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Texas man abandons suit against women he claimed helped ex-wife get abortion
The first-of-its-kind case, decried by abortion rights advocates as an attempt to deter the use of abortion pills, was dropped after a judge refused to compel the women to provide additional information.
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How farm animals survived Milton: ‘Animals are smarter than us’
The safest thing for most farm animals during a hurricane is to leave them outside rather than in a barn.
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Report says ICE detention often fails to meet government standards
A government watchdog says ICE is hindered in its “ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and detainees.”
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On a remote Alaskan island, a ‘strike team’ hunts a single elusive rat
A remote Alaskan island mobilizes a “strike team” to hunt a single elusive rat that may have come aboard a visiting ship.
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12 rescued after being trapped for hours in Colorado gold mine
One person died in an elevator malfunction at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine tourist site near Cripple Creek, which left 12 others stuck 1,000 feet underground.
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A police dept. bought a $153K Cybertruck. It won’t be used for patrols.
The Irvine Police Department revamped a Tesla Cybertruck in hopes of engaging children at Drug Abuse Resistance Education events.
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She TikToked as Milton’s water encroached — and captivated millions
Allie Rae is one of a handful of content creators who rode out a dangerous storm while broadcasting to a community of followers.
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Hurricane Milton’s aftermath leaves at least 13 dead, homes damaged
The storm crashed across the breadth of Florida. flooding and flattening communities, but caused fewer deaths than authorities feared.
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‘Dogs don’t carry cash’: Dog treats are free in this frontyard gumball machine
“I do not plan on stopping,” said Doug Owen, who set up the treat dispenser last month. “I don’t want dogs mad at me.”
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A hurricane hunter’s final, fitting resting place: Milton’s eye
On Thursday, a team of hurricane hunters released the ashes of Peter Dodge, a longtime meteorologist who died in March 2023.
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