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• 23 gadgets for people who love their phones

  22-02-2018 23:58
  
  These handy little accessories will give your phones
  
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• Special counsel brings new tax charges against Paul Manafort and business associate

  22-02-2018 23:40
  
  According to a court document, Paul Manafort and Richard Gates generated tens of millions of dollars in income as a result of their Ukraine work.
  
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• 3 Empty Train Cars Derail In Colfax, No Injuries

  22-02-2018 23:34
  COLFAX (CBS13) – Authorities are investigating a train derailment in Colfax Thursday afternoon.
  #Railroadincident [update] Colfax, Placer County. Contents of the threetrain cars reported to be non-hazardous. Firefighters on scene reported train derailment Colfax Placer County train cars remain upright no leaks detected. pic.twitter.com/zuF6wWnV9r
  — CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit (@CALFIRENEU) February 22, 2018The scene is near Grass Valley Avenue.
  An official with Cal Fire’s
  
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• Grand jury indicts Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens on invasion of privacy charge

  22-02-2018 23:23
  
  Embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on a felony charge of invasion of privacy.
  
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• Police: Suspect fired officer's gun during East Sacramento struggle

  22-02-2018 23:06
  
  Sacramento police detained a man Thursday after he grabbed an officer's firearm and shot it near an East Sacramento Catholic school, officers said
  
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• Rain and snow moving out

  22-02-2018 22:38
  
  Rain and snow will move out tonight leaving us dry for a while
  
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• This Canadian hockey player was not interested in a silver Olympic medal

  22-02-2018 22:37
  
  Jocelyne Larocque took her medal off immediately and held it in her hands as the Americans stood nearby awaiting their gold.
  
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• Police Investigating Shooting In East Sacramento; No One Hurt

  22-02-2018 22:17
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Officers are investigating a shooting that happened near a Sacramento school early Thursday afternoon.
  The scene is near 39th and H streets.
  Shooting investigation 39th st/H st: no one was injured**, suspect in custody & this is an isolated incident* media to stage for PIOs at 38/H-West side,PIOs on scene #sacpd pic.twitter.com/TBluIk4PrS
  — Sacramento Police (@SacPolice) February 22, 2018Sacramento police say no one was hurt in the shooting and the suspect is
  
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• Brother's conviction overturned in case Leila Fowler's murder

  22-02-2018 22:09
  
  The conviction of a Calaveras County teenager who was found guilty in the 2013 killing of his 8-year-old sister has been overturned Thursday, and now the boy could face a new trial.
  
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• 2 Passengers Killed, Driver Arrested After Crash In Modesto; DUI Suspected

  22-02-2018 21:59
  MODESTO (CBS13) – Police say two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Modesto early Wednesday morning.
  The scene is on Sylvan Avenue, just east of McHenry Avenue.
  HAPPENING NOW (Road Closure): MPD Traffic Officers are investigating a Fatal Collision on Sylvan Ave just East of McHenry. Sylvan Ave is closed down between Bridgeford and McHenry.Please use alternate routes.An official News Release will be released later. pic.twitter.com/nt3ZubO2tn
  — Modesto Police Dept (@Modest
  
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• Police search for child molester with ties to Sacramento

  22-02-2018 21:55
  
  Police are asking for help in finding a convicted child molester who has ties to the north Sacramento area.
  
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• Suspected burglar shot by Nevada County deputies during chase

  22-02-2018 21:01
  
  A suspected burglar was shot by Nevada County sheriff's deputies Thursday morning after he ran from them in Nevada City, officers said.
  
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• Drinking alcohol could be the key to living past 90

  22-02-2018 21:00
  
  Happy hour enthusiasts rejoice.
  
