-12-2017 10:58
  
  A 34-year-old Florida father is accused of negligence after his 5-year-old son pulled a handgun from the glove box and fatally shot himself while left alone in a vehicle.
  
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