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• Two men arrested in stabbing death of Marine from Sacramento area

  31-12-2017 23:47
  San Diego police have arrested two men in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Ryan Evan Harris, a Marine from Elverta who was stationed at Camp Pendleton. At about 11 … Click to Continue »
  
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• Soldier home for the holidays died rescuing neighbors from Bronx fire

  31-12-2017 23:32
  
  "His heroism exemplifies the best of our city. Rest in peace," NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
  
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• 5 ways to drive home safely this NYE

  31-12-2017 23:24
  
  While you get ready to celebrate the new year, make sure you have set up a safe ride home.
  
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• Modesto couple needs a little more help to fix Graceada Park pool, splash pad

  31-12-2017 23:16
  A Modesto couple raising money to restore Graceada Park’s wading pool and splash pad is closing in on the $200,000 the projects will cost and needs a little more help … Click to Continue »
  
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• Thousands brave the cold to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square

  31-12-2017 23:15
  
  The event could rival some of the coldest New Year's celebrations on record: In 1962 it was just 11 degrees outside, and in 1939 and 2008 it was 18 degrees. The coldest ball drop on record? 1 degree in 1907.
  
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• 12 killed in Costa Rica plane crash

  31-12-2017 23:10
  
  The private aircraft was carrying 10 foreign passengers and two Costa Rican crew members, the ministry said.
  
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• New Year's Eve: The world prepares to welcome 2018

  31-12-2017 22:59
  
  People around the globe are getting ready for 2018.
  
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• How we were tricked into eating those ‘lucky’ black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day

  31-12-2017 22:47
  It took Texas to make America swallow the idea of lucky New Year’s black-eyed peas. Eighty years ago, in 1937, an East Texas business promoter put the first national marketing … Click to Continue »
  
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• Denver gunman fires more than 100 rounds at deputies, 1 dead, at least 4 injured

  31-12-2017 21:56
  
  "I do know that all of them were shot very, very quickly. They all went down almost within seconds of each other, so it was more of an ambush-type of attack on our officers."
  
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• Plane believed to be carrying 12 people crashes in Costa Rica

  31-12-2017 21:36
  
  Sunday’s statement says the plane belongs to Nature Air and had taken off nearby.
  
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• Former Joint Chiefs chairman: Nuclear war with North Korea closer than ever

  31-12-2017 21:15
  
  Mike Mullen's warning about the possibility of war was echoed by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina, who said that 2018 could be a year of "extreme danger."
  
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• Researchers fighting dementia with football nostalgia

  31-12-2017 21:09
  
  Reminiscence therapy using old football items helps patients remember their lives, but it goes beyond the field.
  
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• 2 arrested after Sac Co. Marine stabbed to death in San Diego

  31-12-2017 20:43
  
  San Diego police have arrested two men in connection with the stabbing death of a U.S. Marine in the city's Gaslamp District.
  
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• Here's what you need to know about recreational-use pot dispensaries in Sacramento

  31-12-2017 20:23
  
  Sacramento marijuana dispensaries weigh in on busy weekend ahead of the legalization of recreational-use retailers approved for state licenses
  
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• Modesto man shot, killed after fight at park

  31-12-2017 20:19
  
  One person was shot and killed at a Modesto park Saturday, the department said.
  
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• 'Last Jedi' passes 'Beauty and the Beast' as top 2017 earner

  31-12-2017 19:50
  
  The latest "Star Wars" film has earned more than $1 billion globally in just three weeks of release.
  
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• Get ready: Two ‘supermoons’ are heading your way this January

  31-12-2017 19:37
  Mark your calendars and claim your prime stargazing spot, because two supermoons are heading to a night sky near you on Jan. 1 and 31, 2018. A supermoon is a … Click to Continue »
  
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• Deputy killed, 6 others shot in suburban Denver; gunman believed dead

  31-12-2017 19:22
  
  Five deputies and two civilians were shot as a domestic disturbance call turned into a shootout.
  
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• Weapons, ammo found in man's Houston hotel room

  31-12-2017 19:20
  The man was originally going to be charged with drunk and disorderly conduct, until multiple weapons and many rounds of ammunition were in his hotel room.
  
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• 2 protesters in Iran killed as social media apps blocked

  31-12-2017 19:11
  
  Iran's president said people had the right to protest, but the public should not be made to “feel concerned about their lives and security.”
  
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• Revelers around the world ring in 2018, say bye to the old

  31-12-2017 18:52
  
  Some nations have already celebrated New Year's Eve, while others are eagerly awaiting fireworks.
  
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• Old Sacramento ready to ring in the New Year

  31-12-2017 18:20
  
  Old Sacramento ready to ring in the New Year
  
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• Deputy killed, 4 others shot in suburban Denver; gunman believed dead

  31-12-2017 17:50
  
  The gunman also wounded two civilians.
  
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• 'Multiple deputies down' in active shooter situation near Denver, sheriff's office says

  31-12-2017 16:33
  
  A law enforcement member reportedly said it's "not looking good for us."
  
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• When Rain Finally Returns

  31-12-2017 16:28
  
  Dry and mild end to 2017 and start of 2018. Rain chance increases mid-week
  
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• 5 deputies shot, 1 fatally, as man fires more than 100 rounds in ‘ambush,’ police say

  31-12-2017 16:20
  A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff’s deputies in Colorado early Sunday, killing one and injuring four others, before being fatally shot himself in what authorities called an … Click to Continue »
  
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• Woman's 90th birthday party gets a response

  31-12-2017 15:31
  
  Marilyn celebrated 90 years with a balloon release and guess what happened a few weeks later.
  