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• State Sen. Tony Mendoza Resigns Before Discipline Vote

  22-02-2018 20:59
  SACRAMENTO (AP) – A California state senator accused of sexual misconduct resigned Thursday just ahead of a possible vote to expel him, delivering a scathing resignation letter that called the investigation process a farce.
  Democratic Sen. Tony Mendoza of the Los Angeles area said he may still run for the seat this fall, putting his party in an uncomfortable spot. His resignation letter takes aim at the leader of the Senate, a fellow Democrat and Mendoza’s former roommate in Sacramen
  
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• Farm offers hiking with goats

  22-02-2018 20:59
  
  Would you hike with the goats?
  
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• California senator resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations

  22-02-2018 20:55
  
  California Sen. Tony Mendoza resigned Thursday over sexual misconduct allegations, ahead of a vote that would have expelled him from the Capitol.
  
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• Trump suggests arming teachers, giving them a bonus

  22-02-2018 20:52
  
  President Trump held another roundtable discussion on school shootings with state and local officials at the White House, this one was not aired live, and suggested giving “adept” teachers firearms.
  
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• Hundreds turn out for public forum after controversial high school science project

  22-02-2018 20:47
  
  A controversial science project at C.K. McClatchy High School in Sacramento that offended many students and families, prompted an internal investigation and a public meeting Wednesday night.
  
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• After Kylie Jenner's tweet, Snapchat parent company loses $1.5B

  22-02-2018 20:45
  
  Reality TV star commented negatively about the social media app.
  
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• Trump defends the NRA as a group of 'patriots' who want to 'do the right thing'

  22-02-2018 20:38
  
  A White House official said that Trump spoke with NRA executive director Chris Cox.
  
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• Tiffany Haddish to host MTV Movie & TV Awards in June

  22-02-2018 20:12
  
  Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish is set to host the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards
  
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• McDonald's is bringing back Szechuan sauce

  22-02-2018 19:46
  
  It's back–again!
  
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• Security footage from school massacre scene was on 26-minute delay

  22-02-2018 19:34
  
  "Nobody told us," Coral Springs police Chief Tony Pustizzi said
  
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• Package sent to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle treated as 'racist hate crime'

  22-02-2018 19:24
  
  The Metropolitan Police said that officers tested a substance in a package received at St James's Palace, which the London Evening Standard said was a white powder.
  
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• 2018 Winter Olympics: 2 Canadian teams fall to Team USA in upsets

  22-02-2018 19:08
  These are the highlights as events continue in PyeongChang.
  
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• California senator's possible expulsion would be first since 1905

  22-02-2018 18:58
  
  California's Senate leader introduced a resolution to kick out a lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct, setting up a dramatic session Thursday where senators plan to debate punishment that could include the first expulsion since 1905.
  
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• FDA recalls products containing increasingly popular opioid alternative

  22-02-2018 18:55
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday the destruction and recall of kratom-containing dairy supplements.
  
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• Troy Gentry's widow is suing the helicopter manufacturers for the crash that killed her husband

  22-02-2018 18:42
  
  The suit reveals new details about what really went wrong that tragic day.
  
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• Chipotle is trying to make its gigantic burritos healthier

  22-02-2018 18:29
  
  They're adding a trendy new ingredient.
  
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• Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller discovered the cause of Alzheimer's disease

  22-02-2018 18:26
  
  He contributed significantly to the study of mental diseases and disorders in a multitude of ways.
  
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• Winter storm brings snow to the Sierra

  22-02-2018 18:15
  
  With snow falling, chains are required when driving through the Sierra.
  
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• Sorry, but R2-D2 and BB-8 wouldn't be too useful in real life

  22-02-2018 17:53
  
  Maybe these are not the droids we are looking for, after all.
  
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• The Riggs Report: Adam Schiff’s media blitz

  22-02-2018 17:47
  
  Burbank congressman warns of more Russian election meddling
  
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• NRA's Wayne LaPierre hits Democrats, socialism in CPAC speech

  22-02-2018 17:30
  
  The National Rifle Association's executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre slammed Democrats for their reaction to the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida.
  
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• Fake school threat prompts added security at 'SHS' schools

  22-02-2018 17:16
  
  A shooting threat posted to social media, that was eventually deemed a hoax, prompted schools across the nation that had the initials SHS to take extra precautions, including several in Northern California.
  
