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• Around the Region (01/27/18)

  26-01-2018 23:41
  MODESTO What: Stanislaus County Music Festival When: Saturday, 2 to 7 p.m. Where: Modesto JC - East Campus, 435 College Ave. Info: The Stanislaus County Music Festival will feautre the … Click to Continue »
  
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• ​USA Gymnastics says directors will resign amidst sex abuse scandal​ as requested by U.S. Olympic Committee​

  26-01-2018 23:34
  
  USA Gymnastics has confirmed that its entire board of directors will resign as requested by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
  
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• Dry weather for our weekend

  26-01-2018 23:28
  
  After the rain and snow over the last few days, Northern California will get back to dry weather
  
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• Don’t like politicians who smoked weed? These are your guys

  26-01-2018 22:50
  Bill Clinton didn’t inhale. Barack Obama most definitely did. But what about the lesser-known candidates for California governor? Asked late Thursday about their past weed use by moderator Jorge Ramos … Click to Continue »
  
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• #Timesup: Fresno women share their stories of sexism and harassment in the workplace

  26-01-2018 22:46
  An aspiring police officer objectified while doing exercises with her male peers. An attorney called a “little girl” by the opposition in court. A news anchor who gets photos of … Click to Continue »
  
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• Reba McEntire is KFC's first female Colonel Sanders

  26-01-2018 22:29
  
  The singer has been enlisted to promote KFC's new Smoky Mountain BBQ fried chicken.
  
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• Solano CHP: 59-year-old woman crashes into tree, dies

  26-01-2018 22:26
  
  A 59-year-old woman died Thursday after the car she was driving on eastbound Interstate 80 was forced off the road and crashed into a tree, the California Highway Patrol said.
  
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• Armenian genocide: How Valley prosecutor missed his chance to be ‘immortal symbol of justice’

  26-01-2018 22:22
  Twice each year, my thoughts turn to the Armenian Genocide. On April 24, the anniversary date of the 1915 massacres orchestrated by the Turkish government. And on Jan. 27, when … Click to Continue »
  
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• Turlock woman convicted in deadly 2016 Easter Sunday stabbing

  26-01-2018 22:14
  A 41-year-old woman has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon in the 2016 Easter Sunday stabbing in Turlock, Stanislaus County District Attorney Birgit Fladager announced … Click to Continue »
  
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• 21 things to know before celebrating Mardi Gras

  26-01-2018 22:05
  
  Take notes, the big day is February 13!
  
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• This year's Grammys gift bag is worth over $30,000

  26-01-2018 22:00
  
  It includes skincare and circus training.
  
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• Police investigate pineapple assault against girl with severe allergy

  26-01-2018 21:24
  
  Police say a 14-year-old girl with a severe pineapple allergy went to the hospital after being intentionally exposed to the fruit by another student.
  
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• Casino expansion underway ahead of World Poker Tour

  26-01-2018 21:23
  
  Thunder Valley is adding 25,000 square feet of slot machines, a bingo hall and a poker room all before it hosts the World Poker Tour in March.
  
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• Vermont high school to fly Black Lives Matter flag in February

  26-01-2018 21:19
  
  "I feel like raising this flag will show that we are here to be heard and we want to be represented in our education."
  
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• 20 perfect Valentine's Day gifts to spoil your man

  26-01-2018 20:58
  
  Valentine's Day isn't just for the ladies!
  
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• 11 Stockton youth offenders ready to enter the workforce

  26-01-2018 20:31
  
  Eleven youth offenders in Stockton earned a certificate after going through a program to allow them to enter the skilled workforce after being incarcerated.
  
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• NYT: Clinton kept adviser on 2008 campaign despite sexual harassment allegation

  26-01-2018 20:25
  
  Instead of being fired, he went several weeks without pay and was required to undergo counseling, the newspaper reported.
  
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• Sri Lanka’s Fortress in the Sky

  26-01-2018 20:04
  
  In order to explore one of Sri Lanka’s most unique and ancient sites you will have to climb up—way up.
  
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• Cop killers or Dreamers? Two California-based ads sum up the war for the GOP soul

  26-01-2018 20:00
  Luis Bracamontes, a pudgy little man with a twisted wisp of a silly beard, cursed jurors and victims again in the trial that will determine how his worthless life comes … Click to Continue »
  
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• Sierra College basketball star leaves it all on the court

  26-01-2018 19:59
  
  Bri Moore, a sophomore guard at Sierra College, is leading the undefeated Wolverines to the playoffs with her slick ball-handling skills and her leadership.
  
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• Stanislaus County auto theft suspects (01/27/18)

  26-01-2018 19:48
  Three people were arrested on suspicion of auto theft in Stanislaus County from Jan. 11-17. SUSPECT: Steven Luis Duran, 31, of Hayward DAY ARRESTED: Jan. 14, 2018 ARRESTING AGENCY: California … Click to Continue »
  
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• Ceres man accused of killing mom over broken video game headset enters plea

  26-01-2018 19:45
  The Ceres man accused of killing his mom over a broke video game headset pleaded not guilty in Stanislaus County Superior Court on Friday. Shackled and wearing a gray jail … Click to Continue »
  
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• Too much tech? How overusing devices may be hurting your body

  26-01-2018 19:33
  
  The average U.S. adult spent just over 12 hours a day consuming media in 2017. Most use multiple devices at the same time.
  