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• Arsenal found in man's Houston hotel room

  31-12-2017 15:11
  The man was originally going to be charged with drunk and disorderly conduct, until multiple weapons and many rounds of ammunition were in his hotel room.
  
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• Police in Denver responding to 'officer down' call; reports of shots being fired at deputies

  31-12-2017 15:05
  
  Gunshots heard and reports of more shot as county police are describing the situation as an "active event."
  
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• South Korea seizes second North Korean ship amid sanctions row

  31-12-2017 14:03
  
  The Panamanian-flagged vessel is suspected of illegally selling oil to North Korea.
  
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• Boy loses arm after dad crashes car while allegedly under the influence

  31-12-2017 12:19
  
  An 11-year-old Wisconsin boy has lost an arm after his father, who is accused of driving under the influence, crashed into trees early Christmas morning.
  
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• Iranian government warns protesters will 'pay the price,' two deaths reported

  31-12-2017 12:14
  
  The Iranian government issued a stern warning Sunday that protesters will "pay the price" after anti-government demonstrations throughout the country turned deadly.
  
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• Viral video: Golden retriever unwraps new puppy for Christmas

  31-12-2017 09:22
  
  This golden retriever got exactly what he wanted for Christmas and it shows.
  
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• Car crashes into pistachio trees, killing driver near Madera Ranchos

  31-12-2017 09:19
  A 29-year-old Madera man died after he drove off the road and his car crashed into pistachio trees Saturday night outside Madera. At 9:10 p.m., officers responded to Road 38 … Click to Continue »
  
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• Car crashes into pistachio trees, killing driver in Madera

  31-12-2017 09:19
  A 30-year-old man died after he drove off the road and his car crashed into a group of pistachio trees Saturday in Madera. At 9:10 p.m., officers responded to Road … Click to Continue »
  
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• 2-year-old wearing only diaper found wandering into traffic amid bitter cold

  31-12-2017 08:38
  
  The girl was reportedly was “shaking” and had turned a “different color.”
  
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• "Cyborg" Justino defends belt by decision vs Holm at UFC 219

  31-12-2017 07:48
  
  Cris "Cyborg" Justino used power strikes and kicks to beat Holly Holm by unanimous decision and defend her featherweight belt at UFC 219 on Saturday night.
  
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• 4 Sac stores permitted to sell pot on Jan. 1; how to find a store near you

  31-12-2017 07:47
  
  Bureau of Cannabis Control launches database to search for licensed pot stores
  
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• Viral video: Color-blind teen receives corrective glasses from coworkers

  31-12-2017 07:45
  
  Immediately after opening the box, the teen begins to cry.
  
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• Sacramento dispensaries prepare for legal recreational sales

  31-12-2017 07:40
  
  Marijuana dispensaries across Sacramento are applying for state approval to sale recreational weed starting Jan. 1.
  
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• Pence's Aspen-area neighbors hung 'Make America Gay Again' sign

  31-12-2017 07:20
  
  Neighbors of the home where Vice President Mike Pence has been staying in Colorado this week have a message.
  
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• So long, 2017. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out

  31-12-2017 07:00
  As the full, hideous picture of 2017 comes into focus, you curl into a ball, whimpering, asking yourself over and over: Did that really happen? That's how we feel about … Click to Continue »
  
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• Police identify 7 more victims of NYC's deadliest fire in decades

  31-12-2017 05:14
  
  Police say on Saturday that five men and a teenage girl also perished in the fire that killed a dozen people.
  
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• Forever 21 says hackers accessed customer data from April to November this year

  31-12-2017 04:37
  
  Malicious software installed on some sales devices stored victims' payment card numbers in a log, along with expiration dates, internal verification codes and in some instances, cardholder names, according to the retailer.
  
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• 'Street Angels' provide food, shelter for the homeless as temperatures drop

  31-12-2017 04:28
  
  "We have zero agenda, other than helping people. Milwaukee's homeless population is among the most loved and cared for in the country."
  
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• Trump to Iran: 'The world is watching!'

  31-12-2017 04:08
  
  In a pair of tweets, Trump posted videos of a speech he gave to the United Nations in September, in which he said, "The entire world understands that the good people of Iran want change."
  
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• DHS weighs major change to H-1B foreign tech worker visa program

  31-12-2017 03:48
  The Department of Homeland Security is considering new regulations that would prevent H-1B visa extensions, according to two U.S. sources briefed on the proposal. The measure potentially could stop hundreds … Click to Continue »
  
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• Here's what you need to know before heading into 2018

  31-12-2017 03:21
  
  New year. New laws. Starting 2018, Californians will have to follow a new set of laws. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE to see how these laws may impact you.
  
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• CHP Work to keep the streets safe

  31-12-2017 03:14
  California Highway Patrol spent Friday, December 29, 2017 checking over 200 drivers that passed through their DUI checkpoint in North Modesto. One arrest was made for failing a field sobriety test. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Caught on camera: 2 mountain lion cubs visit the front door of SLO home

  31-12-2017 03:02
  Liz Anderson was awakened in her San Luis Obispo home at 4:23 a.m. Saturday by what sounded like someone breaking in. She sent her husband to check, but it took … Click to Continue »
  
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