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• These manatees huddle together to stay warm in winter temps

  10-01-2018 23:49
  
  Have you ever seen manatee just chillin’ together?
  
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• Harvey Weinstein slapped in face, cursed out at restaurant

  10-01-2018 23:49
  Disgraced filmmaker Harvey Weinstein got slapped in the face and cursed out by a restaurant patron as he left an Arizona eatery Tuesday, new video reveals. Weinstein – who is … Click to Continue »
  
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• Butte County authorities seize 95 dogs, shut down alleged puppy mill

  10-01-2018 23:48
  Butte County Animal Control took custody of 95 malamute dogs after shutting down an alleged “puppy mill” at a home in Concow, about 30 miles east of Chico. The dogs … Click to Continue »
  
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• Dozens Of Horses Found Slaughtered For Meat, Possible Ritual Sacrifice

  10-01-2018 23:12
  
  "You've got horse hooves, bones, hips, these have obviously been here for a long time," she said.
  
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• CHP ID's other Stanislaus residents hurt in crash that killed Turlock man

  10-01-2018 23:02
  The California Highway Patrol has identified residents of Modesto, Ceres, Patterson and other communities who were involved in the Interstate 5 crash Tuesday morning that killed a Turlock man. Several … Click to Continue »
  
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• Enjoy comics, artists, cosplay? NorCal Cosies have you covered in Newman

  10-01-2018 23:00
  As with any pop culture convention, vendors, comics and cosplay await those who turn out Saturday for this year’s NorCal Cosies. But this particular con – set for its third … Click to Continue »
  
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• New jet, cheap fares to Hawaii

  10-01-2018 22:56
  
  This week Hawaiian Airlines debuted its newest aircraft, a single-aisle Airbus A321neo, on its nonstop service between Oakland International and Maui Kahului airports.
  
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• Why this year's flu season may be especially dangerous

  10-01-2018 22:38
  
  41,000 cases of the flu were confirmed in the U.S. as of the last week of December.
  
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• NBA rookie's car a buttery mess after teammates pop a prank

  10-01-2018 22:14
  
  One first-year NBA player learned a lesson about performing his rookie duties.
  
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• Vermont becomes latest state to legalize recreational marijuana

  10-01-2018 22:10
  
  Gov. Phil Scott said he would sign the bill.
  
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• Man drives into ditch after hitting slush in Truckee

  10-01-2018 21:59
  
  A man drove into a drainage ditch on Donner Summit after hitting a patch of slush on the road at around noon, CHP Truckee said.
  
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• Plan to retire with $1M? See how far study says that will get you in Modesto.

  10-01-2018 21:58
  Looking to live in Modesto for nearly 25 years after retirement? If you've got a $1 million nest egg, you're good to go, a new study finds. The study, by … Click to Continue »
  
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• Trump: 'Unlikely' he'll give Mueller interview in Russia probe

  10-01-2018 21:51
  
  The president said “we’ll see what happens” on whether he’ll provide an interview to Mueller’s team.
  
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• Modesto police search for driver who hit, killed man

  10-01-2018 21:50
  
  A 60- to 70-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash about 4 a.m. Wednesday on Tully Road between Palmilla Drive and Snyder Avenue, Modesto police said.
  
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• Certain companies offering ‘pawternity’ leave for new dog owners

  10-01-2018 21:09
  
  Does your company offer this option?
  
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• Healing after cancer; foundation pays for patients' cruise

  10-01-2018 20:51
  
  The cruise may only be a few days long, but the memories will last a lifetime.
  
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• Oprah posts video of devastating mudslides outside California home

  10-01-2018 20:26
  
  At least 15 people have died and officials in Santa Barbara County say that number could rise.
  
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• Convicted drug-dealing deputy police chief wanted to remain free. Judge said no way

  10-01-2018 20:06
  Facing four years in prison, Keith Foster, the former No. 2 officer in the Fresno Police Department, asked a federal judge this week to let him remain free while he … Click to Continue »
  
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• Feeling down? It may be more than just the winter blues

  10-01-2018 19:49
  
  There are around 3 million reported cases of seasonal depression in the U.S. per year.
  
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• Gov. Brown's final budget plan proposes $132 billion in spending

  10-01-2018 19:44
  
  Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a $131.7 billion spending plan Wednesday, his last as California's governor
  
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• Death penalty sought for California man accused of sexually assaulting, killing baby

  10-01-2018 19:37
  
  Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a Northern California man accused of sexually assaulting and killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter in 2015.
  
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• Around the Region (01/11/18)

  10-01-2018 19:32
  MODESTO What: Calling Designers and Models When: Thursdays through Feb. 22, 6 p.m. Where: Red Shield Center, 1649 Las Vegas Street Info: Manos Unidas of South Modesto is calling for … Click to Continue »
  
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• Brown’s final California budget stashes billions in reserve

  10-01-2018 19:15
  In his 16th and final year as governor, Jerry Brown is using a surplus in his last budget proposal to stash away billions of dollars in reserves that would help … Click to Continue »
  
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• Body found in flooded area of Sacramento park

  10-01-2018 19:15
  
  A body was found Wednesday morning in a flooded area of Reichmuth Park on Gloria Drive, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
  
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• Need a stress-reliever? Try axe throwing

  10-01-2018 18:51
  
  Axe throwing is a trend popping up across the country.
  
