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Line Fire in Southern California slows but continues to smolder, many evacuations remain

By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story     SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (KCAL/KCBS) — Thousands fled their homes as the Line Fire tore through more than 37,000 acres and authorities arrested a man on suspicion of starting the massive Southern California blaze. Since the wildfire started around 6 p.m. on Sept. 5, mandatory evacuations have

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Trump says he doesn’t control far-right agitator Laura Loomer, calls her a ‘free spirit’

By Kit Maher and Kate Sullivan, CNN Rancho Palos Verdes, California (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said Friday that he doesn’t control far-right agitator Laura Loomer, whom he described as a “free spirit” and “supporter.” “Laura’s been a supporter of mine, just like a lot of people are supporters, and she’s been a supporter

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Riverside church pastor arrested after two brothers accuse him of sexual abuse

By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — The Riverside Police Department arrested a church pastor on Sunday after two brothers accused him of sexual abuse. According to investigators, 51-year-old Juan Barrios sexually abused the two brothers between 2009 and 2015. At the time, the boys’ family lived

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Report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent $1.3 million on social events

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent over $1.3 million on private catering for lavish dinners, football tailgates and extravagant social functions in his first year on the job, according to a report from a student news service. The amount was about double the spending of his predecessor, Kent Fuchs,

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Long Island Haitians blast Donald Trump’s “despicable” comments on immigrants eating pets

By Carolyn Gusoff Click here for updates on this story     ELMONT, New York (WCBS) — The fallout from Tuesday night’s presidential debate continues on Long Island. Remarks made by former President Donald Trump about migrants eating cats, dogs and other pets are sparking outrage across the Haitian community. The unproven claims were spread on social

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No ‘Friday Night Lights’: High school football games canceled in some towns near interstate shooting

Associated Press As authorities search for a highway shooter in Kentucky, a Friday night tradition of football, pep bands and grandstands of cheering fans has been sidelined for some towns. Games were canceled at a handful of high schools near where the assailant opened fire on Interstate 75 in southeastern Kentucky. Twelve vehicles were hit

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Pope Francis criticizes Trump and Harris and says voters must choose between ‘lesser of two evils’

By Kaanita Iyer, Christopher Lamb and Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis on Friday described the choice US voters must make in the presidential election as one between the “lesser of two evils,” deeming former President Donald Trump’s anti-migrant policies and Vice President Kamala Harris’ support of abortion rights as both being “against life.”

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US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow’s troops in Ukraine

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department has announced new sanctions on Russian state media, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine. While the outlet, RT, has previously been

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A tech company hired a top NYC official’s brother. A private meeting and $1.4M in contracts followed

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ahead of the 2022 school year, the education technology company 21stCentEd was seeking to expand its presence in New York City’s public schools. So they turned to a man, Terence Banks, whose new consulting firm promised to connect clients with top government stakeholders. Banks wasn’t a registered lobbyist. His

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Pope slams both Harris and Trump as ‘against life’ and urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’

Associated Press ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he advised American Catholics to choose who they think is the “lesser evil” in the upcoming U.S. elections. “Both are against life, be it the one who

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