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• University cancels speech from scientist with controversial views

  17-05-2017 23:54
  
  Watson is a molecular biologist and geneticist who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953.
  
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• Lincoln woman's suspected killer takes own life near Truckee

  17-05-2017 23:52
  
  Woman in her 30s was shot in driver's seat; gunman on the run
  
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• Woman Shot, Killed In Lincoln; Suspect Kills Self After Chase On I-80

  17-05-2017 23:50
  LINCOLN (CBS13) – The latest on the fatal shooting of a woman in Lincoln:
  2:50 p.m.
  Lincoln police say the suspect in the murder of a woman in Lincoln has died after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  The suspect was spotted by authorities on eastbound Interstate 80 in Placer County, police say, prompting a chase that lasted until Hirschdale Road.
  Spike strips were deployed and were able to stop the suspect’s car.
  Once officers approached the stopped car, they found that the s
  
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• Don't forget to cover these 5 spots with sunscreen

  17-05-2017 23:50
  
  Many people forget to cover these 5 body parts when they hit the beach.
  
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• KCRA Forecast

  17-05-2017 23:45
  
  Get weather conditions for Sacramento, Sierra and Foothills
  
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• Memorial Day traffic to reach record high this year

  17-05-2017 23:44
  
  Memorial Day traffic will reach a 12-year high in 2017.
  
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• Bear spotted in tree near elementary school in Washington state

  17-05-2017 23:42
  
  This bear was spotted in a tree about a block away from an elementary school in Renton, Washington.
  
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• Warmer weather for Northern California

  17-05-2017 23:41
  
  How warm will we get?
  
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• Baby hippo at Cincinnati Zoo turns 3 months old

  17-05-2017 23:36
  
  Cincinnati Zoo documents 3 month birthday of Fiona the hippo with Snapchat and Instagram.
  
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• This burger chain was just rated America's favorite

  17-05-2017 23:35
  
  According to the Harris Poll, this burger chain is the most popular in the US.
  
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• News anchor shares struggle with Postpartum Anxiety

  17-05-2017 23:28
  
  We often hear about the joy and excitement that comes with being a new mom - but we often don't hear about the very real struggles many new mothers face.
  
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• Post positions drawn for 142nd Preakness Stakes

  17-05-2017 23:23
  
  The post positions have been drawn for the 10 horses contending for the 142nd Preakness Stakes.
  
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• Detectives: Women Stole Rent Checks, Cashed Them In Another State

  17-05-2017 23:21
  MODESTO (CBS13) – Detectives in Modesto are on the lookout for several women accused of stealing rent checks.
  The Modesto Police Department says the women were somehow able to break into multiple different property management companies in the area. The women would then steal rent checks.
  Detectives have not revealed which property management companies the women hit.
  Police say the women were able to cash the checks in another state.
  Surveillance photos released by detectives on Wednesday c
  
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• Did Brady suffer a concussion? NFL responds to Gisele's surprise statement

  17-05-2017 23:14
  
  Gisele revealed that she is concerned about her husband's long-term health.
  
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• Video captures life-threatening close call of boy crossing train track

  17-05-2017 23:00
  
  Video released by light-rail agency as warning to others
  
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• Graduating seniors return to their roots in Folsom

  17-05-2017 23:00
  
  The graduating class at Folsom's Vista Del Lago High School return to their elementary school to say thank you.
  
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• Target, Walmart, Amazon compete for best shipping deals

  17-05-2017 22:58
  
  The companies are adjusting their shipping strategies.
  
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• Girls HS rugby team heads to Indiana for championship

  17-05-2017 22:53
  
  The Sacramento Amazons rugby teams flies to Indiana to defend their national title
  
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• Police investigate woman shot dead in Lincoln garage

  17-05-2017 22:47
  
  A woman in her 30s was found shot to death in the driver's seat of a vehicle inside the garage of a Lincoln home, and the gunman is still on the loose, police said.
  
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• US Navy admiral sentenced to 18 months in bribery scandal

  17-05-2017 22:45
  
  The first active-duty U.S. Navy admiral ever convicted of a federal crime has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for lying to investigators about a Malaysian defense contractor at the center of a massive corruption scandal.
  