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• Ex-Google engineer: I was fired for pushing back on discrimination

  22-02-2018 17:08
  
  A former Google engineer is accusing the company of firing him after he spoke out about incidents of racism, sexism and harassment.
  
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• This chicken has been crossing the same road for over a year

  22-02-2018 17:03
  
  Can you guess why this chicken crosses the road? 🐔
  
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• Business News: Toys R Us denies report that it may be forced to liquidate

  22-02-2018 16:45
  
  Business News: Toys R Us denies report that it may be forced to liquidate
  
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• This divorcée turned her wedding ring into a the sweetest gift for her daughter

  22-02-2018 16:43
  
  Her mom wanted to show her daughter the marriage was not a "failure" and found an incredibly creative way to do that.
  
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• People carved graffiti into this beached whale and took photos on its carcass

  22-02-2018 16:41
  
  Crowds of curious people swarmed the 66-foot beached blue whale to take selfies and even cut messages into its skin.
  
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• Republican congresswoman: Many mass murderers are Democrats

  22-02-2018 16:34
  
  A Republican congresswoman from upstate New York says that “many” people who commit mass murder turn out to be Democrats.
  
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• Warriors decide on how to spend time in D.C. in lieu of White House visit

  22-02-2018 16:29
  
  “It's their championship. They got disinvited to the White House, so it's up to them what they wanted to do. So, they made their plans,” head coach Steve Kerr told ESPN.
  
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• Woman saves girl from attempted kidnapper by pretending to be her mother

  22-02-2018 16:15
  
  "I was thinking, 'Oh my gosh, I'm going to live.'"
  
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• NorCal snow levels could drop down to 1,000 feet

  22-02-2018 16:15
  
  After many weeks of little or no snow in the Sierra, Thursday is finally bringing some fresh powder to the region as cold temperatures may allow snow levels to drop down to 1,000 feet.
  
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• Houston woman died from bedbug extermination that warmed apartment to 139 degrees, suit says

  22-02-2018 16:06
  
  Ashbaugh, 82, died from hyperthermia - a condition that results when the body absorbs more heat than it can dissipate
  
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• Engagement rings inside avocados is a thing now

  22-02-2018 16:00
  
  Millenials are going full Millenial by proposing with rings hidden inside the superfood.
  
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• Search On For Oakland Man Reported Missing At Yosemite

  22-02-2018 15:48
  YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (CBS13) – As temperatures drop below freezing, an urgent search is underway for an Oakland man reported missing in Yosemite National Park.
  Alan Chow, 36, was last seen at the entrance to the Hetch Hetchy reservoir. He had a permit to go backpacking in the area.
  Search and rescue teams were deployed Tuesday to search hiking trails and surrounding areas.
  Chow has taken hiking trips before. This was a planned solo hike.
  Friends and family are concerned about below zero
  
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• Rocket launched from SoCal seen by many in NorCal

  22-02-2018 15:47
  
  A SpaceX rocket carrying a Spanish satellite blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Southern California on Thursday morning, and many people across Northern California saw the streak across the sky.
  
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• Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Modesto

  22-02-2018 15:41
  MODESTO (CBS13) – Police say at least one person is dead after a crash in Modesto early Wednesday morning.
  The scene is on Sylvan Avenue, just east of McHenry Avenue.
  HAPPENING NOW (Road Closure): MPD Traffic Officers are investigating a Fatal Collision on Sylvan Ave just East of McHenry. Sylvan Ave is closed down between Bridgeford and McHenry.Please use alternate routes.An official News Release will be released later. pic.twitter.com/nt3ZubO2tn
  — Modesto Police Dept (@ModestoPolice
  
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• Report: Toys 'R' Us to close another 200 stores

  22-02-2018 15:17
  
  The company that once dominated toy sales in the U.S. has been operating under bankruptcy protection since last fall.
  
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