Landslides of rock and mud closed roads in California as heavy rains kicked off a series of storms that will usher in the new year
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Buffalo storm death toll increases to 34; feds open inquiry into power outages: Latest updates
The death toll from the historic winter storm in Buffalo rose Wednesday to 34. Meanwhile, temperatures were set to increase. Latest updates.
Noose found at Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center, causes $830-million construction to halt
A noose was discovered at the site of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. It caused construction to stop on Barack Obama’s legacy project.
Foul play suspected after 4 dead in house fires in small Nebraska community
Authorities in the small Nebraska city of Laurel are investigating after four people were found dead in two fires that broke out just blocks apart
Doctor, 2 nurses stabbed at Encino Hospital Medical Center near Los Angeles; suspect arrested
A man stabbed three people at Encino Hospital Medical Center in California Friday before barricading himself in the facility. He was later arrested.
Las Vegas authorities: Barrel containing human remains discovered in Lake Mead amid drought, more corpses likely to turn up
Authorities say a barrel carrying human remains was discovered in Lake Mead amid a drought that’s caused water levels to hit historic lows.
Super Bowl blessing: New home for LA mom marks 200th time former NFL star Warrick Dunn helps single parent
Fellicia Miller and her son overcame a tragic death. Now they’re moving into a new, fully-furnished home, thanks to former NFL player Warrick Dunn.
1 killed, another injured in Washington grocery store shooting; authorities identify suspect
Police in southeast Washington are searching for a suspect they say opened fire inside a grocery store, killing one person and injuring another.
Former UCLA lecturer arrested after ‘disturbing’ 800-page manifesto sent to school
The University of California, Los Angeles switched to all-remote learning Tuesday after an apparent manifesto with threats was sent to faculty.
Brian Laundrie wrote in notebook that he killed fiancee Gabby Petito, FBI says
Brian Laundrie wrote in a notebook found with his remains that he killed fiancee Gabby Petito, the FBI said Friday.