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• Broadway Closing Sunday Morning For Street Fair

  17-05-2017 22:45
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – One of Sacramento’s main thoroughfares is about to see a major transformation this weekend.
  On Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon, Broadway will be closed to cars and open to bikes, pedestrians, and 1.5 miles of street activity. It’s all part of a global movement to get people more engaged, more active and will hopefully give a boost to the Broadway district
  “If you can imagine this busy street empty without cars, then picture a big inflatable soccer fie
  
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• Jury Awards $3 Million To Bullied Caltrans Employee

  17-05-2017 21:43
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – It’s a state worker bullying case costing California taxpayers $3 million.
  The jury’s multi-million-dollar judgment is for a Caltrans employee who sued the state after he says his supervisors preyed on him because of a disability, and the state didn’t stop them.
  John Barrie says he lived through a nightmare.
  “It was absolutely terrifying,” Barrie said.
  Barrie, diagnosed with a disability called chemical hypersensitivity, can become sick fr
  
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• Woman Shot, Killed In Lincoln; Police Searching For Suspect

  17-05-2017 20:08
  
  LINCOLN (CBS13) – Authorities are looking for the suspect who shot and killed a woman in a quiet Lincoln neighborhood Wednesday morning.
  The scene is along the 2500 block of Lincoln Airpark Drive, off of Venture and Lakeside drives.
  Lincoln police say they arrived on the scene at 8:20 a.m. — the same time fire personnel arrived — to find a woman shot in the upper body while inside a car in a garage. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Officers are now looking for a male suspe
  
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• Police: Woman shot to death in garage of Lincoln home

  17-05-2017 19:56
  
  Woman in her 30s was shot in driver's seat; gunman on the run
  
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• Help catch suspected Roseville, Rocklin robber

  17-05-2017 19:56
  
  Man robbed several stores in the area since March, police sa
  
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• Here’s our top three picks for Father’s Day gifts, for when he says he wants “nothing”

  17-05-2017 19:53
  
  We know it was JUST Mother Day’s, but Father’s Day will be here before you know it, so get crackin’ on that shopping list!
  
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• More 'Arrested Development' is on the way

  17-05-2017 19:44
  
  There's still plenty left in this banana stand.
  
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• DIY Busy Boards are the most genius way to keep toddlers occupied

  17-05-2017 19:42
  
  Parents, you're going to love this.
  
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• How many of these cyberattacks do you remember?

  17-05-2017 19:41
  
  Cyberterrorism is predicted to cost more than $6 billion by 2021.
  
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• Your financial data is at risk if you've stayed at this hotel chain

  17-05-2017 19:12
  
  More than 1,000 IHG hotels were infiltrated by malware from September to December 2016.
  
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• MS-13 raids: more than half illegal immigrants

  17-05-2017 19:08
  
  The raids were not about immigration but about crime, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said.
  
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• Lake Tahoe nears maximum capacity; here's what it means to you

  17-05-2017 18:57
  
  Truckee River's strong flows, cold water eliminates summer rafting for now
  
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• Trump to graduates: 'No politician in history... has been treated worse'

  17-05-2017 18:46
  
  'Adversity makes your stronger. Don't give in. Don't back down and never stop doing what you know is right,' the president told the Coast Guard Academy graduates.
  
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• McDonald's pulls controversial 'dead dad' commercial after backlash

  17-05-2017 18:32
  
  Viewers called it "disgusting" and "offensive".
  
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• Congressman calls for Trump's impeachment on House floor

  17-05-2017 18:30
  
  "I do it because, Mr. Speaker, that there is a belief in this country that no one is above the law and that includes the President of the United States," Rep. Al Green said when calling for impeachment of the president.
  
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• Michael Moore aims to present Trump story 'unlike any' being told with new documentary

  17-05-2017 18:00
  
  The filmmaker says the president should be worried about "Fahrenheit 11/9."
  
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• Amusement park riders stranded by power problems

  17-05-2017 17:48
  
  Rides come to a stop for two days in a row at Kings Island in Ohio.
  
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• D.C. duck ramp causes a flap

  17-05-2017 17:44
  
  One lawmaker is decrying "government waste" over the Reflecting Pool addition.
  
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• Business News: Comey memo rattles market

  17-05-2017 17:44
  
  U.S. equities fell sharply on Wednesday as investors fretted over the latest news coming out of Washington.
  
