5 hours ago Guatemalan man convicted of rape after evidence kit tested decades later

A man was convicted of rape Thursday in connection to a cold case dating back more than three decades, according to a statement from the Bristol County District Attorney.  Eduardo Mendez of Guatemala, 51, was convicted of aggravated rape after a jury trial at Fall River Superior Court, according to officials.   On June 9, 1994, […] The post Guatemalan man convicted of rape after evidence kit tested decades later appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 hours ago Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard found in contempt of court after allegedly stonewalling liquor licenses

Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard was held in contempt of court for repeatedly refusing to sign liquor licenses that had already been approved.

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75 minutes ago Western Washington firefighters return home after aiding California wildfire battle

Western Washington firefighters return home after aiding California wildfire battle  KOMO News

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7 hours ago How did the newt cross the road? With the help of the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade!

In northern California, a group of volunteers spend every night from late fall through winter as crossing guards–escorting migrating salamanders across a rural road. 

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2 hours ago California Rains Create Risk of Toxic Ash Runoff as Crews Clean Up After Fires

Incoming rain may help the areas of California devastated by recent fires, however, it could also cause more danger. The post California Rains Create Risk of Toxic Ash Runoff as Crews Clean Up After Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago This city wants to expand. Critics worry it’s how California Forever will take root

This city wants to expand. Critics worry it’s how California Forever will take root  San Francisco Chronicle

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2 hours ago California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.

California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.  The New York Times

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14 hours ago Israeli firefighter battling LA fires says California has similarity to home that could give her advantage

A delegation of Israeli firefighting experts spent a week in California helping American crews combat the LA fires. One member of the team described the experience as an "honor."

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4 hours ago California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides

California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides  Forbes

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25 hours ago WATCH: Marines Land in California in Support of Trump's Border Mission

A contingent of U.S. Marines landed in the San Diego Sector to assist Border Patrol agents. The Department of Defense ordered the Marine deployment in response to President Donald Trump's executive order, signed on Monday. The post WATCH: Marines Land in California in Support of Trump’s Border Mission appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago California Wildfires: The rain arrives, along with concerns of flooding.

California Wildfires: The rain arrives, along with concerns of flooding.  The New York Times

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27 hours ago Trump administration needs more planes to carry out deportations: report

The Trump administration began its promised deportations of illegal immigrants this week, but senior Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Friday that more aircraft are needed to speed up the process.

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6 hours ago In ‘Hail Mary’ move, ICC prosecutor files surprise application as Senate set to vote on sanctioning court

As the ICC prosecutor files applications for warrants against the Taliban, the Senate is set to vote on sanctions in bill that would trigger action among other things if US citizens, allies are prosecuted.

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30 hours ago Mel Gibson doesn’t ‘blame’ celebrities fleeing Hollywood but vows to ‘fix’ as Trump’s special ambassador

Actor Mel Gibson told Fox News host Hannity the reason he decided to reside in California while several Hollywood celebrities made the decision to leave.

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7 hours ago From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat

From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat  ABC News

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31 hours ago California real estate mogul: 'Put politics aside and get Los Angeles rebuilt'

California real estate mogul: 'Put politics aside and get Los Angeles rebuilt'  Fox Business

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11 hours ago This California metro already has the nation’s most expensive homes — and prices keep skyrocketing

This California metro already has the nation’s most expensive homes — and prices keep skyrocketing  San Francisco Chronicle

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33 hours ago Clash over Trump’s demands in return for California aid after Palisades tour: Live

Clash over Trump’s demands in return for California aid after Palisades tour: Live  The Independent

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12 hours ago Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff

Rain in Southern California is expected to help firefighters responding to multiple wildfires, but potentially heavy rain on burned hillsides could cause toxic ash runoff.

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35 hours ago What would ICE raids in California really look like? As rumors fly, these are the facts

What would ICE raids in California really look like? As rumors fly, these are the facts  San Francisco Chronicle

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17 hours ago Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff  The Associated Press

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36 hours ago Row over Trump’s demands in return for California aid after Palisades tour: Live

Row over Trump’s demands in return for California aid after Palisades tour: Live  The Independent

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19 hours ago Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying illegal migrants as expulsion flight operations begin

Illegal migrants were detained by the U.S. Coast Guard Southern California as part of Saturday's "alien expulsion flight operations."

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41 hours ago California wildfires: President Donald Trump visits Los Angeles, surveys damage of Palisades Fire

California wildfires: President Donald Trump visits Los Angeles, surveys damage of Palisades Fire  ABC7 Los Angeles

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20 hours ago Rain in Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff

Rain in Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff  The Associated Press

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42 hours ago Trump mulls scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help to North Carolina, California

Trump mulls scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help to North Carolina, California  Reuters

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20 hours ago Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the Wildfires in Southern California

Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the Wildfires in Southern California  Cal OES News

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42 hours ago California Ballot Initiative to Secede the Union Cleared to Gather Signatures

A California ballot initiative proposing that the state become its own country and secede from the United States has been filed and cleared for signature gathering. The post California Ballot Initiative to Secede the Union Cleared to Gather Signatures appeared first on Breitbart.

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24 hours ago Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire continues to flare in San Diego

Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire continues to flare in San Diego  CNN

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42 hours ago 'Really questionable': Northern California rain forecast changes course

'Really questionable': Northern California rain forecast changes course  SFGATE

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26 hours ago LA fires live updates: California officials warn of major flood risks from rain

LA fires live updates: California officials warn of major flood risks from rain  The Independent

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43 hours ago Rain will finally fall in Southern California this weekend. What to know.

Rain will finally fall in Southern California this weekend. What to know.  The Washington Post

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26 hours ago California Wildfires Updates: Expected Rain May Boost Firefighting Efforts, but Officials Are Vigilant About Flooding

California Wildfires Updates: Expected Rain May Boost Firefighting Efforts, but Officials Are Vigilant About Flooding  The New York Times

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46 hours ago New "Calexit" Bid For California Secession Approved For Signature Gathering In Effort To Put Measure On Ballot

New "Calexit" Bid For California Secession Approved For Signature Gathering In Effort To Put Measure On Ballot  Patch

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29 hours ago LA fires live updates: Rain forecasted for California but brings high flood risks

LA fires live updates: Rain forecasted for California but brings high flood risks  The Independent

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46 hours ago Exclusive–Poll: Plurality of Voters Rate California Governments' Response to Wildfires as 'Poor'

A plurality of registered voters say California's state and local government's responses to wildfires have been "poor," according to a poll obtained exclusively by Breitbart News ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Los Angeles County, which has been ravaged by fires for weeks. The post Exclusive–Poll: Plurality of Voters Rate California Governments’ Response to Wildfires as ‘Poor’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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31 hours ago How Are California’s Largest Cities Like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego Shaping the State’s Growth, Economy, and Impacting the Travel Industry?

How Are California’s Largest Cities Like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego Shaping the State’s Growth, Economy, and Impacting the Travel Industry?  Travel And Tour World

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32 hours ago Opinion: Judges are working on solutions to Alaska court case backlog. We still have a long way to go — and can’t do it alone.

Opinion: Judges are working on solutions to Alaska court case backlog. We still have a long way to go — and can’t do it alone.  Anchorage Daily News

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33 hours ago California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.

California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.  The New York Times

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