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• 5 Sacramento weekend events you should check out Jan. 26-28, 2018

  26-01-2018 19:20
  
  Every weekend, Sacramento is full of fun, exciting and tasty events all across the region. See which events you should attend this weekend, as picked by Sacramento365.
  
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• Senate's top Dem dismisses White House's 'wish list' immigration plan

  26-01-2018 19:17
  
  Senior Trump administration officials cast the plan as a centrist compromise that could win support from both parties.
  
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• Bananas with an edible peel now exist

  26-01-2018 18:58
  
  This is bananas! 🙈
  
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• This is the best time of day to eat carbs

  26-01-2018 18:41
  
  Time to schedule your mac and cheese?
  
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• 26 easy dip recipes that are destined for Super Bowl Sunday

  26-01-2018 18:29
  
  If you don't dunk at every first down, your team will lose.
  
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• Downtown Sacramento ready to welcome 28 new businesses in 2018

  26-01-2018 18:23
  
  Kaiser Permanente's hospital at 501 J St. also expected to open
  
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• Michigan State athletic director steps down amid Larry Nassar scandal

  26-01-2018 18:16
  
  The school's president has also resigned after the former Michigan State employee was sentenced for years of sexual abuse of gymnasts.
  
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• Curling Tournament brings the state’s best to Stockton

  26-01-2018 18:09
  
  Curling Tournament brings the state’s best to Stockton
  
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• You've probably been playing UNO wrong this whole time

  26-01-2018 18:03
  
  You're probably owed about a thousand UNO rematches.
  
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• James Franco was edited out of the 'Vanity Fair' cover

  26-01-2018 17:58
  
  The magazine made the decision in light of recent allegations against the star.
  
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• Police: Mother of girl who died from infection beat her for 'being lazy' ​

  26-01-2018 17:56
  
  A medical examiner said the girl died of medical neglect over an untreated infection which spread to her brain.
  
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• NASA: 'Potentially hazardous asteroid' to zoom past Earth same day as the Super Bowl

  26-01-2018 17:41
  
  But don't worry, NASA says we'll still be around for kickoff.
  
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• World Poker Tour, casino expansion coming to Thunder Valley Casino

  26-01-2018 17:26
  
  Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln is adding 25,000 square feet of slot machines, a bingo hall and a poker room all before it hosts the World Poker Tour in March
  
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• 12 brilliant Super Bowl party decorations for the ultimate game day

  26-01-2018 17:21
  
  Team pride or bust!
  
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• Friends pull 7th-grader from pond after he fell through thin ice

  26-01-2018 17:19
  
  "I couldn't pull myself up because it was too slippery...it was really cold and really scary."
  
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• Turlock police search for suspects who robbed Wayside Market

  26-01-2018 17:00
  Turlock police are looking for two men who robbed at gunpoint the Wayside Market just north of downtown. The incident was caught on surveillance video. According to Sgt. Russ Holeman, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fair announces first headliner of 2018. Be prepared to 'Push It'.

  26-01-2018 16:58
  The Stanislaus County Fair announced its first act of the 2018 schedule on Thursday, and it's going to be a spicy show. The fair announced that hip-hop act Salt-N-Pepa with … Click to Continue »
  
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• Business News: Starbucks sales down

  26-01-2018 16:36
  
  Get all your business news including Starbucks sales down.
  
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• Police: 12-year-old tried to rob Stockton gas station at gunpoint, fled on skateboard

  26-01-2018 16:35
  A 12-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in Stockton on suspicion of attempted armed robbery, police said. According to the Stockton Police Department, the incident occurred Monday at an ARCO gas … Click to Continue »
  
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• Nutella went on sale and some French markets dipped into chaos

  26-01-2018 16:17
  
  Brawls broke out as shoppers tried to get their hands on deeply discounted jars of the chocolate and hazelnut spread.
  
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• Trump to the world: America is open for business

  26-01-2018 15:26
  
  The president told a gathering of political and business elites that the economic growth taking place in the U.S. due to his “America first” agenda also benefits the rest of the world.
  
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• Mom watches on phone as son hides from men who broke into home

  26-01-2018 15:18
  
  Completely terrifying.
  
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• Thunder Valley expanding casino floor & hotel rooms

  26-01-2018 15:05
  
  Thunder Valley is adding 25,000 square feet of slot machines, a bingo hall and a poker room all before it hosts the World Poker Tour in March.
  
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• Consumer Reports: healthy eating & eggs

  26-01-2018 14:50
  
  Consumer Reports takes a look at the healthy effects eggs have on your diet.
  
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• A thrift store's box of cotton swabs ended up being worth $1,800

  26-01-2018 14:45
  
  A Canadian woman ended up with the thrift store find of a lifetime, but what she did next might have been more surprising.
  
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• Caught on camera: Two suspects exchange gunfire at stoplight

  26-01-2018 13:39
  
  Video from a motorist's dash cam show two suspects shooting at each other at a stop light in Florida.
  
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• Another try: Vince McMahon announces return of the XFL

  26-01-2018 13:22
  
  Two decades after the league's swift rise and fall, the WWE chairman is looking for gridiron success once again.
  
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