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• The Riggs Report: The House demands to see the Comey memos

  17-05-2017 17:41
  
  KCRA 3 political analyst Kevin Riggs has the latest on James Comey controversy.
  
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• Photographer makes golf courses, not the players, the star

  17-05-2017 17:39
  
  Paul Hundley has photographed roughly 400 golf courses across America, but he'll shoot his first US Open when the tour comes to Wisconsin's Erin Hills.
  
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• Dollar drops as White House turmoil alarms investors

  17-05-2017 17:27
  
  "Foreign exchange dealers are in flat out sell the dollar mode."
  
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• Bill O'Reilly gets weekly spot with familiar face

  17-05-2017 17:17
  
  The commentator was fired by Fox News last month amid allegations of sexual harassment he has denied.
  
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• Firefighters Douse Fire At Vacaville Hay Plant

  17-05-2017 15:41
  VACAVILLE (CBS13) – Firefighters made quick work of flames burning at a hay processing plant.
  The fire broke out about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on Eubanks Drive. About 4,500 tons of hay were inside.
  Firefighters quickly got the flames under control and were able to contain it to the business’ machinery. Heavy smoke was one of the primary concerns.
  No injuries were reported.
  The cause of the fire is now under investigation.
   
  
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• Statewide Senior Coalition Rally Lawmakers (Video)

  17-05-2017 14:33
  (CBM) – Over 300 seniors rallied at the state Capitol last Thursday to support efforts to streamline the way the state deals with policy and budget allocations for senior citizens in the state.
  In 2015, the Senate Select Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care issued a report calling for the creation of a Senate Standing Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care as one means of bringing more order to the state’s fragmented policy system on senior issues.
  The report found that there were 11
  
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• Call Kurtis: Viewers Seeking Legal Help Say They Were Left Hanging

  17-05-2017 08:56
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) — Viewers say a company called Quality Law for Less took their money and left them hanging.
  Carmen and David Hall have been raising 6-year old Michael since he was a toddler.
  “We feel blessed to have him in our home,” said Carmen.
  The Halls want to legally become Michael’s mom and dad.
  “He has become our son, and we are his parents,” said David.
  So the Hall’s hired a company they found online called Quality Law for Less in Roseville. Th
  
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• Call Kurtis Investigates: Adoption on Hold After Legal Document Service Leaves Family Hanging

  17-05-2017 08:56
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) — Viewers say a company called Quality Law for Less took their money and left them hanging.
  Carmen and David Hall have been raising 6-year old Michael since he was a toddler.
  “We feel blessed to have him in our home,” said Carmen.
  The Halls want to legally become Michael’s mom and dad.
  “He has become our son, and we are his parents,” said David.
  So the Hall’s hired a company they found online called Quality Law for Less in Roseville. Th
  
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• Teens’ Daredevil Stunt Prompts Review Of Golden Gate Bridge Security

  17-05-2017 08:47
  SAN FRANCISCO (CBS13) — Two teenagers from Wisconsin have sparked a security review of the Golden Gate Bridge—all because of their daredevil stunt.
  Peter Teatime and his buddy, Tommy Rector climbed the 746-foot Golden Gate Bridge last month—with no security equipment. The two had nothing but a GoPro and posted that video to YouTube.
  The video went viral and caught the attention of Homeland Security, which has cameras and motion detectors set-up around and on the bridge. No
  
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• Ione Homecoming Parade Political Costumes Draw Ire Of Residents

  17-05-2017 08:35
  IONE (CBS13) — A trio walking in an Ione homecoming parade dressed up in unflattering costumes depicting President Donald Trump, former president Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
  The homecoming parade is supposed to be a family-oriented event, but that wasn’t the case for some families after they saw what they called “distasteful” costumes.
  The act was offensive to Marta Bracken who watched the parade from her window.
  “There was a man dressed as Obama handcuffed to
  
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• Mobile Pet Grooming Business Rocked By Thieves

  17-05-2017 08:26
  NORTH HIGHLANDS (CBS13) — For nine years Jenni Cardoza has run her Affordable Mobile Pet Grooming business right out of her van. She’s even been featured on Good Day Sacramento giving free baths to homeless pets.
  That’s until last week when thieves drove off with everything she owned.
  “It’s just a shame that people have to take from hard-working people, you know,” Cardoza said.
  Security video shows the suspects stealing her van from her North Highlands ho
  
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