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• Gymnast injured in accident founds own gym to coach the next generation

  10-01-2018 18:50
  
  21-year-old Madi Williams certainly made lemonade out of a tragic accident that cut her gymnastics career short.
  
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• The 'This Is Us' winter premiere featured an all-out Pearson family fight

  10-01-2018 18:41
  
  Kevin's childhood was not as picture perfect as the Pearsons thought.
  
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• Immigration agents swarm 7-Eleven stores in 'harbinger' for employers

  10-01-2018 18:37
  
  A top official with Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Wednesday’s operation was "the first of many."
  
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• Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede drops 'dixie,' citing attitude change

  10-01-2018 18:37
  
  The famous Dixie Stampede dinner show will no longer reference Dixie in its title
  
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• ‘I was literally shaking,’ says Inderkum High graduate after beating Trump in court

  10-01-2018 18:32
  Inderkum High School graduate Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn was studying inside his Boston apartment late Tuesday night when he received unexpected news: He’d just won a major legal victory against President … Click to Continue »
  
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• This is what USA's Olympic athletes will wear on the podium at Pyeongchang

  10-01-2018 18:18
  
  Both Ralph Lauren and Nike designed looks — and they're very different.
  
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• Fatal hit-and-run in Modesto

  10-01-2018 17:56
  Just before 5 a.m. Wednesday, a man in the roadway on Tully in front of Big Valley Grace Community Church was struck by a car whose driver fled the scene. Police seek a 2001-2003 Honda Civic. Deke Farrow/[email protected] … Click to Continue »
  
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• Tennessee pastor apologizes for asking teen to engage in sexual contact

  10-01-2018 17:46
  
  One of a church’s pastors apologized for his actions after a woman called him out for asking her to engage in sexual contact when she was 17.
  
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• Elk Grove leaders discuss how to combat racism, hate

  10-01-2018 17:42
  
  The Elk Grove City Council will hear a report on race relations Wednesday as the city's mayor and school superintendent implore that hate will not be tolerated anywhere in Elk Grove.
  
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• Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, of California, won't seek re-election

  10-01-2018 17:39
  
  Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California said Wednesday that he will not seek re-election.
  
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• Dollar General recalls packaged cookies that may contain allergens

  10-01-2018 17:38
  
  Customers who purchased the cookies are encouraged to throw them away or return them to any Dollar General store.
  
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• A timeline of Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham's relationship

  10-01-2018 17:30
  
  The couple has been together for over 30 years.
  
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• Man hopes to put teens on right path after they stole his car

  10-01-2018 17:17
  
  Byron Jarrett's normal routine came to a sudden halt one morning.
  
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• Governor Brown set to unveil his final state budget

  10-01-2018 17:12
  
  Governor Brown set to unveil his final state budget
  
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• Lacking 'preliminary findings,' White House will destroy data from voter fraud commission

  10-01-2018 17:01
  
  A court filing marks a departure after the administration said it would transfer the data to other agencies.
  
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• The top 12 best jobs you can do from home

  10-01-2018 16:54
  
  Earn a steady paycheck without ever leaving your house.
  
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• The Riggs Report: Budget released today

  10-01-2018 16:47
  
  The Riggs Report: Budget released today
  
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• 'Thank you for giving me hope:' ​Clerks pay for single mother's groceries

  10-01-2018 16:33
  
  A kind gesture from strangers helped a single mother in a big way.
  
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• Serial robbery suspect in Texas has social security number tattooed on forehead

  10-01-2018 16:30
  
  Surveillance camera footage shows how the man's attempts to hide his tattoo nearly turned deadly.
  
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• Toy company settles lawsuit after kids' information hacked

  10-01-2018 16:28
  
  A complaint filed by the FTC alleged that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule by collecting data from kids under 13.
  
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• Massive ice chunk falls from NYC building; crushes car

  10-01-2018 16:26
  
  The owner, who was right around the corner when it happened, said he was both lucky and unlucky.
  
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• Update: Police seek Honda Civic in fatal hit-and-run crash on Tully in Modesto

  10-01-2018 16:10
  Police are seeking the driver of a 2001-2003 Honda Civic two-door that struck and killed a pedestrian in north Modesto on Wednesday morning and then left the scene. The car … Click to Continue »
  
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• Update: Man killed in north Modesto after he's struck by vehicle on Tully Road

  10-01-2018 16:10
  A pedestrian was killed in north Modesto on Wednesday morning after he was struck by a vehicle. The man, who apparently walked with a cane, was hit on Tully Road … Click to Continue »
  
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• Modesto police seek help in identifying hit-and-run victim

  10-01-2018 16:10
  Police are seeking the driver of a 2001-2003 Honda Civic two-door that struck and killed a pedestrian in north Modesto on Wednesday morning and then left the scene. The car … Click to Continue »
  
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• 12-year-old girl dies from infection doctors misdiagnosed as flu

  10-01-2018 16:05
  
  It wasn't until after Alyssa Alcaraz died that loved ones learned what was making her sick.
  
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